Burkman Bros Spring 2011 Illustrated Campaign

It's been a while since I've been able to post something new, as it turns out I've been incredibly busy with some exciting new projects. Of my latest collaborations was with one of my favorite menswear designers, The Burkman Bros. In the past you've seen a few mentions of them and their work-- I think they're doing awesome things in the world of men's fashion and I was truly excited to work with them on this joint project, a fully illustrated campaign for their Spring 2011 collection-- Which features Birche's very own Cully Haywood, The Adventurer. When posting promotional material for the recent rebranding and relaunch of Birche's current direction, Cully was spotted by the design duo and immediately casted for the material, a true testament to the Burkman Brother's keen sense of adventure and penchant for using experimental, original means to produce and promote their one of a kind clothing.
Set on the piers of the Sri Lanken coast, we follow our adventurer as he embarks on an anthropological journey, experiencing the lifestyle of a Sri Lanken fisherman. Finding freedom and escape through hard work, diligence and daily routine. Outfitted for the journey in Burkman Bros Spring collection--perfect for the warm, humid climate of the Indian Ocean coastline and durable for a full day's work or just strolling the sprawling street markets on a rainy afternoon.
-Check out the entire collection here, available at Barneys New York and other fine retailers, internationally.
-Also if you like the illustrations featured, be sure to stop by the Michael Sanderson LLC home-base.

Conscientious Observer

I recently discovered an awesome eyewear company that caught my eye at just the

right time. Being in the market for a stylish pair of glasses with just the right amount

of nostalgia and quirk. I was really excited to have found Warby Parker. A company

that not only offers some kick ass designs but at ridiculously affordable prices. $95 dollars

gets you; the frames, prescription lenses, and shipping. The most noteworthy thing about

this new contender in eyewear is their "buy a pair, give a pair" policy-- for every pair of

glasses you buy, they'll give a pair of glasses to someone in need of proper vision care,

worldwide. Truly a fantastic company, which just goes to show you; one can be stylish,

affordable and more importantly...conscientious.

Pine Point

Recently found in the social networking terrain is something I find very interesting. An "interactive documentary" titled: Pine Point. It's about a ten minute journey through the unlikely event of one's hometown being completely wiped off the maps and the candid portraits of others who grew up in the now non-existant town-- told through a completely new and hands-on way of storytelling. I found the entire experience surprisingly emotional & educational. I have a sneaky suspicion we'll be seeing more of these amazing "inter-docs" soon enough.

Field-Notes

Recently I launched a companion blog to this here Birche Outpost, aptly named "Field-Notes".

It's a place where I can gather and curate visual finds to document the Birche lifestyle in action.

You can check out this new "blog within a blog" by simply clicking

the image above or via the navigation bar, at any time.

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Start documenting your own field notes with a nifty little note book.

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