The Obtainer - 4/21/23, Friday
↦ A Guilt-Free Fit
Friday, April 21st Edition
Tomorrow’s Earth Day—whether you’re planting some seeds in your garden or recycling at the park, get some fresh air this weekend and be grateful for the natural world around us. And don’t buy any bottled water, okay?
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
What We’re Wearing
Earth Day
Environmental issues continue to overrun our planet, but we all can do our part one step at a time by being more mindful in the choices we make. Utilizing less single-use plastics and opting for reusable items like aluminum coffee filters and refillable water bottles can have a big impact. According to earthday.org, people use about 1.2 million plastic bottles ... every single minute. If we all switched to refillable water bottles, that would surely make a big dent in such a horrifying statistic. Even more surprising? Clothing is one of the world's largest pollutants. Which is why it's such a relief that secondhand shopping has become so popular.I think people feel like you must sacrifice your style to help the planet. Blame the early days of crunchy, ugly eco-friendly clothes. But some of the best brands right now are hand-dyeing accessories, upcycling and repairing jeans, and using harmless ingredients to make the products we use daily, like deodorant and soaps. Another step in this evolution is to avoid overconsumption. Social media continues to make it easy to buy whatever your heart desires, but if you can resist the double tap of your Apple Pay, you might realize you don't need another “new” thing. Buying less and buying better is always the smartest choice. For Earth Day 2023 we've pulled together a look comprised entirely of items that are 100% guilt-free, from brands with a proven track record when it comes to sustainability.
Your Eco-Friendly Fit
Clockwise, from top left:
Natural deodorant, $18 by GeologieCorduroy five-panel hat, $40 by OuterknownGarment-dyed overshirt, $148 by Wallace & BarnesNalgene bottle, $48 by Museum of Peace & QuietEl Paso Baba slip-on, $205 by The Sabah DealerOrris bar soap, $22 by Le PointeTie-dyed indigo socks, $25 by Philip Huang“Hand Me Downs” upcycled jean, $240 by Older BrotherArch T-shirt, $42 by ManresaEllis sunglasses, $94.95 by Szâde
Making the Case for ...
A Chic Chore Sweater
Sunspel is known for well-made luxe garments that are understated and never fussy, but it’s their fabrics and fit that are truly second-to-none. The brand’s knitted jacket is the ideal transitional piece that you can layer during this season of unpredictable weather. It layers nicely underneath a heavier jacket, but as the mercury rises, it perfectly drapes over your favorite vintage T-shirt. The easy-wearing sweater jacket is like a chore coat without the signature left breast pocket, but the front two pockets and collar are similar. A chore coat for gentlemanly chores, if you will. The ribbed texture is soft to the hand and sits so comfortably on your body that you’ll find yourself wearing it over and over again. That’s due to the fine 100% Egyptian cotton, spun in Italy, finished with durable yet handsome horn buttons.For close to $500, you’re probably wondering, is this too precious to wash? The answer is “absolutely not.” A piece of advice: dry-cleaning is fine, but if you’re looking for an expensive item of clothing, make sure it’s machine washable and then hang it to dry if you have any doubts. It’s okay to live in your clothes, especially a year-round sweater like this. I’ve been styling it with a T-shirt or a grey polo if I’m out for dinner. Feel free to leave it in your car as well—no matter where you are or if it gets a bit chilly, throw this on, and you instantly feel like a leading man.
Knitted jacket,$445 by Sunspel
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
This clean and vegan-friendly skincare bundle is now under $20. There are fragrance notes of citrus and vetiver spice to keep you smelling good throughout the day.
$23 / $16.10(w/code EARTH30)by Scotch Porter
This catchall tray is made in the U.S. and crafted from smooth Italian leather. Perfect for small essentials by your bed or on a desk or entry table, it’d also make for an excellent Mother's Day present.
$99 / $74.99by Mark & Graham
This Ivy-looking sweater is light enough for spring evenings, and the cream color looks great paired with chinos. Plus, you won’t find a better one for less than $40.
$93.99 / $37.59(w/code SALEONSALE)by J.Crew
The three best stories from around the web.
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To understand what goes into someone’s every day sartorial decisions, we sat down with four men from the MR PORTER community.”
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Chen started to develop his curatorial eye with the oldest piece in his closet, an English made belt from Banana Republic that he bought in high school 25 years ago.”
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Working predominantly with archival imagery, the Atlanta-raised artist uses rich, vibrant coloring to capture the emotional and physical essence of his subjects.”
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The most stylish people we know rely on a personal uniform, like our proprietor Mickey. He's had the same uniform for over four decades: a blazer, white button-down, denim or chinos. And he doesn't go a day without wearing cashmere socks (which he found years ago at W.Bill on Bond Street in London).Some things never go out of style.
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