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I don’t know about you guys, but texture is always the first thing I look for in clothes. Even in something that’s printed, I always check out how the fabric feels and moves and hangs. I guess that’s kind of the reason why I’m always in shades of gray and black, because when I feel restricted by my color choices, I have no option but to be more creative with the construction and texture of the clothes that I wear. I thought I had more to say, but I guess I don’t, so here’s a detail picture of today’s stuff.

Another new purchase makes its debut. Accompanying my Devoa scarf in the bag I got from The Archive is this awesome cardigan from Juliu’s fall 2009 collection. Blended from a ridiculous assortment of fabrics (angora, cashmere, cotton, and wool), the devil’s really in the details. I had on a dark gray top when I tried it on in store, but now that I’ve got something light underneath, I’m absolutely in love. Despite being in the thick of winter, the weather’s been holding up pretty nicely, so I haven’t had to pile on the layers too much. Good thing, too, because too much bulk underneath the cardigan would ruin the nice sleek shape it has.

Hopefully it won’t rain, but if it does, I’m prepared. The Marc Jacobs boots I scored (on a 75% discount!) have a nice thick crepe rubber sole. So while they look like a super stylish, formal boot, they basically feel like bedroom slippers. And with a rubber sole, I can stomp around in as many puddles as I like without worrying around ruining the sole.

Here’s to staying warm, staying dry, and staying well-dressed no matter what.

A new year, but the same old me. I wound up spoiling myself a little for no good reason and picked up a couple of things. This Devoa scarf is from the new spring 2010 collection and already I’m in love. It screamed out to me from the racks and after giving it a good wrap around my neck, I was sold. It’s made from a wool/linen blend, so I’m pretty sure I’ll get to wear it year-round in San Francisco — light enough to be a stole or wrap and thick enough to bunch into a big ol’ scarf or hood.

I had a free day so I wound up walking around the Fillmore since I hadn’t been in a while. If anybody’s planning on visiting San Francisco, you absolutely have to stop by since it’s one of the most lively, yet quiet neighborhoods in the city. For a trip that’s sure to keep you happy (and your checkbook light):

Browse some mags at Juicy News
The folks here carry one of the best periodical selections in the entire city, including hard to find rags like AnOther (and AnOther Man), all the foreign Vogues from Japan to Italy to Britain, Metal, i-D, VMan and V Magazine, and much, much more. And if you aren’t that into fashion, there’s plenty of interior design, world news, and art magazines to peruse, too.

Pick up a trinket at Marc by Marc Jacobs
Their FIllmore location is pretty cramped, but it usually has a lot of cheap little things. I spotted $3 rings inscribed with Latin phrases, lipstick pens, and expandable watch cuff bracelets at a glance.

Chow down at Crepevine
This SF chain is a brunch institution. You name it and they probably serve it: crepes, omelettes, sandwiches, and salads. And don’t forget to grab one of their fresh-squeezed juices to wash it all down.

Drool over the unattainable at Cielo
Heads and shoulders above its competition, Cielo has been the go-to place for the best womenswear the world has to offer. Whether you want the draped romanticism of Rick Owens, the disciplined deconstruction of Yohji Yamamoto, the studied whimsy of Tsumori Chisato, or the elegant crafting of Anne Valerie Hash, Cielo has what you want. And what’s this? A huge sale on Dries van Noten shoes? Why haven’t you guys already snatched all these up already? What’s wrong with you people?

Slip on a new pair at Gimme Shoes
Although I prefer the Hayes Valley location, the Fillmore is really a fantastic location for Gimme Shoes’ smart and savvy collection of footwear. With offerings for both men and women ranging from Chie Mihara to Fiorentini + Baker to SF’s own Martha Davis, it’s hard to leave Gimme Shoes without trying on something, much less walking out without a brand new pair.

I actually wound up spending no money today, so hopefully my advice will let me live vicariously through some of you. And if you managed to actually read all this god-forsaken nonsense I wound up typing, leave a comment so that I can congratulate and thank you!

Sorry I haven’t posted regularly, but working a regular job (in a suit, no less), means that I don’t really have that many occasions to wear, much less buy, any interesting clothing outside of shirts and ties. But The Archive recently had a private sale so I scooped up this DRKSHDW top for a steal and gave it a spin today.

I love my other DRKSHDW and Rick Owens tees, but they’re mostly a bit on the thin side, so it’s tough to work them into my fall wardrobe that easily. Luckily for me, this season, Rick Owens used a thicker feeling (though still lightweight and draped) cotton for the DRKSHDW tees and given the price and awesome black/white gradient print, I couldn’t really say no, now could I?

The start of fall always heralds a few things: early sunsets, light gusts, and a general shift to a more hunkered down sort of mood. And that’s fine by me, since it gives me an excuse to eat lots of warm things (I picked up some duck curry for dinner tonight), and also to pile on the layers whenever I head out the door.

My favorite Henrik Vibskov scarf has been folded away in my closet for a while, so it was fun to bust it out, even for a little bit. Eventually, I’ll need to pick up an overcoat to wear over my suit for work, so I’ve begun hunting for something roomy, but sleek, which should probably take me about forever and a day to find. Overall, I always enjoy the transition to fall. I don’t know if it’s the colors, the climate, or even the impending cheer of the holidays (Halloween’s only a month and a half away!), but I’ve always been a fall sort of fellow. See you guys once the leaves start dropping.

Let me start off by saying that I am NOT a shorts kind of guy. My blinding paleness, beanstalk stature, and aversion to athletics has generally kept my legs covered up in one way or another. But with the latest heat wave in San Francisco, I needed something to keep cool.

I had been contemplating the bevy of drop crotch goods that have hit the market the last few seasons, but found most of them boring or uninspired. In a fashion climate like this, you aren’t going to sell me a pair of pants just because you took some normal trousers and sewed the crotch seam a few inches lower than usual. And that’s exactly why when Jenny brought in the Reverse Balloon Short from her friend Austin Sherbanenko’s label Odyn Vovk, I couldn’t help myself. It wasn’t the subtle drop, the leather drawstring, super functional pockets, or even the ridiculously comfortable slubby reversed cotton that sold me. No, it was the fantastic shape they have on the body — a show of how deceptively simple so many of Austin’s cuts and designs are — that made me realize yes, I can wear shorts, and no, I won’t look like a lame-o who’s wearing his dad’s oversized bottoms.