Four Horsemen Blog

A.P.C. Denim has been a staple in Four Horsemen for the last three years.  This Spring; however, marks our first season with the Apparel side of the line, and we couldn’t be more excited.  Jean Touitou founded Atelier de Production et de Création in 1988 as a reaction to the baggy cuts and heavy branding of the era.  A.P.C. has come to embody a minimalist aesthetic, with an emphasis on fit and fabric; a philosophy which has prompted many contemporary lines to follow suit in recent years.

This season’s collection is highlighted by a deeply saturated colour palatte.  Steel Blue, Anthracite, Indigo, and Navy are accented by natural tones such as Tobacco and Ecru.  The result is a cohesive collection that looks as good head-to-toe as it does paired sparingly with other pieces.  Underlying it all is an elegance and effortlessness that is decidedly A.P.C.

A.P.C. garments are not sold directly online, but can be viewed here .  Please contact us for details on how to order.

Written by Guy
Categories: Features

Over the last three season’s California manufacturers Crate have won over our customers with their range of slim fitting, made in USA shirting.  Offering everything from lightweight chambray and gingham options to washed flannel and canvas overshirts all for under $100, they have managed to find that sweet spot between cut, quality and price.  This season; however, we are most impressed with their pants.  Whether it be their skinny cut gold jeans or their heavyweight army chinos, Crate has managed to cover a ton of bases with just a few different styles.  Our personal favourites are the the ultra lightweight chambray pants, with a high rise and tapered cut.  A great compliment to the white t-shirt / white sneaker uniform, these could be the perfect summer pant.  Crate’s Spring offerings are available online here.

Written by Guy
Categories: Products

Blanc & Noir

With Spring shipments just starting to trickle in (first drops from W+H and Our Legacy have arrived) it’s officially time to start getting excited for the new season.  We’ve added Them Atelier, A.P.C. Apparel and Vanishing Elephant to our shop this season, as well as a few other surprises.  Hit more… to see some specific looks and pieces that we are particularly excited for.

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Written by Guy
Categories: Features

Hope you all had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!  We’ve had a busy holiday season, but there are still some great pieces available at even better prices.  Some of our favourites that we still have multiple sizes of include:

- S.N.S. Herning Fisherman

- Blanc & Noir Cord Jean

- Our Legacy Wool Bomber

- Wings + Horns Cashmere Pullover

- Crate Washed Out Chambray

Stay tuned in the coming days for further mark downs as well as some new sale items.

Written by Guy
Categories: Promotions

If you are anything like us you will be on the hunt for holiday gifts right up until the 24th.  With that in mind we wanted to share with you a few last minute stocking stuffer ideas.  All of the above items are priced at $100 or less, are not really size dependent, and in most cases work for guys and girls.  Hit more… for a complete breakdown.

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Categories: Features

Our long awaited A.P.C. Denim restock has arrived and it includes full size runs of the New Standard in Indigo as well as the shop favourite Petit Standard in Indigo and the always elusive Black.  Originally founded in 1988, A.P.C. has had over 20 years to perfect the cuts of their denim.  These are available in shop only, so you will have to stop by in person to see exactly why these jeans have earned such a loyal following.  We are also pleased to announce at this time that we will be carrying a full range of A.P.C. Apparel for Spring 2011.  Stay tuned for more details.

Written by Guy
Categories: Products

It’s no secret to locals that Victoria has some of the best vintage shopping around.    With this in mind we have decided to add a carefully chosen selection of previously worn items to the shop.  These items will maintain the aesthetic of the shop, while offering the chance to purchase unique pieces that each have their own story.  The first item up is this pair of perfectly worn in Red Wing Moc Toes in a Size 6.  Though they are available in shop only for now, we will be adding a web component as more great pieces find their way into the store.

We also wanted to highlight the fact that, despite being a menswear store, we have our fair share of regular female shoppers.  We asked our friend Ali to model in order to show how a properly sized men’s piece (or two of three in this case) can be the perfect addition to an otherwise feminine outfit.  Next time you are shopping for your boyfriend try on an over-sized flannel or cardigan for yourself and be sure to pick up the latest issue of The Gentlewoman.

Written by Guy
Categories: Features

This Friday Four Horsemen Shop is proud to present The Fray:  A knotted History of Violence by Miles Wishlow and Andrew Nelson.  This small art exhibit will run from 7-9pm on Dec. 10 and is welcome to all visitors.  We will be running a store wide sale in conjunction with the show, as well as offering up complimentary food and seasonal beverages.  A perfect opportunity to pick up a final holiday gift for yourself or loved one, or simply an excuse to come mingle on a Friday night.  Either way we hope to see you all there.

Written by Guy
Categories: Events

This Fall we are excited to introduce Blanc & Noir to our steadily growing stocklist.  This young line, hailing from Vancouver has thoroughly impressed us with their toned down military designs and extreme attention to detail.  While many of their pieces appear basic at first glance, there is always something more on offer, whether it be a luxurious fabric choice or subtle treatment.  Founder Jean-Claude LeBlanc has chosen to evolve the line slowly and carefully in its first seasons, concentrating on sourcing the best fabrics and nailing down consistent production methods.  2011 is set to bring their first denim offerings as well as a collection of made in Italy footwear.  For a more in depth look at the inner workings and influences behind Blanc & Noir head over to our friends Mosaic and check out their interview with Jean-Claude.

Written by Guy
Categories: Features

This past Friday we were fortunate enough to have been featured on www.freemanbrand.com.  If you have a spare minute check out the interview, as we think it will offer some insight into what goes on behind the scenes here at Four Horsemen.  If you don’t follow Free/Man already we highly suggest you start.  They are transitioning into a true online magazine format and continue to offer a balanced mix of exclusive features and product highlights.  Darian and his team have some projects on the horizon so stay tuned for big things.

Written by Guy
Categories: Features