BLACKBIRD OUTFITS: DRESS LIKE TOM WAITS
Tom Waits is a living legend. His incredibly prolific career has not only yielded numerous must have albums (take your pick) and suprise collaborations (Keith Richards on Rain Dogs and his most recent, Bad As Me) but also hit cover versions (Rod Stewart doing "Downtown Train", Bruce Springsteen doing "Jersey Girl" and, um, Scarlett Johannson doing an entire cover album of his songs). As if this weren't bad ass enough, the man has the uncanny ability to change his style and constantly evolve to where his early stuff sounds like it could have been done by someone else (though his 10 pack a day smoking habit voice is clearly the same).
Billykirk - Snap Brim Panama Hat
in brown
in brown
DETAILS: Straw Panama hat with kite-shaped crown, 1 1/2 inch brim, 1 1/2 inch chocolatey hat band with bow and Billykirk hat pin details, and smooth black sweatband. Unlined.
Handmade in the U.S.A. by Amish leatherworkers in Pennsylvania since 1999.
Handmade in the U.S.A. by Amish leatherworkers in Pennsylvania since 1999.
Throughout his entire career Waits has always maintained a modicum of singular decorum. Pork pie hats, winklepickers, drainpipe trousers, engineer boots, worn out t-shirts, leather and denim can all be associated with various eras of his. Most recently, he's found himself in a denim, t-shirt, and engineer boots phase. Not only current with men's fashion trends, it's also a look he totally owns.
Blackbird Vintage - Levi's Big E Trucker Jacket
in vintage indigo
in vintage indigo
DETAILS: This is an authentic Levi's "Big E" trucker jacket. The same one you would have worn back in the 60's or early 70's, at the side of the road with your thumb outstretched, at Altamont waiting for darkness to descend and for the Stones to take the stage, or in the back seat of your best friend's car skipping school and sipping at a warm budweiser tall boy can. Made in the U.S.A.
Currently at Blackbird, we have all the ingredients of a current Tom Waits outfit. Vintage Levi's Big E jacket and Harley Davidson Engineer Boots, Billykirk Pork Pie hat, Tellason Jeans, and Vim Beget's new Base Tee in iron black. Awesome clothes, awesome inspiration.
Vim Beget - Base Tee
in iron black
in iron black
DETAILS: Vim Beget, primarily known for their killer iconic jewelry and accessories, has just entered into the men's clothing arena with the uniquely basic Base T-Shirt. Featuring a slim-fit with slightly elongated sleeves and torso, the Base Tee is highly versatile as a layering piece or all by itself. Made in Los Angeles, of 100% 60-S cotton.
Tellason - John Graham Mellor
in indigo
in indigo
DETAILS: 100% cotton blue line selvedge White Oak Cone denim slim straight-leg five pocket jeans with antiqued button fly and hardware, double-thick back pocket lining for durability, and two-tone stitching. Denim produced by Cone Mills out of Greensboro, NC. Leather label made by Tanner Goods from Portland, OR. Final product is constructed in San Francisco, CA.
Blackbird Vintage - Harley Davidson Engineer Boots
in black
DETAILS: One of the most bad ass boots out there is the iconic engineer boot. This style of boot started out as work wear and quickly became the boot of choice for bikers the world over. For bike use, they are typically equipped with steel toes and high back heels. This pair of Harley Davidson engineer boots, most likely from the 1970s or 80s has neither, meaning they are a bit better suited to normal everyday wear (especially with the low heel).
