Hands On : Owner/Operator 111 Parka.


A couple of things we like over here are parkas, the colder climes of Fall that eventually give way to the Winter months. Spending as much of that time on the mountain a few hours north in Southern Vermont. Enter Owner/Operator.
 

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An American Deadhead in London.


Young McEnroe in an undated photo though presumably practicing for what would become the epic men’s final showdown with Björn Borg at Wimbledon, 1980.

 

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The Fall Three : Chris Bray, Billykirk.


Chris Bray(above w/ daughter Matilda), along with brother Kirk, are the good fellows behind Billykirk. (Check out my Field Trip to their Jersey City workshop HERE.) They’ve been banging out heirloom quality goods for over a decade. Here, Chris bangs out his Fall Three.
 

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Head to Toe : Take a Hike.




 

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The Fall Three : Jake Davis, Director.


Jake Davis. You may know him as the man behind Test Shots (among his other directorial efforts). Here, he steps out from behind the camera long enough to run down his Fall Three.
 

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Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision.


1978 BBC documentary following the good doctor and compatriot Ralph Steadman from Las Vegas to Hollywood, CA via Death Valley and Barstow. Directed by Nigel Finch. And below, some classic wrestling shoe-era Letterman segments for good measure.

 

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The Fall Three : Joe Gannon, Buckshot Sonny’s.


Good pal Joe Gannon, co-proprietor (along with Max Wastler) of Buckshot Sonny’s Sporting Goods and co-creator of Made Right Here, takes a break long enough to run down what’s got him stoked this season. Below, Mr. Joe Gannon’s well rounded Fall Three.
 

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Head to Toe : Back in Black.



 

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The Fall Three : Chris Grodzki, Stanley & Sons.


Every apron and bag made by Stanley & Sons comes directly from my pal Chris Grodzki’s studio in Brooklyn. Each made by hand and made to last. He’s a true craftsman and a hell of a nice guy. In his words, “I like it when the temperature drops back down to a reasonable number. Summer is for the birds. Everyone in Brooklyn seems much more pleasant when they are not complaining about air conditioners etc. ” Well said. Below, Chris’ Fall Three.
 

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The Fall Three : Ryan Plett, [Y_H_B_T_I].


Always seemingly on the move, my pal Ryan Plett, the guy behind Y_H_B_T_I and TravelWell, sits still long enough to run through the top things that have him stoked for the season.
 

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