Yesterday while on Abbot Kinney I met up with Garrett Leight of Garrett Leight California Optical and A.Kinney Court, and he filled me in on his “essential piece”. Check out that what he had to say below.
Garrett Leight
Founder of Garrett Leight California Optical and A.Kinney Court (Venice, CA)
A while ago I did a post sharing my three favorite fragrances (at the time)- well, this is an extension of that. Since then I’ve added a few more scents to my collection- however, today’s focus is rum tonic by Malin+Goetz. A couple of years ago this fragrance was given to me, and after a few weeks in, it mysteriously disappeared from my possession. Short story shortened, I never replaced it. In fact, I nearly forgot about it…until recently when I had the pleasure of meeting the founders (Andrew Goetz and Matthew Malin)- that’s when I instantly remembered how well it was received when I wore it. Well, that same day I was presented with an opportunity to get it again, so I did, and it is quickly becoming my new favorite scent. This time around…there will be no disappearing acts.
Malin+Goetz Description:
Our rum tonic is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this formidable and long-lasting fragrance performs on its own or paired with the subtle freshness of our Synthesized Lotus Root, creating a unique sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple.
I only know one person who shares the same love and admiration as I do for the American brand, UNIS, and that’s my buddy/business partner, Quimari Majette- so I felt it was only right to enlist him for this installment of “Essential Picks” featuring the UNIS Gio chinos. Read his “tailored observation” below.
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Quimari’s Words
Since 2000 Nolita has housed a coveted brand of menswear enthusiasts alike. UNIS, a thoughtfully designed contemporary brand is home to everything from rumpled and beaten chambray shirts to some of the bestfitting chinos and jackets. Function is key when purchasing a chino, which comes from British and French military uniforms but gained U.S popularity when the Spanish-American war veterans returned from the Phillipines with their twill military trousers. Having different fits, colors and fabrication all tie into todays function of a chino. The Gio pant by UNIS is the perfect Spring/Summer weight and have a more tailored fit that can easily be dressed up. Worn here in the Mint colorway, this flat frontpant made from 100% Italian Cotton and produced right here in the U.S.A is surely an essential pick.
Brandon Brown
Assistant Buyer at Milkmade (Venice, CA)
Last week while on Abbot Kinney I met up with my good friend Brandon Brown of Milkmade, and he filled me in on his “essential piece”. Check out that what he had to say below.