The Obtainer - 9/15/23, Friday
↦ Dressing for Game Day
Friday, September 15th Edition
We’re talking tailgating style today. I was surprised to discover that the practice was as old as the game of football itself. So load up the cooler, meet up with some friends and enjoy this time before it gets too cold. And save me a hot dog or two.
- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf
What We’re Wearing
Tailgating Season
Tailgating season is finally here. It's a time full of promise, a time of relaxed revelry and team spirit, where we gather with friends in parking lots to drink, eat, and cheer on our team—be it our city's professional football team or our collegiate alma mater. Some might call it a sacred period, where temporary tent cities pop up in stadium parking lots across the country. A charcoal smoke haze fills the air, carrying laughter and good-humored trash talk, along with a few pig skins getting tossed around.Sure, downing a bunch of beers and some fresh-off-the-grill burgers or hot dogs is a blast, but don't sleep on your style. You could just throw on a jersey and some sweats, but you're not in college anymore. There's a better way. After all, you might be seeing some people you haven't seen in a while. You could meet someone here. Why not throw on some comfortable, but stylish staples? Don your team's hat if you want, but keep the rest of your kit dark (no stains) and a little elevated. Some relaxed jeans, a cozy rugby shirt and a rugged vest will ensure you look good without trying too hard. Here's what we'd suggest, along with a few upgrades to make your tailgate all the more enjoyable.
Your Kit for the Big Game
Clockwise, from top left:
Saga gilet, $210 by PercivalBall cap, $38 by Taylor StitchField-spec rugby polo, $98 by Buck MasonLED spatula and tongs, $45 by GrillightPKGo tailgating grill, $449.95 / $337.49 by PK GrillsMexico delegation sneaker, $120 by Onitsuka TigerStriped socks, $21 by Merz b. SchwanenDock sunglasses, $79.50 / $52.50 by J.CrewMid-weight terry stadium blanket, $110 by Reigning ChampExtra-wide leg jean, $278 by Frame
Drops to Watch For
3sixteen and Blackstock & Weber are teaming up again—not on footwear, but on denim. The two brands took inspiration from an old pair of jeans owned and loved by B&W’s founder, Chris Echevarria. Then they replicated the fades, just with a few updates. The base fabric is 3sixteen's 14oz 100xk indigo Kibata denim, woven by Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan, using vintage Toyoda shuttle looms. The denim was cut into a classic tapered fit and finished with custom YKK hardware and a leather patch cut from the same CF Stead suede used for their collaborative loafers. The other collaborative item is a denim chore coat with the same vintage wash. They drop tomorrow, but don’t expect them to stick around for very long.
Friday, September 15 at 12 pm EST
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
This soft, faded canvas shirt feels like you purchased it from a thrift shop, except you didn’t have to dig through heaps of clothes.
$59.95 / $44.99by L.L. Bean
We don't believe in putting away white pants after Labor Day. Abercrombie’s relaxed off-white denim is ruggedly stylish with a loose ’90s fit and now rings in at just under $50.
$80 / $49.99 byAbercrombie & Fitch
A reliable denim jacket is a must-have for everyone's closet. This one from Ralph Lauren has a beautiful distressed wash with repairs and is finished with American-made buttons.
$298 / $179.99 byPolo Ralph Lauren
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