American Winter 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbV7CbEJA38hs2waKu_KNPY8nA-GBAfchL0cPnPIEHbxkD6GyDGa1l5-d68jVXT4vLuL4c5D8CfkGZELSzMEhs3A05P0UFYbbX7FOzgZgkz2FCsg3qrwkIYKcXA39dwP6UGvsFEpc14S/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbV7CbEJA38hs2waKu_KNPY8nA-GBAfchL0cPnPIEHbxkD6GyDGa1l5-d68jVXT4vLuL4c5D8CfkGZELSzMEhs3A05P0UFYbbX7FOzgZgkz2FCsg3qrwkIYKcXA39dwP6UGvsFEpc14S/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">In looking back on 2010, we locate <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> silent in want of rejuvenation.  The lines that divide us ethnically and racially are still very obviously drawn.  2010 has charged us all to identify the prejudices and inequalities that still grip this nation.  Never one to shy away from material to make us think, Brian Wood creates his 'We Shall surmount collection.  Finding inspiration in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Brian Woods 2011 Collection asks us to question how far we've come and how much further we need to go.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The fabrics are avant-garde and sought-after: woolrich 100%, Melton wool and 100% wool herringbone, 100% cotton canvas, patent leather, black athletic mesh, and nylon.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The color palette is dark,   Black, Charcoal, Midnight are the dominants colors.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">There are many collection notes for a very interesting: Wool Herringbone jacket with Patent leather elbow patch combo, quilted shoulders, raw edge detailing at front and back yokes, and athletic mesh lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Nylon tuxedo blazer with cotton velvet lapel and necklace, athletic mesh lining, and snap front.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A cotton canvas symmetrical biker jacket with gun flap front, patent leather piping, and satin quilted lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A reversible cotton canvas quilted vest. Reverse side is wool herringbone with 2x1 wool blend rib knit facings around armholes and collar.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">100% Melton Wool jacket with leather combo elbow patches and pocket dapper zip face mask, storm cuffs, and athletic mesh lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Grey plaid wool overcoat with 2 way front, 2 front button yokes, faux belt loops, and nimble mesh lining.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtarmiT2TopUR9ECEL0j9V_Be4rfVPjfNyjPUvtVMZRvZVzRFLb11aZ1Nu1SqywttDzVYkTl_3CMvpaOiuOkpD_vVv1BoHUVPEVU782XEtj-rdbPF_MQDA4-N7A2R-vidKHjQ81itBXn2/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtarmiT2TopUR9ECEL0j9V_Be4rfVPjfNyjPUvtVMZRvZVzRFLb11aZ1Nu1SqywttDzVYkTl_3CMvpaOiuOkpD_vVv1BoHUVPEVU782XEtj-rdbPF_MQDA4-N7A2R-vidKHjQ81itBXn2/s320/Untitled-2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpVLtLZrGDxDx1KG2UggL8-idwVHpcZISa6rtmGfm3LFITkfeYxiVMbdPrzXYx8dUJLIR52uCOA8Snt4v3WAQeLT4-__s3U8CR3yrxADYyi6j5KiLMHjqlZXZr8PwOTT3OhzzLUPAaKX/s1600/Untitled-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpVLtLZrGDxDx1KG2UggL8-idwVHpcZISa6rtmGfm3LFITkfeYxiVMbdPrzXYx8dUJLIR52uCOA8Snt4v3WAQeLT4-__s3U8CR3yrxADYyi6j5KiLMHjqlZXZr8PwOTT3OhzzLUPAaKX/s320/Untitled-3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtk8lCJeqBW99kbKvbtU4MfrEIdYIk7YxHI-jAsP3QVfm-jq5l2Me1AcN1SzxE07hxRHndKYQSs0Z2pIs_7qnuknoQ_b4mJ-mrNdGbIGaN7r1I-r2Yvh_iM6sE1f4mTSSsMkr6Huj0-Od/s1600/Untitled-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtk8lCJeqBW99kbKvbtU4MfrEIdYIk7YxHI-jAsP3QVfm-jq5l2Me1AcN1SzxE07hxRHndKYQSs0Z2pIs_7qnuknoQ_b4mJ-mrNdGbIGaN7r1I-r2Yvh_iM6sE1f4mTSSsMkr6Huj0-Od/s320/Untitled-4.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>

American Winter 2011

In looking back on 2010, we locate America silent in want of rejuvenation.  The lines that divide us ethnically and racially are still very obviously drawn.  2010 has charged us all to identify the prejudices and inequalities that still grip this nation.  Never one to shy away from material to make …

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American Winter 2011

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbV7CbEJA38hs2waKu_KNPY8nA-GBAfchL0cPnPIEHbxkD6GyDGa1l5-d68jVXT4vLuL4c5D8CfkGZELSzMEhs3A05P0UFYbbX7FOzgZgkz2FCsg3qrwkIYKcXA39dwP6UGvsFEpc14S/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbV7CbEJA38hs2waKu_KNPY8nA-GBAfchL0cPnPIEHbxkD6GyDGa1l5-d68jVXT4vLuL4c5D8CfkGZELSzMEhs3A05P0UFYbbX7FOzgZgkz2FCsg3qrwkIYKcXA39dwP6UGvsFEpc14S/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">In looking back on 2007, we locate <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> silent in want of rejuvenation.  The lines that divide us ethnically and racially are still very obviously drawn.  2007 has charged us all to identify the prejudices and inequalities that still grip this nation.  Never one to shy away from material to make us think, Brian Wood creates his 'We Shall surmount collection.  Finding inspiration in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Brian Woods 2008 Collection asks us to question how far we've come and how much further we need to go.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The fabrics are avant-garde and sought-after: woolrich 100%, Melton wool and 100% wool herringbone, 100% cotton canvas, patent leather, black athletic mesh, and nylon.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The color palette is dark,   Black, Charcoal, Midnight are the dominants colors.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">There are many collection notes for a very interesting: Wool Herringbone jacket with Patent leather elbow patch combo, quilted shoulders, raw edge detailing at front and back yokes, and athletic mesh lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Nylon tuxedo blazer with cotton velvet lapel and necklace, athletic mesh lining, and snap front.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A cotton canvas symmetrical biker jacket with gun flap front, patent leather piping, and satin quilted lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A reversible cotton canvas quilted vest. Reverse side is wool herringbone with 2x1 wool blend rib knit facings around armholes and collar.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">100% Melton Wool jacket with leather combo elbow patches and pocket dapper zip face mask, storm cuffs, and athletic mesh lining.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Grey plaid wool overcoat with 2 way front, 2 front button yokes, faux belt loops, and nimble mesh lining.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtarmiT2TopUR9ECEL0j9V_Be4rfVPjfNyjPUvtVMZRvZVzRFLb11aZ1Nu1SqywttDzVYkTl_3CMvpaOiuOkpD_vVv1BoHUVPEVU782XEtj-rdbPF_MQDA4-N7A2R-vidKHjQ81itBXn2/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtarmiT2TopUR9ECEL0j9V_Be4rfVPjfNyjPUvtVMZRvZVzRFLb11aZ1Nu1SqywttDzVYkTl_3CMvpaOiuOkpD_vVv1BoHUVPEVU782XEtj-rdbPF_MQDA4-N7A2R-vidKHjQ81itBXn2/s320/Untitled-2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpVLtLZrGDxDx1KG2UggL8-idwVHpcZISa6rtmGfm3LFITkfeYxiVMbdPrzXYx8dUJLIR52uCOA8Snt4v3WAQeLT4-__s3U8CR3yrxADYyi6j5KiLMHjqlZXZr8PwOTT3OhzzLUPAaKX/s1600/Untitled-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpVLtLZrGDxDx1KG2UggL8-idwVHpcZISa6rtmGfm3LFITkfeYxiVMbdPrzXYx8dUJLIR52uCOA8Snt4v3WAQeLT4-__s3U8CR3yrxADYyi6j5KiLMHjqlZXZr8PwOTT3OhzzLUPAaKX/s320/Untitled-3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtk8lCJeqBW99kbKvbtU4MfrEIdYIk7YxHI-jAsP3QVfm-jq5l2Me1AcN1SzxE07hxRHndKYQSs0Z2pIs_7qnuknoQ_b4mJ-mrNdGbIGaN7r1I-r2Yvh_iM6sE1f4mTSSsMkr6Huj0-Od/s1600/Untitled-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtk8lCJeqBW99kbKvbtU4MfrEIdYIk7YxHI-jAsP3QVfm-jq5l2Me1AcN1SzxE07hxRHndKYQSs0Z2pIs_7qnuknoQ_b4mJ-mrNdGbIGaN7r1I-r2Yvh_iM6sE1f4mTSSsMkr6Huj0-Od/s320/Untitled-4.jpg" width="213" /></a></div></div>

American Winter 2011

In looking back on 2007, we locate America silent in want of rejuvenation.  The lines that divide us ethnically and racially are still very obviously drawn.  2007 has charged us all to identify the prejudices and inequalities that still grip this nation.  Never one to shy away from material to make …

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