Up second in the RCS Inspired Series: Frank Muytjens – the Creative Director at J. Crew.  My first introduction to Mr. Muytjens was from a post at A Continuous Lean in ’09.  My first thought: Cool.  He had the ‘Jacket/tie/Jeans/Longwing look perfected.  This look (usually without the tie) is pretty…

It’s warm out – so keep it simple. Persol 2953s: No question – it’s going to be a long day. LL Bean OCBD: White.  With pocket – you’ll never know what you’ll need it for. Smathers & Branson Belt: High class. Pennington & Bailes Pants: Throw in a little GTH.…

Brooks Brothers recently released the Collegiate Collection – selected items (polos, OCBDs, sweaters and ties) from fifteen different schools.  I can get behind this – but we need more schools.  Think SEC and ACC – where Gameday is a holiday.  The best part about these – small logos.  There is…

I like things that are restored.  Good craftsmanship will last – as long as it is taken care of.  If not, restoration is a perfect option.  Here at Red Clay Soul, we’ve featured quite a few restored items – trucks, jackets, etc. I recently came across GrandWagoneer.com – this restoration…