Category Archives: 2nd floor
THE ART OF THE SHAVE, WITH CROWN SHAVING CO.
WE PROUDLY WELCOME CROWN SHAVING CO. TO THE FAMILY. As we prepare our grizzly faces for the luxury treatment we are about to embark on to reveal the pearly skin beneath our oyster shell beards we would like to share with you some tips on proper shaving from our new friends at Crown Shaving Co. … Continue reading »
THE UNIQUELY TRADITIONAL; CINQ A SEPT
CINQ A SEPT IS A VALUED TRADITION HERE AT LAVISH&SQUALOR. We have a passion for bringing people together and sharing exciting things so its only natural that we would hold a weekly ‘Cinq A Sept’ to collect our friends, new and old, and unfold, unwind and digress over the finer things in life. Although we embrace … Continue reading »
ROKIN; CLASSICALLY MODERN
ROKIN FOOTWEAR COMBINES THE ART OF CLASSIC EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH A MODERN AESTHETIC to create unique and coveted pieces. It only takes a glance to see that the simplicity of Rokin’s vintage looks coupled with their classic perspective on shoemaking is what makes them so unforgettable. Christoffer Brattin—the man behind the Gothenburg, Sweden-based company—launched the first collection of men’s shoes … Continue reading »
MELT INTO PENDLETON THIS WINTER
LET’S HAVE A LITTLE TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER, the earnest chill has arrived and the chances of wet feet are rising. Winter has somehow managed to finally pull itself into our streets and slowly haunt away the last of our warm days. Inspirations for cozy and warm are in high order. We have no problem … Continue reading »
MEN’S DECKHAND PEACOATS
THIS IS AIMED AT OUR GENTLEMEN FRIENDS, on the hunt for their first, or new, deckhand peacoat. If we take the tips from the mess of style blogs online, you may be lead to believe that the more fitted it is, the better. We’re not going to blame that on the writers, but it’s an … Continue reading »
PUTTING THE “SUPER” IN SUPERB QUALITY
FOR THE CASUAL OBSERVER, acetate, coloured sunglasses was a trend that just suddenly popped up on the street. In fact, it all began in Italy, back in 2007. Daniel Beckerman was a man with an ear to the ground for indie goods and street fashion, and he became frustrated by the lack of diversity in … Continue reading »
THE SCIENCE OF SELVAGE
HERE AT LAVISH&SQUALOR, we like to take pride in selecting our denim offerings. The denim brands, styles and fits for men and women that we choose tend to add a personalized type of denim caviar, (if you will) to our little lifestyle shop. So, if you are ready for a taste in premium selvage, get … Continue reading »
LEAVING A POSITIVE FOOTPRINT, WITH OLIBERTE
What is truly empowering your style these days? Are you solely in search of rarity, a beloved color palette, subtle simplicity, an altruist pattern? Are you drawn to a designer’s particular artistic flow? Do you take heed, as an informed brand worshiper or are you perhaps a savvy (pre) trend follower? Ok, maybe too many questions. … Continue reading »
PROSPECTIVE FLOW; ART THROUGH DENIM
Prospective Flow is an L.A. based company creating unique and beautifully constructed raw Japanese denim pieces. Brand inspirations are drawn from their Japanese roots, appreciation for culture and a penchant for creating works that can be handed down from generation to generation. Prospective Flow has received a lot of praise for their dirty denim since launching in 2008. … Continue reading »
