City Silk
City Silk | photos by Shay McGinnis
Thrifted Oriental Silk Shirt, Jacket by H&M, Jeans by Uniqlo, Boots by Top Man
Oogle Google Jacket
Oogle-Google Jacket | photography by Amber Sterling
I found this vintage jacket sitting in a thrift shop, all alone, just waiting to be discovered by ME! It's a wonderful color block gem. The detail of each accent fabric along the zipper, the sleeves and the pockets is what makes this jacket an original. I believe deep down that Google will see this post and be inspired to replicate this jacket as a prototype for future employee uniforms...Of course they would have to pay me to have the this jacket in order to create their sample for production! One can dream!
Gem of a Jacket
Gem of a Jacket | photography by Shay McGinnis
Finally an update on some of my latest New York vintage finds! This post is really about the joy of digging through thrift shops and discovering that special gem. In this case - this gem of a jacket pictured here. It takes patience - but if you're truly a vintage shopper than you know it's worth the wait.
I had so much fun shooting this jacket and all of it's color right here in Downtown LA. I've worn this blazer only a couple times, kinda tough to find the right occasion to wear such a vibrant, hippy looking piece. But the second we started photographing this blazer I fell in love even more. The colors and the texture came to life in a whole new way.
While visiting my cousins in Park Slope I came across this lovely vintage/thrift shop called Vice Versa on 5th Avenue (South Slope for all you Brooklynites!). This shop has EVERYTHING and more. Vintage blankets, coats, furs, shoes you name it they have it. The second I laid eyes on this jacket I knew it had to be mine. It kinda has a Portland-hippie-aztec kinda vibe going on which is pretty weird but hey - I like weird! It's especially fun to throw this jacket on underneath something more muted like a denim or leather jacket for a little pattern/color layer. I'm excited to find new ways to wear it. Now it's your turn - go spend some time digging!
OBEY the Jacket
Obey the Jacket | photography by Shay McGinnis
Do you remember that feeling as a kid when you walked into a gas station candy store and set your eyes on that Charleston Chew...or the Snickers bar...or the entire row of Jolly Ranchers flavors? Mind blowing excitement! This same overwhelming emotion now hits me as an adult, when discovering the leather jacket of my dreams. I mean lets be honest we all want more than one amazing leather jacket in our wardrobe but finding that one that makes your heart skip a beat is pretty damn special. Enter stage right: this black leather jacket created by Obey clothing. The fit. The feel. The detail. It's all happening with this jacket. Check out the zippers, the construction of the shoulders, arms and waist. IT FITS LIKE A GLOVE.
Obey Clothing was formed in 2001 as an extension of Artist Shepard Fairey's work. The clothing is known as more of a Skater/Surfer clothing brand but they have really taken their design to a whole new level over the last couple years, appealing to a wider audience.
"The clothing is heavily inspired by classic military design, work wear basics, as well as the elements and cultural movements Shepard Fairey has based his art career on. Through designers Mike Ternosky and Erin Wignall, Shepard works to create designs that represent his influences, ideals and philosophy."
As a Stylist (and as a human being who loves amazing design) I'm always on the lookout for well structured outer wear. Granted, us Angelenos aren't wearing jackets all year long but a nice leather jacket is perfect for the moderate warm weather. Aside from the perfect fit the details of this jacket are what sold me. The inside is lined with a colorful, surf-tiki print which as you know by now, anything "Aloha" or tropical and I'm sold. The arms are long and slim fit which for a tall lanky guy is like winning the lottery. The leather is soft feeling and creates a nice juxtaposition up against the hardware of the zippers and buttons. I could go on and on but for fear of sounding like an obsessed fan I'll leave the rest to the images above. My hope is that you also find a killer jacket to enjoy through the Fall/Winter season...