Ben's Selection

Next up for a top ten is Mr. Benjamin Glyn Phillips. Ben likes tattoos, fine attire and occasionally singing with his band, The 33. You may know him from modeling for the Tenderloin catalogue and I.D. or maybe just as the big friendly guy at hardcore gigs with the nice clothes on and the black hands. He is also the go-to guy if you're looking to get hold of excellent tattooing equipment. This is his first post for us, and strangely will feature no Tenderloin as he's saving that for a special post. Here's his first selection...

1. Horse hide leather double breasted jacket

I got this for Starfish A vintage shop in Brighton for £45, its the only good thing I have found in Brighton vintage shops so far.

2. Woolrich woolen mills hunting jacket

Picked this up in BEAMS in Tokyo. I think its from the 30's, it was not cheap but it's like new/dead stock . My friend Kei told me "Bensan you must buy now, may never see again".

3.Carhartt chore coat

I just got this from my friend Dante Dimassa (who is a great influence on how I dress). It was a bit to big for him. It's form the 1940's and beat up in all the right places, one of the best work wear jackets i have ever seen.

4. Filson hunting vest

This was a gift from my friend Tony Sylvester (who will be writing for this blog soon) I've worn it every day this week looks amazing with a chambray shirt.

5. Pendleton beach shirt

This was found in the best vintage shop in the world, Jannteek in Tokyo. It's 1950's and dead stock .

6. RRL Heavy knit shawl collar jumper

This is why I go to Bicester village for £420 to £65.

7.Buzz Rickson 4-needle set in sleeve sweatshirt.

Buzz Rickson make the best sweatshirts, got this one from Peg and sons in Brighton.

8. US Football Shirt

This is by Warehouse & Double Works. Warehouse is another must see shop in Tokyo.

9. LVC 1937 (i think) white stitching

I don't think the real 1937 had white stitching but the cut is very good, very much like the 201.

10. Edwin 867

For under £100 you cant get a better pair of jeans. I think you can only get them from Interstate in London, the cut is amazing as is the quality of the denim . I took the stitching out of the back pockets, I think it looks better that way. I have had this pair for 4 years and not washed them once, just let them air every few weeks our so .

11. RRl U.S. Standard Chino.

Got these from the RRL shop in NYC, they are the best chino I have ever owned . The first day I put them on I spilled blue tattoo ink on them, gutted .

12. Old York B'Gosh bandana

1940's repro cheap and amazing.