Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Cache Col UK Scarf Line Launches in US Market Fall 2010

London-Based Men’s Scarf Label Provides French Flair, Easy Versatility and the Perfect Finishing Touch to Any Look

New York, NY – Fall 2010 marks the introduction of Cache Col UK, a designer men’s label specializing in premium wool and cashmere scarves that add flair and the perfect finishing touch to the look of any modern gentleman—whether he’s navigating through bustling urban streets or walking along the country side.

Shunning the overstated flamboyance and cumbersome nature of men’s neckwear designs that have become so commonplace in recent seasons, Cache Col UK scarves offer stylish simplicity, functional flair, superior quality and easy versatility.

Based in London, Cache Col UK designer Julius James found the inspiration for his collection on a trip to Paris. “I was struck by the flair and elegance of French neckwear. I’ve combined French panache with a British sense of timelessness and durability in a line of men’s scarves that is refined and sophisticated, yet relaxed and casual.”

About Cache Col UK
Cache Col UK is a part of the London-based luxury accessories brand founded in 2009 by designer Julius James. The brand is committed to offering superior-quality products that balance style and functionality.

The pace of change to the silhouette of men’s fashion accessories has been slow. The vicissitudes of fashion reflect social change, and now is the time for high style in simple wearable forms. Cache Col UK offers a level of sophistication and improvement to the man’s accessory form.

While uber-hip on an aesthetic level, it’s ultimately simple in its design—it can be easily placed in your briefcase or inside your coat pocket while milling about. You can’t say that about the traditional men’s scarf and Cache is far more fetching and flattering to the man’s body—

Whether playing around in the park or jetting off to Gstaad, it’s the accessory to have for the Fall 2010 season.

Photos & text Copyright Cache Col UK.

Friday, November 23, 2007

My Fair Isle Sweater... Et Al...

I don't usually go gaga over Fair Isle sweaters -- there's something a bit too WASPy about 'em for me, but I do LOVE this one:
($325, Chimala, Stuart & Wright/ Refinery29.com)
I like the oatmeal color. Cute cut too, and not too overly "trying-extra-hard-to-look-like-I'm-from-Maine-ish." By the way, I've never been to Stuart & Wright and keep meaning to go but rarely find myself in Ft. Greene. Anyone been? Any good sale stuff ever?



($88, Kersh, Nordstrom)
Nothing earth-shattering here, but cute nonetheless. I like the longer versions -- more femme than the standard waist-length ones.



($39, Victoria's Secret)
Oh my God. Oh my God. I can't believe I just posted something from Victoria's Secret. I'm fairly sure this computer will blow up as soon as I hit "publish," and/or a giant meteor will crush me to death as I sit here in my home... but this is actually fairly ok-cute.



($34, Old Navy)
Looks like that Fair Isle sweater Old Navy was pushing earlier this season is done, but this pullover is a nice, not-bad comfy staple.



($10, Old Navy)
Comfy pajama pants (or "apartment pants," as my boyfriend's sister humorously calls them) -- ten bucks! Cain't beat dat!


($24, JC Penney)
I couldn't tell you the last time I stepped foot inside of a JCP (closest one's in Jersey), so I'm not too familiar with their jonx, but my sweater search pulled up this cardigan -- it's not Fair Isle, but it's nice and wintery, and it's not bad.



($68, Urban Outfitters)
I couldn't tell you the last time I stepped foot within a one-mile radius of a campfire, but Urban Outfitters' All-Son Campfire sweater perfect! By the way, Urban has free shipping over $50 until Monday, so this totes applies! Git it, shortie!


($98, SandrikasFiberArts.etsy.com)
This scarf, hand made by Etsy seller SandrikasFiberArts, is so adorable and romantic. I'd so wear it camping if I knew how to do that.


Finally, enjoy this super-alluring photo of me in my eBay-scored horse head cowichan. Neigh indeed! And if you're thinking of knitting your own Fair Isle sweater, check out this how-to video. And if you're thinking of knitting your dude a sweater, consult this book first.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Not-So-Cheap Monday

I had no idea that Cheap Monday has so much non-jeans stuff! It seems like here in the U.S. and/or/Of A. we mainly just get jeans. Unfortunately, most of the awesome accessories and stuff are on Swedish site Caliroots (a misnomer if ever there was one), which is actually quite cheap due to the krona-to-USD exchange rate AND Cheap Monday's rad mission to keep their stuff, well, cheap... But... the freaking VAT and shipping is OFF. THE. CHARTS.

Some of the super-cute stuff I wanted:
($14, Cheap Monday, Caliroots.com)
Awesome. Was gonna get one for my sister, who's obsessed with giant squids (this is an octopus, but who's counting?) and one for myself.


($7, Cheap Monday, Caliroots.com)
Seven bucks! What the hull?

I excitedly added two of scarf #1 and some cute $7 skull socks to my cart. The total came to $39 USD. But with $55 shipping (!!!!?!!??!?!?), VAT, and God knows what the fuck else -- tax on being awesome or something? -- the total came to $85 USD. Um, nah brah.


I'll stick with this cute Easter egg-colored scarf instead:
($23, Cheap Monday, Activeendeavors.com)


And here's some horrifying Cheap Monday stuff that, even though I've never worn nor owned, causes me to shudder with morning-after regret:

($28 USD, Cheap Monday, Caliroots.com)
"Kids, when I say 4:30 outside of the Orange Julius, I MEAN 4:30 and not a minute later."



($135, Cheap Monday, ActiveEndeavors.com)
"And after I finished going down on that Guns N Roses roadie, he told me I was pretty! He's so dreamy!" WTF? And why are these NOT $65?



($28, Cheap Monday, Caliroots.com)
"And after that skanky groupie was done giving me head, I told her she was hot. Can you believe that shit?"


($28, Cheap Monday, Caliroots.com)
"OMG. I can't believe Gerard Way looked sort of somewhere near me but almost at me from the stage! OMG! Best My Chem show EVER!"