I am pretty pleased to report that I’ve been on the Brixton train for a long time. Years and years ago I stumbled upon a straw fedora that I had to have, and even though it was definitely a size too big, being the only one the shop had, I bought what was the classic Castor and wore it to the tune of many compliments.
It was such a fun surprise when I took a job at Transworld Media and found that, what I thought was a fairly underground hat company, was well known amidst the cubicles belonging to the team managing the publications and websites of fan favorites like Transworld Skateboarding, Snowboarding and Surf (RIP). Turns out, there was a reason.
Brixton was founded by former TWS employee David Stoddard in 2009, leaving the mag to create the label. While I’m sure his likable personality was missed around the office, his products were definitely well-worn among his former colleagues. Now 7 years later, Brixton has stood the test of some rough times. (When the economy tanked, I can’t imagine it being an easy time to push $15 beanies.) But instead of crumbling under pressure, Brixton has stayed consistent to their understated style and high quality products, continually pushing the line bigger and better by branching out from hats to tees, sweatshirts, a comprehensive women’s line and increasingly impressive outerwear.
Even though they’re based in Southern California, Brixton has something for the rest of us about to freeze our bottoms off around the country. And at least we’ll look good doing it.
Shop the Brixton 2015 Fall/Winter collection at Moose Limited.
All images courtesy of Brixton.
Spotlight | Brixton
The fall/winter 2015 Brixton collection boasts all the staples we've come to expect from the understated southern California brand.
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Heist Beanie
The Brixton Heist Beanie, $17.99, comes in a variety of colors including solids and space-dye versions. Get one for every day of the week.
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Bowery L/S Flannel
A good plaid shirt is key to every wardrobe. Add the Bowery L/S Flannel, $63.99 to yours.
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Sawyer Sweater
The Sawyer Sweater, $65, is an upgrade from that beaten up crewneck. Pair it with the Heist Beanie, $17.99, in black for understated cool.
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Ditmar 5 Panel
The Ditmar 5 Panel, $27.99, comes washed out - so it'll look like you've been a brand aficionado since before the brand even existed.
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Expedition Bag
Toss all your new fall gear into the Expedition Bag, $88.99, and hit the road.
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Hoover Crew Fleece
Brixton is the brand that never forgets their roots - grab the skateboard before the snow falls in the Hoover Crew Fleece, $49.99.
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On Site for the Lookbook
A fortunate bit about being based in Southern California is that picturesque environments like this one are always local.
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Mast Jacket
With a vintage military fit, the Mast Jacket, $139, is the perfect way to class up jeans and a tee, or integrate into your life as work wear.
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The Brixton Detail
Subtle logo treatment has always been the Brixton prerogative. Try the Grain 5 Pocket Pants, $64.99, for a change from those jeans.
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Merle Vest
Proof that the Merle Vest, $99, makes you look effortlessly rugged.
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Ditmar Windbreaker
Wear your support on your back with the Ditmar Windbreaker, $54.99. Available in Dark Red or Black.
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Morse Jacket
The quilted Morse Jacket, $160, features 320-gram synthetic fill and is water resistant, but it's the details - like the leather pulls & Brixton enamel pin on the chest - that takes this from snow gear to street wear.
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Max Jacket
Looking and feeling like a heavyweight flannel, the Max Jacket, $118.99, is fully lined making it stylish outerwear.
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Squadron Jacket
Give your leather jacket a break by trying out the Squadron Jacket, $159. It has the fit of a staple motorcycle jacket, but done up in black cotton canvas.
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Seeker Jacket
Wear the Seeker Jacket, $99, as a lightweight coat, or layer this under additional pieces.
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Central Short Sleeved Woven
The Central S/S Woven in heather sage, $48.99, is perfect for unseasonably warm fall days, or under your new favorite sweater.
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Burnes Jacket
With a nod to the 70s (it's so back in style btw, if you missed the newsflash), the Burnes Jacket, $169, is a heavyweight flannel perfect for a chilly fall.
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Sentry Jacket
You won't need the Sentry Jacket, $180, in SoCal, but you will in the midwest. The parka is water resistant, and has 300-gram synthetic fill to keep you toasty warm.
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Sumner Zip Cardigan
Be the most stylish guy at Sunday brunch in the Sumner Zip Cardigan, $85.
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Murray Hooded Pullover
This high quality 60/40 cotton, poly hoodie has a thing against vowels.
Murray Hooded Pullover, $58.99
