The Obtainer - 8/4/23, Friday
↦ What We're Wearing: All Seersucker Everything
Friday, August 4th Edition
It’s already August, and the first NFL pre-season game was on last night. Where the hell have I been this year?!
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
WhatWe’re Wearing
All Seersucker Everything
Seersucker is a classic warm-weather fabric and one of the coolest you can wear this time of year—literally. Typically made from cotton, it's woven in such a way that threads bunch together, giving the fabric a crinkly, crumpled appearance. The benefit? This allows air to flow more freely and prevents it from sticking to your skin. The name derives from the Persian phrase “shir-o-shakhar”, meaning “milk and sugar” for the alternating textures.While the style has more recently become synonymous with southern fraternities and horse racing, the old school fabric is getting new life breathed into it thanks to some modern menswear brands. Which is why we're pulling together a whole fit from the stuff. I know—how much seersucker is too much seersucker? There's no such thing. Besides nylon being a go-to summer choice, I'd choose seersucker over linen easily. It's cool and comfortable, a lot more durable, and the stripes of texture act like camouflage to hide any wrinkles.Dressing in all-seersucker looks sharp, but proportions and diversity of colors are fundamental. The classic striped blazer is a must, and paired with a navy short-sleeved shirt is ideal. Of course, with the shirt, make sure it's more tailored and not boxy since it'll be going underneath your blazer. If you want to lose the blazer and rock the top, it's still tailored enough to look good tucked or untucked with some navy trousers. It's important to note that aside from the blazer, the look should be more tonal, and although it's all neutral, the fabric itself is lightweight and breathable. Regarding the accessories, the classics are that for a reason. Beat a pair of Vans up each summer and re-up for the following season. I love a juxtaposing look of well-traveled shoes with a more tailored vibe. The hat is also in a seersucker fabric but microscopic, so the dark prints will complement and bring the rest of the kit together.
Your Sweat-Free Outfit
Clockwise, from top left:
Seersucker blazer, $1,065 by Drake'sJulio seersucker vacation shirt, $139 by NN07Broadway sunglasses, $385 by Garrett LeightSeersucker canyon cap, $55 / $37.75 by GramicciRibbed socks, $10 by A Day's MarchPleated seersucker trouser, $345 by SunspelMK-1 Sky King watch, $178 by Timex x Todd SnyderAuthentic sneaker, $60 by Vans
Making the Case for …
A Sculptural 3D-Printed Lamp
A nice lamp can work wonders for a room. It will light up your space, of course, but it will also add some style and personality to your room. And this lamp from Wooj is one part table lamp, one part illuminated sculpture. The undulating shape looks like delicate ruffled fabric, but the distinctive shade is actually solid—3D printed using heat-resistant, corn-based recycled plastic. It’s funky, incredibly stylish, and definitely a conversation piece. Tuck it into a bookshelf, display it on a side table or let it greet guests in your entryway. And at this price, it wouldn’t be unheard of to buy two and flank your bed as nightstand lights.
And about this price … how can such an interesting lamp be sold for such a reasonable price? It all comes down to Wooj’s unique business model, which is to make well-designed products at a low cost without exploitative labor practices or requiring products to be made in absurd quantities to be profitable. They’re actively executing this by using a combination of robotics and craft manufacturing techniques. Sustainable materials, zero factories—that's their philosophy. Which means a robot is building these handsome lamps in small batches, from a Brooklyn studio. See, you already have something to say for when someone asks you about it. I told you it was a conversation piece.
Wavy lamp,$135 by Wooj Lamp
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
Fursac's Western shirt is an updated classic, thanks to a vintage-inspired swallow collar and overly exaggerated chest pockets.
$319 / $191by Fursac
Cozy Earth's viscose and bamboo linen blend make for a breathable, moisture-wicking duvet cover. It'll keep you dry and cool in the summer and cozy and warm in the winter.
$319 / $143.55by Cozy Earth
Obakki’s understated plates are handmade in Mexico from 100% clay and the smoky colorway adds a touch of wabi sabi to any dining table.
$220 / $176(for a set of four)by Obakki
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