Retail Therapy 052: Beckham, Skims, and Cowboys
Plus every wishlist item from the past month!
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I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it feels good to be back. After a couple week hiatus, we came to the table with a lot of built-out topics that lead to one of our longest episodes to date. Let’s not waste any time here.
Becks!
When Barrett texted me asking if I had watched the Beckham docu-series on Netflix yet, I was honestly appalled that he even had to ask. Being a self-described Anglophilic Manchester United supporter, the first two episodes were appointment television when I heard they were being released.
And while it was enjoyable to watch the behind-the-scenes footy footage, what really stood out for Retail Therapy purposes was his fits. Going through some of the earlier fits from the episodes, the ladcore vibes really couldn’t be stronger.
I mean, have mercy. And their all-purple wedding wardrobe? Wheeeeeeew.
The Water Bottle Vibes Are Constantly Shifting
Who would’ve thought a water bottle would ruin No Coptober for everyone? Well, maybe not for Barrett but the deFries family is absolutely gasping for air until November.
Every season, it feels like there’s a new “it” water bottle that sells out online only to be replaced a few months later. This week, we briefly discussed Sally’s new favorite, the 40-ounce Traveler from Hydrojug.
Being that Barrett is a dedicated water bottler, I had to pepper him with questions. Are you water bottle loyal? Do you judge others on water bottles? Is there a stigma to them?
Whether you’re a hippie with a Nalgene or simply a Yeti-enthusiast, feel free to weigh in.
Entering Our Cowboy Era
Well, it finally happened. I finally followed in my father’s footsteps and have admitted that I’m afraid of going full-cowboy. At least until the end of the year.
Not only did I make an impulse purchase that I wore on this week’s show (see above), but I also sprinted to the nearest Tecovas store this week and picked up some starter boots.
On the heels of last week’s discussion over Big Dumb Hats, I had to ask Barrett: “Is my quest to become Cowboy Bob Weir all for nothing?”
And some recent articles/drops of note.
At the tail-end of the episode, we covered some recent releases that tickled our collective fancies.
Taylor Kelce has inspired a new way of looking at fashion. It’s called “Nobu style” and it’s probably something we’ve all been guilty of. [GQ]
The WHOLE squad is getting fitted in Skims For Him. The only travesty is that the new nipple bra dropped while we were recording so we couldn’t break that down as well. [Business of Fashion]
Buck Mason’s new Eddie Bauer collab is the unexpected heat we didn’t know we needed this FW23. [Buck Mason]
Unfortunately on the heels of Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer, the Palace x Barbour collab didn’t hit as hard. [Palace]
Of course, we closed things out with our wishlists and imminent cops.
For 2023, we’ve hit the reset button on our wishlists and made them a bit more digestible for the year ahead. To access the complete version of our 2022 wishlists, look no further than our final Listener Digest of 2022. New items in bold.
Will’s Wishlist (2023)
YSL Patent Tortoise Le Loafers ($895) — Link
AYR Sweatpants ($145) — Link
Pebble Strike Match Holder by Houseplant ($125) — Link
NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe —Link(Bought/Returned)Sangre de Fruta Garden of Earthly Delights Body Wash ($48) —Link(Purchased.)New Balance 574 Legacy (MKT) — Link
Bode Kids Lace Shirt ($198) —Link(Too ridiculous.)Aime Leon Dore Eyelet Knit Shorts (Sold Out) —Link(Tried on, too heavy.)Birkenstock Kyoto Suede Leather Gray ($220) — Link
Manresa Corn Neck Shorts ($105) —LinkAdidas Adilette 22 Slides ($60) —Link(Not into them anymore.)Football: Designing the Beautiful Game Book ($45) —Link(Bought this instead.)Stussy Heavyweight Pigment Dyed LS Tee ($65) —Link(Purchased — love it.)UTurn Turntable Weight & Cork Mat —Link(Purchased, love both items.)Vintage Early 90s 1/1 Grateful Dead Tee(Someone else purchased, ugh.)Custom Vans ($90) — Link
Aime Leon Dore Vinyl Slip Mat ($75) —Link(I don’t need $75 slip mats)Drake’s Shetland Sweater ($345) — Link
Aime Leon Dore Tassel Loafer ($350) — Link
Skyline Stalwart Jacket in Burnt Orange ($625) — Link
New: Diemme Chelsea Boot ($400) — Link
New: Online Ceramics Shirt ($60) — Link
New: Stoffa Slippers ($600) — Link
New: Box Knit Mock Neck from Knickerbocker ($165) — Link
Barrett’s Wishlist (2023)
Loewe Puzzle Cardholder ($335) —Link(Removed from my list, as I went for a Smythson option for under $100 during the SSENSE sale.)R13 Beige Kurt Sneakers ($470) —Link(Also snagged for deep discount during the SSENSE sale.)Le Labo Fragrances ($220) — The Matcha 26 | Another 13
Homme Plisse Issey Miyake “Color Pleats” ($325) —Link(I did indeed cop a pair of these, right before it got excruciatingly hot, of course.)Polo Country Ball Cap ($55)— Link (Sold out.)Moscot Yontif Sunglasses in Blonde ($340) — Link
John Elliott Patchwork Military Shirt Jacket ($998) — Link
Todd Snyder Seersucker Weekender Shirt ($118) — Link
Birkenstock EVA Arizona ($50) —Link(Purchased)OAS Bohemia Swim Shorts ($90) —Link(Purchased)J.Crew 6” Tech Dock Short ($70) —Link(Purchased but returned. Last year's were better.)Made In Carbon Steel Griddle + Press ($199) — Link
Uniqlo Utility Short Coat ($80) — Link
Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Brewer ($359) —Link(Purchased.)Supreme Inside Out Crewneck ($148) — Link
Revival Rugs “Shell” Area Rug in Evergreen ($399)— Link
Andersson Bell Black Zip Leather Jacket ($970) — Link
Collina Strada Crushed Velvet Mechanic Jacket ($580) — Link
NEW: Madewell x G.H. Bass Wallace Leather Moc ($225) — Link
NEW: RRL Studded Leather Belt ($595) — Link
NEW: Our Legacy Houndstooth Shrunken Polo ($421) — Link
Phil’s Item From Last Week
Sid Mashburn Cashball Jacket ($650) — Link
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