Inspiration: Julklappar del 1

Ryggsäck: Sandqvist, Bourbon: Woodford, Bourbon: Papa Van Winkles Family Reserve, Doft: Tom Ford, Doftljus: Byredo, Body Cleanser: Kiehl's, Plånbok: Sanqvist, Gryta: Le Creuset Dutch, Knivar: Global, Underbara dagar framör oss/ Henrik Berggren, Den döende detektiven/ Leif GW Persson
Tips: Brothers SS 2011

Intervju med Michael Williams

Photo by: Angelo Baque
My idea behind the blog, Industribolaget, was to tell the stories behind my favorite shirts, jeans, jackets and accessories. I believe that we all have one or two garments that we care about a little bit extra and we do that for a reason. Do you have a favorite piece in your wardrobe at home and why is it your favortie?
Why did you start your blog? And how would you say it has evolved over the years?
I started the site at the end of 2007 because at the time there were no websites out there that truly encapsulated my personal style. I wanted something that would talk about clothing but be more than that. To cover food, travel, history and vintage stuff — all rolled into one. Because I couldn’t find anything like that, I thought I might try and do it myself. It took me at least a year to figure out what I was doing and how I thought things should mix etc.
In the almost three years I think ACL has changed in the way that I approach things. So the concepts are still the same, but the coverage is from a different angle. In the beginning I posted more but it would be stuff I found online. Eventually I figured out that it is better to go and experience something and develop a post from that (with my own photos etc) rather than just picking up images from one of the thousands of other sites that are focused on this same area. One other big change is the fact that I don’t cover much clothing anymore. I’d say it’s only roughly 20% of the content. Because I don’t think about clothes all the time. I’m more interested in an amazing leather producer or an amazing restaurant somewhere than a new sweater from a designer.
You blog a lot about American things. In your mind, what are the best American things when it comes to fashion, design, food and drinks? Can you list a few of them?
My love of American design is the focus on use. Workwear is the way it is because men used it and it evolved to fit needs and specific uses. That’s is my favorite part. American stuff is known most for being durable, not delicate. I like that.
What is your opinion on American vs European style?
I think that the style and sensibility in Sweden is the perfect mix between European and American style. Granted I have not been to Sweden (it is definitely on my short list of places to visit next year). But from what I see of the style coming from there, I really think that there is a strong relationship between our two countries aseptically. The two places that understand American style almost better than Americans are Sweden and Japan.
Do you know any Swedish designers or fashion labels?
Does Gant count?
I know Our Legacy of course. Dunderdon is another Swedish brand I like. My marketing company also does work for the Swedish outdoor company Fjällräven — which I think is a good brand. I follow your blog (Blogg!?) and learn about Swedish brands from there — which is cool. I really need to visit though.
You have done a few design collaborations already but what would be a dream collaboration/project for you?
I’d really love to do something —oxford shirts maybe — with Brooks Brothers. That would be one of my dream collaborations.
I have this dream to do a great roadtrip across America one day. If you can say one place/thing that I can not miss, what would it be?
The American West. The USA is a pretty diverse place and each different region has something to offer, but the American West is quintessential road trip material. The land is beautiful and all of the classic ideas of America are represented. I’m planning a trip through Texas and New Mexico next year. I’m hoping it will look like No Country for Old Men, without the murdering psychopath of course.
Utstyrsel: Uppe i luften
Jag känner mig träffad i hans störda sätt att planera packning och ankomsten till flygplatsen. Själv kan jag inte stressa när jag ska flyga. Jag vill vara ute i god tid. Gärna någon timme i förväg så att jag kan checka in i lugn och ro och sitta i baren en stund fundera lite på vart alla människor ska.

Kavaj: Our Legacy
Byxa: Our Legacy
Skor: Thom Browne
Väska: Travelteq
Slips: H&M
Tie clip: J.Crew
Skjorta: Tropical Broadcloth
Julklappstips: T-shirt från Balzac Projects

Inspiration: Fin bricka hos Andy Spade

Grattis Herr Judit 5 år!
Jag har gjort ett del fynd på Herr Judit genom åren. Det bästa är nog en fiskbensmönstrad dubbelknäppt grå kavaj. Men oftast är det dock mina vänner som fyndat fantastiska skor, skinnjackor och solglasögon vilket alltid gör mig avundsjuk. Men men, ett stort grattis till Herr Judit. Det är ni värda!

Utstyrsel: Turisten

Mössa: Factotum
Jacka: Gant Rugger
Jeans: Spellbound
Skor: Converse
Skjorta: Honey Comb
Väska: TravelTeq
Case: A.C.L
Bok: Race of a lifetime/ Heilemann & Halperin
Slips: Vintage
Utstyrsel: Destination Dalarö

Mössa: Mads Norgaard
Skjorta: Gitman Bros.
Tröja: Margaret Howell
Väst: Mt Rainer Design
Jeans: Our Legacy
Väska: Club Monaco
Skor: Yuketen
Sweden needs J.Crew!
Dear people of J.Crew,
Sweden needs you!
Sweden needs all the menswear by Frank Muytjens that we can get.
The era of skinny jeans is over and Swedish men crave for more plaid shirts, flannel, button-downs, the secret wash, tie clips and Red Wings.
For too long we have tried to get our hands on J.Crew items on Ebay and planned long trips overseas with empty bags to fill. But this has put a strain on our personal economy and therefore we cry out for you to come to us.
We need our own Men's Liqour Store right here in Stockholm. Please hear our call!
Sincerely,
Men from Sweden

The people of J.Crew, if you read this, we know the exact location for you to open in Stockholm. Check out Götgatan 40. At the moment some sort of dive bar but the space is great!

Tema USA: Club Monaco

Utstyrsel: Helgstugan som inte finns
Den här stugan som inte finns ligger självklart på en naturskön plats med stor öppen spis, bastu och en sån där gasspis från Smeg som alltid är med i alla inredningsreportage. Det ligger Disneysnö på fönsterkarmarna, jag läser böcker, dricker kaffe och steker kött. Det finns gamla sängar med stora vita duntäcken. Jag går omkring med stickade tröjor hämtade från videon "Last X-mas" med Wham. Hon har en vit bomullskjorta som är flera storlekar för stor och håller sin tekopp med båda händerna.

Mössa: Velour
Tröja: Gant by Michael Bastian
Skjorta: Gitman Bros.
Jeans: Our Legacy
Jacka: Gant Rugger
Stövlar: Min morfars gamla
Böcker: Blood Meridian/ Cormac McCarthy, The Perfect Pitch/ Jon Steel
Utstyrsel: Rocken

Mössa: Factotum
Rock: NUUR
Jeans: Our Legacy
Stövlar: Rokin
Case: MA+
Skjorta: R by 45rpm
Manweek F/W 2010 Playlist

Halvdag för vissa och höstlov för andra. Oavsett så tycker jag det är dags för en ny spellista från Manweek.
För er som missat Manweek så kan ni läsa lite mer om det här och följa sommarens äventyr här. En spellista som säkert kommer att byggas på men upplägget nu är mjukstart, rock, hiphop, dans och lugnt. Prenumerera på Manweek F/W 2010 här.
Utstyrsel: Midterms
Jag håller alltid ett öga på den amerikanska kampanjcirkusen och romantiserar mycket. Om ni inte sett TV-serien Vita Huset så är den ett hett tips. Manusförfattaren Aaron Sorkin är min stora idol (gå förresten och se The Social Network som Sorkin skrivit) och han har gjort ett bra avsnitt i säsong två som heter just "Midterms". Kan fungera som lite bra inspiration inför eventuella valvakor. Om ni känner för att läsa en bra bok om kampanjande i USA så rekommenderar jag Det Amerikanska Löftet av Martin Gelin.
Ikväll drömmer jag avundsjukt om de utsända svenska journalister som följer kampanjerna på plats, resandes kors och tvärs över USA. Dagens Utstyrsel får visa hur jag själv klätt mig om jag varit på plats med uppdraget att skildra vad som händer i valet.

Kavaj: Band Of Outsiders
Skjorta: 45 rpm
Jeans: Our Legacy
Tröja: Gant Rugger
Skor: Trickers
Bågar: HAN
Halsduk: H&M
