Spring '13 at Gant Rugger Bleecker Street

Gant Rugger on Bleecker Street

Although the weather is still a little nippy, Spring has definitely arrived at Gant Rugger on Bleecker Street with its pastels shirts and sweaters. Take a look inside one of my favorite shops in New York and get ready to dream about the warmer months on the horizon.

Bleecker St: Gant Rugger

Gant Rugger Bleecker Street

When most of us think of shopping in New York, flagships usually come to mind. But this holiday, I invite you to skip the megastore and head on down to Bleecker Street to see what your favorite big company can do in really small spaces. You might even see a celebrity popping in to avoid the flagship (read: tourist) crowds.

Gant Rugger X Close Up and Private: Fall/Winter '11/12

 A-Collaboration Gant Rugger Fall/Winter 11/12 Collection

Sergei Sviatchenko from Close Up and Private collaborated with Gant Rugger for their Fall/Winter 2011/12 collection. Take a look.

Inspiration Booklet: Gant by Michael Bastian

Gant by Michael Bastian

Along with a full upgrade of his Gant by Michael Bastian website and an online style guide, Michael Bastian also provides us with a quick tutorial about the sport that inspired his new line: Lacrosse.

Closer Look and Price Points: Gant by Michael Bastian

Gant by Michael Bastian

Thanks to the August issue of GQ, we finally get a closer look at Gant by Michale Bastian and its price points.

GANT Rugger City Bike

Gant Rugger City Bike

Thanks to Gant's Iphone application, I spotted this Bike that will be produced with the launch of the Spring/summer 2010 Rugger line.

First Look: Gant x Michael Bastian (update)

 

GQ

Click here for Valet's insightful Making of a Collection: Gant by Michael Bastian.  

 

  

Inspiration: Lacrosse x Gant

One of my favorite sports (after baseball) is lacrosse and it's getting its share of press due to the fact that it inspired Michael Bastian's new Gant collection. And although some lax purist would say that this has nothing to do with lacrosse (and I would agree with that), I like the idea of starting with a concept/theme and creating a entire line around it. I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes out of this collection.

Lacrosse originated with the Native American nations of the United States and Canada, mainly among the Huron and Iroquois Tribes. In many Native American societies/tribes, the ball sport was often part of religious ritual, played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, develop strong, virile men and prepare for war. Legend tells of games with more than 100 players from different tribes taking turns to play.It could be played on a field many miles in length and width; sometimes the game could last for days. Early lacrosse balls were made of deerskin, clay, stone, and sometimes wood. Lacrosse played a significant role in the community and religious life of tribes across the continent for many years. Early lacrosse was characterized by deep spiritual involvement, befitting the spirit of combat in which it was undertaken. Those who took part did so in the role of warriors, with the goal of bringing glory and honor to themselves and their tribes.The game was said to be played "for the Creator" or was referred to as "The Creator's Game".