The Essential Man.

TEM Logo Tee ❘ Designer’s Note

the essential man — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:29:38 +0000

Prior to coming up with the final design for the “TEM Logo Tee” I had been working on a few different concepts but none of them were coming together quite the way I had imagined. In hindsight I realize that it was because I was overcomplicating things- so in a quest to find some new design inspiration, one weekend I visited LACMA, and it was there where I discovered the American painter and sculptor, Ellsworth Kelly. It was something about the simplicity of his works that I connected with so closely, and as an a result he inspired the design for the “TEM Logo Tee”. I hope you enjoy! (For purchase, click here.)

TEM Logo Tee

the essential man — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:01 +0000

TEM Logo Tee

Designer’s Note:
Prior to coming up with the final design for the “TEM Logo Tee” I had been working on a few different concepts but none of them were coming together quite the way I had imagined. In hindsight I realize that it was because I was overcomplicating things- so in a quest to find some new design inspiration, one weekend I visited LACMA, and it was there where I discovered the American painter and sculptor, Ellsworth Kelly. It was something about the simplicity of his works that I connected with so closely, and as an a result he inspired the design for the “TEM Logo Tee”. I hope you enjoy!

Description:
-4.3 oz 100% Combed Ringspun Cotton

-Super-soft, Lightweight, Slim-fit

-Machine Washable (cold/warm)

-Preshrunked to Minimize Shrinkage

-Made & Printed in Los Angeles (USA)

Price: $32

Home Image (TEM Product)

the essential man — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:53:13 +0000

First Preview ❘ TEM x MS&Co. Denim Pocket Notebook Sleeve

the essential man — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:03:25 +0000

Here’s the result of the TEM x MS&Co. collaboration. As you can see, we used the same fabric as The Essential Cap (Snapback Edition) to produce a small run (25 pieces) of Denim “Essential Notebook” Sleeves which will be available Monday, April 2nd (12p PST) (along with the “TEM Logo” Tee).

The “TEM Logo” Tees are finally complete!

the essential man — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:23:58 +0000

Fun Facts: The TEM Logo Tee was designed, made, and printed in the USA and it will be available Monday, April 2nd at 12p (PST).

Announcement ❘ 1st Collaboration

the essential man — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:44:57 +0000

It has almost been 2 years since The Essential Man site launched (and 1 year since launching the store) and everything has come full-circle…I am very pleased to announce that the 1st collaborative project is with MS&Co.- the company who has been supporting the TEM vision since day one.

Tumblr ❘ allthingsessential.

the essential man — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:14:32 +0000

Do you have a tumblr? Oh good- then you’ll really enjoy the TEM tumblr…especially since the updates haven’t been as consistent on here as they have been in the past, but again I promise it’s all in good reason. To get your daily dose of “all thing essential” click the image below. Also I accept submissions here.

all thing essential.

First Preview ❘ TEM Logo Tee

the essential man — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:14:17 +0000

I must admit, the updates have been very minimal this year, but it’s all in good reason. There are a lot of good things in store for The Essential Man.- and here’s a preview of what you can expect next- this TEM Logo Tee was designed, made, and printed in the USA and it will be available Monday, April 2nd at 12p (PST).

Milkmade ❘ SOUTHERN FIELD INDUSTRIES Waxed Haversack

the essential man — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:36:00 +0000

The Waxed Haversack by Southern Field Industries is now sold exclusively at Milkmade in the US.

Details:
- Japanese #11 Waxed Canvas
- Japanese #6 Waxed Canvas Lining (Khaki)
- Japanese Vegetable Tanned Cow Leather
- Japanese Solid Brass Hardwares
- Japanese Vegetable Tanned Cow Leather（Painting Edge Finish）
- Inner Partition Pocket
- Inner Key Pocket
- Two Layer Front Pocket
- Full Leather Flap
- Height 250 x Width 350 x Depth 8 (mm)
- All Handmade in Japan

If you are in the Venice area anytime soon, make an attempt to stop by the store. It’s just that much better in person.

MILKMADE
1413 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291-3740
Phone: +1 310 581 8890

Store hours:
Monday-Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

oneculture ❘ 13 Months In (1st Wash)

the essential man — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:20 +0000

This is how my custom oneculture selvage denim jeans looked before (click here) and 13 months later (with only one wash), look how beautiful they look now! I’m very pleased to how they came out and they still fit amazing, despite the fact that they shrunk a couple of inches in length, which isn’t a deal breaker for me since I cuff or roll my jeans 99% of the time. All in all- I am very satisfied with the outcome.