First Look - Pica Post # 2

I was quite content with what I've got at the moment, happy with my lot. Just a new pair of cords and a jumper would probably suffice this year. Then Oi Polloi come along with the second installment of their fancy little Pica Post #2 showcasing loads of lovely forthcoming stock to hit the Thomas St store. As always, for me and I'd imagine many others, Autumn/Winter is the best time of year for clobber, it's all parkas, heavy jumpers, cords and shoes, I love it.
There's plenty to start obsessing about - from another collaboration with Norse Projects to the hotly anticipated in house brand Cottonopolis, which from the early hints I've seen of this it looks good. Once again, this features some super illustrations from Ben Lamb, a review of a buying trip to Japan and an in depth guide to shrinking denim via the Irish sea.

Serpico's hat.

I've mentioned before how cool I think Al Pacino's portrayal of Frank Serpico is, the trendiest hippy copper ever. One thing that grabbed me was one of his many hats, the white bucket hat being my favourite. It's different to the usual type, narrow, longer, something good to hide under and something you should only really wear with a beard. Whilst searching for one I gathered this is probably just a sailor's cup hat turned down on itself. I finally found someone who made these by hand over in the US, a little more advanced than the sailor hat, customised for a better fit. I already love it.

Keds.

I like these, Keds Booster by Mark McNairy. Like what Ray Brower might have worn if he'd ever made it to college. Smart.

Casketeers, Liverpool.

A pale ale pilgrimage in the 2008 Capital of Culture, Liverpool. Friendly locals, lovely ladies, great old school boozers, nice pies too.

Polyveldt.

I recently got hold of these deadstock Clarks Polyveldts. Something you won't see many of these days, complete with the Rambler man on the rear, or bank robber as some might say in sunnier climes, half seam on the upper and handy pocket on the side. So cool even the mutt likes 'em.

Men of Action.

This is pretty cool, for Men's Health September issue, several brands recreated bits from their current collections to Action Man scale. Each figure is currently being auctioned off on eBay in aid of Help the Heroes too.