WHERE IS THE COOL ?

2012-01-27T16:01:00.004+01:00

In a very simple pair of glasses.

In mister Langlitz Leather forever.

In "freak show" aesthetic.

In this series of pictures made by David Paul Larson with Lauren Young.

On the left not on the right.

In this color that you will see everywhere this year.

In military decoration.

Near all these guys, a long time ago.

In the writer Sylvain Tesson.

Inside this Lee Cowboy’s 1940s “Hair On Hide” Jeans

On this kind of floor as you already know.

Still in these pairs of Paraboot Michael.

Near these indigo dyed henley lovely made by Mister Freedom.

In the recent work of Aurel Schmidt.

On this beautiful handkerchief.

2012-01-25T12:06:00.015+01:00

Last sunday I had the great opportunity to go to my first Thom Browne fashion show at La Galerie de Minéralogie in Le Jardin des Plantes, a place that I particulary appreciate.

The simple fact that the show takes place here confirmed my feelings about the come back of the semi precious stones in contemporary aesthetic.

It was really interesting to have a ringside seat at this very attempted event. Thom Browne who works for the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece label is today regarded as one of the best menswear designers in the world. His collection’s fashion shows are famous for their originality and their staging as you can see.

The fashion show rolled out in two sequences, the parade of guests (most of them are japanese people) and one for the designer.

Even though the collection looks absolutely crazy, we can find in it many details that match perfectly the current and future trends. Being, the pupil of Ralph Lauren, we can first notice one of Browne's permanent obsessions in the preppy and ivy menswear look.

Here the varsity jacket combined with dog "preppy" pattern and a grey flannel pants.

Here the famous lines that we found on the Ivy lettermans of the champions. These lines appear here on a sweater made with a kind of " Jpress shaggy dog" fabrics, very famous during the 60's.

The lines again but on a cardigan combined with a neck tie.

On the left, a beautiful kind of "go to hell" duck pattern.

A nice superposition of jackets with a classic attaché-case.

Here the inspiration of the american classic "fun shirt"with a smart simmetry of colors.

The trend of sado-masochist aesthetic that we saw a lot these recent times takes a proeminent place in the collection with the studded helmet and jacket, shiny leather etc…

There is also a real inspiration taken from the marine world. The Anchor on the polo neck sweater combinated with a peacoat even if this one has a studded collar.

To finish, there’s a very interesting approach from Thom Browne concerning the shape and the general attitude of his collection. The silhouettes reminds us of US football players wearing perfect protective pads but their allure reminds us of famous monsters in the likes of Frankenstein or Le Bossu.

I particulary enjoy this fashion show, the final was absolutely incredible as you can see during a few seconds here. All the models remained absolutely static during ten minutes, the time for me to take these close up pictures.

2012-01-23T11:59:00.006+01:00

In these combination of colors.

In this drawing.

Near these ropes.

Less and less in backpacks, be careful of the overdose.

On this table.

On his shoulders with this double breasted large collar coat.

In this rare Barbour Craster C42 of 10oz.

In this technical drawing of the Castiglioni.

In this casual technic jacket made by E.Garments.

In this oversized winter classic coat.

In this Rothko painting for ever.

Not in this Schott peacoat, really not.

In black cats, don't ask me why...

Absolutely everywhere here (incredible collar).

In this sentence.

2012-01-20T16:42:00.004+01:00

On this beautiful leather chair.

Everywhere here.

In thee simple and perfect pair of Nike sneakers.

On the floor, necessarily.

In this position.

In these books from mr Tanaka.

Inside this one (it's easy I know).

In this summer pattern recently made by Visvim.

Near this guy taken from a 1920 australian mugshot.

Again in this perfect Dehen 1920 shawl collar.

Near this old boat.

In this simple drawing.

On your shoulders with this LVC hunting coat.

Everywhere on this picture.

In these colors.

2012-01-18T12:45:00.005+01:00

Under this girl.

In this type.

On the most famous banknote ever.

Everywhere in this room.

On this hurt paper.

In this 1930's illustration.

Between his hands.

Inside this close living-room.

Near this untidy bed.

In the "hands in pockets" position.

On this mallory jacket of course.

In the "hands in pockets"position, again.

Near this mountain of leather bags.

In this picture of Frieke Janssens.

On this zippo engraved by Jon Contino.

2012-01-16T15:54:00.007+01:00

Less and less in palm trees that we see absolutely everywhere.

In this stuff made a long time ago by A.G Spalding Bros.

In this model of shoes but not in their vulgar brand.

On this knife.

Everywhere here.

In this Brooks Brothers rugby polo shirt.

Still in Looney Tunes cartoons.

Near this Grizzly jacket.

In that kind of notebook.

Surely inside this pair of Flocks.

In this position thanks Backyard Bill.

Inside this book.

In this 1920 double breasted shawl collar coat made by Freewheelers.

In this gloves of course.

Still in the combination of children and cigarettes.

2012-01-13T10:58:00.007+01:00

In these peacocks.

In this too rare tool called the brannock.

In her rolled-up sleeves.

Near this pattern.

Everywhere here.

In this vintage montgomery buckle back rider's jacket found in Vintage Workwear.

On her shoulders thanks to Kapital.

In this beautiful Real Mc Coys deer skin down vest that you can find on Superdenim.

Everywhere here of course.

In this striped work shirt made by Studio D'Artisan.

In this excellent explanation done by Levi's.

In this awesome Our Legacy hobo coat even if I would prefer an original.

On the right, on the left and in the middle.

In this collection of Jpress Shaggy Dog sweaters.

In the work of Eudes De Santana.

2012-01-11T11:40:00.005+01:00

In Tyrolean inspirations: Knickers, loden, buttons, collars, hat, beret and mountains...

2012-01-09T11:07:00.006+01:00

In the ex-king of Egypt Farouk 1er and his english influences.

Everywhere here.

On this chimney.

In the work of Nick Hance Mc Elroy.

Near these Zonkey boots.

On her head of course.

In these Playboy chukka that you can briefly see in Bullit.

In Wes Anderson even a long time ago.

On this sofa thanks to Helena Christensen and Guy Aroch.

Between the stripes of this Sugar Cane indigo work shirt.

Near this type.

On the shoulders of Lana Del Rey with her Formula One racing team jacket.

Near this Joe McCoy's jean lot 906 and 15oz available at Le Magasin Général.

Not in this ridiculous ad.

On his head and especially on his shoulders.

2012-01-04T10:37:00.004+01:00

In this wonderful art project done by Pierre Vanni.

Under this black beanie.

In the combination of girls and speed.

In that kind of field notes.

Everywhere here, silver style medal.

In high collar.

On this tie.

In this kind of rough type.

Somewhere in this room.

In this old drawing.

Surely inside this flat.

In this illustrated map.

Not in this collaboration between Levi's and Stussy.

Near these few words wrote by Christopher Mc Candless.

Everywhere on this guy thanks to SEH Kelly.

2012-01-02T12:17:00.004+01:00

In this list wrote by Milton Glazer, the head of the Push Pin Studio.

On this box.

In this engraved type.

In this superposition of oriental carpets.

Near this Patagonia mountain.

In this fancy collar and this beautiful pattern.

Inside the Ralph Lauren ranch.

In this book that I found here.

In this original Hudson's Bay blanket.

On this perfect Samurai of 17oz.

In this incredible vintage chair.

On this playground.

In this navy sweater made by Dehen 1920.

Between these two cops.

Behind this girl.

2011-12-31T15:21:00.001+01:00

In this excellent list of resolutions made a long time ago by Archival Clothing.

2011-12-22T16:41:00.003+01:00

Whereisthecool for Les Inrockuptibles.

2011-12-21T19:23:00.007+01:00

In Kepa Acero who just finished is wonderful surf trip called "La ultima frontiera".

In this car, necessarily.

Inside this book as you already know.

On these three young heads.

In very long dining table.

Everywhere here.

In this sport suede jacket.

Near this little soldier.

In old "advertising sweaters".

In this picture shot by Yves Mourtada.

Just above this famous guy.

On your shoulders with this vintage shawl collar made by Patagonia.

Still in Fair Isle sweaters.

Surely inside this backpack made during WWII.

In dirty walls (only if you are a tidy person).

In fur coats.

2011-12-19T15:37:00.005+01:00

In this rule.

In this collection of vietnam war's zippos.

Not here.

On this mirror thanks to the lipstick type.

Maybe inside this Smythson.

On these books.

In girls + letterman.

On this perfect Harley Davidson jersey.

In this Vans with these Donald Duck's head.

In this beautiful FCC apache's brooch.

In the funny position of Doug Bihlmaier

In this wonderful B15A jacket.

Near this machine.

Everywhere on this guy.

In this beautiful illustration.

2011-12-15T16:47:00.005+01:00

Still and more and more in the american artist Nate Lowman.

In this vintage rare Levi's leather jacket.

On the shoulders and the head of my hero Yvon Chouinard.

Forever in this MF calicot pattern.

Behind these flowers.

On this wool jacket.

In this really interesting vintage coat.

Near this downjacket surely made by Rocky Mountain.

In this type, again and again.

Most of the time in that kind of tag.

Always during a glassy surf session.

In this old album.

In this excellent documentary.

In this beautiful illustration.

Everywhere here.

2011-12-13T11:57:00.009+01:00

In this very stylish movie directed in 1978 by Terrence Malick called Days of Heaven. A nice combination between workwear and high class style from the beginning of the century.

2011-12-08T12:47:00.006+01:00

In Walt Disney forever.

In this milk bottle.

On that knitted sweater.

In this perfect combination.

Near this 40's shirt's tag.

In these perfect high waisted pants.

On your finger with this ring.

In this risky country/paisley combination.

While this scene of the movie Pierrot le fou.

Near this perfect A1 made by The Few.

On this wall.

Surely inside The Rugged Museum.

Everywhere on this picture.

In this type.

In his position.

2011-12-06T17:08:00.007+01:00

In this Schott Sportswear suede jacket available at Le Magasin Général.

On this horse called Torpedo.

In mister Bukowski forever.

Under this large hat.

In this cheerleader sweater.

Sticked to this belt.

In this position.

In these colors.

Near this Gucci sweater.

On Barbie's shoulders with this Hudson Bay coat.

Behind this type.

On these Gammarelli black socks.

More in black and white stripes than blue and white ones.

In front of this naked girl.

In this picture of Danielle Rubi.

2011-12-03T15:38:00.002+01:00

I hope in this playlist.

Download it here.

2011-11-30T17:47:00.003+01:00

Inside this football guide.

Behind this girl.

In this Rose Bowl hotdog.

Surely inside this little house.

In this Hudson Bay's coat.

Near this bend.

Simply not here.

In this position.

On this Lucerne Diving Watch from 1974 available here.

In these tees perfectly made by mr Riveted.

In this illustration.

In the middle of this letter.

On that kind of chairs.

Everywhere here.

In this type.

2011-11-28T13:32:00.005+01:00

In Paul Demay forever.

In his round glasses.

Near this interesting combination.

In this type.

On this picture made by Gus Powell.

In this collection of pillows.

In girls + New Balance, more than ever.

Everywhere on this Barbour Coat from the 40's with a crossover front.

Inside this matchsticks box.

On this cork.

Inside this book but it's not 100% sure.

In his Chimayo inspired blanket.

In these guys.

Just behind this girl.

In this game forever.

2011-11-25T12:21:00.005+01:00

In this little lesson of style and flyfishing that my father gave me since I am a child.

2011-11-21T16:20:00.005+01:00

In Brian Wilson forever (even more with this fur coat).

On this model posing for Kapital.

Everywhere on this table.

On the left thanks to this incredible sweater.

Inside these clear eyes.

All along this wall with these mid-century chairs called Chippendale.

In these vintage baseball gloves.

Still in that kind of illustration.

In this dungaree jumper.

Near this nylon + leather coat.

Absolutely everywhere on this picture.

In that kind of boat of course.

In this Norton café racer from 1962.

In the combination of varsity jacket and nothing.

Behind this Monitaly man.

2011-11-17T12:39:00.005+01:00

In these colors made by Paul Gauguin who gave up his financial job for painting.

In this library.

Inside his chest pocket.

In this illustration for Sierra Design.

Near this girl, silver style medal.

Absolutely everywhere here.

Near this giant landing net.

Between these cheerleaders.

Not here.

On his fingers.

In this simple Wilson white pocket tee-shirt.

On the sand thanks Marcus Hyde.

In this ticking-list made by Johnny Cash.

Near these terrifying puppets.

In high waist jeans.

2011-11-15T12:46:00.005+01:00

In the incredible last collection of Ozwald Boateng.

Under this vintage Patagonia retro jacket.

On this skateboard of course.

In the color black, again.

Inside this book you want it or not.

Around the neck of the chief Inaki Aizpitarte.

In this perfect henley from 1920.

Near this tag (William Gibson and Buzz Ricksons).

In these simple illustations made by Arnys.

On this little bridge.

In this painting of Justin Allen.

In this type.

On the nose of mister Kurosawa.

In this ad made in 1955.

Everywhere here.

2011-11-10T23:05:00.017+01:00

I met Jerry Cohen, the president of Ebbets Field Flannels in a small parisian coffee near my place. We spoke about France and our mutual passion for the Basque Country but most of all about sport and clothes. Here is a small extract of spending one hour with a really cool guy.

Jerry Cohen.

What is your favorite sport ?

I’m really about baseball but concerning the clothes I’m interested in every sports.

What’s your favorite team ever ?

The Seals from San Francisco.

And now ?

The Seattle Mariners because I live there but I’m not a big supporter of the contemporary sport finally, I don’t like their style, they look like billboards.

Here is Jerry's New York Cubans Grounds Crew Jacket.

Do you have a sport hero ?

Mickey Mantle. The boy from the farm who became one of the best players ever. He retired in 1970, completely broken.

Is there a piece in your whole brand that makes you particulary proud ?

The american football jerseys that we just made. It was a big challenge to found the old machines to reproduce it perfectly.

Staten Island Stapletons 1929 Football Jersey.

Boston Shamrocks 1937 Football Jersey.

Is it your favorite cloth ?

Just now yes, but next week it will be a cap of the Moultrie Colts .22s that we just made. The number 22 is very special because the ‘’2’’s are different from each other, we don’t know why but we reproduced in exactly the same way. I love it.

The famous Moultrie Colt 22s Cap.

When I say sport and France, what do you immediatly think ?

Zidane and his head on Materazzi. Soccer is getting more and more important in US now, it’s interesting…

2011-11-08T12:10:00.005+01:00

In this cinetic piece from the 70".

On this beautiful floor.

In this song.

In his hand.

In this beautiful combination.

More and more in that kind of shoes, here a pair of Cox.

Near these gloves.

Inside these hiking shoes made by Flocks.

On this chair.

In this perfect A1 from Buzz Ricksons, again and again and again.

Still under this guy.

In this type.

Not in that pair of white socks except if you are Hunter S. Thompson.

In this guy.

In this very stylish couple.

2011-11-03T16:20:00.005+01:00

Somewhere in this cloakroom.

In this kind of donegal pattern.

On his nose with these winter sunglasses.

Between the hands of Christopher Owens.

In their positions.

Near this irregular and classic type.

Not in this album, really not.

On this perfect blue shirt.

Under this tag.

Around your neck with this Hudson's Bay scarf.

In this combination made by South2West8.

On this car.

In a site called "Watch My Back".

Inside this small luggage.

Everywhere here.

2011-11-01T13:51:00.007+01:00

Everywhere on this girl.

During a worker's cig break.

Not here.

In this kind of informations.

On this belt.

In this illustration of the Push Pin Studio.

In the work of Toyohara Chikanobu.

Inside this vintage leather bag.

Near this gang.

In this type.

Inside this van.

On this whale tooth.

On the edge of this coast.

Under these exposed beams.

In this prisonner coat.

2011-10-27T10:34:00.004+02:00

In this hawaiian stamps collection.

On this illustration made a long time ago by Deyrolles.

In these few words about time.

Still in this kind of anatomic decoration.

Near his Patagonia retro jacket.

In the colors of this Nike Air Flow.

On this egg.

In morning fried bacon.

Not here (one of the first time I'm disappointed by Beams).

Everywhere on this girl, new style gold medal.

Inside this book, trust me.

Everywhere on these guys and it's too easy for them.

In the Pin-up aesthetic, more than ever.

Surely inside this bag.

In polka dot swimsuits forever.

2011-10-25T10:46:00.011+02:00

In this "email bar talking" that I had with Mister Freedom about this complicated trend called Sportswear.

The young Mister Freedom in a beautiful suede jacket.

The perfect letterman from A.G Spalding Bros, thanks Mr Segui.

The private "Sportman" sale collection of Arnaud Bauville.

Paul Newman, a sportswear icon.

The young Mister Freedom again wearing spectator shoes, the ultimate sportswear shoes.

2011-10-20T12:23:00.005+02:00

In this hammock.

In this guy.

Everywhere on this girl.

At the end of this bridge.

In bondage aesthetic, I don't know why.

Under these cats.

In this flannel pant.

Inside this cap.

In this Nassau coat made by Freewheelers.

Near this knives collection.

In these 1920's peacoat.

In this pair of Buzz Rickson gloves.

Behind these shoehorns made by Alden.

In Snoopy forever.

In this painting of 1783 called "Death of Captain James Cook".

2011-10-18T10:17:00.001+02:00

Whereisthecool is now every week in Les Inrocks.

2011-10-17T11:05:00.005+02:00

In these pictures made by the lingerie brand Bordelle.

Inside this swiss cowhide rucksack.

Not in girls with brogues but in girls with bucks.

Everywhere on this picture taken in 1946.

In this paper box.

Near semi precious stones.

In this collection of Submariners.

On this thin.

On her nose.

Near this A1 jacket.

Inside this bottle.

In this combination.

In this 500 SR Flying Tigers motorcycle.

In this type.

Near this redhead girl.

2011-10-14T11:16:00.004+02:00

In this painting of Joshua Bronaugh.

On this armchair.

Not here.

On this sofa.

Between his hands.

On this dirty apron made by Stanley & Sons.

In these positions.

In this letter extract from a Mickey Mouse magasine of 1936.

Everywhere on this table.

In this french work patched pants of 1920's.

In these Spalding balls.

In this type.

Surely in this cartoon called Aardman's the pirate.

On this car.

On the sand.

2011-10-11T18:58:00.013+02:00

In most of the items used in the last Nicolas Winding Refn's movie, "Drive".

At the end of these Tea Tree Oil toothpicks by Desert Essence and Tea Tree Therapy.

In this custom tailored Levi's blue jacket (vintage).

In this long sleeves henley made by Gap.

In these classic leather driving gloves.

In this Khaki Dockers.

Near this pair of Converse Cruise Control sunglasses.

In this Patek Philippe (be careful it's a replica).

On the license plate of the stolen Mustang GT 5.0.

In this new-old stock henley from 1940's purchased at Mister Freedom's shop.

Everywhere on this Nokia phone (I have exactly the same ah!)

On this workshirt with this beautiful patch.

Near these black leather ankle boots.

Not in the Nino's Rolex replica (really looks too fake).

In this rabbit's foot keychain.

On Bernie's straight razor.

Near this hammer.

In this custom tailored satin jacket very inspired by the souvenir jackets that I posted before, here.

Source : The Golden Closet.

2011-10-10T15:52:00.007+02:00

On these legs.

In this type.

Near this Hercules tag.

In this Workers club collar shirt.

Not on this Levi's X Supreme jean.

In this printed tee.

In this kind of collection.

Under these pair of Tricker's.

On the Michael's shoulders.

In the character of Popeye.

In this "love position" extract from the "Style Kama Sutra".

Inside this bottle.

Between her hands.

In these serious drawings.

In cheerleaders.

2011-10-07T12:40:00.004+02:00

On this naive head.

Maybe here but I'm really not sure even if I'm a huge fan of hawaiian pattern.

In this cap surely made by Ebbets Field.

Near this Lee vintage denim jacket.

On her shoulders.

In this type.

Inside this book 100% sure.

On this table.

In this incredible piece made by North Sea Clothing called The Expedition (I just receive it...).

On this wall.

In this beautiful drawing.

In this pair of Stubbs & Wooton.

Around the duke of Windsor in the Bahamas in 1943.

In the combination of her perfect skin and these white sneakers.

On the right.

2011-10-05T10:19:00.005+02:00

Everywhere on this very stylish thief.

In this "wood room".

On the left and not on the right.

Near this sun faded chino.

Along this swimming pool.

In this deck jacket made in the 40''.

Behind this black cat.

In this A2 leather jacket made by Real Mc Coys in 94.

In this pair of Shuron sunglasses.

Inside these road maps.

In the last sentence of this picture.

In this painting of Albert Bierstadt (thanks Mister Crew).

On these very old tags.

On her shoulders and on his shoulders of course.

Once again in that kind of "video" pictures.

2011-10-03T16:27:00.006+02:00

Near this teapot.

On this tee-shirt.

In these patterns.

In this cartoon.

On this vintage denim cap.

Inside this burger.

Stil in the combination of girls and wallabees.

Inside this box for sure.

In this type on the back of a gang jacket found on Greensleevestoaground.

Not in the multiplication of this piece by every brands even if I still really like it.

On this incredible vintage floor.

Everywhere on this wabash jacket made by Freewheelers.

On this cygnus that you can find in The Standart hotel in L.A.

Not in this pair of Danner.

In this cult french album.

2011-09-28T11:07:00.004+02:00

In this movie called The Grapes of Wrath directed by Henri Fonda but originally written by Steinbeck in 1939. The story takes place during the great depression of 1929, it's today one of the best reference to illustrate the "workwear" style.

2011-09-26T12:19:00.006+02:00

In this painting of Richard Hambleton.

In Howard Stark forever even if he's in one of the worst movie ever.

In this illustration.

Near these denim deck shoes.

Under this tag.

Everywhere here.

In this ugly type.

On this model of the last Beams collection.

More and more in this city apparently.

On their heads, on their noses and around her neck.

Under this plate made by Hermès.

In this linen white shirt from S.E.H Kelly.

In front of this tennis champion.

Still in the spirit of Warriors of Radness.

In this combination.

2011-09-21T12:37:00.006+02:00

In this explicit type.

Under this simple hat thanks South2West8.

On these old chairs.

On these funny guys found on Riveted.

Surely inside this bag from Levi's vintage.

In this Sportman's code.

Near this sunny window.

Under the water sometimes.

On this Belstaff "racing flag label" trialmaster jacket.

In this illustration with James Cook.

On the leather of these very used boots.

Near this giant lobster.

Everywhere here.

In this black dress.

On this rope.

2011-09-19T14:38:00.006+02:00

In this studded belt that I got custom-made by Warpath Leather Goods.

Thanks to Matthew Strickland for the pictures and this wonderful work.

2011-09-16T15:25:00.000+02:00

Here. Be prepared.