thread & salt

Dockers contacted me about checking out a few pairs of their relatively new Alpha Khaki - i jumped at the opportunity and had a blast imploding my closet pairing these with some new and some old items. 

Dockers also reached out to my buddy Jace. coincidentally we chose two of the same colors: camo & white. so we decided to do a little camo pant q&a:

-What’s different about Dockers Alpha Khaki?

dillon: 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. 

jace: The big difference that I noticed is how comfortable they are.  There’s no breaking in process, you just wear them.  

-How did you choose to style the Camo Alpha Khaki?

dillon: 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.

jace: 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.  

-How would you wear these during the Summer?

dillon: 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.

jace: 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. Loose t’s and khakis all the way.

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shirt via j.crew
shirt via mimi’s nyc
alpha khaki via dockers
loafers via allen edmond

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photographed & highfived by grant heinlein

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two shirts & a denim jacket with tapered pants and bandana scraps accompanied by fancy shoes and garnished with sunlight.

i’ve really taken a liking to this denim jacket i picked up a few months ago on some crazy levi’s sale. (70% off, come on…) 

with all this nonsensical weather we’ve been having this jackets found itself hanging out on my shoulders for a week straight. it’s a nice fit and a perfect layering piece. i was hesitant after my purchase but despite it’s color being identical to most of my pants - it challenges me to distract and separate. i added the bandana scraps as i do with most of my jackets but i think here, it works.

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shirt via club monaco
shirt via gap
jacket via levis
pants via rogue territory
socks via gap
shoes via allen edmond

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your style isn’t for everyone, it wont be. but it’s yours, so create it and fix it and attempt it and occasionally fail. but have fun. laugh at yourself - sometimes i look fuckin’ ridiculous.

the ultimate double breasted jacket: chef’s coat.

although this item is infamously dexter-splattered with pomodoro sauce or scorched and torched at the sleeves it deserves it’s moment of acknowledgment. useful, durable, sharp; a chef’s jacket is meant for work - hard work. and while the textile composition seen above may not boast practicality, please allow it to act as a refreshing remembrance to a specific element of fashion seemingly forgotten.

i am always envious of a chef’s ability to transform himself at a guest’s sporadic request. seamlessly leaving the world of flames, sweat and creation and stepping into one of eatable respect. reversing his jacket buttons to a clean crisp appearance and wiping his brow to the same effect. entering a dining room muffling mishandled silverware and table chatter, he is the target, this is his stage. the chef’s coat his costume, offering him a second introduction - his culinary creations the first. this is his formal attire, this is his shirt and tie.

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blazer via theory
chef’s coat via chefworks
pants via rogue territory
shoes via allen edmond

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sometimes, being out of place - is the right place to be.

time to step up the game. that coordination game, that match from head to toe game, that playing pictionary game, that game, the game, bandana game.

i really enjoy bananas, and bandanas. but a kid’s got to play it safe, pay note where notes due. somethings, i just let slide. gangs, you can have the blue & red, hell, you can even take the purple and gold but i’m timestamp/signature/copywrite/screenshot/trademark/allrightsreserved/chastity belt’ing white bandanas. use them however, whenever for whatever. i have a shred on my camera, in my shoes, on my keys, on my wrist, on my friend’s wrist, on my friend’s mom’s office assistant’s daughter’s wrist - these bandanas, they get around.

inexpensive, cross utilizable, won’t start a turf war and dapper as all danger.

jacket via levi’s
bandana via army navy
pencil via staples
shirt via club monaco
denim via rogue territory
socks via h&m
shoes via allen edmond

rip your shoes, scuff your clothes; wear whats intended to be worn. every mint condition toy is a childhood thief of fun.