Moving out west: Mid-west style

Intro:
Being from New York, coastal style is pretty usual. East or west coast style is not uncommon, however, there is one style that seems to be getting increasingly more popular around here. Mid-west style is showing more and more on the streets of New York. Appreciation for handmade American goods, including, leathers, boots, chambray shirts, five-panels and even wallets. Menswear from the mid-west seems rugged but beautifully created. The concentration put into creating these American made pieces of art is overwhelming and inspirational. I'm going to help some of you get around in the mid-west by giving style suggestions and examples of beautifully made goods, straight from the American mid-west.

Mid-West Style:
The American mid-west has always sounded so nostalgic to me, partially because of all the Clint Eastwood movies I would watch with my grandfather. The frontier is still a world unknown for those of us who grew up on the east coast. The clothing is based off of modern work lifestyle and climate. First I'm going introduce my favorite piece of menswear, footwear.

Footwear:
Consisting of a multitude of styles, mid-west footwear is beautifully crafted and thoughtfully put together.

ALLEN EDMONDS DALTON WINGTIP BOOTS

WOLVERINE ICS WP CT

LUCCHEESE HANDMADE MENS COWBOY BOOT 

CLARKS OAKWOOD SUEDE DESERT BOOT

Pants/Shirts:

Usually consisting of light durable denim and chambray, clothing in the mid-west was durable but light because of the heat. Most clothing has earth like colors and natural materials.

ELWOOD CARTIGO SHIRT

QUIET LIFE BERMUDA LONG SLEEVE

LEFT FIELD KUROKI MILLS GREASER JEANS

Outerwear:

The outerwear in the mid-west is essentially created with great quality. Thick fleece and durable jackets, because of the terrain, climate and outdoor work.

EDDIE BAUER SPORTING FLEECE JACKET

PATAGONIA HAWKE'S BAY JACKET

Accessories:

Hats, leather made belts and wallets. To keep the American made down to the T, i would suggest some of the leather accessories that are hand crafted by the men and women of the mid-west.

QUIET LIFE OXFORD-FIVE PANEL

ELWOOD OG BEANIE OLD GOLD

TANNER GOODS CLASSIC COGNAC BELT

CORTER CLASSIC LEATHER BIFOLD

 

STETSON VAN NESS HAT

Conclusion:

Classic high quality American made goods. That is what the mid-west is about, usually. When i see a beautifully crafted boot or belt it immediately makes me think of the American mid-west. The style is a mixture of country and urban styles. Mid-west city style and rural style are not usually that much different from each other, manufacturing speaking. Consider taking in some of the mid-west into your wardrobe and mixing it with your current style. The quality and down to earth colors give the mid-west style a natural appeal. Understanding other styles from other parts of the country, or even the world can help you find your style and the American mid-west is an essential try. Let me know if you have any favorite styles from different parts of the world and I would like to create an article on it.

SW