Major want - spotted at Wool, Wood & Whiskey
Let me give you an idea of just how organized Alex Yakovleff’s wardrobe is. His tshirts are sorted into the following categories: solid, political, band and miscellaneous. His sweaters are sorted into two drawers: bulky and non-bulky. And his 22 pairs of argyle socks? They’re folded neatly next to his underwear.
Alex, a Vermont native that moved to Portland from New York City over a year and a half ago is currently a grad student. Unlike most scholars, he doesn’t roll out of bed, throw on a sweatshirt and head to class. Most days you’ll find him in a fitted vest, shirt and tie.
“I started out wearing collared shirts with t-shirts. Then I wore them with a blazer. I finally made the plunge and committed to ties,” says Alex. His girlfriend Ashley looks on and whispers to me, “Isn’t his closet meticulous?!” Yes. Yes it is. Watch our video to check out Alex’s pristinely organized gentleman’s attire.
Thanks to Alex for letting us snoop - and for letting me stand on his bed to take the video!
Motorcycle jackets, Burberry vests and leather - oh my! When the leaves start to turn in Maine, a plethora of knits, layers, and cold weather accessories (which we’ll be featuring on Monday) are on the streets. The crisp evenings require a sensible outerwear ensemble. These casual career folks were walking around Monument Square (a Starbucks in his hand, an orchid in her hand) and we stopped them to inquire about their accoutrements.
She, a Bay area native who has lived in Maine for seven years, wore a slim fitting motorcycle jacket. We’ve seen these all over Portland, from vintage steals at Find to jackets by Shoshanna at Chantal.
He, a Belfast native, layered a cozy Burberry vest over a purple hooded henley. We loved his Cole Haan loafers that he’s “broken in over the years.” He was also sporting a very manly rifle necklace by friend Leslie Shershow… a genuine Maine statement piece.
