February 14th, 2011

Runway Review: Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 

by Americana Guest Blogger, Jim Shi

For his first runway outing, Scott Sternberg hit it out of the ballpark. His men’s collection, Band of Outsiders, was shown side-by-side with his two women’s lines, Boy and Girl, and the results were as ever-charming and relaxed as his personal aesthetic. Sternberg, whose past presentation format has featured everything from a Patrick Bateman–inspired corporate headquarters to Nantucket sand dunes, managed to swiftly present his 47-look show with a sense of humor: “Don’t freak out—it seems like a lot, but it will go by super-fast.” Layering was a recurring theme, with plenty of cargo pants in different incarnations from pajamas to a bustled floorlength skirt. Sternberg really creates an entire lifestyle at Band of Outsiders, so why not use the opportunity to show it all off? Leggings? Check. Rabbit scarves? Check. Hiking boots? But, of course.

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What goes around comes around at Hirshleifers ETC

March 23rd, 2010

If the runways taught us anything this season it is that what is old is new again. Brands like Rag & Bone, Band of Outsiders, Gittman Vintage, and Levi’s, are all well aware of this trend, especially when it comes to menswear. Happily, these lines and more can all be found this spring at Hirshleifers ETC.

Rag & Bone’s spring 2010 collection hails back to its roots, revisiting the brand’s focus on the functionality of American work wear guided by a strong British tailoring influence. Band of Outsiders made updates to some old-school favorites with subtle tweaks to button-down shirts, blazers, ties and even the polo. And then there is Gittman Vintage who also pays tribute to its past by selecting some of their favorite fabrics from the past and having them remade.  The spring/summer 2010 line is full of retro details like original double-track stitching, chalk buttons, box pleats and the original Gittman Bros. label. And finally we have Levi’s Vintage - the blue jean that started it all. These recreated original iconic jeans are made using the same techniques from days past.

Visit Hirshleifers ETC to see these collections in person. To check out some of our favorite ETC mens items now, visit the Shop Online section of americanamanhasset.com or contact Americana’s personal shopper.

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