Walker Rules.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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Walker Lamond, one of my favorite stylish local gents, is my Sidewalk Style subject this week. I think I first saw Walker at the Jete Society’s “Dance Party” in 2008 – pretty sure I took his photo and never posted it, for one reason or another. I then saw him again at the Sartorialist opening at Adamson Gallery, and then included him in the big “Great Hair” spread I had in Washingtonian magazine a while back. So I guess you could say that I’ve been following Walker, and his style, for a while now.

Walker’s style is basically original prep. No shapeless khakis with embroidered animals or sack-style navy jackets to be found. His is a carefully considered yet unfussy blend of labels both old and new, all with a decidedly 50s-retro look. The unfussy part is what I find particularly attractive about the look – think beachside walks in white jeans rolled up to mid-calf, an old white oxford shirt worn like second skin. Totally classic, just like the advice he doles out on his blog (and soon, book!), Rules For My Unborn Son.

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  1. Ann May 6, 2009 2:44 pm

    Oh HEEEE does rules for my unborn son!!! Awesome blog! Great style tips too!

  2. Jon Meyers May 6, 2009 2:55 pm

    1000 X NO. (On so many levels……)

  3. rdhd May 7, 2009 7:25 am

    I’m torn. On the one hand, I like the idea. It’s not my style, but is one I can easily appreciate. A relaxed traditional look. I like the top half on its own. I even like the bottom half on a casual summer day.

    On the other hand, I can’t help but think the the top and bottom just don’t mix well. And I cannot bear the idea of shoes without socks (especially thrift store shoes!).

    And…man, I’m a broken record, but: pleats look great if you wear them correctly.

    Isn’t that him in the polka-dot tie at the Sartorialist opening? He looks great there (but no socks again!).

    I’ll have to check out his blog.

    -rdhd

  4. rdhd May 7, 2009 7:29 am

    Oh, I just checked out the blog. Very good. I like it a lot. Thanks for the link Rachel.

    -rdhd

  5. rachel May 7, 2009 9:20 am

    RDHD approves! I thought you would. ( ;

  6. chaz May 8, 2009 9:17 am

    Sack jacket = original prep.

  7. rdhd May 11, 2009 7:35 am

    Oh, come on. You make it sound like I’m a grumpy old man who only has bad things to say about… okay never mind. :)

    rdhd

  8. PB May 27, 2009 4:09 am

    Oh HEEEE does rules for my unborn son!!! Awesome blog! Great style tips too!

  9. The Rules Rule. : project beltway October 28, 2009 11:18 am

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