Midtown, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Known for it's stylish chic apparel/accessories take on Riviera inspired elegance---we visited the brightly lit FAÇONNABLE JEANS showroom...right off Sixth Avenue---for a media preview/intro of the collection for men.
Denim is from France---(de Nimes---the lovely French town made the rugged fabric serge-colored blue with indigo dye way back when---and the french word for Genoa, Italy-G ênes-where the first denim trousers were made---fyi).
This is a full lifestyle brand that reminded us of RL-by Ralph Lauren---upscale takes on rugged outdoors clothing---but with performance features including durable fabrics including washed cotton/leather/down...
But in trimmer silhouettes for urbanites...for pulled together ensembles...nice. Casual does not mean sloppy.
One thing we always love about Façonnable in general---is how the lining is as nice as the outer fabric---for those turning up collars (for flair effect and to protect the back of the neck from the sun), sleeves, lining jackets and pockets---where lesser brands wouldn't even bother...
According to the employees, the FAÇONNABLE JEANS brand is really growing---including terrific outwear pieces that are well made...
Handsome accessories too including paratrooper kind of lace-ups (tuck the denim legs in)...
----and punched out details on oxfords in autumnal browns can work with suits and jeans.
Great satchels....leather trimmed waxed cotton canvas...
BOTTOM LINE: Elegant, relaxed masculine apparel with enough details for the Beau Brummel types.
PLUS: Cool logo---labels...which we usually detest
www.faconnable.com
words/images Judith Ecochard
Known for it's stylish chic apparel/accessories take on Riviera inspired elegance---we visited the brightly lit FAÇONNABLE JEANS showroom...right off Sixth Avenue---for a media preview/intro of the collection for men.
Denim is from France---(de Nimes---the lovely French town made the rugged fabric serge-colored blue with indigo dye way back when---and the french word for Genoa, Italy-G ênes-where the first denim trousers were made---fyi).
This is a full lifestyle brand that reminded us of RL-by Ralph Lauren---upscale takes on rugged outdoors clothing---but with performance features including durable fabrics including washed cotton/leather/down...
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| Ward off winter in this coat |
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| inner drawstring cord |
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| zip away hoods |
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| quilted linings for warmth---stitching keeps it flat |
But in trimmer silhouettes for urbanites...for pulled together ensembles...nice. Casual does not mean sloppy.
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| This ensemble is as city click as well as outdoors worthy. Quality denim, slim profiles, details liked upturned cuffs, buttons left open on a jacket-attitude and practical |
One thing we always love about Façonnable in general---is how the lining is as nice as the outer fabric---for those turning up collars (for flair effect and to protect the back of the neck from the sun), sleeves, lining jackets and pockets---where lesser brands wouldn't even bother...
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| Plaid lining on English tweed pants--- |
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| Elegant plaid with fab blue lining makes this grunge a classic |
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| Layered well not pretentious---mix of faded washed cotton shirt with plaid with upturned collared, rolled cuffs |
According to the employees, the FAÇONNABLE JEANS brand is really growing---including terrific outwear pieces that are well made...
Handsome accessories too including paratrooper kind of lace-ups (tuck the denim legs in)...
----and punched out details on oxfords in autumnal browns can work with suits and jeans.
BOTTOM LINE: Elegant, relaxed masculine apparel with enough details for the Beau Brummel types.
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| Color palette---neutrals with pops of color in the linings---we wish they had a women's line of jeans |
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| Tops, vests, |
PLUS: Cool logo---labels...which we usually detest
www.faconnable.com