It's All In The Details...

Imogene + Willie can be seen featured in the January issue of Details magazine. In true Details fashion, the article is a well-edited guide to Nashville for the chic man. We approve of their choices, which include a nod to our friends at Billy Reid, as well as Hutton Hotel and Patterson House to name a few.

P.S. Please ignore the crap on the sofa...as I said, it's all in the details.
-ian

JAPAMERICAN

As most of you know, we here at imogene+willie are pretty into American work wear. Hell, we are into everything Americana. I love knowing that this is our heritage and that it still drives a style of clothing that is so popular today. Yet I find it almost impossible to buy anything American in America. The Japanese have made BIG BUSINESS out of buying American. They, much like myself, labor over finding vintage pieces that came from the middle working-class that made our country what it is today. I think the most important thing to take away from this blog post is: until we make America "Big Business" again, we might not have any business at all. Make a change, seek out things made here in America, and remember: nothing that's worth doing is easy! Check out "The American List" on A Continuous Lean. It's a great place to start.

matt

sitting on the porch: a place and a state of mind

i love tennessee, but i really miss our front porch in kentucky.
below is a note in my inbox that i woke up to a couple of mornings ago.
all of our lives and endeavors start to spin and can get so... disconnected.
thank you, customer sitting on the porch, for bringing me, personally, back to SIMPLY why (and where: on the front porch) we started our little project called imogene+willie.


...."i was just having a sit on my porch and i found myself admiring the pair of pants i was wearing,
made by imogene + willie here in nashville, it's my home town. so, i feel compelled to let of all of you down there know, and i'm sure my voice bleeds into many, that i'm happy you all have seen fit to make something of it here.
nice to have you."
-b.stone

this is day one of back to blogging.
matt and i, as well as ian, our store keeper, are each going to put the ink to the paper monday, wednesday and friday... or saturday in this first case.

love,
c

May We Suggest...

imogene + willie

Holiday Gift Guide 2009

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$50 & Under

Apothia Soul & Chrismukkah Aromatic Candles ($46)

Field Notes 48-Page Memo Books, Set of Three ($9.99)

Red Flower Hammam Collection: Body Scrub, Fragrances, Bath Soak, etc. ($48-$68)

Vintage Navy Sock Cap ($45)
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$100 & Under

I+W Plus Sweatshirts ($100)

Billykirk Card Cases & Wallets, Handmade in the USA. ($85-$95)

Vintage Flannel Shirts ($75-$85)

Brixton Hats ($40-$60)
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$200 & Under

Hollywood Trading Company Refurbished Vintage Belts ($149)

Vintage Boots (Most under $200)


Samskara Scarves, One of a kind & Handknit in India ($125)

Lux Revival Jewelry, One of a kind (Many $200 & under)
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$300 & Under

Vintage Navy Issue Pea Coats, "The Real Deal!" (Most $250)

Vintage Peruvian Zip-Up Sweaters (Most $200-$250)
I+W Denim (Most $200-$300)
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$600 & Under

Vintage Furs, So old yet so new! ($300-$500)
White's Semi-Dress Boots, Handmade in the USA for 125 years! ($550 & $475)

All Photos by Thomas Petillo.__________________

imogene + willie Gift Certificates are available!

Sometimes it's just easier to let them pick out the gift themselves... (Sigh).
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Happy Holidays everyone! We hope to see you in the store soon. And remember, if you have any questions about the pictured merchandise--or anything else--please just call us at the shop! (615) 292-5005.

Love,
imogene + willie

1st Annual 12th South Pinewood Derby

WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st

WHERE: imogene and willie

TIME: Doors Open at 4 p.m. Races Start at 5:00

ENTRY FEE: $50.00

FEE INCLUDES:

Car Kits (available at imogene and willie)

Race Day T-Shirt

BBQ Spread

Beer and Whiskey

Shit talking


Prizes to be announced.......

Trophies for.......

Best in show
Not So Best in Show
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place



ALL CARS MUST PASS INSPECTION TO QUALIFY FOR THE RACE

Following are the inspection points

1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 8 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.
6. The wood provided in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped any way that is desired.
7. The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
8. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.
9. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
10. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
11. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
12. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.

Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.

Craftsmanship: Billykirk as seen on The Scout

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.

In this new video series, The Scout shares with us one company that still cherishes the old form of producing quality goods and services: Billykirk. You may notice that we just started carrying Billykirk at Imogene + Willie! As you can imagine, craftsmanship is best viewed in person, so come check out this fantastic brand and visit the store. If you would like to see some images of Billykirk product that we have in the store, see the post below.

Introducing...Billykirk!

Imogene + Willie is now carrying Billykirk leather goods. Brothers Chris and Kirk Bray studied under a 3rd generation leather maker in LA for 3 years. After moving to the east coast, they now commission a group of Amish leather workers in Pennsylvania to make much of their killer product line. Made with love and tradition right here in the USA, you won't find quality and simplicity like Billykirk just anywhere. All items pictured (and more) are available currently at Imogene + Willie, so come on by and swipe them up before someone else does. P.S. The wallets ($95) and card cases ($85) make fantastic gifts.

the civil wars: saturday night bonfire in the back yard

they are just lovely. come join us saturday night.
special shopping hour at 6.
music at 7.
bring blanket and beverage.
love,
imogene+willie

cool is cool.........

willie's bike has to go....any takers?

Stop by the shop for details. Or, check out the listing on Craigslist here. Call (615) 292-5005 with any questions.

morning note.

God, family and friends (old + new) make imogene+willie.

a little sappy this morning, but just needed to say how appreciative we are of all of you for helping us with this project.

love,

the eddmenson's

cuff inspiration

here at imogene + willie we are big fans of cuffed denim. for those of you who need a little inspiration, consider netflixing 1953's The Wild One with Marlon Brando. you may have to watch it on silent (not much in the way of plot) but MAN, those cuffs look good!

"Do you just ride around or do you go on some type of a picnic or something."

"A picnic? Man, you are too square. I have to straighten you out. Now listen, you don't go any one special place; that's corn-ball style. You just go (he snaps). A bunch gets together after all week; it builds up. You just...the idea is to have a ball. Now, if you goin' to stay cool, you got to wail. You got to put something down (he snaps). You got to make some jive. Don't you know what I'm talking about?

classic.

kings of leon+imogene+willie

imogene+willie vintage military t and a beautiful pair of old levi's from the store, rocked out for nathan by nestor.

aron wright + imogene and willie

aron stopped by the store yesterday and took these amazing photos. we know him best as a singer/songwriter but as you can tell the boys got talent! check out his new album "in the woods" here. thanks aron!

welcome to america, pete molinari.

"you got the look"

are you kidding me? do they know how rad they look? boots....jeans....shirts.... jackets....and hats. all available at the shop. come on by! motorcycle not included. have a great week! oh yeah the website is up. check it out here!  

taco time

another reason to come to nashville.

join us tonight and every wednesday through august for mas tacos truck.

5-8pm.  backyard is ready for you to enjoy.  someone bring a guitar.

so rad.......

i have to say...i love this photo. everything about it says "awesome"...the bike ...the jeans....the shirts....and i'm still a little confused as to why things don't look like this anymore? often times we'll look at an old car or motorcycle and think "dude that's so rad!"...and then wonder why the modern versions suck so bad. now i know design has to evolve but does it have to lose its cool factor? i'll tell you now that i would die climbing over a new harley to get the bike in this picture. the same thing goes for the jeans......oh wait....i forgot i'm wearing the willie! later.

thank you...

secret forts

love, imogene + willie

welcoming committee

so much to share with you, but all i can see this early morning minute is this sweet lale that used to be so bucking crazy and now is nothing but so lovely since she moved in to the gas station.

everyone that knew her prior to nashville knows that she was an absolute hellion, and least likely to ever be a shop dog.

and now, she sits in this chair and waits for her guests that she greets so sweetly.

good morning.