May 2011 Monthly Archives

Introducing The BKc Spring/Summer Varsity
The time has come, when New York, California, Japan and almost everywhere in between retires the cold weather and the cooler weather clocks in. And we have a solution for you during this weather transition and beyond. Introducing The BKc Spring/Summer Varsity. Made of 100% Cotton with soft leather details, antique brass snaps, silk lining and the classic double felt BKc ‘B’ and of course all Made in USA.

Now Taking Pre-Orders
Special treat to all our readers: You have the opportunity to pre-order the anticipated BKc Spring/Summer Varsity Jacket right now before the release next week. Available in 3 colorways; navy, wine, and teal all with putty colored sleeves. Place your order online or come into the shop to secure your size today.
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The BKc, Gabe’s Favorite Brooklyn Eateries: Since Gabe made the decision to move back to NYc to manage our wholesale business and help The Bearded Man field all the new opportunities, life from SF to BK has been quite an adjustment. Since good food builds comfort, finding places that met his culinary needs were very important. San Francisco is known for its great selection of high brow and good low brow restaurants, but his wish was pretty basic. Find 3 local nooks that he could drop in for something comforting in food and in decor, nothing pretentious. Well head over to our “Editorial Section” for a full recap of Gabe’ 3 favorite Brooklyn Eateries. Feel free to chime in and recommend your local favorite and your dish of choice. The BKc Style + Character & The 100 Year Plan

The BKc, Bobby From Boston + The Bearded Man: A few weeks ago we took a trip to meet with Bobby Garnett “The king of men’s vintage” The Boston Globe states that “When costume designers needed clothes from the 1940s to 1960s for “Walk the Line,” a movie about the country music icon Johnny Cash, Tinseltown turned to Bobby Garnett to get the goods.” With over 40+ movies under his belt, Bobby Garnett and his small staff headed by BKc friend/store manager Kristen. Bobby From Boston has parlayed their love for vintage into three decades of success with very little press in a remote area. Stay tuned as we bring you inside Bobby’s life as curator of “Bobby From Boston” Esquire magazine & The Brooklyn Circus confirms as “The Best Vintage shop in the world”. Full story in our “Editorial Section” . The BKc Style + Character & The 100 year plan