I believe everyone should get to know the Who, What, Where, Why and How the clothing you wear everyday came to be. This is a visual guide of intriguing facts, notable brands and stores, contemporary styling, related art, and how all that goes around comes around into modern men’s fashion. ASK :: Curiosities/Inquiries/Comments var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-20060896-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @ellierivkin)http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64546211" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ladies and Gents,</p> <p>The “Special Feature” I mentioned a while back has now gone public.</p> <p>My talented friend <a href="http://horizontalforwardslash.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carlos</a> ask me, as a Men’s Wovens Designer, to participate in what will be a series of videos discussing fashion staples.</p> <p>In this premiere video, you’ll watch four people who work in the fashion industry discuss the Button Up Shirt and it’s affect on society.  Keep up with the <a href="http://gentsamongmen.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Gents Among Men</a> blog for lifestyle posts and the continuation of the series.</p> <p>Enjoy,</p> <p>Ellie</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50911752231http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50911752231Mon, 20 May 2013 11:40:28 -0400shirtingmenswearfashionocbdshirtroundtablestyle<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2c3f973ce32f7401d39272a8d3fdec1d/tumblr_mn2ac809eV1qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>OUTLIER’s <a href="http://shop.outlier.cc/retail/womens/" target="_blank">Women’s Collection</a> has officially launched.</p> <p>Photo by <a href="http://emilianogranado.com/journal/?i=" target="_blank">Emiliano Granado</a>.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50845544074http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50845544074Sun, 19 May 2013 16:02:00 -0400outlierfashionlaunchnew<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A5MiQly7cdHQiP6JBX1PSYG&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>currently on repeat.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50656233513http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50656233513Fri, 17 May 2013 11:36:28 -0400musiconrepeat<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50396810572" src="http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50396810572/audio_player_iframe/ellierivkin/tumblr_mmr9xtv7Fi1qzukvb?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fellierivkin%2F50396810572%2Ftumblr_mmr9xtv7Fi1qzukvb" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://evanfordebarden.tumblr.com/post/50391174735/chamberlain-chambaland-my-heart-will-do-it" target="_blank">evanfordebarden</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://chamberlain.tumblr.com/post/50367150162/chambaland-my-heart-will-do-it-right-celine" target="_blank">chamberlain</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Chambaland - My Heart Will Do It Right (Celine Dion vs. Daft Punk)</p> <blockquote> <p>Quick and dirty and French.</p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p>DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. DOPE. </p> </blockquote> <p>Dig it.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50396810572http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50396810572Mon, 13 May 2013 23:39:27 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1bc1a4743418719a23ab1829cd337a90/tumblr_mmj5h68XXT1qdqlnso1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>It’s over.  Blogging is officially worthless.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50062799875http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/50062799875Thu, 09 May 2013 22:53:36 -0400really<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64698022" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>My friend Katie L. made this kaleidoscope video.  Love t<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98XRKr19jIE" target="_blank">he song</a>, it fits the movement perfectly.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/49148601838http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/49148601838Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:29:44 -0400musicelectronica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/943f4b8e213344e98e8dd2f794ddb4af/tumblr_mgtibkNXwG1qc8yajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wgsn.tumblr.com/post/40838110370/leather-emulating-aran-style-cables" target="_blank">wgsn</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Leather emulating Aran-style cables <a href="http://www.wgsn.com/content/report/Catwalk_Shows/Paris/Autumn_winter_2013_14/Menswear/a_w_13_14_parismenswear/3_1_Phillip_Lim.html" title="WGSN 3.1 Phillip Lim Catwalk Report" target="_blank">@31PhillipLim</a> #PFW #Menswear</p> </blockquote> <p>Really, WGSN?  These are not Aran-style cables, they are traditional cables.  A Top 5 trend service in the world should know better.</p> <p>#firstworldproblems</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/49124145842http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/49124145842Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:23:00 -0400WGSN<a href="http://www.gilt.com/sale/men/red-wing-shoes">Red Wing Shoes on Sale</a>: <p><strong>Red Wing Shoes on Sale at Gilt today.  This is a rare occurrence, gentlemen!</strong></p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/48779323742http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/48779323742Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0400Red Wingred wing shoessalemenswear<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/63535984" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Promo for the aforementioned Roundtable Discussion about The Button Up Shirt.</p> <p>Featuring Yours Truly.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/47869553608http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/47869553608Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:42:13 -0400menswearellie rivkingents among men<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4b88eea38f972dec22d581a292f3f7f3/tumblr_ml61cc2Egj1qgffqao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://patterntheory.tumblr.com/post/47816991324/hey-fans-vote-for-my-design-in-the-dot-contest" target="_blank">patterntheory</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Hey fans!  <a href="http://bit.ly/dotcontest" target="_blank">Vote for my design in the Dot Contest</a> for Perry Ellis Summer 2014 Collection!</p> </blockquote> <p>For real, <a href="http://bit.ly/dotcontest" target="_blank">Vote for me</a>!</p> <p><3 Ellie</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/47817079518http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/47817079518Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:32:37 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c81fa89029f19fea1cf3c573d3c8d96c/tumblr_mkcnsjpud51qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Never be afraid to take risks, and never take the clothes you wear too seriously.”  -Perry Ellis</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46475875773http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46475875773Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:48:19 -0400menswearfashionquotesperry ellisvery perry<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/56e3997ef8012b7be5561bd0029cf4ab/tumblr_mk70q6SZ521qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>dreaming of summer</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46265168283http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46265168283Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:20:30 -0400woodstocksummer<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d1956d6bec4700e5efb5976905aa7447/tumblr_mk6zur7hK21qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46255009192http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46255009192Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:40:21 -0400woodstock<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/be40160079f0caa5b7bfab9ceaeed15d/tumblr_mk719lsKrZ1qb3qn8o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I recently did a side project about Shirting that I’m very excited to share!</p> <p>Keep an eye out :)</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46216344344http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46216344344Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:53:45 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5922e2851c2447f58e298e0fb0e5a6ec/tumblr_mk6zr8uOJk1qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46213560324http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/46213560324Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:21:08 -0400NYC<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c9b2b5f7fe18aed73fc03bcf440864ef/tumblr_mjtij3KBa41qgffqao1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2dd891e6829f0c56be5b2e9b457430ca/tumblr_mjtij3KBa41qgffqao2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b176f43bf7b3b36ef1617848baa3993/tumblr_mjtij3KBa41qgffqao3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://patterntheory.tumblr.com/post/45603866656/pattern-theory-has-officially-opened-up-shop-on" target="_blank">patterntheory</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Pattern Theory has officially opened up shop on Etsy as of today!  </p> <p>I’m taking my textile designs to another level where I can share it with everyone.  Pattern Theory Shop will carry a variety of products from accessories to home decor, all made in Brooklyn from my hand-carved blocks.  And of course everything is inspired from this colorful, pattern-obsessed blog.</p> <p>More to come soon, so share with your friends and family!  These things make great gifts for men, women, and even pets.</p> <p>Thanks and Cheers,</p> <p>Ellie</p> </blockquote> <p>Dear Friends and Followers,</p> <p>I opened up an Etsy shop selling block printed things.  For all you #menswear folks out there: here’s where you can get some truly crafted Made in USA goods, like bandanas for neckerchiefs.</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p>Ellie</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45604080951http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45604080951Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:42:58 -0400menswearfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e2c0a29753956693444fa7dcda510d29/tumblr_mjj1rjtqYx1qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.uniformwares.com/103-series-satin-bead-blastedor-stone-rubber" target="_blank">This one</a> ain’t bad either. UniformWares.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45162944462http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45162944462Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:02:07 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3741518c17e27d7d4a5b5e4ad5cb36d0/tumblr_mjj1lcUicC1qb3qn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>OF COURSE the only <a href="http://www.uniformwares.com/251-series-satin-gold-or-black-leather" target="_blank">watch</a> I’ve ever really liked is from Japan and therefore $500.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45162643270http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/45162643270Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:58:00 -0400watchessimplesimple designaccessoriesjapan<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6689801cc3c91070991e477d088bd8d6/tumblr_min9wogr351qdym4po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://milkstudios.tumblr.com/post/43755119352/the-new-princess-of-independent-film-this" target="_blank">milkstudios</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>The New Princess of Independent Film</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>This Sunday <a href="http://milkmade.com/articles/1876-All-Hail-The-New-Princess-of-Independent-Film-Quvenzhan-Wallis#.USf6OFrwJpc" target="_blank">Quvenzhané Wallis</a> may become the youngest person to ever win an Academy Award for <strong>Best Actress</strong> for her performance in the film <a href="http://milkmade.com/articles/1328-Beasts-of-the-Southern-Wild#.USf7cVrwJpc" target="_blank">Beasts of the Southern Wild</a>. See more photos from Milk Made’s <a href="http://milkmade.com/articles/1876-All-Hail-The-New-Princess-of-Independent-Film-Quvenzhan-Wallis#.USf6OFrwJpc" target="_blank">exclusive photo shoot</a> with the young star, and read what it was like playing dress up with the new princess of the silver screen on <a href="http://milkmade.com/articles/1876-All-Hail-The-New-Princess-of-Independent-Film-Quvenzhan-Wallis#.USf6OFrwJpc" target="_blank">MIlk Made</a>.</p> <p>Photo By: Koury Angelo</p> </blockquote> <p>way to be fucking awesome at life at only 9 years old.</p> <p>go see Beasts of the Southern Wild.  it’s powerful.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/43810992374http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/43810992374Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:40:25 -0500<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Auser%3Aellirifkin%3Aplaylist%3A5erPalivEG9Y04k7E9WE2G&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>I made a Sleepytime playlist. It’s nice. Listen in order.</p>http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/43622778116http://ellierivkin.tumblr.com/post/43622778116Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:25:45 -0500musicspotify