The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man » loomstate http://www.thediscerningbrute.com fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:57:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Kenai Flannel & Georges Laraque’s New Image http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2011/01/30/kenai-flannel-georges-laraques-new-image/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2011/01/30/kenai-flannel-georges-laraques-new-image/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:45:39 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=6328 Kenai Flannel & Georges Laraque’s New Image
• This "Kenai" flannel hooded jacket in organic cotton is half-off from Loomstate! A lightweight flannel zip-up jacket with a foldaway hood hidden in the zipped stadium rib collar. Body is lined in organic cotton flannel. Features an interior chest pocket and two snap closure waist pockets. • Georges Laraque's days of checking people on [...]]]> Kenai Flannel & Georges Laraque’s New Image
Kenai Flannel Hooded Jacket Kenai Flannel Hooded Jacket • This "Kenai" flannel hooded jacket in organic cotton is half-off from Loomstate! A lightweight flannel zip-up jacket with a foldaway hood hidden in the zipped stadium rib collar. Body is lined in organic cotton flannel. Features an interior chest pocket and two snap closure waist pockets. Georges Laraque holds up a plate of food that includes an Om burger, available at his vegan restaruant, Crudessence, in Montreal. • Georges Laraque's days of checking people on the ice are over as of last year, but he's been busy getting people to check themselves before they wreck themselves with his vegan restaurants in Canada - Crudessence, with four locations in Montreal. Political office may also be in his future as Canada's Green Party chose him to be their new deputy leader for showcasing such passion and eloquence concerning ethical and environmental issues. A recent article in Canada's National Post says:Postmedia News Files
On the surface, the causes and activities Mr. Laraque, 34, has embraced seem worlds away from his life as a professional athlete. But the way he sees it, they are in keeping with the defiant approach to life he has taken since he was a child. “If you tell me I’m not going to make it, I’m going to make it,” he said in an interview at his restaurant, Crudessence. It is an approach shaped by his experience of racism at a young age.
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• Loomstate has partnered with Keds to make these cool, vegan, organic canvas boots with recycled tire soles and faux-shearling lining. These are great for cold weather and for looking snappy. Might I suggest waterproofing the canvas with a vegan waterproofer? Sustainably leather-free and $110.]]> Kickin’ it in the Cold
• Loomstate has partnered with Keds to make these cool, vegan, organic canvas boots with recycled tire soles and faux-shearling lining. These are great for cold weather and for looking snappy. Might I suggest waterproofing the canvas with a vegan waterproofer? Sustainably leather-free and $110. KhakiArmy Green ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/12/17/kickin-it-in-the-cold/feed/ 0 Charming Chinos & The Only Bad Fox http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/11/03/charming-chinos-the-only-bad-fox/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/11/03/charming-chinos-the-only-bad-fox/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:41:45 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=5675 Charming Chinos & The Only Bad Fox
• Loomstate's organic cotton chinos are great because they're got karmic-chameleon quality. Put on a blazer and, viola, you have a suit. Put on a tee and sneakers, and abracadabra, you have the perfect weekend wandering wardrobe. $156 at Loomstate.org • FOX news is like a backwards sewage system: pumping waste and filth into our [...]]]> Charming Chinos & The Only Bad Fox
• Loomstate's organic cotton chinos are great because they're got karmic-chameleon quality. Put on a blazer and, viola, you have a suit. Put on a tee and sneakers, and abracadabra, you have the perfect weekend wandering wardrobe. $156 at Loomstate.org Fabian Chino - Pitch Black Fabian Chino - CharcoalFabian Chino - Campus Khaki Fabian Chino - Jasper Brown • FOX news is like a backwards sewage system: pumping waste and filth into our homes and offices. Most of us would like to vomit when we see and hear this crap. That's why I am signing the Turn Off FOX petition that says "I won't play Fox News in my home, and I'm calling on businesses and other public establishments to stop playing Fox. I don't want Fox spreading hate, lies, and division in my community and want to support businesses that are Fox-free". Take two minutes to sign this, and get a free sticker that you see on the right! ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/11/03/charming-chinos-the-only-bad-fox/feed/ 1 Keep on Keepin’ on, Fall for Loomstate & Get Unstitched http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/08/26/keep-on-keepin-on-fall-for-loomstate-get-unstitched/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/08/26/keep-on-keepin-on-fall-for-loomstate-get-unstitched/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:10:23 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=5055 Keep on Keepin’ on, Fall for Loomstate & Get Unstitched
• These are rad, plain and simple. Vegan, unisex moccasin-style sneaks from Keep. $75 • The new fall organic cotton tees from Loomstate hit the spot. $60 (But hey, Loomstate, I'm super bummed to see you starting to use livestock products like wool in sweaters, a leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions.) • Chloe Jo [...]]]> Keep on Keepin’ on, Fall for Loomstate & Get Unstitched
• These are rad, plain and simple. Vegan, unisex moccasin-style sneaks from Keep. $75 • The new fall organic cotton tees from Loomstate hit the spot. $60 (But hey, Loomstate, I'm super bummed to see you starting to use livestock products like wool in sweaters, a leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions.) Chippewa Mens Crew TeeTetons Mens Crew Tee • Chloe Jo at Girlie Girl Army introduces us to the unpressed collection from Unstitched Utilities, featuring Tyvek® material. These shoes are super lightweight, strong, casual, and comfortable. Tyvek is a made of recycled material that is lightweight and looks like paper, but is stronger than leather. • You make me sick! Who wants to eat a chicken's menstrual-cycle, anyway? With the largest egg recall in US history (more than a half billion eggs) and another huge meat recall in the works, now is best time to ditch animal products, if you haven't already! Replacing eggs in cooking and baking is a cinch, choose any of these options:
  • • 1 tbsp milled flax seed and 3 tbsp water = 1 egg (perfect for cake).
  • • 1/2 banana = 1 egg (delicious in pancakes/muffins)
  • • Ener-G Egg Replacer - follow directions on box.
  • • 2 tbsp cornstarch= 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp arrowroot flour = 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg
  • • 1 heaping tbsp soy powder + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp applesauce = 1 egg (great in brownies)
Find out quick and easy tips on ditching dairy and meat, and start digging some tofu-scramble! ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/08/26/keep-on-keepin-on-fall-for-loomstate-get-unstitched/feed/ 0 SALES: Loomstate & Malcolm Fontier http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/06/17/sales-loomstate-malcolm-fontier/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/06/17/sales-loomstate-malcolm-fontier/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:16:10 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=4546 SALES: Loomstate & Malcolm Fontier
• Feeling Irregular? Malcolm Fontier introduces a very interesting initiative to clear out their slightly-irregular, sustainably leather-free and vegan accessories...at any price YOU choose. Wowza. • NYC, mark your calendars. From June 23 - 25th, Loomstate is having it's famous sample sale in NYC with up to 75% off organic cotton for men and women [...]]]> SALES: Loomstate & Malcolm Fontier
• Feeling Irregular? Malcolm Fontier introduces a very interesting initiative to clear out their slightly-irregular, sustainably leather-free and vegan accessories...at any price YOU choose. Wowza. http://www.mf-paywhatitsworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/cuanto.jpg • NYC, mark your calendars. From June 23 - 25th, Loomstate is having it's famous sample sale in NYC with up to 75% off organic cotton for men and women in their distinctive and laid-back surfer/rocker/skater style. Loomstate + ROGAN Annual Sample Sale, Wed. June 23rd to Fri. June 25th, 8am to 8pm (Fri. 8am to 5pm) 91 Franklin Street, Ground Floor, NY NY 10013 (between Broadway & Church in TriBeCa)]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/06/17/sales-loomstate-malcolm-fontier/feed/ 1 Polos, Smoothies & Animals Rights in Washington http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/05/25/polos-smoothies-animals-rights-in-washington/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/05/25/polos-smoothies-animals-rights-in-washington/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 15:32:07 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=4397 Polos, Smoothies & Animals Rights in Washington
• A polo is great because it's somewhere in between a dress-shirt and a tee-shirt. The sophistication of a collar and buttons combined with the comfort and casualness of a short-sleeve tee is perfect for backyard barbecues, outdoor lunch meetings, and Sunday brunches. Thrift stores are chock-full of polos, and here are some ethical polos [...]]]> Polos, Smoothies & Animals Rights in Washington
• A polo is great because it's somewhere in between a dress-shirt and a tee-shirt. The sophistication of a collar and buttons combined with the comfort and casualness of a short-sleeve tee is perfect for backyard barbecues, outdoor lunch meetings, and Sunday brunches. Thrift stores are chock-full of polos, and here are some ethical polos to ponder in organic cotton, hemp, recycled poly and more:
Mens Polo Shirthttp://www.howies.co.uk/shopimages/products/normal/M-austin_pink-12L.jpg
• You don't need a blender to make a shake. Vega's new shake & go smoothie is great because there's no cleanup. Only 100 calories per serving with 2500 mg Omega-3-6-9, 11 g complete protein, and 1 billion probiotics cultures. Just add two heaping tablespoons to ½-1 cup water, shake and go! Formulated by Brendan Brazier, vegan, professional Ironman triathlete and bestselling author on performance nutrition
http://libcom.org/files/images/history/Hill.jpg • The National Journal wrote a thorough and objective article about the state of the Animal Rights movement. According to them, the sophisticated movement is gaining momentum, sharpening it's tools, and ushering in some huge political and cultural changes - but not without a backlash from animal farmers and animal-industry-funded groups like the Center for Consumer Freedom. • Tail docking cattle is among the most disturbing practices MFA's undercover investigator captured on film during a recent investigation of New York's largest dairy operation. A worker uses a bladed clamp to slice off the ends of calves' tails, severing nerves, skin and vertebrae - all without the use of anesthesia. The calves' legs buckle from the pain, as they stagger and stumble to the ground. The worker then applies a smoking cautery device to the amputations. Find out how you can help.]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/05/25/polos-smoothies-animals-rights-in-washington/feed/ 1 Biz Stone’s Hoe Down & Must-Know Designers http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/25/biz-stones-hoe-down-must-know-designers/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/25/biz-stones-hoe-down-must-know-designers/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:05:34 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=4148 Biz Stone’s Hoe Down & Must-Know Designers
• The final part to my Top 20 Eco Designers Special is up over at Hint Magazine. The final installment features Stella McCartney, Melissa Plastic Dreams, Collection Pas, Trousers London, and Loomstate. • I shot a video interview with the brains behind Collection Pas, featured in the above article, at their Soho office. Check back [...]]]> Biz Stone’s Hoe Down & Must-Know Designers
• The final part to my Top 20 Eco Designers Special is up over at Hint Magazine. The final installment features Stella McCartney, Melissa Plastic Dreams, Collection Pas, Trousers London, and Loomstate. • I shot a video interview with the brains behind Collection Pas, featured in the above article, at their Soho office. Check back later his week for the video interview with founder Pierre Andre Senizergues (pro skater, Etnies founder, exec. producer 11th Hour) and designer Pierluigi Pucci! http://www.farmsanctuary.org/farm/calendar/ca_hoedown/hd10_biz.jpg• Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and his wife went vegan in 2001 after visiting Farm Sanctuary. Now, Biz will be a presenter on May 1 & 2nd at Farm Sanctuary's California Shelter for their annual Country Hoe Down. If you are on the left coast, get over to the farm and say hello to Biz (in 140 characters or less). ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/25/biz-stones-hoe-down-must-know-designers/feed/ 1 Earth Day Sale: Loomstate, Edun, Simple http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/22/earth-day-sale-loomstate-edun/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/22/earth-day-sale-loomstate-edun/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:06:18 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=4116 Earth Day Sale: Loomstate, Edun, Simple
To access these invite-only sales, you must have an invitation: click here. Ladies, there's lots for you too!]]> Earth Day Sale: Loomstate, Edun, Simple

To access these invite-only sales, you must have an invitation: click here.

Edun, Loomstate, Rolland Berry & Simple ShoesEarth Day: Do the Green Thing Ladies, there's lots for you too! ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/04/22/earth-day-sale-loomstate-edun/feed/ 0