Jake Davis Blog

Patagonia: Classics Turnt Up

 
 
 
 
 
 
Somebody got the memo at Patagonia. We like a little bit of excitement with our classics. Eye catchers, dialogue pieces, show stoppers... It's not for everyone but it brings energy to the mundane. Merchandising, designing, and directing is all very similar. You need to hook people in and sometimes a great way to do that is with a subtle splash of color or interesting textile.

This season Patagonia took three staples (the Classic Retro-X Cardigan, Synchilla® Snap-T® Pullover, and Powder Town Beanie) and turnt them up. It's not for everyone but I have to say it's refreshing to see. I might love it more on the rack or a video than on myself but it's an essential part of the collection nonetheless.

Patagonia Official link

Heavy Rotation: Zodiac Self-Titled EP

 

There might just be something in that Toronto water. The music its artists are putting out is lush, cinematic, and unforgiving. Jeremy Rose is no exception to this. An early collaborator, producer, co-founder of The Weeknd (the story changes slightly depending on who you ask) his sound is undeniably unique.

Under the moniker Zodiac, his self-titled EP has been in heavy rotation in these parts. Reminiscent of the trip hop days when all I listened to was Portishead, Tricky, and Massive Attack; Zodiac brings us back and takes us forward at the same time. Look for this kid from Toronto to make a splash very soon when his EP is officially released September 24th on Vase.

Zodiac ft. Jesse Boykins III - Come

Zodiac - Loss Config.

The Visvim Collection: Emile Haynie

 

Emile Haynie's Visvim shoe collection

 

Visvim FBT Bearfoot Pizi Folk

 
 

Visvim Maliseet Elk Folk

 

Visvim Folk FBT Shaman

 

Visvim Gris Moc Mid-Folk

 

Visvim FBT Lhamo-Folk

 

Pile of Visvim

 

 

Producer Emile Haynie at his apartment in New York City

My good friend Emile Haynie makes hits. He's produced some of my favorite songs for Kanye West, Eminem, Lana Del Rey, The Rolling Stones and Fun. He also happens to have impeccable taste in furniture, art, and gear. When Emile isn't recording in his Chelsea studio or chilling at his pad down the street from me on Bleecker; he's traveling the world collecting all things great.

He frequents Japan and has an affinity for some of my favorite brands like 45rpm, Kapital, and Visvim. He particularly loves Visvim mocassins. We have a very similar aesthetic and share the same philosophy about the things we purchase. Obviously the way things look plays a strong role but it's also about durability, quality, comfort and exclusivity. You want something a little bit different that's going to last. The more you wear them, the better they look. And even though new styles come out every season, you never feel out of style wearing an old pair. His Visvim collection is one of the more impressive collections I've seen. Above he highlighted his top five favorites. For your daily inspiration Emile Haynie's Visvim collection...

Essentials: American Apparel Fisherman's Pullover

 
 
  
  
I love the look of an old fisherman at sea or an artist in his loft with an oversized drop shoulder sweater. It feels like the sweater is just as worn as the man and has been through just as much as him.

My good friend E.L. introduced me to the American Apparel Fisherman's pullover sweater and it's been part of my uniform ever since. It's a great piece that comes in an assortment of colors. I prefer the more muted, subdued colors pictured above. It's made of 100% cotton in the U.S.A. which we love. I think the unisex piece looks really great on my girl as well. I thought I'd pass along the info since so many have been asking me about it.

American Apparel Fisherman's Pullover link

Union Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign x Jake Davis

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chris asked me if I'd direct the Fall/Winter 2012 Union Los Angeles campaign. "Jake, I just want you to do what you do. Like total trust. I'd rather not be involved and give you no rules." So I partnered up with my good friend, talented photographer Nicholas Maggio again to create a hyperreality story shot at The Chateau Marmont featuring it girl Adrianne Ho, newcomer Rima Vaidila, and the legend Dimitri K. Boskov.

I've been having so much fun collaborating with my friends to tell stories through photographs. References like Helmut Newton, Diane Arbus, and The Pusher Trilogy became the main visual inspiration. The campaign highlights my handpicked personal favorites from Visvim, Thom Browne, Comme des Garçons, Maharishi, Adam Kimmel, Junya Watanabe, Mark McNairy, Sacai, and Parabellum all currently available at Union. For your daily inspiration This Life And The Next...

Direction: Jake Davis
Photography: Nicholas Maggio
Models: Adrianne Ho, Rima Vaidila, Dimitri K. Boskov
Hair: Alex Polillo
Makeup: Mai Quynh
Colorist: Andy J. Scott
Producer & Stylist: Elizabeth Birkett
Featured: Union

Union Los Angeles Official link

The Mixtape Club x Jake Davis

For The Mixtape Club's third year anniversary they asked me to put a few more of my favorite songs together. It's hard to believe it's been three years since the last one. So much has changed and so much has stayed the same. Some of these songs are old and some are new. They're all Moments Found... I hope you enjoy it...

The Mixtape Club x Jake Davis link