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The Perfectly Imperfect Boys on Vintage Jil Sander, Stoffa’s Peached Cotton Double Breasted Suit, Muji Organizers, and more.

November 2, 2021

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Diptyque figuier & tunneling tips

Of all the candle scents I’ve tried, the diptyque’s figuier is my favorite. It's a perfectly subtle scent of figs growing along the coastal towns of the Mediterranean. Somehow, the deep tones from the fig scent keep it relevant to burn all through the fall, even after its peak “Mediterranean summer” time has eclipsed. On the topic of candles - in our discord, someone was recently asking for tips on preventing tunneling, and I figured why not spread our wealth of knowledge? When you first burn your candle, it’s better to let it melt the entire first layer of wax, to the edge. This is because wax has a “memory” and will have difficulty burning past edges that weren’t initially melted. If you do find yourself facing those feared tunnels - you can try to correct it by wrapping your candle in some tin foil, worked for me on my Feu de Bois.

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Combat Threads Newsletter

I first saw this newsletter when referenced as a source for real tree camo making its official comeback, which we here at PI wholeheartedly back. After checking it out, I found myself reading every post Charles had to offer. He‘s a master’s student in costume design, researching military uniforms and non-elite fashion. He covers a range of topics from the evolution of the US soldier’s uniform in Afghanistan, to Bin Laden merch, and has some really unique insights. Don’t expect frequent posts, but when they come, you’ll know it’s worth a read.

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Leviathan Wakes - The Expanse

So I just finished the first book in the Expanse series. It’s a more modern take on sci-fi than I usually read, (ie Dune, and previously rec’d Foundation) which means you get a little less of a science forward narrative. Don’t take that the wrong way though, this isn’t a simple little read, as the series’ name suggests, it’s expansive. Only one book in, I can tell the scale of this series is going to rival some of the greats. It’s complex and full of twists and turns. I’m excited to have a whole series to tear through. And beyond that, there’s a TV series...

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Barnwood builders

This DIY Network show is about a team of builders who restore and/or repurpose old barns. It’s a great way to mix up your casual background house show. These guys are your classic wood enthusiasts. Show them a pile of logs, they’ll tell you the history, they’ll tell you about the one guy who worked on this barn that was an amateur, and then compare it to an expert’s work. They’ll go on to tell you about the history of advertising on the sides of barns, and the most prolific from that era. It’s one of those things that I can’t help but enjoy. They’re experts in a subject I know basically nothing about, so it’s always entertaining.

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Outdoor Voices Outdoors Collection

I've been a big fan of basically everything Outdoor Voices (OV) has dropped. I've actually recommended my favorite shorts from OV in our first ever post. Asides from the shorts, I'm always here for their cozy fall pieces from the Outdoors Collection. I appreciate the fun colors and drive for comfort, and I'm here for it. This year's drop did not disappoint. All of the fleeces they've dropped has been on point, and they're unisex. I recently got the Primo Fleece Vest and it's one of my fall favorites when layered with a long sleeve.

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Extra Extra!

📱 tweakseason — my favorite tiktok account, ever. just a dude vibin' in nyc

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PRESS Seltzers

Willing to debate anyone who disagrees with this, but PRESS is the best spiked "premium" seltzers of ALL TIME. They're not too hard to come across and usually come in a variety pack, but the Blackberry Hibiscus is the best flavor. This is not up for debate because it's the only flavor that comes in a non-variety pack. For the record, I'm not a big fan of seltzer at all, I think it tastes like spicy water, but I actually really like Press.

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Command Strips

Part of my tidying project was rough because I'm not allowed to put holes in my apartment. Command strips is usually the go-to answer, but I never knew that beyond the hooks and picture hanging velcro, there are other dope products that they make. Few weeks ago, I found myself scrolling through about every single product page that they had and it was the most satisfying shopping high that I've gotten in a while. The biggest game changer for me was the toothbrush holder, dryer holder, and hooks for my clothes. Freeing up space by sticking them on the wall has to be a top 3 best feeling for me.

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De bonne facture Wide Wale Easy Cords

Looking for the perfect pair of cords to complete that viral oscar isaac’s scenes from a marriage look? I have good news for you. These “Easy Cords” sit perfectly between formal and loungewear, with a straight leg and smi-elastic waist. The corduroy is soft and nice, and the brown is deep and beautiful.

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Stoffa Peached Cotton Double Breasted Jacket & Trousers

This suit is amazing. The peached cotton really is peached. It’s got a fuzz to it that almost tricks you into thinking it’s some kind of velvet or corduroy, but it’s really just a perfect cotton, & a top-notch material for these cooler months. The unstructured double-breasted coat feels so classic in the chocolate brown colorway. The trousers have a pleat, side adjustment clasps, and a nice straight fit. On top of the quality and fit of these beautifully timeless pieces, the folks at Stoffa are amazing. They’re extremely friendly, helpful with questions, and willing to hop on a quick zoom to chat about any questions, or help figure out sizing.

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The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles returns with a rowdy tale of the misadventures of 4 boys as they attempt to travel the transcontinental Lincoln Highway from Times Square to San Francisco in the 1950s. Towles is one of my all-time favorite authors, his character work literally never fails. I still remember the stars from his other books: Katey Kontent, from rules of civility, climbing the social ladder in NYC (please read my rec for this book, to me its aged like fine wine & is solidified as one of my all-timers), and Count Rostov, from A Gentleman in Moscow, appreciating the small things in life: every detail. That in mind - it’s high praise when I say that Emmett, Duchess, Woolly, and Bobby may be the most memorable characters I’ve experienced in a long time. It's a fun read, filled with great characters, and a whole lotta heart.

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Relax Fit Belted Pants

If I had to choose a single pair of pants to keep in my closet, it's these pants. They are water repellent, stretchy, and an all occasion pant ranging from rock climbing, hiking, or even the everyday office pants. More importantly, they are slightly tapered at 29", so they are the perfect length for me (I'm 5'8" so the default 32 length is never fun). I'm on my third pair now, and I would super sad if these were no longer made.

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Muji Organizers

I've been working on tidying up my place the past few weeks and organizing bins from Muji has been a life savior. It gets especially annoying organizing and cleaning small items like toiletries, and small knick knacks lying around. Being able to have those stuff in small containers and shifting them around has been super helpful.

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