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We are happy to begin our second season with the seemingly unstoppable Parisian label AMI by Alexandre Mattiussi. Mattiussi’s casual touch on classic menswear injects equals parts rebel and gentleman into his FW 2015 collection. Featuring a dark palette mixed with rich fabrics (wools, corduroy and heavy cotton) AMI FW 15 has distinctly tough Parisian after-hour air to the collection. Sexy, masculine and mysterious AMI continues making an impact in our shop and with many other retailers worldwide. 

Issue One of @intelligencemag is in at @understudyshop and it looks very good. In this first issue, find an in-depth interview with Tokyo based architect Nobuo Araki plus a great piece on the man behind Wings + Horns and Reigning Champ, Tung Vo. @tonguevo #intelligencemag #understudyshop (at Understudy)

This is the Hand-sewn Low by FEIT. It's made from a single piece of leather, by a single pair of hands from beginning to end. More on FEIT, a new brand to the shop soon. #feitdirect #feit #handsewn #sneaker #menswear #understudyshop

Select items from @reigningchamp Autumn/Winter 15 delivery two have arrived in store including the above "alpha insulated sweatpant". Utilizing water resistant stretch nylon, light insulation and a soft, jersey lining, these cuffed pants are perfect for foul weather training. #reigningchamp #madeincanada #menswear #understudyshop

FEIT (fight) Hand Sewn Low Sneaker in Black • square leather and cotton laces • individual shoe bags • certificate of authenticity • extra cork and buffalo leather insoles #feit #handsewn #understudyshop (at Understudy)

Neo-luxury label FEIT arrived earlier this week leaving us all a bit speechless around the shop. The highly crafted and very limited footwear from the NYC based label has quickly won us over for it’s incredible minimalism and attention to detail. FEIT is product like no other. Currently we stock The Hand Sewn Low in Cuoio and Black and the Hiker Unlined in Cuoio. 

A detailed look at the Made in USA horween leather M998 by New Balance. #madeinusa #newbalance #understudyshop

Most mornings jazz is the order of the day on our shop sound system. Recently the multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk has made his way into daily rotation. His incredible story is as wild and as exotic as his music.  Blind since infancy Rahsaan Roland Kirk was famous for playing the tenor saxophone, the stritch and the manzello (often at the same time). Kirk always fronted his own bands with the exceptions of working with Charlie Mingus and Quincy Jones. In his career he cut 28 records and countless compilations. Immensely talented, politically outspoken and darkly funny Kirk was adored by Jimi Hendrix and later Thurston Moore. In 1977 Kirk died of a stroke at 42 years of age. Last year  filmmaker Adam Kahan released The Case Of The Three Sided Dream a feature length documentary about the life of Rahsaan Roland Kirk to critical acclaim.