The Penfield USA (Black Bear Collection) x Jamieson’s "Gillman Vest" = 1 Down Ass Down Vest!

"The Black Bear collection from Penfield is a premiere apparel line that focuses on traditional designs while investing in innovative fabrics. This Gillman Vest is a classic silhouette by Penfield and it combines high quality, 100% Shetland wool from Jamieson’s in Scotland. Multi-colored woven wool panels decorate the exterior on the shoulder yoke and pockets, contrasting the water resistant, navy outer shell. Open the snap buttons and it reveals yellow lining brightening up the interior, while housing 80% down and 20% feather padding inside it. This vest is currently available at end clothing in UK and select Penfield accounts around the globe."

Information Courtesy Of: Freshnessmag.Com


Available Online Here: Endclothing.Co.UK

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Admittedly, I am NOT head over "40 Below" Timberland rubberized heel in L.O.V.E. with this Penfield USA (Black Bear Collection) x Jamieson’s "Gillman Vest" - and it's ALL gay people's fault! Much as Adolf Hitler co-opted the swastika (NOTE: An ancient symbol for life, Sun, power, health and good luck dating back 3,000 years.) for his own horrifically maniacal purposes, forever tarnishing the kingly character of this character of antiquity in the murderous process, refracted light has now become singularly synonymous with same sex soldiers world wide. SMH. Whatever. I was never into rainbows anyway ... yall can have your symbols of pride, Y.O.U. deserve it ... lol.

All jokes aside though, while the 100% Shetland wool multi-color granny on "Molly Ringwald" (NOTE: Pardon self, that's cool kid current euphemistic speak for pure MDMA (Ecstasy) fool!) needlepoint woven panel accents that adorn this luxe lumberjack vest border on Gestalt theory mind blowing optical illusion territory, I DO appreciate the splash of color - especially during these gloomy "Fuck! It's already midnight dark outside @ 5PM" months.

Yup! Once again, Penfield USA takes the chip! Good shit!

The Fall 2009/2010 Penfield for Edifice Goose Down Vest Collection = Grey Goose ... No Bottle Service Necessary.

"A banger from Penfield and Edifice in the form of an 80/20 goose down vest. It comes available in four colorways – black, grey, grey/blue plaid and grey/red plaid. The limited vest celebrates Edifice’s 15th anniversary. It contains a nylon body lining, goose down insulation, 100% leather shoulder yoke, internal buffalo plaid shoulder yoke and 2 exterior insulated hand warmer pockets. Available in Japan the grey market. Proxy?"

Information Courtesy Of: Selectism.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Curiously, although perceived authenticity and grass roots gravitas are a trait that both traditionalists and Trendoids alike can appreciate, thankfully, Hipster hysteria has largely missed the brill (READ: That's my cool affected British abbreviation of the word "brilliant" mate. Fix up and look sharp!) Penfield USA brand. This Hudson, Massachusetts mainstay has earned a proud reputation as a company dedicated to high quality functional outerwear. Penfield's celebrated jackets and vests are composed of super light and super warm 100% goose down and their classic silhouettes increasingly manage to successfully incorporate modern modalities without becoming a hollowed out Trendoid termite ridden shell of itself.

The Fall 2009/2010 Penfield for Edifice Goose Down Vest collection continues the rugged designer's fashion forward progress. This limited edition commemorative collabo for the 15th anniversary of the Japan based Edifice label highlights the best that both brands have to offer their discerning customers. Available in 4 cool cloudy colorways – black, grey, grey/blue plaid and grey/red plaid, this grey range is the perfect layering accompaniment for latitude busting lads everywhere. Good shit.

Helloooooo Ladies: Penfield Fall/Winter 2008-2009 Women's Collection = Bubble Wrap.

This great American sportswear company (established in Massachusetts in 1975) has earned a reputation for making the highest quality outerwear with specific attention paid to utility and function.  These guys are kind of like The Northface and by that comparison I mean that they make fly clothes that actually keep Y.O.U. warm and do whatever else they're supposed to do ... lol.  Not that most of Y.O.U. will be scaling any mountains or braving the Arctic Tundra anytime soon, but it is reassuring nonetheless ... lol. Over the last few years, Penfield has been collaborating with some official streetwear brands and those unions have spawned some cool duds and opened the brand up to an entirely new and receptive market. This particular post is for the ladies, but Penfield has a gang of good wears for the fellas too. Don't trip.

Anyway, Penfield's Fall/Winter 2008-2009 women's line offers ladies all of the style without sacrificing any of the substance associated with this company.  C'mon, let the other chicks rock their AKDMKS coats or, even on the high end, their Moncler jackets.  Cop 1 of these competitively priced gooses and fuck somebody's head up this Winter! Why not wrap your bubble in a good bubble? Trust me lil lady ... I'll show Y.O.U. how to do this hun.



Available Online Here: PenfieldUSA.Com