J.L. LAWSON & CO.
For years, Anthony Lawson dabbled in jewelry design. But like most guys, he didn’t wear much jewelry himself. The only piece he did wear was a stainless steel ring that his father, a veteran machinist, made for him as a gift. That ring eventually prompted Anthony to reexamine his approach to designing jewelry and led him to create J.L. Lawson & Co., a collection of men’s accessories based on simplicity and good old fashioned craftsmanship.
Anthony named his collection in honor of his grandfather, Jimmie Leonard Lawson, a machinist for more than sixty years who taught the trade to his three sons. Anthony designs all of the pieces, which are then machined by his father by hand in the high desert town of Joshua Tree on the same equipment his grandfather used.
There is an archival quality to all of the pieces in J.L. Lawson & Co.’s collection. They feel like perfectly preserved heirlooms that have been passed down for generations. Here’s a closer look.
To learn more about J.L. Lawson & Co., and view its entire line of offerings, visit the company’s website.
LAUNDERETTE / MONTE CARLO
Launderette isn’t a typical clothing label. It’s more like a curated collection of items that its owners like to wear. Run by husband-and-wife Keith and Leslie Paugh and their good friend Karl, the small company designs and produces very limited runs of its collections, which are all locally made.
Launderette has the subtle hint of a bygone era, when people dressed more formally even for casual activities.
Our favorite from the company’s collection is the Monte Carlo bow tie. The slim shape and the emerald green and navy stripes make for a sharp, dashing combination, and instantly add polish to any summer look.
To learn more about Launderette and see its other offerings, visit the label’s website. And if you need help figuring out how to tie a bow tie (there’s no shame in admitting it!), all you have to do is watch this very cool video Launderette produced and you should be all set.
POCKET CHANGE
We recently ran across Pocket Change, an emerging menswear label with a casual, easygoing feel. We dig the label’s vibe - it’s comfortable but sharp at the same time.
The label’s current collection includes a line of classic button-downs. The shirts are quite soft and comfortable, with detailed touches that make each one unique. Here’s a closer look at a few shirts from the collection.
Pocket Change is being featured on Hautelook today - and for a great deal! All shirts in the collection are available for under $30. If you’re not a member of Hautelook, it’s easy to sign up, it takes just a few seconds. To learn about Pocket Change, visit the label’s website.
DRIFTER / LA CAPSULE COLLECTION
Drifter, a contemporary menswear label that we featured on LOSANGELIST last year, recently started traveling to different destinations every season to find inspiration for its collections.
Naturally, the label chose Los Angeles as its first destination.
LA’s historic landscapes and iconic boulevards - as shot by LA-based Japanese fashion photographer Yoji Abe - form the basis of the graphics used in the collection.
All the items in Drifter’s collection are cut and sewn from scratch using fabric that is sourced through a local fabric vendor, then dyed and printed at a local shop. That’s nothing new for the label. All Drifter products are designed and produced close to home using LA-based partners and manufacturers.
Here’s a look at a few of the tees from the collection.
Drifter’s LA Capsule Collection will be available here starting on August 15. To learn more about Drifter, visit the label’s website. You can also follow Drifter on Facebook and Twitter.
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