True/False: Street Style (Part 1)

We're not exactly a street style website. But there are some times, like on a visit to a small mid-Missouri town, that you just have to stop and take note. And there were plenty of things that made me stop and look time at Columbia's True/False Film Festival. Most of these images aren't your typical "Midwestyle," or #menswear images, but I found them noteworthy none the less. 

In the next post, Seth will have your fix of blazers, cuffed denim and layers on layers on layers. Sit tight, menswearers.

Here's a way to get noticed: Carry a thousand things in your hand, belt your blanket and stud your sweater.

Grandma varsity cardigan swag with houndstooth scarf. Rad.

Lace always get me. And those natural curls don't hurt either.

Your grandparents probably have a blanket like this sitting on the couch at their original home. Well, Liz has got that blanket coat, fringe included.

 In this case, it's her Pendleton-esque blanket coat I'm drawn to. Hey guy: Maybe think about undoing that bottom button!

 Missoni for Target for Menswear by Marc Jacobs for Rodarte by Opening Ceremony, right?

Well, it was bound to happen, folks. Being in mid-Missouri, you're going to see camo worn in a non-ironic way. But next to a lady in fur? They must be friends.

Vintage Cambridge satchel from London.

I'll never turn down an opportunity for floral.

The Boys Are Back In Town: True/False

The men of the Midwestyle can hardly contain our excitement at 1) being all back together and 2) the bittersweet return to our old college town for the third largest documentary film festival in the world. Every year during the first weekend of March, thousands of people descend on Columbia, Mo., to have their minds blown by movies that offer little slivers of knowledge about what life is like for others across the world.

There are buskers. There are costumes. There is food and drink. There are women who ask their boyfriends to marry them.

True/False makes people do wondrous things. If you enter the weekend (a.k.a. Camp Brainwash) feeling rosy and positive about the world, you will leave it with a new, deeper understanding that not everything is as it seems.

Here's a taste:

True/False 2012: Day I from True/False Film Festival on Vimeo.

So. Stay tuned. We've got lots of exciting content coming up about this weekend. And if you missed out, maybe it'll give you a few reasons to go next year.


Quick! Deals:


Be sure to get over to Huckberry for a rad new sale curated by menswear wunderkind Marisa Zupan of The Significant Other. Here's what you can get your greedy little paws on:

• Boots from Brooklyn Bootworks at 50% off.
• Skincare from the Motley at 30% off. 
• NYC-made ties from Graham Withers, at 35% off. 
• New Jersey-made oxford and chambray shirts from Individualized at 40% off. 
• And handcrafted bags from Skinny Vinny at 25% - 30% off. 

This all ends Tuesday, March 6. Don't miss it.

Friday Wrap-Up: Gary Cooper and Missouri's True/False Film Festival

Photo by Anthony Barlich.

Here's some general miscellany and packaged goods we thought you should know about:


On Gary Cooper:

• "Believe me, he was the best looking son of a bitch that ever lived." If there's one thing we love, it's the impossible style of movies stars from the middle of the 20th century. And if those words (Bill Blass's, by the way) doesn't describe Gary Cooper, we don't know what does. To see the rest of the quote, check out Cary Randolph Fuller's feature on Cooper, which appeared on the cover of Ralph Lauren Magazine's spring issue.

On lying:

• If you don't know about the True/False Film Festival, you should. I'm almost not sure how to even describe it, but it's the best documentary film festival in the world, and it's here in the Midwest. If you think sitting in a dark room with hundreds of other people for 72+ hours doesn't sound like fun, you're wrong. The entire town comes alive, and there are secret parties and mind-blowing new ways of looking at the world. Missouri? Who would have thought? We'll have full coverage in a few weeks.
• It's happening March 1–4 in Columbia, Mo. Unless you act, like, now, you may already be out of time.

On sale:

• Heard of George Costanza? Remember his wallet problem? Our guys at Huckberry have a solution for fat billfolds, along with a bunch of other goodies—including a phone for your phone, sweaters handmade in California, and hand grenades for your house.
• THIS SATURDAY IN CHICAGO: Tax-free weekend at the 900 Shops. Here's what you need to download and show to get 9.5% off your purchases. Starts tomorrow, runs through Monday!
• We know Brad's got the word on some dope shoes over at Well Spent.
• CHICAGO: Haberdash is shutting down the Old Town shop. That means—you got it—moving sale. Started yesterday. Here's what you need to know.
• Know of other sales around the Midwest? Tweet at us.

On hard-ons:

• Our thrifting find of the week: topical Chicago Cubs humor. Wrigleyville? Sounds about right.