KICK-ASS SHOES, NICK WOOSTER X LEFFOT

Nick Wooster the "fashion icon" is recognized for his sense of style and taste. He loves to wear heavy English brogues and is well known for his love of camo. The result is a collaboration between Nick Wooster and Leffot. Two classic English country styles, the brogue cap toe and wingtip, are paired with rugged camouflage suede, and triple leather soles. Alfred Sargent, the well-known maker of English shoes for more than 100 years, makes both styles in England. They can be yours coming Fall, if you sign in @ Leffot and pay that 700 bucks.

Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas in AMAR

Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas in AMAR

One of a series of AWOL pages seeking to pull together publication series digitized and served through AMAR: Archive of Mesopotamian Archaeological Site Reports

		Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas ; v. 1 Le tombeau de Safwat-el-Molk. Le dâr al-hadîth de Noûr ad-Din Le tombeau de Farroukh-Châh et de Bahrâm-Châh. La madrasa Djahârkasiya	Institut Français de Damas (Damascus)	1938	OK
		Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas ; v. 2 La madrasa Raihâniya. La madrasa 'Adrâwiya. La madrasa 'Izziya hors-les-murs. La madrasa 'Adiliya. Trois bains ayyoubides de Damas	Institut Français de Damas (Damascus)	1940	OK
		Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas ; v. 3 Mitqâl. La Madrasa Mâridâniya. La Madrasa Chibliya Hors-Ies-Murs. Tombeau anonyme	Institut Français de Damas (Damascus)	1948	OK
		Les Monuments ayyoubides de Damas ; v. 4 Epitaphes coufiques de Bâb Saghîr par Janine Sourdel-Thomine	Institut Français de Damas (Damascus)	1950	OK

Gone Huntin'

Apparently the story goes something like this:
We spotted a deer (or should I say DANA spotted the deer), from our kayak and upon pulling up onto the shore I transformed into a nervous school boy. Exhibiting the signs of shock I approached the unsuspecting game kill. I drew a beat, and fired. The deer was left grazing, completely un-phased by my attempts at murdering her. So, I took another shot, and this time(!) the deer...well...fled into the forest never to be seen again.
Moral of the story: one, never start a land war in Asia, and two, never go up against a Venician unless your prepared to die!

DINNER IS SERVED

Yesterday, Gant Rugger presented the Fall/Winter 2012 collection to their friends, the Bloggers of New York. Bon Apetit guys!!!! (pics via GANT1949)

Accessing Muslim Lives

Accessing Muslim Lives

"Explore the lives of men and women in the Muslim world – from the sixteenth century to now – through their autobiographical writings. Writings are by Muslims and non-Muslims living in various social, cultural and political contexts. The authors range from scholars, saints and socio-religious reformers to princes, bureaucrats, nationalists, educators, writers and actors. Browse by category, region, time or name. Also access an extensive bibliography of published autobiographical writings from the Muslim world in English or English translation. More about the project..."

IS IT A SUIT OR IS IT A SHOP?

Yesterday, J.Crew opened The Ludlow Shop @ 50 Hudson, New York, This store is named after the Ludlow suit the company introduced in 2008. The store is well stocked with it, Frank Muytjens says in an interview with GQ, that they over 19 fabrications in fabrics from the best European Mills. Furthermore you can find Thomas Mason shirts, Alden and Crockett & Jones shoes. Drake's scarves and pocket squares, Mackintosh raicoats and Barbour jackets. The interior inspired by "atelier live/workspace," is a serious mix of flavors from 19th century antiques to a Mies van de Roha sofa. Plus at the workshop corner some vintage Alden lookbooks, did you know that you paid  30 bucks in 1959 for horsehide shoes? (pics via getkempt, GQ and selectism)

Ottoman History Podcast

Ottoman History Podcast

Published by PhD students from Georgetown University this collection contains recordings of various lengths on topics related to Ottoman history, politics, and culture.
Each podcast is accompanied by selected bibliography on the topic.