There is much deeper denim knowledge online than I can ever provide, but I can share a pair of Edwin dry selvedge denim that I have been breaking in, without washing for 18 months. I picked these up at Deus Ex Machina in Sydney in November 2010, and have worn them at least 3X a week since. While they havent been soaked, washed or Febreezed, they have had regular stints in the freezer to kill any gnarl that could make them funk. I liked these so much,I bought a back up pair from the only US retailer—Blake in Portland, Ore. But, the perfect patina on this pair, means that the backups are still new with tags.
There’s a pleasing meditation to this process that outweighs the hipster, heritage nuttiness that is normally associated with dry denim, and while freezing your pants isn’t for everyone, it’s most definitely GMS
Ray Ban Wayfarers are cool, but the pre-Luxotica acquisition version, sans the “ray-ban” script on the side are most definitely GMS.
Great shirt, tie, and shoulder on that tux, btw
1967/1968 Mustang GT===>GMS
White 501’s, chambray shirt, neckerchief, all very GMS in my book
Jiro Ono, who many consider the finest sushi chef in the world, is featured in a great new documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, While the film details his commitment to his craft, it also shows the power in the repetition of his routine, on finding happiness in perfecting “sameness.” While my repetitive commitment to sameness has been referred as boring or borderline OCD, my morning breakfast congee just keeps getting better. Practice, the right rice, and unpasteurized soy sauce does make perfect.
It does need to be noted that DOmatcha, 2nd Harvest in a Snow Peak titanium mug, a perfect view from the deck, and a beautiful morning helps make breakfast much more GMS.
Build quality matters, and detailing the process is definitely GMS. Over four years, Koto Bolofo was allowed unparalleled access to the workshops of the house of Hermes, and his mutli-book set, Maison, is amazing. As if you didn’t want this stuff already, Bolofo’s thoughtful photography will drive you bananas.
This is a must see documentary, but only if passionate, humble and lovely people make you happy…Bill=GMS
(Source: mostexerent)


