Menswear feels all warm and fuzzy these days. The "softer," more natural and organic, even, shall we say, zen-like side of menswear cozied next to pop up vintage shops, hand
crafted accessories, performance camping gear, heritage and military outerwear and other essential
must-haves for real guys -- who are shopping more and more for themselves these days -- during this past week's autumn/winter 2012 menswear shows.
On hand were candles, natural woodsy soaps and
room scents "wild crafted" and foraged from the forest, herbal tea concoctions being steeped and graciously offered for tasting, knit caps drop-stitched on site reportedly by real French grannies, custom-created personalized
fragrances, shave-and-a-haircut sessions, ergonomic flasks and, of
course, the chance to belly up to the bar for artisanal Bloody Mary's at Capsule or
infused agave tequila at Project.
Salut to round one of the New York menswear
shows.
Bellocq Tea Atelier brewing up Hindu Holiday
Scents of Land candles
Obie Kaufman pouring juniper tea
Izola circular flask
Handknit by French grannies
D.S. & Durga custom scents
The Blind Barber set up shop outside of their LES environs
Bitter and Esters homebrew
Tanteo agave tequila bar
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