Independence Day 2009

Another 4th of July at Liberty State Park. Always seems fitting with the Statue of Liberty in the background. We were in a different part of the park this year which gave Tilly a thrill. There is a tree line in the park that goes back maybe 15 feet that you can walk into. It leads to a fence line that encircles and protects a bird sanctuary. The fireworks this year were beyond that fence where we were positioned. It was nice and dark in there but she did not seen to mind even alone. She would run into it and disappear then she would run out excited. Eventually, staying in just long enough for us to squirm a bit.

Richard Haines, the mastermind behind What I Saw Today, captured the Brothers Bray in their somewhat natural habitat at the Pop Up Flea in Nolita. We had a blast conversing with the customers and hand-stitching a variety of one-off Billykirk items. Thanks to all of you who were able to make it down.

This isn't our first sketch and hopefully not our last by him. Richard visited the Guild Show in Vegas last year where one of our new travel bags caught his attention.

Richard is certainly no stranger to these terrifc, well composed flats. He was recently asked to do a series of sketches at the J. Crew Liquor Store in Tribeca and the new J. Crew Men's store in SOHO. He has worked for Calvin Klein, Bill Blass, Perry Ellis, Sean Combs, luxery hotels and does private commissions. Word on the street is that the fine fellas at 3sixteen are working on something with Richard.

J. Peterman may have put this form of fashion illustration on the map but Richard's brand breathes a certain life into it that is both honest and real.

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My Father's Day Cards from Matilda (Tilly) who will be four in August.

Tilly: "You are wearing a red and green coat and your legs are kind of bent. That is me, I am wearing a green jacket. That is the computer and those are flowers."

Tilly: "Those are the steps going to the basement and that is the washer and dryer where mom washes 'Bluey' (her blanket). Those are the light bulbs and that is Percy (our cat)."

The mind of a 3 year old never ceases to amaze me.

Great Blog & Great Store

Archival Clothing is one of my favorite blogs. Lesli, who runs it, never ceases to amaze me. It is packed with interesting finds, historical imagery, Americana, cycling info, outdoor gear....the list goes on and on. Besides sharing an appreciation for the outdoors, cycling and American made goods we consult from time to time of various projects. We also both like Jordan Sayler's men's store, Winn Perry located in Portland, OR. Lesli lives near by and from time to time posts items from the store. Usually a Billykirk item will find its way into the post. Our Tan No. 155 card case below, a recent purchase by Lesli, was picked up at Winn Perry.

Looks to be aging quite nicley. The backdrop is Lane County, OR.

Jordan, the purveyer of this fine establishment is cut from a different cloth. Always impeccably dressed, he not only exudes a since of style not seen since the 40's but he also has no airs about him. I have yet to visit the Winn Perry shop but I can guarantee you it's one of the top men's shops in that region. One look at his offerings and you will be hooked.

Billykirk Sample Sale 5/28- 5/31 NYC


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Billykirk in Australia
The Quins, a brother and sister duo from Canberra Australia are arguably our biggest international bloggers and supporters. Check out their blog, Hands On With X to see a bunch of Billykirk gear in action.