May 2010
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Two New Summertime Long Sleeves
Just in time for the start of Summer - may we introduce two new Epaulet long-sleeve shirts:
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Mens Cream/Loden/Violet Japanese Madras Shirt: $130
This is one of the most handsome color schemes that weve seen. Check out the full size enlargement of that collar shot here. It looks brilliant with jeans and our new chinos. The fabric is a Japanese madras that’s a blend of cotton, linen, and...
Alden for Epaulet "2-Stroke" Indy Boot
Alden for Epaulet “2-Stroke” Indy boot: $475
A new exclusive special make-up for Epaulet. Called the “2-Stroke Indy,” its rugged style is inspired by classic 2-stroke motorcycles and scooters. The Chamois upper comes from Chicago’s famous Horween tannery. Originally called “Oiled Nubuck,” Chamois is a full-grain leather where the top layer is sanded...
EP's Chambray Utility Shirts
Crafted in Los Angeles, EP’s by Epaulet is our denim-based house collection. This handsome Chambray Utility Shirt compliments our raw jeans and chino’s brilliantly. It’s available in Greycast indigo and a vibrant red.
Created in Cambrai, Northern France, chambray is a lightweight and tough fabric that was traditionally used for casual workwear. It’s woven with a dyed...
EP's Rivet Chinos
Immediately after launching our denim collection, we began work on an item that’s easy to imagine but extremely difficult to find: a slim chino with an excellent fit, great construction, and phenomenal fabric. We wanted to translate the precise specs of our Smith jean into a sharp cotton chino trouser that can be worn casually or dressed up. After six months of development, we’re...
Japanese Madras Short Sleeves
Hey everyone Two new short sleeve Epaulet shirts are online. Each of these “Japanese Madras” plaids are done in a blend of 85% cotton, 8% linen, and 7% Ramie. Ramie is an Eastern Asian flowering plant whose fibers are renown for their ability to hold shape, reduce wrinkling, and give off a subtle lustre. When combined with cotton and linen, the finished product is very crisp and...
Epaulet Double-Faced Bowties
Quick update: we just received two awesome new Epaulet bowties. Both of them are double-faced, giving you a hint of contrast fabric when you look at them from the side. Each are $45 and as always, they’re made in New York City.
Octopus/Seersucker Bowtie: $45
Glen Plaid/Houndstooth Bowtie: $45
Recent Epaulet Visitors
Adele and I basically live in our shop. But you won’t hear any complaints from us. We’ve got an awesome coffee machine. Comfortable chairs. An Ipod loaded with Steely Dan. And we get to welcome folks like this into our home away from home every week:
Christopher Bastin, lead designer of Gant Rugger. He rolled up incognito at first, but we soon got to talking. We were able to profess...