The Very Vesatile Wheelman & Co. Bag

All I can think about in the summer is going on trips be it a day trip, weekend trip or a full fledge vacation! Are you planning on going out of town before summer ends? One of your most important travel decisions is deciding what bag to take. This one from Wheelmen & Co. is one of the sleekest out there and a very smart choice. It has a water-resistant oiled leather bottom and a separate compartment for shoes. Also, this bag could work very well as a gym bag if you want to look more professional at the office. As you can see this bag has a lot of potential. The next question is, where are you going to take it?

Durante el verano siempre estoy pensando en ir de vieja ya sea por un día, el fin de semana, o ir me de vacaciones! Estas planeando de ir de viaje antes que se acabe el verano? Una de las decisiones que tendrás que hacer es decidir que bolso llevar para el viaje. Este bolso de Wheelmen & Co. es una buena opción. Tiene un fondo de cuero engrasado resistente al agua y un compartimento separado para zapatos. Además, este bolso podría funcionar como un bolso para el gimnasio si quieres lucir más profesional en la oficina. Como puedes ver esta bolso tiene mucho potencial. Entonces la pregunta es, ¿Dónde vas a llevarla?

Made In The U.S: Bluer Denim

July has come to an end and so this month's series of Made In The U.S concludes with Bluer Denim. What better way to finish off this celebration of American made products than by featuring a great denim brand which also has devised a way to help those in need, with their Buy One, Give One initiative. When you buy a pair of jeans from Bluer you can use the box your new jeans came in and use it to ship them your lightly used jeans. They'll inspect the jeans and if they qualify they'll send you a discount code of  $5 dollars off your next purchase, sanitize the jeans and donate them to someone in need.

I wore my pair of Bluer denim on a trip to the Natural History Museum in NYC. I kept the look simple and rolled up jeans to show just a bit of my bright blue socks from Mack Weldon and wore the Black Hook bracelet from Giles & Brother. 

Jeans- Bluer Denim | Shirt- Club Monaco | Bracelet- Giles & Brother

Socks- Mack Weldon | Shoes- G.H Bass Bucks

Made In The U.S: Ernest Alexander

The month of July is almost coming to an end and with that also the Made In The U.S series on Adentro Style. It is with great pleasure that I highlight Ernest Alexander who has recently become a member of the CFDA! Since he started making bags 5 years ago in the NYC's Garment District he has expanded his repertoire and is making accessories and clothing for men. Featured here is one of his travel bags. With a great eye for detail the brown leather handles/shoulder pad and twill fabric go hand in hand to create the perfect overnight bag.

El mes de julio esta pronto por terminar y también la serie en Adentro Style, Made In The U.S. Con gran honor quiero introducirte a Ernest Alexander que recientemente formo parte del CFDA (Council Of Fashion Designers Of America)! El empezó haciendo bolsos hace cinco años en el Distrito de Moda de Nueva York y desde entonces a expandido su marca para incluir accesorios y ropa masculina. Aqui les presento uno de sus bolsos ideal para viajar. El diseño es simple pero lleno de detalles como la combinación del cuero y la tela.

Made In The U.S: Leather Wallets

QP Collections is our  featured company for the third installment of the Made In The US series. I've mentioned their ties before but you have to know that they've started making wallets! These handmade wallets are made from genuine leather. The design is well thought out and includes all the essential pockets you'll need for your credit cards, cash and even business cards. I'm especially inclined to the floral print wallet- it's a great print to go with the rich leather.

QP Collections es la tercera compañía de la serie Hecho En Los Estados Unidos. Ya he mencionado antes sus corbatas pero tambien empezaron hacer billeteras! Estas billeteras están hecha a mano de cuero genuino. El diseño es simple pero lleno de detalles como bolsillos para tus tarjetas de credito, billetes y aun para tus tarjetas de presentacion. Mi favorito es la billetera con las flores combinado con el cuero.

Made In The US: The Essential Sandals

This week's featured item made in the US is from California based Ocean Minded. Every man needs a great pair of sandals like these for summer. Yes, the ladies can also get themselves a pair. Ocean Minded teamed up with family-owned footwear company, The Sandalman based in Newport, California to create the limited-edition Premium Collection. "We’ve taken our original Makena and Mokulua sandals, and updated them here in California with premium materials using the Sandalman’s handcrafted techniques,” said Ocean Minded General Manager, Steve Workman. Now you know where to find your next favorite sandals.

Made in the U.S: Cool Tees

Last year in the month July I celebrated the U.S.A by showcasing brands that make products in the U.S.A. This year we'll be doing it again starting with GoodLife Clothing. The temperatures are supposed to be rising to the 90's and one of my favorite t-shirts this summer is this one from GoodLife. Now, if you're asking yourself what's so special about this t-shirt the answer is simple- the details. The contrast stitching is one of my favorite details along with slightly longer sleeves. To boot the fabric is Supima cotton grown in America which is amazingly soft. GoodLife also offer swimwear and accessories.

The GoodLife T-shirt partnered here with Jacob Davis jeans (also made in the U.S)

El año pasado celebramos compañías que fabrican ropa en los Estados Unidos. Este año lo haremos otra vez comenzando con GoodLife Clothing. Con el calor que hace una de mis camisetas favoritas es esta de GoodLife. Si te estas preguntando por que es esta camiseta especial, la respuesta es simple- los detalles. La costura esta hecha en colores contraste y las mangas son ligeramente mas largas. Ademas, La tela es un algodón llamado Supima y es hecha en los Estados Unidos.

Made In The USA: Noah Marion

As I've been talking with the different designers featured on the Made In the USA series I'm noticing a couple of things. Aside from their great talent they have a passion for what they do which drives them to continue doing what they love. Noah Marion Quality Goods maker based in Austin,TX is a perfect example of this. He started his site in 2006 with a only a couple of leather goods and now as you visit the site you'll see a wide variety of items from Ipad cases to belts to scarf wraps. Noah Marion uses untreated undyed leather- this will let the leather darken in a unique way and be truly one of a kind. 

Want to learn more about the designer? You can read the exclusive interview with Noah Marion for Adentro Style here.

Made in the USA: Fine And Dandy Shop

Blazer- H&M | Shirt- JCrew | Tie + Pocket Square- Fine and Dandy Shop

For the second installment of Made in the USA, Fine and Dandy Shop is one that stands out to me. New York is over flowing with talented designers so its great to see when they can make their creations locally like these guys do. As I've mentioned before Fine and Dandy provide accessories any dapper and elegant gentleman might need. I looked through their current collection and saw this unique light purple linen tie and this sharp black purple plaid pocket square, both items made in the Big Apple. If you're in the area make sure to visit their shop if your not you can visit their site here.

Is there a shop in your area that also provides great handmade accessories like these?

En el segundo post de Hecho en los EE.UU, la tienda de Fine and Dandy se destaca en esta categoria. Nueva York esta lleno de talentosos diseñadores y me encanta ver cuando ellos pueden crear sus diseños localmente como los de Fine and Dandy. Como he mencionada antes Fine and Dandy proveen accesorios para caballero ya sea corbatas, pañuelos, ascots y mas. En su colección actual vi esta corbata de lino y tambien el pañuelo negro de cuadros violeta, ambos hechos en la Gran Manzana. Y estas en Nueva York asegurate de visitar su tiendo si no visita su sitio web.  

Conoces de alguna tienda en tu área que también haga accesorios a mano?

Made In The USA: Chrome Bags

T-shirt- MeUndies (Made In The USA)

July makes me think of America and so I'm dedicating Mondays for the rest of the month to celebrating products made in the U.S.A. The first are the bags from Chrome Industries. Originally designed for bikers these bags are now designed with a variety of lifestyles in mind. The bag I'm wearing is custom made, what do you think? You too can go to one of their Hubs, like the one in Nolita in NYC. At the Hub you can look and touch all the fabric samples and make up your own combination of fabrics that will be used on each panel of the bag, you can even choose the buckle. Or just buy one already made. Check out their site, ChromeIndustries.com to see the full range of designs and materials they use to make these durable bags.

El mes de julio me hace pensar en los Estados Unidos entonces voy a dedicar los lunes de resto del mes para celebrar productos hechos en los Estados Unidos. Comenzare con los bolsos de Chrome Industries, sus bolsos están hechos para durar para siempre. El bolso en la foto yo lo diseñe. Uno puede ir a unas de sus tiendas, ver y tocar los materiales, escoger la combinación que uno quiera y aun escoger el cierre. Originalmente estos bolso fueron diseñados para ciclistas pero ahora tiene algo para muchos diferentes estilos de vida. Visita su sitio web, ChromeIndustries.com para ver mas de los bolsos y la variedad de materiales que usan para hacerlos. 

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