SUNDAY LINEUP: Dose Market

Just checking in quickly to say: Come hang out with us at Dose Market on Sunday. Seth will be working alongside Max Wastler (All Plaidout) at the booth he's running for Buckshot Sonny's limited edition "Kamp Kit."

Here's an exclusive first look at the patch design for Buckshot Sonny's forthcoming dopp kit with Winter Session. It's based on the model Max took to summer camp as a kid. Says Max: "At mine, they spelled it 'Kamp.' We nod to that with our Kamp Kit, debuting at Dose this Sunday, June 24th."

If you're not familiar, Buckshot Sonny's is an online shop that sells vintage sporting goods, and we're huge fans. It's run by Max and our good friend Joe Gannon, both of whom you see in top illustrated form below:

Illustration by Christine Mitchell of N'East Style.

Seeing as today's Friday, here's some other stuff you should know about from around the 'Net:

• Lord Westbrook, fashion icon, strikes again (via @si_vault)
• Our dear friend Marta Willcox took a trip to Milan, where her uproarious husband, Jono, snapped these guerilla street style shots.
• An interview revealing some of Warby Parker's secrets to success.
• GQ weighs in on the best denim picks around the country.
• Sharp selects some of the best curent #menswear blogs.

And as always, check out these rad deals from Huckberry:

• Surf-inspired sunglasses from Raen Optics (take 30%)
• High-end swim trunks from NYC's Onia (take 60%)
• Linen beach blankets from Go-Throw (take 20%)
• Handcrafted wood beer coolers and wine barrels from Cold Creek Brewing (take 10%)
• Brick-sized military-inspired soap bars from Duke Cannon (take 20%)
• Home beer-brewing kits from Craft-A-Brew (take 20%)

Now go take on the weekend. We'll see you at Dose!

Friday Wrap-Up: Another Dose

Yeesh. Already so late in the day. But never too late for an end-of-the-week wrap-up you can blow a whole Friday afternoon on. So, first thing's first:

This Sunday. The last Dose Market of the year. We shot this back in July, but this time Seth will be behind one of the booths with Max Wastler (All Plaidout) dishing out the latest offerings from Buckshot Sonny's.

Word is that Max will be debuting the Yosemite Shirt in collaboration with Taylor Stitch. Which looks a little something like this:

So, uh, come by and say hi. From the looks of this lineup, it looks like you can knock, oh I don't know, ALL of your Christmas shopping. See you there, suckers.

Oh, and in case you're looking for some quality reading to kill the rest of your Friday, check it:

• Our guy Brad Bennet (Well Spent) has been killing it. He's guest blogging for Details (1 and 2). And in case you missed it, he published a fantastic gift guide: "40 items, all socially responsible, and all under $40. Don't miss it. (Start here.)
• A couple of thoughtful takes on last week's shopping madness and why—let's be honest— you should avoid Black Friday and, oh, organize a family football game instead. (via Put This On and Real Men Real Style)
• Haven't been, but this looks promising: Caleb Gardner has started a get-together for guys in a bar in Chicago. It ain't about sports, and it ain't about picking up chicks. It's about manning up. Check out the Q&A. (via Man Up Chicago)
• A throwback, but some wise words about spending and thrift—but nary the twain shall meet. (via Effortless Gent)
• And finally, the non-style component: Hampton Stevens' take on the "sitcom that loves Middle America." That's right. Parks and Rec. (via The Atlantic)

Now go knock out the weekend. Aim for the face.

PHOTOS: 8,000 Words on Dose Market in Chicago

July's Dose Market, by all accounts, was a smashing success. The place was packed with loads of people—farandaway more than last time—possibly wooed by the promise of a complimentary Grant Achatz cocktail. We hear (and hope) there's more menswear coming in the future.

Champagne cocktails from The Aviary (video).

Ties from Fresh and Proper.

Meat from Old Town Social. 'Nuff said.

Tats of the trade.

Pure joy from Max Wastler (AllPlaidOut), ladies and gentlemen.

Friday Wrap-up: Dose Market and Style Tips from the Pro

Happy Friday. First thing's first: Dose Market is coming. Again. Sunday. July 10.

We've been hearing some remarkable buzzing about this startup market. European. Food. Furniture. Fashion. Festivities. All of those sound like good things to us. Did we mention complimentary cocktails by Grant Achatz? You might know him from The Aviary.

They're working on beefing up the menswear offerings, but there are quite a few things to be excited about. We caught up with Jessica Herman, the associate shopping and style editor at Time Out Chicago and also one of the four "Dosettes," and she was full of intrigue about what'll be there:

• Red Belly Boardshop is bringing sporting equipment and apparel
• Apartment Number 9 doing custom shirts and NSF denim
• Contacts & Specs is bringing deadstock '70s and '80s frames for men and women
• Fresh & Proper is doing out-of-the-ordinary ties
• Fix Boutique is bringing mostly menswear, too

Dose is a monthly deal that began in June; unfortunately weren't able to attend that first one, but you can bet your bottom dollar we'll be there Sunday. And of course, we'll be reporting back with photos and interviews. If you're in Chicago, we hope you'll join us. And if you can't, well, you'll just have to see what you missed the morning after.

Dose Market

at the River East Arts Center

435 East Illinois Street

Chicago, IL 60611

photography by Nick Welch of Scout Photography

We'll leave you with this tip from Gerard, the photographer-husband of Concrete Catwalk, the stylist at Style & Pepper and a hip-hop enthusiast-at-large. He says:

"Sensitive thugs, y'all need hugs."

Wait, that was Jay-Z.

Gerard lends a few words on taking some sartorial jumps into mixing patterns and prints:

"When styling someone, the first thing I ask is 'Do you like it?' It's the most important thing. If you don't like what you are wearing, then people feel that and respond accordingly. You won't have the necessary confidence to pull it off. But if you like it, wear it. Just make sure it fits right."