Four Horsemen Shop

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.

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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.

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Viberg Boot has been hand crafting some of the highest quality footwear in the world for the last 80 years. With a rich history of supplying the local logging industry, it has only been in recent years that Viberg has branched out into the world of menswear. New silhouettes and non-traditional materials have been utilized to great success in a series of collaborations mostly for the Japanese market.

With Four Horsemen being located less than five blocks from the Viberg all-in-one retail, office, and factory floor it was only a matter of time before a collaborative project of our own was in the works. We have been in talks with Brett Viberg and his father Glen for over 10 months and from the very beginning we knew we wanted to make something that would be easily wearable for ourselves and our customers. When Brett mentioned he had plans for a new Service Boot on a slimmer last, directly inspired by a pair of boots his grandfather had made over 50 years prior, our decision was made.

The Four Horsemen x Viberg Service Boot features an upper made entirely of black Buffalo leather. The Vamp and Counter are done in roughout which has a nappy, suede texture, while the Quarters are done in the smooth side which shows off the matte finish and unique texture of the Buffalo. The contrast leather sole and stacked heel are accented by gunmetal eyelets and copper coloured thread. All of this is housed on a thin Vibram #269 sole and a deadstock Cat’s Paw Heel. The toe is intentionally unstructured to allow for a slim profile and a shorter break-in period. The Four Horsemen x Viberg Service Boot is a boot that will last you a life time and truly get better with every wear.

The Four Horsemen x Viberg Service Boot will be available for purchase on Monday, Nov. 8th.

Hit more… for some pictures of the production process and the original 1950′s boot that inspired it all.

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To coincide with our recent Naked & Famous restock, we thought we would share one of our favourite worn in pairs so you could get an idea of what to expect from your jeans after months of daily wear.  Our friend Jordan purchased these N&F Skinny Guys in Natural Indigo Revival Selvedge about a year and a half ago and has worn them everyday since, including a daily bicycle commute.  When the crotch of his jeans began to wear out, rather than take them to a tailor to be reinforced with denim, Jordan cut out two pieces of leather and sewed them over top of the weak areas.  Not only will the patch last forever, but the textured black leather looks great against the faded hues of blue in the natural indigo.  Hit more… for additional views.

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The Bookshelf at Four Horsemen is looking heavy these days.  In the last week we have received issues of Free & Easy, Lightning, Men’s Fudge, Brutus Home, Brutus Fashion and Monocle.  On the book side of things, we still have a few copies of the amazing Take Ivy reissue in stock.  More books and a bunch a more magazines are on the way including Apartamento, Man About Town, Fantastic Man, The Gentle Woman, and Vogue Hommes Japan.  All of these publications are available in store now and will be made available online shortly.

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Our final shipment of Wings + Horns Fall 2010 arrived this week, so we decided it was time to highlight some of our favourite pieces.

The first look features the Down Ventile Vest, Loop Terry Hoody, Multi Plaid Shirt, Chabanel Henley, and Wool Chinos.  The second features the Herringbone Wool Utility Coat, over top of the Cashmere Cardigan and Chabanel Crewneck, paired again with Wool Chinos.

Our Wings + Horns items are being photographed and will be available online this week.  In the meantime feel free to contact us about any specific pieces you may be interested in.

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We’ve been working hard over the last couple of weeks to get everything prepared for our new webshop.  There is still some product to shoot, but stay tuned for an official launch in the next day or two.  In the mean time, lots of new Fall products on the shelves including recent shipments from Rogues Gallery, Penfield and Clarks Originals.  Still to come are A.P.C., Apolis Activism, Blanc & Noir, Wings + Horns 2nd delivery, and restocks on all the usuals.  Locals can swing by the shop and see samples for our 4th annual Custom Knit Sweater, as well as a sneak peak at a project we are VERY excited about.

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Our Legacy’s fall offerings are just around the corner, so we thought we should give you a preview of what to expect. The collection, entitled Generation Perdue, is a representation of Our Legacy’s philosophy behind their clothing.  In their own description of the collection Our Legacy tells us, “a garment has a personality of its own(…) It can be intellectual, romantic, sensitive, experienced and much more.” While the garments may have their own personality, they still maintain the understated elegance and sophistication that Our Legacy represents, whether it is a casual flannel shirt or one of their beautifully tailored suits. Click more…for additional photos of the collection.

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We are expecting our first Fall shipment from Wings + Horns  to show up within the next week or two, so in anticipation we thought we would share our order with you.  Details on the second delivery will be posted as soon as we have received the first.  If you are interested in preordering any of the pieces seen here please contact us at info@fourhorsemen.ca for details and availability.  A complete preview and price list is available after the jump.

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This season we partnered with our friends Robert and Linda from Still Design to showcase a few pieces of their impressive collection here in shop.  All of the pieces featured will be available for purchase in store.  First up is an Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair and a selection of vintage Made in England Hudson’s Bay blankets.  New pieces will be featured regularly so be sure to pop in and see what’s new.

For those of you who have not yet had a chance to visit their website, Still Design is a private showroom specializing in 20th c. furniture, art, and objects.  Located in Victoria’s historic Chinatown, the room itself provides the perfect backdrop for this discerningly curated collection.  Appointments can be scheduled via phone (250-361-1256) or email (stilldesign@telus.net).  Click more… for a few shots of the space.

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