Falcon & Snowman

Martingale at Haberdash

2010-08-15T14:50:00.000-07:00

Martingale will be launching a Vintage Motorcycle and Cafe Racer themed pop-up store as part of Haberdash: A Week of Men's Fashion and Style. We'll be setting up shop In Candystore Collective on 16th and Mission. Featuring exclusive items from Vanson, Johnson Motors, Al;s Attire, unannounced labels, as well as genuine vintage riding jackets from the 30s, 4s, and 50s, and various racing and riding memorabilia. Hardware and Furnishings by Reason Furniture Design, and print work by Land Land.

Barbour x Tokihito Yoshida - AW10

2010-08-07T22:06:00.000-07:00

Barbour holds royal warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, and The Prince of Wales, but Barbour's collaboration with Japanese designer Tokihito Yoshida has managed to materialize something greater. The Beacon Brand Collection includes a waxed military and field jacket, quilted horse riding and motorcycle jackets, and a heavier retake on the standard Blouson. Inspired by Barbour's extensive archive that dates back to 1908, Tokihito updated these classic patterns with clever details that focus on utility and bring a rugged futurism to the designs - something a narc or organ dealer would wear in a Yakuza-run LA. Waxed Cotton is the new leather.

Things for me, things for Martingale

2010-08-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a glance at some things that I bought this week for me, and some things that are actually joining our inventory. I cant say which is which just yet, because that would spoil the surprise.

From the top: Free & Easy magazine, the quintessential guide to dressing like a man: #142 / #143 / Vanson Trident Jacket for Epaulet / Johnson Motors 13 Rebels T: "This graphic is based on a historical motorcycle club founded in 1937 by the 13 top A.M.A. motorcycle racers in Southern California / Johnson Motors Winged Wheel T: "This symbol is based on the mythical winged-messenger Mercury. Used since the earliest days of motoring..." / Johnson Motors Storefront in LA : "The company is mostly known for its vintage style signature T-shirts. Knitted, cut, sewn, dyed, printed and laundered in the USA..." / Big John Denim Craft Labels: A mysterious archive denim brand that is poised to return.

Alina’s Chair: CNC Typography

2010-08-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Jacob over at Reason asked me to design a nameplate for this little girl's chair. There's a sweetness to this simple chair and simple logotype that makes it redeeming and memorable for me. Also I will probably get not get way with drawing a heart again.

Reason Furniture: Salvage Bistro Table

2010-07-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

Jacob Ruch is a San Francisco salvage furniture designer working under the name Reason. Of course there's so much to be said about the sustainability angle of what he does, but more important to me is just the way the end products look and feel (and smell). Jake reveals the personality locked away in non-suspect pieces of wood and metal "scrap", bringing a new luster and renewed purpose to the materials. It's a process that honors the old body of this city.

Jake also has a highly collaborative spirit, which is why I'm proud to post "our" efforts here: a bistro table designed to fit my awkward dining space. This a 36x36 mixed Douglas Fir table top with angled iron supports, probably sourced from a junked bed.

If you're looking for a small, 2-4 seat table you'll be amazed how limited your options actually are. This project cost me far less than something new from a comparable designer furnishings house, and I was able to have a hand in the process. The experience has left me absolutely set on Reason as my contractor for all retail interior designs having to do with Falcon & Snowman, which is a huge relief.

Vintage Jacket Auction

2010-06-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Martingale is offering two one-off vintage jackets. Send offers and inquiries to: Falcnsnwman@gmail.com.

The Emery Fox:
A lightweight summer evening jacket with unmistakable personality. Restored, oil-treated Israeli leather, fox-fir high collar. Well-worn detailing. Classic epaulets lend a utility that offsets obvious eccentricity.

Size 44 / $450-650

The Hillary Goose:
Unknown 197os design. Goose down. Detachable fox fir lined hood. A true expedition quality piece in rare colorways. Restoration and leather detailing by Johnson Leathers of San Francisco.

Size XL / $250-450

The lineage of belongings

2010-03-18T22:42:00.001-07:00

I enjoy being transparent about where my knowledge comes from. For me the fascination with "things" started in my fathers closet, and in my grandfateher's garage. Both of these men enjoyed well-made things. In particular, my grandfather didn't have much, but what he did own had a lot of character.

Forthcoming T-shirts: Summer in Narita

2010-03-12T13:28:00.000-08:00

Summer in Japan...a park phantom, lolling under trees drunk, chattering in the blurred air, concrete breezes washing through a billion screen windows, caught in alleys and bicycle-clogged streams, past Islands of rubbish twinkling with the tiny lights of cities within cities.

The Partner's Hand-Glass

2010-02-04T17:38:00.001-08:00

Soon enough we'll be looking back on these early days and lusting after the simplicity we are now enjoying. To commemorate our setting out, we've created the Partners Hand-glass, a one off production that has no purpose in the real world other than to create a comfortable resting place for the eye. What could be more important?

Limted edition Ts at Molte Cose, SF

2010-02-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

We've learned a lot about the process during this first run of shirts. The end results, all 50 or so of the, are now on offer at Molte Cose, one of our very favorite men's wear boutiques in San Francisco. Get them there while they last, or write us direct for special orders.

Molte Cose
2044 Polk Street
(between Broadway St & Pacific Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 921-5374

Forthcoming Typography T's

2009-12-16T17:27:00.001-08:00

A series of type studies for winter, now in production.
Two-pass heavy ink on 100% combed organic cotton. Limited run of 30 pieces per color. $28-32. email for inquiries

New Ghosts in Old Bodies

2009-10-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

We're opening this blog on a note that, maybe more than anything else, has brought us together: Reproductions. Lusting after originals is a great and worthy endeavor. Having an original of something automatically entitles you to shit on everyone. There is, however, a decisive art to encasing new mechanics in an old body. And usually these items require a hell of a lot less maintenance.

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From top: 2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana.
Designer: Arturo Alonso
2006-2009 Ducati Sport Classic 1000, 1000 S, and Paul Smart LE
Designer: Pierre Terblanche