The other night at Venice’s new hotspot Barnyard, I ran into pal Jamison Monroe, Jr., CEO and founder of Newport Academy, who excitedly showed off this photo of Jessie Hines and him at work one day, celebrating denim on denim back at the office. Who could blame him?
According to Jamison, “After a bit of a debate about whether denim was going to be an acceptable form of attire for the entire staff, denim won out and the next day we made it [Canadian Tuxedo] Day at Newport Academy.” Love it.
Jamison is pictured above in a Levi’s Vintage1955 Sawtooth Washed-Denim Shirt (I want to steal it) and Won Hundred jeans.
Just minutes before entering a place more bizarre than that bar in Star Wars, the set of Let’s Make A Deal (don’t ask), I quickly spotted the only other Canadian Tux through a sea of middle-aged lunatics dressed as babies, clowns and jail birds. To my left is musician Cody Digerolamo head to toe in Levi’s. I’m in 7 For All Mankind jeggings, an Arnold Zimberg shirt, Stetson hat and Wet Western.
Seriously, kids. Don’t do drugs: just go on this show. It’s much better.
Last week, I had the pleasure of checking out Adler Integrated‘s new digs on Sunset at their Holiday Office Open House. Of course I wasn’t surprised to see a stylish Canadian Tuxedo in such a cool office space. Seen here is Jonny Kaufman Levi’s vest and H&M jeans. You can follow Jonny on Instagram here.
On Tuesday night I had the pleasure of meeting another Columbus ex-pat at Footsie’s in Los Angeles. I’ve written several items about how much people from Columbus, Ohio love their Canadian Tuxedos (one fan has even proposed we change the name to “Columbuxedo“). So, it was no surprise, when multi-instrumentalist Brad Caulkins strolled in rocking the double denim. Brad is seen above in a vintage Big E Levi’s jacket, a family heirloom from the early 50s which once belonged to his cousin, who died wearing it in motorcycle accident. Brad’s also wearing A.P.C. jeans.
When we think of Glenn Beck, many things come to mind – fashion not being one of them, but here were are, posting again about Glenn and denim. Last time we wrote about Mr. Beck, he was slamming Levi’s for their moving “Go Forth” ad campaign. The conservative blowhard vowed to never wear his once-favorite denim brand again. Say what you will about the man, he’s kept his word and launched his own line 1791 Supply & Co., which is 100 percent manufactured in the United States and will run you about $130 a pair … offered in – of course: Classic and Straight.
Also, new drinking game! Drink every time they say “America” or some variation of the word in this 1-minute video. Try not to black out.
Having great friends in a city like Los Angeles lead to amazing nights like Wednesday. My dear friend, Hellin Kay, stylist to the stars/fashion editor/photographer extraordinaire, was kind enough to ask me to be her “Plus 1” to Gen Art‘s party for Vena Cava at the famed Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. As we were waiting for my all-time fave St. Vincent to perform a solo set (I die a thousand times over), I had the pleasure of meeting musician Darian Zahedi, who was double denimed up in a Levi’s jacket and Kill City jeans. More on my star-studded night out with Hellin can be found here.
A little video I shot of St. Vincent covering The Beatles’ Dig A Pony (swoon).
Adler Integrated knows how to throw a party and their latest was no exception. I caught up with Hadrian Belove (head to toe in Levi’s) of Cinefamily in the elevator at STAPLES Center en route to LA Integrated, held in – gasp – The Chairman’s Room, the Laker’s Locker Room and the Laker’s basketball court. We had a lot of fun playing like kids, shooting hoops and pretending to shower under the insanely high shower heads.
My neighbor, Becca Starr, just posted this picture from my dog (seen in orange) Rocco’s 6th birthday last week! Her precious Lulu is the other yorkie. I’m in heaven in the middle, wearing Levi’s denim cutoffs and a denim shirt – dotted with little hearts – from H&M.
I had the pleasure of meeting Edward Diaz while grabbing my morning coffee at Starbucks in the Melrose District. Diaz, who works at the neighboring V/Nus, is seen here in a summery Canadian Tuxedo consisting of a Stapleford chambray shirt and white 511s by Levi’s.
That's one dope ass Canadian Tuxedo 