chinos | a little bit of rest

The Appeal of Raw Hems and Distressing

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

Trust me, it adds character!
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Revisiting SJC: Spearpoint Polos and Wide-Leg Chinos

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

It’s time to revisit one of the big reproduction companies, SJC.

Editorial: Artist Style in the Studio & Painting

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

I can’t believe it took menswear to get me to return to a childhood hobby.

The UK Officer Khaki Drill Trouser from WPG

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

Decided to try some new chinos! They’ve got side adjusters, double forward pleats, and only cost $60!

I did alter them though, in order to make them a bit more my speed.

Testing Lookbook Concepts: The Getty

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

I’ve always wanted to do a lookbook, so we did one. Sorta.

Hanging with the Gooch Brothers

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

After featuring these guys a few times in our blog posts and podcasts, I thought it would be great to have an entire article dedicated to the Gooch Brothers.

Unexpected Layering: The Vintage BDU Camo Army Jacket

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

Never thought I’d be a guy who wore camo, but I definitely caved. It’s now one of my favorite pieces to wear!

My Search for Brown Suede Chukkas ft. the Kempton Boot from Loake

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

I guess my posts are just long now, deal with it.

For those of you who follow my instagram account, you’ll know that I’ve been looking for a good pair of suede chukka boots for a little while now. They’re a classic piece of menswear that can go with almost everything in your wardrobe (no surprise there). After considering my options, I finally got some. They’re actually the first piece of footwear that I’ve paid full price on.

Thrift Store Find: The 1960’s Olive Green Herringbone Sack Sportcoat

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

We’ve been talking about eBay a lot lately, thanks to the 3 for $75 deal and the recent vintage Brooks Brothers sack suit. Even though eBay is highly curated (which makes it easy to find cool vintage pieces), nothing beats the thrill of hunting for cool stuff at thrift stores like Goodwill or Savers. My latest pick up was this amazing, almost-deadstock olive green sack jacket!

The Casual Vintage Gabardine Short Jacket

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

I’ve always loved vintage jackets. They’re full of character and details that you can just seldom find today! We’ve talked about Field Jackets and leather jackets before, but there’s one king for lightweight casual wear and that’s the gabardine (gab) short jacket. It’s a versatile piece that can serve you well, whether you’re in tailoring or something extremely casual.
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