WIngs and Horns S/S 09

Vancouver-based and manufactured line Wings and Horns have just shown their spring/summer 09 collection, which looks the logical evolution of the line - understatement and refinement in high-end streetwear. their collaboration with Dayton from this season past was a huge hit, so expect a larger general interest in the line for S/S. and while I'm a little more partial to W+H's lower-end line Reigning Champ, I would love to get my hands on the flannel shirt and the side-zip trainers. 

Woolrich Wollen Mills on Blackbird

Blackbird Seattle has featured their pre-ordered Woolrich Wollen Mills pieces coming spring/summer 09 on their blog. WWM is another one of my personal favorite lines at the moment, as they've really refined that workwear aesthetic. Blackbird will receive a small amount of pieces from this collection which they are taking pre-orders for at this current time. The chambray Trail shirt is definitely the stand out piece in my eyes, but I would be happy with any of these items. Check Blackbird for more info.

R.I.P. Obedient Sons

as reported earlier today on men.style.com, one of the cleanest labels out there, Obedient Sons, has ceased operations. Swaim + Christina Hutson, the founders/designers of OS, apparently plan to show a collection in februrary from their new project, which now becomes something we eagerly await. these are a few of my favorite looks from the OS spring/summer 09 line.   

Band of Outsiders: Sperry Topsiders S/S 2009

The Band of Outsiders S/S 2009 collection has been featured before on 84/85, and this time around its the Sperry Topsider shoe collaboration that's has being featured and seen in full. With styles ranging from all-over velcro to a distressed black model featuring safety pin closures and a full rubber loafer, they're perfect for our rainy Northwest climate . The full collection is definitely one of my favorite looks for the upcoming season, featuring tailored cuts and a great color pallet. Band of Outsiders do it again with the full package, from the goods to the presentation of the product.

Rouges Gallery S/S 09'

Rouges Gallery have just released their S/S 09' look book on their blog, PTLDME. The line is based out of Portland, Maine, and this collection takes a heavy influence from nautical themes and the grunge movement of the early 90's. I wasn't a huge fan of their fall/winter collection but there were a few stand-out pieces. This collection looks solid, with a good range of pieces and a well put together lookbook featuring some nice photography from Carter Smith.

Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2009

The Spring 2009 collection from Engineered Garments has recently been previewed on their website. The lookbook in very well put together with great styling and wonderful pieces. I love the color pallet, lots of olive green, dark reds, navy blue and khaki done with great complimentary fabrics. Also, the usage of bold patterns and the matching tops and bottoms are a really interesting look. Once again Engineered Garments comes correct with a nice range of looks and pieces, making them one of my favorite lines at the moment.