Goin' Back to Cali : US Made Sierra Designs, 60 /40.

I know that it's not even the Fourth of July yet, but let's talk about a particular favorite topic here on SECRET FORTS; parkas. And one in particular, Sierra Designs. Thanks to the diligence of some very good friends, you'll no longer need to try to figure out how you're gonna get your hands on a Sierra Designs US Made 60/40 short parka.

Moving Pictures : The Rig Out IV Film, The Stream.

With The Rig Out Issue IV at the printers presently, I'm pleased to present the team's accompanying film. According to the press release, 'This time out, the wanderlust of stylist Glenn Kitson and photographer Antony Crook had grown even stronger...

From the Inbox : OiPolloi's Pica~Post.

The guys at Oi Polloi were kind enough to send over a copy of their latest printed matter, Pica~Post (Tales, facts, clobber and chatter). It's an interesting, illustrated take on the Deck Out (illustrations by Ben Lamb) from their site followed by some interesting, well-considered, amusing articles. Have a closer look. And stay tuned for info on the forthcoming Rig Out. I've heard things are well afoot.

30 Seconds, 30 Century Man, The Rig OUt Film.

And speaking of Oi Polloi's Rig Out, the team, when in Norway, shot an amazing film of their mate, world record breaking cyclist James Bowthorpe in Woolrich Woolen Mills kit. Antony gave me a preview of the rough cut and it kills. Here's an abbreviated look at it. The full version of the film goes live this Friday with some additional footage and interviews over at NOWNESS. This should hold you over 'til then.

Outbox: The Rig OUt #3.

Having been in TN for a week and prior to that, at the Pop Up Flea with Hickoree's, I have finally and belatedly gotten all orders for The Rig Out #3 into the care of the USPS. There was a limited quantity available and those who received an invoice from moi, you should hopefully have The Rig Out by week's end. Those who haven't paid, time to pony up. Enjoy and apologies for the delay. The Secret Forts shipping department is population 1 and he's a bit of a ne'er do well.

Revisited: The Rig Out, Issue #2.

While working on getting issue 3 of Oi Polloi's(who've incidentally just re-launched a super clean, well designed site) Rig Out out, I thought it would be a good chance to revisit the previous issue for those who might not have gotten their hands on it.
Our man Antony Crook and the lads spent some time with a perennial favorite of Secret Forts, Engineered Garments' own Daiki Suzuki and Angelo Urrutia, getting a quick Q&A and some nice behind the scenes photos.
Issue 3 will be all sent in the coming days so bare with me. (The response has been huge and I'm a one man operation here.)
Word on the street is that Issue 4 is already in the works as well as a short companion film to the current issue. Stay tuned for more info on that.
Enjoy.

Now Available: The Rig Out, Issue #3.

It's back. Issue number three of Oi Polloi's men's zine from across the pond, The Rig Out. Secret Forts has been lucky enough to partner up with the Rig Out boys from day one, helping to get the Rig Out out here in the states from the very first issue. With this issue, the Rig Out continues to impress. An interview with WWM brand manager Marco Bazzoni. Stories include "Future Shepherd", "Dark Rainbow" and "30 Century Man" all photographed by our man and recent collaborator, Antony Crook. "Italian Lessons" from Glenn Kitson and Mark Smith. And some other good stuff in there.
60 available through Secret Forts. An additional 40 or so will, like with the last issue, be available through Hickoree's Hard Goods.
Unlike the issues one and two, this one's gonna cost ya'. Just keep reading.

Supper is Served: The Hill-Side + Hope st. Supper Club.

Over the weekend, The brothers Corsillo of The Hill-Side got a bunch of friends together, put them all in the forth-coming Spring '11 line and got them all around one long communal table at the Hope Street Supper Club here in Brooklyn.

It's Coming: The Rig Out from Oi Polloi, #3.

Way back when, I brought you the very first issue of The Rig Out, Oi Polloi's zine. Well, their latest effort, issue #3, is set to touch down at Secret Forts in the coming days. The new issue promises to be all that you've come to love from The Rig Out but, better.

From Manchester to New York: The Rig Out, Issue 2.

Imported by Secret Forts, The Rig Out's second issue is even bigger and badder than the first.
There's a visit with a Secret Forts favorite, Daiki Suzuki. It's a good and essential read.
I have 25 copies I will personally be sending out. If you are interested in receiving a copy, while supplies last, email me at secretforts@gmail.com
(Please don't leave a comment here requesting one) with "Rig Out" as the subject. Include your address and I'll do the rest.
*A larger number are being made available as a bonus to all order over $30 online at Hickoree's. So if you're contemplating ordering that Trace Carrier belt or Hill-side handkerchief, now's the time.
A huge thanks to Steve Monaghan, Glenn Kitson and the rest of the Rig Out and Oi Polloi team for making it happen.