Anchor Division - Grant Heinlein and I were able to make the pop-up shop in Boston. American Field took place on October 20 and 21st and their primary goal was to showcase American Made companies. Many of the companies have worked with Anchor Division in the past such as, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, Hellbrand Leatherworks, as well as L.I. Sounder. Check out some of the photos shot on October 20th by Grant Heinlein.
Art of Shaving Badger Brush and Straight Razor
Herme's Tee
Konica FC-1
Leather Duffel
Rolex Submariner and Gold Bracelet
Wallet
iPhone 4 and iPhone 5
Apolis Keychain
Bally Loafers
Tiger Stripe Camo Pants
Matte Black Ray-Ban Wayfarers
101st Airborne Patch
Check out the interview with RYE & RIVET. "SPOTLIGHT ON: Jamison Aweau of Anchor Division
If you’re not yet acquainted with Anchor Division, then, well… you can thank us later. AD, helmed by Jamison Aweau, began as a project in aesthetics and has evolved into a pitch-perfect source of up-to-the-minute menswear news and helpful tips. And it’s not done evolving, either— with several collaborations under his belt and a new shop on the way, we can’t stress enough that Jamison is definitely one to watch.
RYE & RIVET: You recently put out a Frank Clegg Leatherworks x Anchor Division collaboration duffel, which has some very rich military-inspired details. This is obviously something that’s uniquely personal to you— can you tell us more about why those details felt right for this project?
JAMISON AWEAU: You are very much right. This duffel was personal to me for many reasons—first and foremost, working with a talented person such as Frank Clegg, it wasn’t just about throwing a bag together. It was about getting involved and seeing how he really crafted things. It was a pleasure working with him and I have some upcoming designs that people should look out for. Secondly, the whole colorway was important to me. I’ve always been a fan of the dark, chocolate-colored leather, and I thought we could accent it with natural tan leather so that, when the bags wear with heavy use, the color will darken and mature. The most personal thing to me was the inside fabric, which is the Desert Camo from The Gulf War. It was important because I grew up wanting to be a soldier—after high school, I enlisted in the United States Army. Although my camo was ACU pattern, the Gulf War-era pattern is one of my favorites and I think it adds great depth and color to the bag itself.
R&R: The weekender duffel, however, wasn’t your first collaboration— getting more involved with the products themselves seems to be what Anchor Division is progressing toward. What was it like making the transition from menswear critic to menswear innovator? Did it feel like a different way of thinking, or was it just the natural next step?
JA: It is definitely a different way of thinking, but I try to maintain my own personal aesthetic in all the collaborations I do. There will always be people who dislike a given product, but I think it’s important to maintain your own idea. Some people will share the same interests and mindsets as you, and those are the people that you want to consistently work with and do business with. I have more collaborations coming up consisting of both accessories and menswear.
R&R: Anchor Division is such a great mix of laid-back and edgy attitudes. How would you describe what catches your eye when you’re looking for new content? What would you name your aesthetic?
JA: Oh geez, I couldn’t technically name my style or aesthetic. A lot of it, however, is derived from the 1930’s and 1940’s lifestyle as well as numerous military pieces that have provide me with inspiration. I love a worn look on a lot of things, but on the other side of the spectrum, I also love futuristic gear and minimalism. Putting those two together usually makes quite a nice look.
R&R: It seems like everyone has their own unique reasoning as to why USA-Made or Heritage appeals to them. What’s yours?
JA: I’m all about supporting our factories and the hard workers in the USA. I grew up as a blue collared worker, working in a factory and getting a sense of how genuine people are. There are a lot of people out there working harder than most, working for little money but putting out a beautiful product. USA-Made has always been very close to me. And Heritage is coming back, so it’s nice to see many of the old models and designs working their way back onto the shelves.
R&R: Who’s an icon that’s inspiring you at the moment?
JA: I don’t think I have a specific icon, really. I’d say I draw more inspiration from forms of photography and art in general. It makes more sense to me.
R&R: What’s your drink of choice?
JA: My alcoholic drink of choice would be any type of beer, really. Much like coffee, I enjoy the actual taste of many beers and it’s always nice to sit back and enjoy them."
I recently went out around Nashua with my friend Antony Ohman for a mini adventure. I had brought along some of the Bridge & Burn gear that they recently sent me so i thought it would be a good idea to show off and talk about who they are. Bridge & Burn is a Portland, Oregon based company who provides a collection that stays true to maintaining a timeless aesthetic of clean, casual pieces with an emphasis on quality craftmanship and an attention to detail with a modern fit. The two specific products I'm wearing are the Alexander Navy Linen button-down shirt. This color strays away from the lighter spring colors that are usually found in the many different collections. This piece is a has a great fit to it. I'm wearing size medium to get a general idea of how they fit. The second piece i was wearing was Bagbie Camp Shirt Crimson. The shirt is a heavier grade and has a wool feel to it. It was getting chilly here in Nashua so i threw this one to warm up rather than throwing on a jacket. I was surprised at the look of this shirt as i was never into a deep red color in most of my clothing.
Recently featured in the awesome write-up by Jahn Hall of BKLYN Dry Goods Check out the rest here. Here is an excerpt from his write up:
"Not sure how this was missed this yesterday, but it suddenly dawned on me that there’s something about writing a blog post about bloggers that seems to break some sort of time & space continuum. I think the kids call it “meta”, a word that’s seems to have been reintroduced to the pop-culture lexicon of late. Sure, it’s certainly not the first time journalists, for example, have featured the work of one of their own, however, more often than not, it’s done posthumously. Props are props, but why not let your peers know they’re respected, admired, etc. before they’re no longer around to enjoy the public adoration? Hence this post.
Again, we’ve been lucky enough to gather up a couple more folks from the interwebs we all know & love & asked them to share with us some of their top picks for the coming season figuring, honestly, they probably had better taste than us. Today Jamison Aweau (Anchor Division) & Jake Gallagher (Wax Wane) drop some knowedge on their spring kit before we round up this three-part post on Monday with Brad Bennett (Well Spent) & Mariah Kunkel (Quite Continental).
Jamison Aweau, Anchor Division (www.anchordivision.com)
Launched in 2010, Anchor Division has recently undergone a make-over & we have to say, the site is looking sharp. Jamison Aweau, the man behind the site, takes inspiration from all things oldey tyme — and from all things relevant. Focusing attention on building as much exclusive content — and with an apparently clear appreciation of vintage military, the site has it’s sights on growing with content focused on womenswear as well as a soon-to-open web shop. We can only say our appreciation for Jamison’s well-edited site will inevitably grow, too.
Nikon FM2Macbook Pro CXXVI Bandana Eayrslee Jones Olive Duffel Journals Rolex Submariner w/ Frank Clegg Leatherworks Nato Leather Strap Bamboo Pen Tablet Chanel Platinum Egoiste Cologne Ray-Ban Clubmasters Ernest Alexander Bag Keys / iPhone w/ Frank Clegg Leatherworks iPhone Wallet Patch
