Trav: Today we were fortunate enough to make it to The Pop Up Flea presented by A Continous Lean and Urban Daddy , two very successful sites. There were a couple of very interesting brands at the show. Billy Kirk, 3sixteen, Hattan New York and Gitman Brothers were just some of the few brands in attendance. I didn’t know much about Billy Kirk prior to this event but after gaining some knowledge from the man Kirk himself, I strongly recommend you guys to look into them for some premium leather goods and accessories. It is always a pleasure meeting and conversing with Andrew, one half of the minds behind 3sixteen. Keep an eye out for those Deck Chukkas due to drop very soon. My eyes are open. Gitman Brothers, the Master Shirt Makers had a few impressive pieces on display; they actually just did a collab with h(y)r collective that resulted in some insane oxford shirts. It was a very good event altogether. Stay tuned for upcoming related news.

JKISSI: The overall experience of visiting this event was awesome in its entirety. The minds behind this event Michael Williams and Randy Goldberg selected the perfect location to provide shoppers with such good products from vintage finds to well established brands. It’s simply amazing to see how the influence of the Internet can bring these kinds of events to life. The two discussed on how they were thinking of opening a store together, but settled on the idea of organizing the pop up flea at the end. I would have to agree with them on that decision; the event was well worth it. “This is a menswear goldmine!” stated one guy we met at the Pop Up Flea after stumbling upon the show from walking around the area. There is nothing like discussing a brand with people who are actually apart of the team and process. Talking to the individuals behind some of these brands, and their journey to where they are now just gives us more inspiration and hope for the future. I just want to say it was really a pleasure meeting everyone at this event, and wish we could cover each brand there. If you missed this Pop Flea there is no need to pull out your hair there are talks of it taking place in California, and NYC again in the fall. Stay tuned.

Here are the fits below

Billy Kirk

3sixteen

Hattan New York

JKISSI : I never was really a big fan of shorts in general , but this time around I have found a whole new appreciation for them. People often ask me “Hey josh do you ever wear shorts apart from wearing jeans?” I usually answer “no” because of different reasons. The first is I was always working on some sort of raw denim project expecting an epic fade outcome. If you guys remember last summer I was working on my A.P.C New Cures that were ruined by the hands of a inexperienced tailor. I know for a fact last summer shorts were not a choice in my wardrobe at all, even when it was 99 F pants were worn. The second reason is that before I had never found any shorts to really compliment my outfits. There is always a discussion on how short you would want your shorts to be length wise, while still being comfortable. I can’t obviously dictate what other people wear, but my principle is just slightly above the knee not showing too much skin. Given the circumstances of the perfect weather NYC was blessed with today a post about shorts was perfect.

Brands above – Uniqlo – Vintage silk scarf – Club Monaco – Clarks

* I don’t know why I look so upset in this picture * lol

By now you guys know I love grabbing pictures from the Sartorialist to use in my post to convey my ideas even more vividly. I usually search all around the web to look for pictures to represent what I’m trying to say, but I have found that Scott Schuman always comes through perfectly. As you can see below each gentlemen below is wearing shorts with a different kind of style to the shorts , and the individual.

Shorts are made in different lengths, styles and colors that I think can fit anyone looking for the right style. From pleaded to tailored shorts, a plethora of styles made for everyone to pick at least one. Pictured below are shorts I grabbed from around the Internet from budgeting price ranges to more pricier pieces.

1. Woolrich Woolen Mills Ranger Short Organic $235.00

2. Hickey herringbone twill military short – $87.00

3. Banana Republic Poplin Short – $29.99

4. Wings + Horns – Wool Short $265.00

5. Woolrich Woolen Mills – Knicker Short Watch Plaid – $235.00

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6. J.Crew – Broken In Chino Shorts $39.50

7. Uniqlo Colored shorts – $39.50

JKISSI : For those that are unaware what the acronyms “BKc” stands for it refers to The Brooklyn Circus. The borough of Brooklyn has become the place to be whether your a student, aspiring artist , or just seeking a new place to call home. There is a first time for everything , and we ultimately decided to change this post up from the others. This is the first post ever where you will receive the perspective of both myself and Trav. The BKc ran by owner Ouigi (The Bearded Man) , and the circus family has been on the forefront of best retail places to visit if you are in New York City. The Brooklyn Circus is no stranger to this site I have been following this brand since 2005 , and I must say the progress they have made still amazes me to this day. We headed over to Brooklyn to take part in their portrait book project shot by well noted photographer John Midgley. The atmosphere was amicable not only does Bkc create fantastic clothing, but they’re also accompanied by a earnest following from Brooklyn to the world. You can ask anyone who lives in Brooklyn, and they should know about the Brooklyn Circus. Experience is truly everything because I had a great time with these guys.

This image below is not apart of the portrait book, it was actually shot with my camera by Ouigi. He came up with the idea to get us on the fire escape sparatically. Risking our lives for that perfect shot!

The man behind the Brooklyn Circus Ouigi Theodore (the bearded man) a guy with a vision that is simply inspiring to all. This time around we had the chance to sit down and discuss far more than the first time.

” The story is set out to unfold through 100 years, we are in no rush for overnight success. This is a process and we are all processing it all, one day at a time.” – Ouigi

Trav: It is truly a site to see so many young brothers sharply presented and doing something positive. There was nothing but inspiration and love being spread throughout the day. The joy you see in the pictures is exactly how the entire day went. The chemistry within the BKc family is incredible, these guys love and live what they do. I find a lot of my my knowledge and inspiration from sources like books, pictures and videos but when a primary source of inspiration is right in front of you, it makes the process that much more astonishing. The fact that these guys came from the urban, sneaker/street wear scene and greatly evolved into what they are now is something we can definitely relate to. We are just on a different page of the same book that is surely to go down in history. What they are doing is something we will surely seek to do on our side of the world.