Jake Davis Blog

Essentials: Reigning Champ Core Program

        
Reigning Champ has created the essential program for the sweat enthusiast. A core program of midweight terry consisting of three standard colorways: navy, grey, and black, which will always be available. During a recent trip to Vancouver I had the pleasure of meeting the Reigning Champ team and checking out their facilities. As much as I love their special projects and collaborations, the core program is what peaked my interest the most.

The reliability of a great basic every season is really appealing to me. Too often I'll find the perfect sweatpants one season, get a hole or damage them, and not be able to replace them. Reigning Champ has solved that problem for us. I also love the concept of a full monochromatic kit without any logos or graphics: zip, pullover, crew, pant, and short. Then adding a bit of your own flavor with a bold jacket, accessory, or shoe. Thank Reigning Champ for thinking about us with a stylish utility frame of mind.

Reigning Champ Core Program Official link

Supreme Sh*t

 

Everyone has their own idea of what Supreme means to them. And I think that opinion is based on when they were exposed to it and the context. As it's become more accepted through the years and coveted globally it's almost become a celebrity in itself. For me it will always be a New York thing... I don't care how popular it gets. Its roots still lie in the counter culture that raised me.

Watching it blossom in downtown NYC for the past two decades and being a part of it from time to time has been a really interesting case study in brand management. At the end of the day they make a lot of the clothing I still love to wear and talk about. For this reason I still find it the most relevant clothing line. And Spring/Summer 2013 is no exception... Black with a splash...
 

Supreme/Champion® Satin Jacket

 

Crosses Reversible Bomber

 

Half Zip Windbreaker

 

Denim Campus Jacket

 

Utility Jacket
 

Schminx Coaches Jacket
 

Power, Corruption, Lies Pullover

 

Baja Shirt
 

Kingston Tee

 

Stone Washed Slim Jean

 

Fuck Denim Tote

 

Supreme/Liberty® Floral Box Logo New Era
 

Crushable Canvas Hat
 

Supreme Shit Pin

The Spring/Summer 2013 collection will be available on February 21st in stores and online on the 28th.

Supreme Official Link

Obsession: Nike Vintage Tennis Shoes

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's no secret that sneakers are back in vogue and it's no secret that I love what Nike has been doing as of late. Their teched out running sneakers like Lunaracers, Free Runs, LunarGlides, and Flyknits I especially love. The colors and technology are so refreshing. It's even given me nostalgia for the recent Air Max and Air Huarache reissues. But I'll always have a soft spot for their classic white tennis shoe.

If you're obsessed like I am here's some great eye candy courtesy of Lightning Japan. Enjoy the subtlety of the details and a timeless era that goes with everything...

Run To Work Or Work To Run

 
The climate's changing like the weather and maybe that's why I've become inspired by clothing again lately. The biggest trend I've seen this season by far in the streets of SoHo is shorts over running tights for men. It's a really interesting silhouette and a fashion that serves utility. The much bigger story is how athletic wear and traditional menswear now play together in the cold months in NYC.

Sometimes I'll go for a run in the morning and not have time to change before my first meeting or shoot. I love the way these pieces can interact with each other in an active lifestyle. Whether it's using a towel as a scarf or waterproof cashmere on a rainy run... It all somehow makes sense in my city...

Face Mask | Carhartt

Pecari Gloves | Masion Fabre

Air Max 97 | Nike

Sleeve Stripes Crew Sweater | Thom Browne

USATF Tech FR Running Tights | Nike

Re-charge Black Pepper Bodywash | Molton Brown

Pique Tennis Short | Thom Browne

Overcoat | Sandro

Red Stripe Towel | Masterpiece Sound

Rakim - New York (Ya Out There)

Classic: Roots Quilted Leather Baseball Jacket

 
  
We've always celebrated the classics in these parts and I love when a brand gives a staple an edge. Roots have designed and handcrafted a beauty of a jacket. Made of premium Italian leather this piece features a double zipper, welt pockets with zipper closure, as well as two interior lining pockets with eyelets for headphone wires.

Alexander Wang made an incredible one for the ladies this season and now the gents can grab one of their own. Mine comes by way of Toronto and I haven't taken it off in days. Roots ships worldwide...

Roots Official link