menswear. food. cocktails. nyc/providence.Tumblr (3.0; @threadandsalt)http://threadandsalt.com/<p>the stretch is actually in the fabric, although the Alpha Khaki is 100% cotton, the thickness is nicely balanced and the softness of the pant leads to a bit of stretch. although a bit less than what you’d get from a cotton/spandex blend - its a comfortable material.</p> <p>i’ve seen a few pairs of Alpha Khaki’s on bigger dudes, it seems the bigger the waist the wider the fit. just today i saw a few pairs of Alphas over at <a href="http://thedapperstyle.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/classic-combo/">The Dapper Style</a> - they didn’t seem to slim on guys with a bigger waist. </p> <p>the alpha khaki is worth a shot, if it doesn’t work out - you can always return them, but i’m almost guaranteeing you’d have a hard time doing so. </p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/24035664591http://threadandsalt.com/post/24035664591Tue, 29 May 2012 21:35:52 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lggoPtF41r3kmfto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lggoPtF41r3kmfto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lggoPtF41r3kmfto5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/DockersKhakis" target="_blank">Dockers</a> contacted me about checking out a few pairs of their relatively new <a href="http://us.dockers.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11818030&cp=2271557" target="_blank">Alpha Khaki</a> - i jumped at the opportunity and had a blast imploding my closet pairing these with some new and some old items. </p> <p>Dockers also reached out to my buddy <a href="http://plaint-shirt.com/" target="_blank">Jace</a>. coincidentally we chose two of the same colors: camo & white. so we decided to do a little camo pant q&a:</p> <p><strong>-What’s different about Dockers Alpha Khaki?</strong></p> <p><strong>dillon: </strong>comfort, cut & cost. i’m normally stuttin’ in stiff denim or canvas and find myself regularly avoiding chinos/khakis - because of lack of colors, difficulty finding a decent fit and simple fear of change. the Alpha Khaki kind of blew me away, after ripping open the package they were soft - like, actually soft. still sturdy & with a bit of stretch but the Alpha slid on and was comfortable from minute one (even during my new-pants jumping jacks) its narrow in the correct spots and the price is right. at $59 the alpha khaki doesnt make you give up snowcones all summer. </p> <p><strong>jace: </strong>The big difference that I noticed is how comfortable they are.  There’s no breaking in process, you just wear them.  </p> <div><span>I also really like the tapered bottoms.  It makes them easy to wear with shoes and boots.  None of that bootcut shit.  Slim and fitting all they way down.</span></div> <div><span>Oh, and the orange buttons.  Real hunting season-esque.  </span></div> <p><strong>-How did you choose to style the Camo Alpha Khaki?</strong></p> <p><strong>dillon:</strong> this pair really stretched me - camo is tough and wasnt something i’d normally wear so i decided to break a few of my own rules and play around with it. although camo is meant to blend in, it definitely attracts the eye. so i let it. it’s the focus and you’re the “guy in camo pants” no matter what. i didn’t want anything else on me fighting for attention. the color really is true camo & the pattern is nicely balanced so you can easily play to any of the tones. and it’s great for - you know, hiding in the woods & stuff.</p> <p><strong>jace: </strong>People can over think a pattern when it’s really all you need.  I paired it with a plain t and a pair of espadrilles.  </p> <div><span>Some wrist noise.  </span></div> <div><span>Sunglasses.</span></div> <div><span>And I’m good.</span></div> <p><strong>-How would you wear these during the Summer?</strong></p> <p><strong>dillon:</strong> camo apparel has really been making a splash in the past few seasons and as a relatively lightweight pant these might be nice to toss on this summer when the sunsets. stand out with a ‘blend in’ pattern amongst a sea of boat shoes and nantucket reds. also: flip flops on everything.</p> <p><strong>jace:</strong> <span>I would roll these up past my calves (if they weren’t so big) and just enjoy that Summer weather.  The Alpha is light enough to wear in some heat and not so tight that it’s tough to sit 3rd grade indian style in the grass.  Anything lightweight is where I’m at this Summer. </span>Loose t’s and khakis all the way.</p> <div>check out jace’s look <a href="http://plaint-shirt.com/post/24001363943/ive-always-been-a-huge-fan-of-dockers-so-when">here</a></div> <p>—</p> <p>shirt via j.crew<br/>shirt via mimi’s nyc<br/>alpha khaki via dockers<br/>loafers via allen edmond</p> <p>—</p> <p>photographed & highfived by <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/grantheinlein" target="_blank">grant heinlein</a></p> <p>also: <a href="http://facebook.com/threadsalt">facebook</a> & <a href="http://twitter.com/threadsalt">twitter</a></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/24001349473http://threadandsalt.com/post/24001349473Tue, 29 May 2012 12:23:00 -0400wiwtthreadandsalt.comdockersalpha khakicamospringmenswearfashionstyleallen edmondj.crew<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sik0ryls1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>from the archive.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/23998785450http://threadandsalt.com/post/23998785450Tue, 29 May 2012 11:19:12 -0400wiwtnyctheorythreadandsalt.comdillon burke<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4eye23TYc1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>so i covered the new selections at a few stores here in providence for <a href="http://indowncity.com">indowncity.com</a></p> <p>was a pretty neat project and got me out of the comfort zone of my own personal wardrobe. photos by <a href="http://theillustratographer.tumblr.com/">dustin sohn</a></p> <p>—</p> <p>clothing currently in store at <a href="http://www.cloverprovidence.com/">clover providence</a><br/>windbreaker via Creep by Hiroshi Awai<br/>shirt via Surface to Air<br/>pants via Maiden Noir<br/>shoes via florsheim (my own)</p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>stay busy, act busy, make time.</strong></p> <p><span><br/></span></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/23636529753http://threadandsalt.com/post/23636529753Wed, 23 May 2012 19:29:21 -0400providencecloverprovidencecloverthreadandsalt.comwiwtwestminsterindowncity.com<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fq9kJ1GK1r3kmfto1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fq9kJ1GK1r3kmfto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>this guy!</p> <p>—</p> <p>relax man, i’m not tying you shoes or putting extra shirts on your mom.</p> <p>do your thing, i’ll continue with mine.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/23551523430http://threadandsalt.com/post/23551523430Tue, 22 May 2012 13:37:00 -0400threadandsalt.comangry people on the internet<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46tabap5t1r3kmfto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>aw shoot.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/23250583941http://threadandsalt.com/post/23250583941Thu, 17 May 2012 18:03:47 -0400wiwtprovidencegunsthreadandsalt.com<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m323vpXZLU1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>seared day boat scallop, cauliflower puree, dehydrated cauliflower.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/23187899560http://threadandsalt.com/post/23187899560Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:13 -0400foodprovidncecook and brownrestaurantsthreadandsalt.com<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto2_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vrxgcTUv1r3kmfto14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>tying my own shoes since age 3 1/2 - still miss velcro.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22865689185http://threadandsalt.com/post/22865689185Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:00 -0400shoeswww.threadandsalt.comarchiveswiwtmenswearshoes for gentlemen intending to be distinguished<p>same size. i’m glad you’re digging the no string - i’m wearing one of my pairs currently. the veblen is a great shoe and only gets better with wear. stick to the same size and you’ll be golden.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22846491150http://threadandsalt.com/post/22846491150Fri, 11 May 2012 12:58:55 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m324e5VLJF1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>having fun getting dressed.</p> <p>—</p> <p>denim shirt via h&m<br/>shirt via j.crew outlet<br/>tshirt via army navy<br/>pants via club monaco<br/>loafers via to boot new york<br/>bandana via army navy<br/>madlibs via madlibs book<br/>pencils via staples </p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>dressing ‘age appropriate’ is important - so have fun, and look foolish. you’re young. </strong></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22750011336http://threadandsalt.com/post/22750011336Wed, 09 May 2012 20:46:20 -0400wiwtthreadandsalt.comdillon burkemenswearfashionstyleyawn<p>1.) &#8220;<a href="http://vimeo.com/album/1783016">The Way I Dress</a>&#8221; - a short video series commissioned and directed by Mr.Porter &amp; Chris Floyd. a solid way to waste a few minutes staring at high definition b/w shots of celebs.</p> <p>2.) <a href="http://www.complex.com/style/2012/05/affluent-men-are-now-racking-up-more-on-online-shopping-than-women">rich dudes use google to buy pocket squares and stuff</a></p> <p>3.) <a href="http://www.florsheim.com/shop/duckiebrownDetail.html?styleCode=19031">florsheim by duckie brown &#8216;lace shoe&#8217;</a></p> <p>4.) <a href="http://www.rogueterritory.com/store/rk-nsc-002/">rogue territory RK natural trousers</a></p> <p>5.) mark ruffalo was a good hulk - theres no link. this is fact.</p> <p>6.) <a href="http://i.imgur.com/C67cg.jpg">sinking</a></p> <p>7.) <a href="http://i.imgur.com/7QTG1.png">yolo explained </a>(reddit)</p> <p>8.) alex kang <a href="http://kangalex.com/shop">skull bracelet</a> still holding strong and turning heads</p> <p>9.) <a href="http://imgur.com/Snt8P">nostalgia</a></p> <p>some stuff on the internet.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22658064775http://threadandsalt.com/post/22658064775Tue, 08 May 2012 13:09:00 -0400stuffthreadandsalt.comflorsheimrogue territoryavengersallen edmondmr.porteryolo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3eo2gq02f1r3kmfto1_r3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>mix things up.</p> <p>—</p> <p>scarf via <a href="http://iamsangsouvanh.tumblr.com/">Sangsouvanh “Ping” Khounvichit</a><br/>blazer via club monaco<br/>shirt via wharf shirting<br/>cotton hanky via unknown </p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>do nice things for nice people.</strong></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22612024361http://threadandsalt.com/post/22612024361Mon, 07 May 2012 18:33:55 -0400wiwtthreadandsalt.combandanascarfsangsouvanh<p>in season vegetable risotto. <br/> pan seared chicken breast. <br/> grilled romaine hearts salad. feta, lemon, pickled onions, champagne vinegar dressing. </p> <p>easy. u kno.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22601699211http://threadandsalt.com/post/22601699211Mon, 07 May 2012 16:02:09 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xzljHWRi1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>cocktails.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22556384510http://threadandsalt.com/post/22556384510Sun, 06 May 2012 20:40:40 -0400foodcocktailsprovidencecook and brown public housebittersmixing glassnonsense<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f0fib5JV1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f0fib5JV1r3kmfto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>i want to give you something, it’s a shirt. it’s a good shirt, a solid shirt, a ‘new’ shirt, a worn once shirt - a ‘just not for me’ shirt.</strong></p> <p>j.crew sunfaded oxford shirt in <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~36998/99102614130/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~sun%20faded/36998.jsp">oceanfront</a> color. size small.</p> <p>from my door to yours. all you have to do is like this post and send me a silly anecdote, an embarrassing tale from your meanderings, maybe even a funny picture, a picture of you, a picture of your parents holding a picture of you, perhaps a case of beer, or a beer of case. just do something interesting and brighten my next week on the internet.</p> <p>tl;dr - i want to give you this shirt for free, supply me with entertainment, please.</p> <p>you have a week.</p> <p>go.</p> <p>oh, and spread the word. i’m going to be bummed out if i get a couple of google’d lawyer jokes and a picture of a cat eating a cheeseburger. (not as bummed on the latter)</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22277329531http://threadandsalt.com/post/22277329531Wed, 02 May 2012 17:53:44 -0400giveawayfreethreadandsalt.comj.crewshirtoxfordfuckin' free<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2plubzf0F1r3kmfto1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2plubzf0F1r3kmfto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>backpack. backpack.</p> <p>—</p> <p>sweater via j.crew<br/>denim shirt via h&m<br/>bag via makr carry goods<br/>pants via j.crew outlet<br/>shoes via florsheim</p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>it’s spring - be happy.</strong><br/></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22232117886http://threadandsalt.com/post/22232117886Tue, 01 May 2012 21:15:17 -0400florsheimj.crewmakr carry goodsthreadandsalt.comwiwtdillon burke<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m323t0hOzi1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>salted cod fritter.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22172103145http://threadandsalt.com/post/22172103145Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:21:40 -0400foodprovidencecook and brownrestaurantsthreadandsalt.com<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3bco5EWgT1r3kmfto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>just in time for the avengers: <a href="http://mrdanger.tumblr.com">alex maier</a></p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22156593066http://threadandsalt.com/post/22156593066Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:06:52 -0400outtakenycAlex Maierthreadandsalt.commrdangerbell-kick-super-hero<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3231mPu4I1r3kmfto1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>lightweight, good fit and great detail. (cuffs & neck line)</p> <p>gant did nice work on this s/s sweater.</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22085583354http://threadandsalt.com/post/22085583354Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:38:23 -0400wiwtgantouttakemenswearthreadandsalt.com<p>yeah, I’ve really been into them too. so much so that I purchased a second pair. florsheim’s a brand I can begin to really support. for the price and quality of shoe (discounts and wildly available) you can’t beat them.</p> <p>they do run about half a size too large, where I’d normally be a 9 to 9 1/2 in florsheim’s I’m a comfortable 8 1/2.</p> <p>good luck, and remember to look for promo codes for florsheim prior to purchase.</p> <p>dillon</p>http://threadandsalt.com/post/22046932851http://threadandsalt.com/post/22046932851Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:56:17 -0400