Consider these to be power rankings. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or a quick upgrade for yourself, expect these to come around about once a month. The potential best of the best, which you may or may not have seen already. Agreements, disagreements, and additions are more than welcome in the comments section below. Top Photo Credit: andrew_j_w
5. Bertucci A-3T Vintage 42 Titanium – $179.99
That’s a lot of cash for a Swiss Quartz, mineral crystal field-watch… but look at it. Big fan of the second hand subdial. 42mm in diameter. Lightweight brushed titanium case. Sold by Huckberry. Also available from some 3rd party seller through Amazon
4. That Rebecca Lowe hosts NBCSN’s Premier League Coverage for…everrrrr
Talk about “quality”. Kudos to NBCSN for hiring Rebecca Lowe to host their Premier League coverage. She’s flying that ship, and she’s outstanding at it. Along with ESPN’s Sage Steele, Rebecca Lowe is making the outdated just-stick-the-gals-on-the-sideline trick look downright stone age. The chemistry between her and the Robbies (Earle & Mustoe) is terrific. There’s no forced, dopey comedy bits or clunky exchanges of ideas on set. The discussion has real pace. She can do a solid American accent. And she’s one hell of a dresser. Haven’t paid this much attention to the wardrobe of someone in Sports Television since the glorious days of Sha-NON! NBCSN is in the second year of a three year deal to carry the Premier League. ESPN is sniffing around for 2016, when the deal is up. Yikes.
3. J. Crew Factory Thompson Navy Flannel Suit Jacket & Pant – $336
Hey now. That’s a pretty slick looking cold-weather suit. Usually you see heathered, flannel suits in grey (and JCF has one of those too). But navy? Nice. Here’s to hoping these new Thompson suit separates drop into the $200s before the snow starts to fly.
2. Calibrate “Cusano” Double Monk in Espresso Suede – $130
Just in time to inject some texture for autumn. Toes are perfect too (see the full review of the leather version here). Slightly elongated silhouette and low profile sole. Ships and returns free through Nordstrom, and their house brand Calibrate tends to crank out some mighty good stuff for the price. The leather versions did have a chemical smell out of the box, but that went away after they aired out for a day or two.
1. Faribault Woolen Mill for Target Scarves (USA made, available 11/2)
Target? Made in the USA? Yes indeed, at least for this collection of wool goods produced by Minnesota’s Faribault Woolen Mill. No idea how much these scarves will run, but items from the collection (throws, bags, tech cases) will range between $13 and $80. They’ll go on sale through Target’s website on November 2nd.
BONUS: That J. Crew changes the sole on their Kenton “Pacer” Boots
That sole sure seems to look a lot better on a pair of warm weather bucks, than a pair of cool weather boots. No? Alden-Indy inspired style, nice looking suede, Goodyear welted, and… a sole that looks like it’s made from Salmon paste. Big fan of the “boulder” shade of suede. Spendy to start at $248.
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Just Googled, “Rebecca Lowe Legs” and my crap Tuesday just got a whole lot better.
This post couldn’t have been better timed – watching last night’s Monday Night Football Countdown – I was shocked to see how sequestered women were from the actual conversation. Hey, I grew up w/ Pam Oliver on the sidelines, and like most men – had probably generally accepted that “if you haven’t played, you can’t talk” explanation for why there no true Female commentators discussing football ( outside of ESPN day shows). But last night was a lil’ disconcerting. Four commentators, Three of whom are either Superbowlers/Future Hall of Famers, then there’s “Her”…repeatedly, the camera cuts to a broad shot to allow our new female addition to introduce the discussion, before immediately cropping to the three guys in suits…over, and over…
Rebecca Lowe is a classic example of how to do it right – and I hope ESPN follows her example. That, or just don’t bother diversifying the sport any-ol-way.
I dread the thought of ESPN taking over EPL broadcasting… NBCSN has done a great job. Good selection of matches. Solid broadcast team. ESPN will ruin it as they do basically everything else.
The fact that Fox moved Pam Oliver off of the A Team (Buck/Aikman/used to be Oliver) in her final year, her 20th, is aggressively knuckle-headed. Her perspective is interesting too: http://www.essence.com/2014/09/04/pam-oliver-game-change/
Really wish she could have had a more prominent role, or, develops a more prominent role now that she’s moving into more long-form reporting.
So glad I’m not the only one who appreciates Rebecca Lowe.
Rebecca Lowe also plays well with the Men In Blazers, the undisputed best thing about European soc-CER.
I think NBC has done an excellent job as well but I do miss Ian Darke. I also don’t care much for either of the Robbies or Martino. Wish they could add Gary Neville somehow.
I really hope ESPN does not take over premier league duties in the US. As mentioned the NBCSN crew does a great job I don’t see ESPN approaching. Add to the fact it would be playing second fiddle to college football a large chunk of the year, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Just when I thought three pairs of monk strap was enough….
i love sage steele. she’s the motts.
Wonder if that JCF Thompson Navy flannel jacket is a viable/cheaper alternative to the flannel Ludlow featured yesterday from main line J. Crew?
Yessir. One thing though, that Seiko is much, much smaller (tiny to some)
Terri Leigh from BeIN Sports is really good too. The only problem is, she’s on BeIN Sports.
That must be the field watch for people that have burned through dozens of broken timexes. Titanium case and retention bars, screw down crown, 100m water resistance, if it had a sapphire crystal it would be nigh indestructible. The cheap watch to end all cheap watches, except it’s not that cheap.
Because if there is one thing I need it’s more scarves…
Love the watch. Then again, I love almost all round watches without date boxes.
I have a bertucci DX3 and its a great workhorse watch. It’s nearly indestructible and can easily pass in a business casual environment.
Gotta disagree here. ESPN’s coverage of the past two World Cups has been fantastic. I’m rather disappointed that FOX is taking the reins for 2018.
indy inspired? more like ripped off
I loved ESPN’s World Cup coverage too, but I don’t want them to have the Premier League back. They were awfull when they had it and for half the season the BPL will compete with college football for airtime. The greatest benefit of NBCSN is that they have nothing else to show.
They also sell the Alden Indy, so if Alden has a problem with it, I’m sure they’re not that hard to get a hold of.
So Joe, are you nominating Rebecca to replace Shannon as the sartorial spirit animal for Dappered? Cuz I’m on board, especially because I’ve been paying way more attention to soccer this year than football. Also, I don’t see ESPN getting the EPL contract, everyone knows they wouldn’t move college football coverage and why would you turn your league over to be shown on ESPN “The Ocho” vs. getting sole premium coverage with NBC/SN?
Right they were good at the WC because they committed to it. I cannot see any realistic way that they will commit to airing a full slate of games in competition with Football/etc.