Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 08

[timpoblete]

Yeah, I like the fabric too. It's very similar to the white jeans they made last year.

Also from the article above:
...On January 30, the nominees will each present 10 looks from their Fall 2008 collections at a special presentation and celebration in New York City...

We get an advanced preview of their FW08 collection!

 

[Cali]

Grrr. I really wanted a pair of the 8oz jeans but that fit is way too slim/tapered. If only they made the straight cut in the lightweight fabric.

 

[wiru]

also an article in gq:

Engineered Garments

Daiki Suzuki, the visionary behind Engineered Garments, digs classic WASP style. But he pulls his true inspiration from the classics of the American workingman (think Filson, Carhartt, Dickies). His painter's pants, khakis, blazers, and suits are all casual, tough, and unstructured (that suit, for instance, isn't for the office). The silhouettes are tapered but not skinny. The vibe is masculine and laid-back, like you could break out the tools at any moment and start building. (We said could"”not should.)

and a q&a with daiki:

Name: Daiki Suzuki
Label: Engineered Garments
Born: Aomori, Japan
Currently resides: Brooklyn, New York
Age: 45

My hero: Ralph Lauren. He succeeded in turning his vision into one of the most successful businesses in the world.

First job in fashion: I sold socks on the street in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from a table just outside the door of a gentleman's store.

The look of my clothes: American sportswear, but everything is a little off-kilter.

The most stylish man of the past fifty years: Fred Astaire. He'd wear a tie pin without wearing a tie, or wear a tie as a belt.

The worst design idea I've ever considered: Making an entire collection in one fabric, like charcoal wool flannel.

My house is on fire. I grab: Nothing. I'd just get the hell out.

I'm getting executed at midnight. My last meal will be: Spaghetti al limone at Latteria in Milan.

The two pieces of clothing every guy should own: Jeans and a T-shirt.

Favorite item of clothing: Army fatigue pants

^they really managed to make this stuff look boring.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by wiru

^they really managed to make this stuff look boring.
Eh, it's not too bad - the guys are wearing the stuff in the same way most of us here would, but then again maybe that's not the best for a photo shoot. I think they all want to get away from that baby though.

 

[wiru]

Originally Posted by robin

the guys are wearing the stuff in the same way most of us here would

very true. but i imagined that if this shot was my introduction to eg, i would have written it off as an indie ralph lauren. or even an indie j crew. this could just be an aspect of the brand i hadn't really registered until now.

the important question is, now that eg is in gq, is it still cool?

 

[Drinkwaters]

Greetings,

I just wanted to let you guys know that we will be having our Sale starting January 26th. I will extend discounts (30>40% off) to all of you as of today if anyone is interested in anything that was posted by us in F/W 07. Please feel free to call me now to see if I have your size. If you want to pm me your phone # I'd be happy to call you. I will be closing out the remainder of the Quick Release belts. 617-547-2067

Gary

 

[robin]

I'll give you a call tomorrow Gary! And have you received anything for S/S 08 yet, or will it still be a few weeks away before your shipments come in?

 

[Drinkwaters]

Originally Posted by robin

I'll give you a call tomorrow Gary! And have you received anything for S/S 08 yet, or will it still be a few weeks away before your shipments come in?

Still a few weeks away. Sorry!

Gary

 

[1969]

I think it's just having all 4 guys together, with a professional backdrop. After looking at hundreds of web-cam shots on WAYWT it just doesn't look right to see it done "nice". And the Tucker Carlson guy needs to go away.

 

[timpoblete]

For convenience, link to Gary's FW07 selections (page 1 of the EGFW07 thread): http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=37006

Also, the way GQ dressed up their models for the photo shoot, it's feels very GQ style, but with EG pieces.

 

[Wally]

2 questions. Gary do you only have those items from the first page of ^^ thread? and what size belts do you have?

 

[Drinkwaters]

Originally Posted by Wally

2 questions. Gary do you only have those items from the first page of ^^ thread? and what size belts do you have?

Wally,

Yes, only those items. The Bedford in Grey Wool herringbone is sold out. I only have the black belt in 30,34,36,38,40.

Gary

 

[Wally]

I pm'd you but its probably better to ask in the thread where others can benefit. Which belt do you have? Is it this one?http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=126 If not is it the gold or silver hardware?

 

[Drinkwaters]

Originally Posted by Wally

I pm'd you but its probably better to ask in the thread where others can benefit. Which belt do you have? Is it this one?http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=126 If not is it the gold or silver hardware?

The belt we have is black like the white one without studs. The buckle is Stainless Steel.

Gary

 

[timpoblete]

@ Steven Alan: http://www.stevenalan.com/manufactur...ufacturerid=57

Tough to see the details, but looks like raglan sleeves, snap buttons and snap button flap chest pocket. Like the length of the sleeves. Says soft, washed cotton, but from how the sleeves are structured, maybe washed pique?