tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70320802880218711402024-03-05T14:06:42.695-08:00Whiskey And Cigarettes Co. BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-10707237713112768442013-08-07T11:59:00.001-07:002013-08-07T12:14:20.453-07:00Lookbook of Note: Free People Fall 2013Yesterday W&C Co. received (yes, in the mail) the new <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/113489344059757351267" target="_blank">+Free People</a> catalogue/lookbook for Fall 2013 and we've never been so enamored with a ready-to-wear collection in the past (although, we will admit that it isn't hard for us to get excited about fall oriented clothes in general). Since we're Angelenos, and people in LA tend to err on the side of Boho-chic, you won't find it surprising that we immediately coveted every single fringed kimono, maxi dress, or oversized fedora <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a> expertly placed on their models' pretty little heads and limbs. So dreamy. So good.<br />
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Let's take a trip through fashion badassery of the late-60's and -70's viewed through the lens of Free People. If you want to get the full scope of the new lookbook, check out the <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People website</a>. Here are some of our favorites:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-71410124323898686362013-06-05T10:15:00.003-07:002013-06-05T10:35:32.521-07:00New Products! W & C Made in LA, Hand Printed Tanks! Jonny and I got really ambitious when it came to printing our Made in Los Angeles <a href="http://www.wearvenley.com/">Venley/Youth Monument</a> tanks. Instead of taking our freshly sewn tanks to a printer, we got all old school with it and printed our tanks by hand. As this was my first time printing anything, let alone doing <i>con mis manos</i> (by hand), I certainly learned to exhibit a great deal of patience and acquired an appreciation for the art of hand printed fabrics/tees/tanks. The process wasn't necessarily grueling so much as time consuming -- and for someone who describes themselves as having little patience in general, it was a test of my mettle.<br />
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Despite my irritation that our turnaround time was, ahem, slow, I couldn't help but feel proud of us that we managed to round up supplies from our local <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/">Blick's</a> art store, shoot screens, pull screens, and end up with a quality tank made right here in L.A. During the process of laying down emulsion, exposing the screen, and painstakingly coloring negatives onto transparencies (my wrists were a' achin'), I couldn't help but feel like a big ole hippie, furiously printing anti-war fliers or hand-drawn patterns whose intended recipient was a flowing piece of fabric. That sentiment alone, and the resulting tanks we got for W&C, is the magic that is creativity. <br />
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Without further ado, here are some hi-res images of the three tanks we created. You can find them for purchase in both our <a href="http://www.whiskey-cigs.com/#!women/c1qkp">men's</a> and <a href="http://www.whiskey-cigs.com/#!women/c1qkp">women's</a> sections on the Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. website and in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiskeyAndCigarettes">Etsy shop</a>. Which one is your favorite?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-84921500020751151892013-05-15T10:03:00.001-07:002013-05-15T10:08:42.404-07:00Updates: Palm Springs, Online Store, and An Impending Launch of New ShitWhew. That's one lengthy blog post title. But, we've been busy over here at W & C.<br />
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Mostly, we've been masterminding a semi-launch of new goods for our line. In addition to the totes and wallets we've been selling on Etsy (huge thanks to those who have purchased items from us already), we're currently waiting on a an order of tanks from <a href="http://www.wearvenley.com/">Youth Monument/Venly</a>. What will we be doing with those tanks? Why, we'll be hand screen printing on said tank tops, just in time for summer (or June Gloom if you live in Los Angeles). Also, check out Venly's website to get a better idea of their brand. We're proud to be sourcing materials from this Los Angeles business.<br />
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We also went a recent trip to <a href="http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/">Palm Springs, CA</a>, to soak up some mineral water, photograph desert modern mid-century architecture, and shoot a little mood film for our line. That is currently being edited and will be featured on our <a href="http://www.whiskey-cigs.com/">website</a> soon. Here is some magic from that desert voyage:<br />
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And, speaking of websites, Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. has officially launched the e-commerce chapter of it's website. We're still keeping our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/your/listings?ref=si_your_shop">Etsy store</a> alive because we're aficionados of the hand-made and homespun movement underfoot, but shopping with Whiskey & Cigarettes just got a little easier with this latest addition. Stay tuned for updates of new products to the shop(s).<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-75508748086501137922013-04-03T11:00:00.000-07:002013-04-03T11:00:05.554-07:00Straight Outta Iceland: True Love, by Elvor<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-20593784773138211222013-03-27T15:46:00.000-07:002013-03-27T15:46:43.113-07:00Iconic LA: Griffith ObservatoryToday's post is dedicated to one of our favorite places to bike, hike, picnic, and star gaze: The Griffith Observatory. Angelenos know it as the domed, white, art deco building sticking out of the side of a hill, but "the Observatory" is the place where amateur and professional astronomers congregate to study the skies. In addition to being a bastion of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomy">best science ever</a> and housing a friggin' <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil">Tesla Coil</a>, the Griffith Observatory also serves as the backdrop to a very iconic movie: The ending sequence of <i>Rebel Without A Cause</i>. You know, that one movie with this guy in it:<br />
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The area surrounding the facility includes a network of hiking and biking paths, the <a href="http://www.greektheatrela.com/">Greek Theatre</a> just a mile (give or take) down the road, quiet picnic areas, and breathtaking views of the City of Los Angeles. Inside the observatory you will find a mural resting inside the lobby's rotunda, painted by Hugo Ballin in 1935. A myriad of rooms teach you about the many nuances of the celestial bodies and a Planetarium hosts incredible short films detailing the history of science and other nerdy exploits.<br />
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Since we are so enamored with this beautiful, quintessential LA point of interest, we're making it the first post in a series we're calling "Iconic L.A." In this post series, we'll share with you all the places in the City of Los Angeles where we derive every day inspiration for our brand. We'll share the ugly. We'll share the stunning, the beautiful, and we'll show you the mundane. Because, in the end, all of these spots influence and contribute to a certain attitude Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. embodies: The L.A. lifestyle.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-83922000997062307382013-03-18T11:40:00.001-07:002013-03-18T11:40:14.863-07:00They're baaaaaack: Gladiator SandalsIt doesn't seem that long ago when women were strapping gladiator sandals onto their feet, ankles, and calves. Gladiator sandals were the footwear of choice for music festivals, fashionistas, and avid lovers of the sandal when it made its debut in modern fashion <a href="http://gladiatorsandal.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/gladiator-sandals/">many, many years before</a>. <div>
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Okay, maybe the last time we wore gladiator sandals, we were in college and that was almost a decade ago. Since fashion trends have a tendency of repeating themselves every few decades (albeit this trend is making its comeback at warp speed), we weren't entirely sure if we were ready for the Greco-Roman inspired duds. Fortunately, the new incarnation of gladiators are looking pretty sharp by maintaining the conceptual idea of the gladiator sandal while incorporating trends that have been cropping up all over the place: studs, metal and new age shapes.</div>
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What do you think? Are you ready (again) for gladiator sandals to make a return to you summer shoe rotation?<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-82107432326835098212013-03-15T13:28:00.003-07:002013-03-15T13:28:39.216-07:00W&C: Weekend EditionTaking a little trip this weekend. Goodbye L.A., hello San Francisco.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-34535730951234537452013-03-12T09:30:00.002-07:002013-03-12T09:30:52.181-07:00Ode to the Godmother of Punk: Patti SmithNew York City in the late 60's and early 70's was a dream. Not only was NYC the mecca of artists, aging beat poets, Warhol, hippies, and other creative drifter types, but also the beloved home to our fair lady, Patti Smith. What we would give to be a part, a sliver even, of that creative movement...<br />
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When Smith was still a teenager, and after she gave birth to a daughter (a baby she put up for adoption), she moved away form her family to New York City in order to pursue a life living as an artist. The only thing this girl was armed with a waitressing uniform gifted to her by her mother in the hope of attaining employment, a set of art pencils, and your proverbial "shit ton" of courage.<br />
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Smith was in New York, pursuing her dream, even if it meant tolerating obstacles like poverty and hunger. It was in this era of experimentation (or overindulgence depending on your age group) and unchecked free spirits that Patti Smith flourished. Through seemingly fortuitous turns of events she met Robert Mapplethorpe and began a lifelong journey of creative companionship up until Mapplethorpe's death in the late 1980's. Smith's tenure at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Chelsea">Hotel Chelsea</a>, the creative commune at the time, allowed her brief encounters with giants of the era like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. She didn't know it then, but she was on a trajectory.<br />
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Patti Smith is a poet at her core. And, it was her writing, fused with rock, that catapulted her to where she stands now. After playing/performing poetry and music in coffee shops and spoken word venues throughout New York, Smith formed the Patti Smith Group with Lenny Kaye, Ivan Kral, and Richard Sohl.<br />
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The Patti Smith Group released 4 albums before the 1980's, including <i>Easter, </i>which was her most successful album commercially and contained the song "Because The Night," co-written by Bruce Springsteen. You've probably heard it:<br />
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Patti Smith continues to be a prolific writer, musician, and artist. If there is anyone an aspiring fill-in-the-blank should look up to -- it should be Patti Smith. We recently saw her perform at the <a href="http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/">Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festiva</a>l in San Francisco this past year and we were completely floored by this woman's stage presence and thoughtfulness, so much so that she immediately solidified herself as one of our public figure muses. Given this, don't be surprised if you find clothing from us that also happens to be inspired by the "Godmother of Punk."<br />
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Recommended reading: <i>Just Kids </i>by Patti Smith, <i>Woolgathering</i> by Patti Smith<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542274545704246559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032080288021871140.post-6669697109572674282013-03-06T11:25:00.002-08:002013-03-09T10:14:34.082-08:00Making The Change: American Cone DenimAt Whiskey & Cigarettes Co., we're striving to bring fashion lovers the best American made goods possible. As such, we've decided to alter one of our popular accessories -- the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117709614/boson-pocket-wallet?">Boson Nisshinbo denim and vegan leather pocket wallet</a>. For those of you who don't know, Nisshinbo denim is manufactured in Japan and very popular amongst denim afficionados. From now on, we're discontinuing the use of Nisshinbo denim and making the switch to homegrown, North Carolina Cone Denim. <br />
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Although we love Nisshinbo denim, we just didn't think it right that Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. use a material that isn't sourced from the USA. Clothing manufacturing jobs have been on a steep decline in our country for the past 45 years or so -- and those jobs weren't just statistics: There are faces, families, and lives behind those numbers. In an effort to really live up to the title of "Made in the USA," we, as company, have to ensure we're using best practices. Honestly, our conscience wouldn't be clear if we didn't know that an item we are selling isn't helping the Made in USA movement or providing jobs to Americans.<br />
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About North Carolina Cone Denim</b><br />
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Since 1891, the <a href="http://www.conedenim.com/press.html">White Oak Cone Denim Mill</a> in Greenboro, NC has been providing the apparel world with some of the finest denim. Their story is an interesting one and we suggest visiting their website for the full scoop. </div>
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Basically, these guys have been around for so long, that their expertise, craftsmanship, and authenticity is unparalleled. The White Oak denim mill in Greensboro has been producing the same sought after fabrics for well over 100 years. From this gem, we can still get premium vintage denim and not only look good, but contribute to the Made in USA movement. </div>
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Although we'll miss working with Nisshinbo denim, we look forward to getting our hands on some Cone Denim for future projects. Then, Whiskey & Cigarettes Co. will be an American brand through-and-through. </div>
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