Sponge Worthy (another tireless Seinfeld Reference) W+H

Wings and Horn, Wings + Horn, W+H, or whatever incarnate you can derive from the imagery of angels and demons, is showing off their new season.  The makers of your favorite Supreme sweats has come correct.  While often criticized for being too plain, this is exactly what I want to see from W+H.  When I buy a Journey CD I want some fuckin’ Journey, I don’t want them to experiment with what I like.  Don’t fuck with what you are good at, and W+H know that they are good for shawl necks, flanel and fleece.  After all, they get their shit from the CYC mills up in Canada.

The Tiger Fleece hoody is looking extra sharp in that blue/tan color.  They two tone ninja cuffs, and waist cuff works really well.  I have owned the iconic kelley green from three seasons back, as well as the red from two seasons ago and they are by far the best hoodies.  Where Supreme is stiff and durable, these are soft and supple.  I also really like how W+H gives their customers a choice on the style of sizing.  Go emo with the slim fit, or brolic with the regular.  Plus, these are just dope enough to be above the run of the mill American Apparel hoody curve, without being Billionaire Boys Club (that fruity pebbles steeze).

The flannel zip up deserves some recognition.  The look is really clean.  The two large placket pockets allow it to stand out from what you find at Uniqlo and H&M.  While it can probably do without the zipper, I think I don’t mind it too much.  Both colors I have posted are really good, and can be worked into the wardrobe rotation easily.

This is what I refer to as the “got damn, Jesus” piece of the season.  When you see it you just have to ask what, and give a shout the the Jewish carpenter.  Simply put, this is the bees knees of steeze (copyright pending); inspired by Ganesha and rocked by Muhammed.  This shawl neck sweater is done to perfection.  Using the twisted/speckled wool is genius.  And throw on those two large buttons and you got a runaway hit.  Pair this sweater with a pair of JCrew chinos, some Redwing 875s, and top it off with a scarf and you are p magnet, while (this is the most important part) getting your propers from the SuFu homies.

The one thing one has to remember about W+H is to never pay full price.  Sadly, only internet nerds trying to impress their world wide web brethren actually order from Bluebird or Steven Alan online.  The truth of the matter is that W+H always goes on sale; it’s just not widely available.  Go to American Rag on La Brea toward the end of the season and expect 50% off.  Head over to Steven Alan and it’s pretty much the same there.  And then there are the crazy sample sales in Vancouver.  The point is to be vigilent with W+H.  Shit is steezy, but not worth the price of admission.

On, a side note the Koreans have their eye on the right shit.  It seems Heritage (some Forever 21 type steeze) has copied your favorite tiger fleece.  This might be the demise of your favorite hoody.  STILL, I wanted to give the Koreans their ups.  It took you guys about 3 years to catch on, yet you were the first.  AA’s feeble attempt with their salt and pepper was a total fail.  Here are some pics:

Holden Holding it Down

Last year I copped the Burnside for mad cheap.  I love the jacket.  The details blow any sub $200 Burton jacket out of the water.  I had the 2 in 1 Burton and did a comparisson to the Holden and it was no competition.  Holden’s quality is top notch.

Holden’s new season looks really strong.  There are two particular pieces that look great.  I am really looking forward to whatever else comes out from Holden.

My favorite jacket has to be the Brighton piece.  Since I am in sunny SoCal there really isn’t even a need for a jacket on most days.  I go up with a tee, and have a Supreme Box hoody in my backpack 50% of the time.

However, I really want to pick this jacket up because Holden is definitely not just for the slopes.  They don’t have the super baggy fit like most snow gear.  And even if it’s just the movies it is good to know your jacket has all the nice accouterments for a blizzard.

The other pieces are all good, but the Brighton is my stand out-favorite.  I also have a special spot for the last jacket in this post; just not enough to write more about it.

On two the second pick.  The Flynn is fire in my opinion, it is a woman’s jacket but it is all-so tactical steezy.  Was considering copping in a larger size, but the Birghton looks too dope.  I’ll probably still try it out.

And the rest:

Supreme Highs and Lows

Whoa, Supreme is on point for Fall/Winter 2008-09.  Some legit hits, I guess the hiatus from Noah allowed Brandon and the dudes to finally come correct.

Supreme Outerwear is always their strong suit.  And this season is pure fire.  The Varsity Jacket is super vintage steezy.  The Chore jacket has that old school mechanic’s vibe.  And OMFG BBW GGNORE on that red Cruiser jacket.  That just screams, “I winter in Montauk!!!”

It totally seems Supreme is taking notes from Filson and LL Bean this season.  It’s hard to see a line come with so many hits, but Supreme is doing it this season.  I am on the fence for the Mountain Parka.  I thought the colors for the Wilderness Parka was better last season, and maybe the Mountain Parka should have been a pass for this current line, but whatevers.  It’s a 2 hundy jacket that the high schoolers will likely use their Christmas money for.

Jo Dome – The Olympain Beannies better come with a pipe cause they are straight cracka-cracka-cracka.  I personally love the 2nd from the left, but all of them will look dope with a Faded Glory Flannel from Walmart, and some dirty ass 1947s.

Also really feeling the flannel 5 panel with the ear flaps.  Definitely a hot piece for the season.  Not too loud like most of the recent 5 panels, and something I can wear to the grove without baby High Schoolers doing the double take; “is that old dude rockin’ ‘preme?”

Even Supreme has it’s lows; not much, but there are still some articles I would not rock.

#1 HATE (Monday Morning, got the squirts, stuck in traffic and AM 1070 just reported an accident on the 405) – Everlast Boxing Gloves.  This is probably the professionals that cost about $100, expect Supreme to mark them up $30.  Price is fair, but I can just see the number of dudes buying these to hang.  It just irks me that Supreme makes things for poseurs and pussies.  I would cop for sure it they were made by Reyes or Top Ten.  How steezy would it be if Top Ten made a blue glove with Supreme blasted across?  I digress.  Everlast is well known and well established, and Supreme knows that this is a novelty.  I just wish Supreme would quit with this shit.  Stick with Murakami decks, better yet get McGill to do a Supreme Skull.

#2 HATE (White Kids that “love” Obama) – Backpack.  I know it’s a Jansport jumpoff, and I also know Supreme has been doing this shit for years, but really?  That close of a rip.  These are carbon copies of the Jansport.  I don’t need to pay 3 times more for it to say Supreme.

#3 Hate (Fake movie butter popcorn) – Everything else.  The flannels are terrible quality for the price.  One hundy for something slightly better then Walmart?  Get the fuck out of here.  Another Field Jacket?  Looks good, but you couldn’t think of something better.  Corded parka is plain weak.  And Radar beanies are for fags who think they know.

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