Essentials
according to Malvin Wix
We at Tenue de Nîmes do not believe anyone needs particular brands and logo's to define him or herself, or to have them make statements on their behalf. That does not mean we do not acknowledge that we all have particular brands with which we identify, or even feel a kinship with. In particular specific items of clothing that we will always pack, whether we're off to Paris for a day or two, or taking a longer break in Bali. We like to characterize these as TdN essentials. Think of my favorite slup-yarn 1930s T shirt by Levi's Vintage, or a pair of vintage label Momotaro jeans, and blue Chuck Taylor's. I could not imagine taking a trip anywhere without these simple treasures. For Journal de Nîmes we are writing a recurring column about our friends' essentials, people who inspire us. Below is the first list of elementary items according to Malvin Wix a.k.a DJ Wix, coowner at Precinct 5. Denim Up untill we opened our store last year, in december 2009, I strictly wore unwashed Levi's 501's or A.P.C. New standards.Now I dedicate myself every day to my Denham/ Precinct 5 Collusion collabs called the 495's. Unwashed, rugged and built to last. T shirt That's a difficult one. Like my jeans I don't really believe in overpriced
the best trashed anyway. SockS Before I knew anything I wore strictly white socks. 2,3 or 4 packs as long as they where white. I tried out the classics and some other brands but now I only wear Happy Socks. Watch I wear a vintage Omega Speedmaster. I really fell in love with this watch and model. Its not too big , not too flashy - just right for me. Once I was able to afford one I did not hesitate.
tees or jeans. I have a couple of favorites but at the end of the day I always come back to my old Stussy tees. Basic, yet outspoken. A tee is the best canvas to express and transcend attitude. Stussy does them the best. Shirt I recently started to wear shirts. Tees is what I wear the most. Now I wear Gitman vintage. A staple since the 70's. If it ain't broken don't fix it. Sweater Easy. I wear any fall/winter edition Supreme sweater I can get my hands on. Supreme sweaters are famous for their durability. I still have my first ones I bought in 1996 and they're in perfect condition. Supreme sweaters are the best thing next to American made Champion sweaters but with a better fit and updated colors.
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Jacket At the moment I wear the Nike M65 Zizo black on black fall winter 010 edition. I believe every man should own one of these jackets at least once in his life time, just like his granddad. The original M65 field jacket The Zizo is a modern day version of an iconic classic updated to modern day standards and is a must-have for every man. An uncompromising style execution if you ask me. It has nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with innovation and sports yet you can wear it everyday. You either love it or hate it. Suit I dont really own one simply because by the time I could afford a suit, friends spoiled me with 5 bespoke suits as a gift. An old friend once gave me 3 Ozwald Boateng semi-bespoke
suits when I was 25. A couple of years later Spice PR hooked me up with a Dutch bespoke suit company who made me a custom-made tuxedo. And two years after that the Dutch denim company Blue Blood made me a bespoke denim suit. I find it hard now to go to any store and buy a suit from the rack. Hopefully one day I will be fortunate enough to make an appointment at Ozwald Boateng and really own one I paid for. Footwear That would have to be the all white Converse Chuck Taylor Cons. These came out I think 3 years ago. The best kept secret at that time if you ask me. They looked way to inline to become a hit at the time. You could only get them at stores with a premium skateboard account. I wish I'd bought 5 pairs. I bought 2 but I trashed them already. Mind you, Chuck Taylors look
Perfume Until my mid twenties I wore Zwitsal Baby creme as perfume. Later I upgraded to Baby Grace from Pure Grace. Now I use Ambrette 9 from Le Labo. I feel it is time to stop the baby inspired perfume thing. I'm too old for that stuff now. Travel bag I have a couple for different travel occasions. I use a Supreme duffelbag, Victorinox suit bag or my 30 liter Northface duffel bag. Stationery I use anything I can get my hands on. I don't discriminate when it comes to stationery. —
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