More spring things

There is a wonderful book of men's clothing, Anderson and Sheppard-A Style is Born edited by Graydon Carter and Cullen Murphy which highlights the 100 year history of the venerable Savile Row tailors, Anderson and Sheppard and their illustrious clients. It has become one of my style favorites.

I stole several ideas, (not including the horizontal striped suit) from them during my recent trip to the alchemist including the Ghurka pants worn by Mr. Fiennes in the photo above. I hate wearing braces in the summer and Ghurka pants seemed just the thing for a lightweight casual suit. This Spring I've noticed that Gurkha's are back!

They never really went completely away, What Price Glory have long carried Ghurka shorts and pants in stock. I've tried the shorts, and liked them, but you must follow their instructions and buy them a size larger than normal.

J. Peterman is showing Ghurka pants and shorts in its Spring catalog (#94)

The best value may be on EBAY. J L Powell is offering their linen, flat front or pleated Ghurka shorts for $69 (US) Buy it Now.

With Daylight Saving Time coming this weekend I'm trying to get a jump on Spring.

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J L Powell

I am still saddened when I think of those heartless so and so's of Lands End who in 1999 pulled the plug on Willis and Geiger. For those youngsters out there W&G was one of the worlds premier expedition outfitter. In the 20th century, if you were going on safari, exploring, or just into rugged gear, one of your first stops was W&G.

In 1980 Willis and Geiger sold their business to Lands End. (For those who don't recall, LE was originally a supplier to the sailing trade) LE, propably bought the company for their cache, made a go of it for a while and what few of their catalogs I still have were feasts for the imagination.

A year or so ago I came across a company that is attempting to pick up where W&G left off. It is J L Powell. J L Powell are purveyors of what they refer to as "the sporting life".

They have picked up a little from J Peterman's catalog and Ralph in that most of their goods come with a story of some kind or another. Some border on a stretch of the truth, some are meerly fanciful. Not for the faint of wallet, their stuff looks pretty good. It's a way off for me though. http://jlpowellusa.com/

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