As always, we here at rising sun want you to be the dapper gentleman that you dream of being. Well we have a piece here that will stoke the fires of your heart. This piece is so stunning you’ll charm passers-by without saying a single word.
This piece is the Gent Waistcoat. It is crafted from the finest of wabash printed dot stripe selvage canvases. The gent features a flatbusted center back seam with inside selvage detail. The inner pocket is selvage edged with a custom Rising Sun patch. Its deep hunting pockets can subtly hold anything from your safely concealed passport to fresh quail. The chest pocket has been enlarged to perfectly fit your smart phone. This may be a vintage inspired piece but we consider your technological needs. With its plethora of features and hearty duck canvas this rusty beauty will be the pride of your wardrobe.
On a June morning we decided to gather up a few friends and head out for an impromptu photo shoot. We drove to a friend’s remote ranch in Altadena and started shooting. While drinking beer out of mason jars we were treated to live music by our fellow artists. The entire day, with the place and the clothes, harkened back to a simpler time. The end result was a glimpse into what occurs when like-minded individuals come together for a common cause. Thus was formed Rising Sun & Co’s first lookbook.
The hardcover bound book can be purchased for $50 at the Rising Sun & Co. store in October. For those who love getting mail, shoot us an email to have it shipped right to your door in all its high-gloss glory.
Below is a beautiful behind the scenes video. A shining glimpse of what transpired and the people who live this life. Filmed and edited by Dan Farnam.
Rising Sun & Co. made a new friend the other day. Her name is Emily Bihl and she runs a bright-eyed and beautiful new menswear+ blog called Rye & Rivet. She took a liking to our Duck Outdoor Vest and posted a glowing recommendation and links to our catalog. The post is located here.
Rye & Rivet is a joy to read and perfectly curated. With its dedication to quality products and old-fashioned craftsmanship, we just can’t get enough! Check out the full blog here and show Emily some love.
Somewhere in Amsterdam there is a shop devoted to serving denim enthusiasts. The shop is called Tenue de Nîmes (The way they dress in Nîmes). The name of the shop is referencing the city of Nîmes as it is known for its rich variety of textiles. The term “denim” has it’s roots in the name of the city de Nîmes. These fine folks over at Tenue de Nîmes are so devoted to serving there customers that they go so far as to produce a publication titled Journal de Nîmes to further educate there friends and followers in the denim world.
We are very happy to be showcased in their latest issue. Here are some images from their write up…
When Pasadena Magazine thought up the concept to do a issue on the power women living in Pasadena they thought of Rosie the Riveter. Next they called up there resident experts on clothing from that era and asked us if we wanted to help. The idea sounded like fun, and the opportunity to meet Alison Brie… even better. We quickly sewed together a women’s chambray shirt, modeled after a vintage piece that we had, and we made one of our bandanas in a red and white version to complete the look. Both pieces turned out great and they may be something that we produce in the future. Mainly thought it was just a way for us to stay involved in the community that we love.
Tadd Myers has just updated his Portrait of an American Craftsman website to include our traditional denim manufacturing workshop. We are very proud to be apart of of this project. Tadd is a very talented photographer who is dedicated to capturing the spirit of American craftsmanship. I would take the time to go through all of the showcased craftsman but, if you must, you can skip right to the Rising Sun section by clicking on the small icon of the jeans (see example below).
