Style and Direction

In this episode we talk about the OTHER things being into Menswear has taught us. We don't just mean an appreciation for watches and furniture but in deeper topics such as the importance of introspection, honing self-expression, labor practices, and a variety of introspective and ultimately progressive things! Who would've thought that our silly little hobby would lead us here?

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/11/21/the-other-things-menswear-has-taught-me/

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Ethan tells us all about his epic NYC trip! He shares his experience attending the Permanent Style x Rubato Party at J. Mueser, hanging out with the Male Fashion Advice Discord, and two full weekends at Alfargo's Marketplace!

Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/11/04/ethan-in-nyc-2024-the-best-one-yet/

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We look at the 1954 film that inspired Indiana Jones and it is....a drag. It's a boring film without a semblance of adventure. The menswear on the other hand is pretty good! It's easy to see why Spielberg saw this film and decided to copy Steele's look: a leather jacket, officer pinks, and a big fedora. There's also a few other cool looks too! It's just a shame the movie sucks.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/10/28/the-basis-for-indiana-jones-the-secret-of-the-incas-1954/

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Part 2 of our coverage of Indiana Jones is here! It's clear that Indy isn't the only well dressed character in the franchise! There's a whole slew of great outfits to be found, like the ivy of his father Dr. Henry Jones Sr., the greaser look on his son Mutt (ripped from Marlon Brando), and of course Sallah's summer tailoring. We discuss all of the non-Indy Vintage Menswear found in this beloved franchise, ranging from his intrepid sidekicks to the relic seeking adversaries. Clothing is clearly a major reason behind why we love this series!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/10/22/the-other-menswear-in-indiana-jones/

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This is Part 1 of our two part series on Indiana Jones, with this one focusing specifically on the adventuring archaeologist. We LOVE this franchise as its a fantastic example of character based costuming, with each detail sharing something about the person as well as the era it is set in. The SaDBoys dive deep on everything Indy wears, from his crazy big sable fedora and his A-2 leather jacket to his penchant for bowties and fleck suits. We also compare his attire to period examples like Golden Age adventure films as well as regular people in the 1930s-1950s who wore leather jackets and fedoras. It's a great episode that we hope you'll enjoy!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/10/08/the-style-of-indiana-jones-and-why-i-love-it/

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The boys discuss Ethan's Hawaiian vacation and whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich. And then they all take a trip to Bali Ha'i and discuss the milsurpy glory of the menswear in South Pacific!

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/09/22/the-menswear-in-south-pacific-1958/

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We finally watched The Red Shoes and fell in love with its glorious vintage menswear. Its an Apparel Arts-lovers dream with its various takes on tailoring, superb casual attire, and of course, ICONIC two lounge wear outfits that is unlike anything we've ever seen in a film. "The Red Shoes" is bound to inspire a few fits before summer comes to a close. Overall, we get pretty in-depth on analyzing the clothing in this one (because its so good), so be sure to subscribe on Patreon for the full episode!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/09/02/the-glorious-menswear-in-the-red-shoes-1948/

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We return to discussing our obsessions with specific garments with a new episode on the Pinstripe and Chalkstripe Suit. It's a garment oozes confidence and power thanks to its history of being worn by businessmen, criminals, and myriad of well dressed men over the years. Spencer and Ethan share their own takes on this iconic pattern as they get into its attitude, how you can subvert the vibes, and the different variations they've worn during their menswear tenure! If this doesn't get you to try out the Stripes for yourself, I don't know what will!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/08/25/an-ode-to-chalkstripe-pinstripe/

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This next episode is all about Inspiration: mainly where we get it and how we act on it! After all, being into fashion is really about *acting* on Inspo. It could be replicating an outfit you saw online, being enamored with a combo in a painting, or trying to capture the vibe of a photograph. We also discuss how Ethan is obsessed with Inspo and how it plays into his neverending backlog of outfit ideas.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/08/12/how-inspiration-gets-me-to-make-outfits/

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It's about time we did a guide! In this episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ share how they stay stylish in a SoCal summer. They get into their favorite summer pieces, the different POVs that guide their outfits, and how they stay excited about dressing even when they know its going to be a scorcher.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/07/28/how-to-stay-excited-to-dress-up-when-its-warm/

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