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SHADES of GREIGE

Men typically own just a few pieces of stylish, well-constructed clothing ("Going Out Shirt", "Funeral Pants") -- meanwhile, their everyday-wear tends to be middling in quality, bordering on Zubaz. Remedy that with SHADES of GREIGE's new spring line.

Based in LA, SoG uses sophisticated cuts and CAPS-LOCK style to create understated updates on classic casual staples (however, due to the worldwide shortage in high-quality mesh, you should keep your old gym shorts). The foundation's short-sleeve button downs (solids and patterned), brightly-colored jersey-style cardigans, and long-sleeve flannels that come off as upscale'd versions of the ones that once burst open to gloriously reveal a Badmotorfinger shirt. Also available are tees in v- and drop-neck crew, and hooded henleys -- because when you chop off a polo's collar, it'll regenerate into something big enough to swallow your head.

SoG also offers slick outerwear, including soft twill bomber jackets, spring pea coats, military field jackets, and a navy nylon zip-up dubbed The Heart Breaker -- the same impact you'll have on mourners when you show up to the cemetery rocking baggy, zebra-striped idiot-pants.

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ExhortSHADES of GREIGE also available online at RevolveClothing.com

SHADES of GREIGE (Emailed on March 25, 2008)

Available at Akira Men; 1922 W North Ave, at N Winchester Ave; Bucktown; 773.276.5640

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