This post originally ran over on Sartorially Inclined. Lawrence, is knocking it down with consistent content and a boat load of support from the little community that is the style blog world (someone please name whatever it is we are doing). It was an honor to be in the company of some of the guys that inspired me jump into this game (again, whatever it is), none-the-least of whom include: The Trad, 10engines, and ATG (among others). Great company, the lot. Thanks for the venue L.A.S. (cue Lebowski references)
As Seen On Sartorially Inclined’s The Bean Boot Project:
Head to Toe: Bean Boot Project
1.) Chesapeake Bay Retriever
2.) Billy Reid Conservation Hat
3.) 1982 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
4.) Vintage Bean Boots
5.) F.M. Allen Navy Sporting Dogs Bow Tie
6.) Polo Ralph Lauren Fine Slim Custom-Fit Stripes Oxford
7.) Barbour Tweed Windowpane Jacket
8.) Beretta Silver Pigeon
9.) Orvis All-Leather Field Pant
10.) Filson Original Hunting Vest
“I don’t profess to be a died-in the-wool hunter, though I do hunt semi-regularly. Consequently, I don’t count myself in the category of style blogger-plenty of people who actually know what they’re talking about are doing good things in that genre. I exist (and focus my blog) somewhere in between. I have things that I like (some more than others) and I tend to gravitate, taste-wise, towards things that have a tie to the sporting life. Whether it’s a pair of buckskin gloves or a bow tie with hunting dogs, I like to have at least one component of my ensemble reveal the faintest hint of my affinity for the outdoors.
Taking a card from Giovanni Agnelli’s deck, I tend to enjoy the juxtaposition of things formal and sporting. Even before I knew that he pioneered this look, the pairing of opposites was my “go to” when an event’s guidelines of formality were not clearly defined. The iconic Bean Boots are a great way to bring even the most formal attire down a notch. Paired with a suit and a rakish attitude, Bean Boots can speak volumes of your personality. As Agnelli remarked of his propensity for combining the seemingly incongruent, “…people will look twice, but that’s the point of fashion.” I tried to capture this feeling in my Bean Boot/Agnelli inspired head to toe. It exists as, I feel, country and city. Here and there. Equally at home for cocktails and quail hunts.”
