haggar: "the best i've had anywhere in the united states"

This is a must-watch video and 1964 recording of LBJ speaking with the folks at Haggar about the rather intimate details of his trouser requirements.

Put This On: LBJ Buys Pants
http://vimeo.com/18864216

In fact, I just picked up these 1969 kinda brown-kinda green Young Executive Haggar slacks.  Permanent crease and cuff, 34" waist.  Tag intact.

in stock this weekend

Several of the mens items new to the shop...

Wool-blend camel toggle coat, size extra-large.

Pendleton 'High Grade Western Wear' tribal print cardigan with shawl collar, zipper and lined pockets, size large.

Sears Roebuck wool button-up, size large.

McGregor 'Mooragha' wool/mohair cardigan with zipper and leather elbow patches, size large.

maine folklife center

While researching for a possible upcoming project, I've come across the Maine Folklife Center archives at the University of Maine in Orono.  The collection centers around the "documentation of occupations, foodways, community histories, lore and legends, traditional music, social activities, ritual and worship, material culture, and expressive arts."

Although an appointment with the collection is in the near forecast, it is also an excellent online resource.  My search began with traditional foods in Maine, and of course, I got lost in the website. In particular, I am fond of the interactive Maine Song and Story Sampler Map, which provides sound clips and transcripts. I recommend listening to the song entitled "Guy Reed," which tells of the tragic death of a young lumberjack in 1897. The poignant intonation in this 1961 recording leaves no question as to the emotional relevance of the story this song tells.

bundling up

Picked up along recent travels in Maine, New Hampshire and upstate New York, these are a few staples for this winter's wardrobe.

Woolrich cable knit sweater with shawl collar and brown leather knot buttons.

I'm always on the look out for good thermals that balance worn-in comfort with a good measure of secondhand neatness. Maybe not the star of the show, but simple finds like this make me happy... an ivory henley, soft and clean with a label faded into anonymity.

Women, you are not forgotten...

UK-manufactured pale peach pointelle long underwear, very delicate and feminine. Size small.

Late '80s/early '90s - made in the US - wool tribal print coat. Hooded and tied at the waist to wrap up for optimal lovability.

Wool plaid shirt that is cut long like a jacket, making it the perfect layering piece.  Better yet, it's equipped with suede elbow patches. Unlabelled, small-ish in size.