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Red Clay Soul Instagram

Head’s up, folks – Red Clay Soul is on Instagram (as red_clay_soul).  Come on over and join the party.  A taste of the action:

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Attire | Memorial Day Cookout (with a Pool)

If you haven’t been invited to a Memorial Day cookout yet, then host one.  Do it right.  Pay hommage to America.  And when you show up, look the part.  Whether it’s the pool, a back deck or a park, here’s how to do it right: 1. Smathers & Branson Needlepoint American Flag Cap: America is...

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Silver - May 24, 2013 - 4:57 PM

Those Luminox watches are pretty much junk. Navy seals don’t wear them either. They more typically use G-shocks, Casio pathfinders, Suunto’s and the like.

Madras Explosion

I don’t hide my love for madras.  I celebrate it.  I have a collection that is constantly being tuned.  I wear the soft, bleeding fabric as much as possible.  It’s a great time of year to pull it out, folks – enjoy.  While I’m pretty burnt on the ‘patchwork’ madras stuff, I think the traditional...

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Ryan Lee Waldron - May 22, 2013 - 10:04 AM

I actually got #7 about two weeks ago. Its a nice shirt at a very reasonable price for Madras. I suppose as an engineer though, I’m only living the stereotype by wearing a short sleeve button up (though, it is mostly only worn with shorts).

Hip to be Square (Watches)

First, mood music: Square watches.  They don’t get enough play.  Gone are the days when these used to be some Mr. Wizard calculator on a rubber band.  Instead, there are some good options for the guys that aren’t a round hole (that want a square peg – pardon the pun).  A square watch isn’t for...

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BMO'C - May 21, 2013 - 10:56 AM

Been thinking of adding a square watch to the rotation. Actually more rectangular to be exact. Love the Cartier tank but a bit out of my price range.

The Ledbury Shirts – Luxury Style

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ledbury for a little over a year now (they do advertise – full disclosure).  They are such a great group of people that really love what they do, and create some awesome products.  I look forward to the short-run shirting releases they do every month.  From an outsider’s...

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Andrew - May 15, 2013 - 1:44 PM

I might need to make some orders.

Have you been requesting purple, or is that just what they’ve sent?

Form Function Form Straps and Watch Giveaway

It’s been a while since we’ve done a giveaway on RCS, so how about we get back on track with a GREAT one?  Form Function Form is a great outfit out of Florida that makes insanely cool watch straps of some interesting leathers.  The watches are sizable with a moveable knob that holds the watch...

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Steven Bremer - May 13, 2013 - 8:16 AM

I want to win.

Chad - May 13, 2013 - 9:31 AM

Beautiful straps.

Nolan - May 13, 2013 - 9:35 AM

would be the perfect addition to my weekender band collection.

Matt - May 13, 2013 - 9:49 AM

Great giveaway!

Patrick - May 13, 2013 - 9:58 AM

Always excited at the prospect of new watches and/or bands.

Ardi Astarto - May 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Ballin’.

Thomas H - May 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Great looking straps!

Gary - May 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Entered!

Jesse - May 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

That Chromexel is a beauty!

John David - May 13, 2013 - 10:01 AM

Yes, please

Jeremy - May 13, 2013 - 10:09 AM

Been looking to snag one of these for awhile!

lou - May 13, 2013 - 10:16 AM

Love the chromexcel!

Joe - May 13, 2013 - 10:22 AM

That sounds good. I’ll have that.

Matthew - May 13, 2013 - 10:31 AM

the are beautiful straps, hope I win!

Gus - May 13, 2013 - 10:38 AM

Beautiful straps. Get some!

Matt - May 13, 2013 - 10:54 AM

Been wanting one of these for a while! awesome.

Dan - May 13, 2013 - 10:58 AM

yes please

BMO'C - May 13, 2013 - 10:58 AM

Looks great. Like the football leather one.

Ryan - May 13, 2013 - 11:02 AM

Count me in

Charles Boudreaux - May 13, 2013 - 11:10 AM

Coolest contest I have even entered!

Steve - May 13, 2013 - 11:23 AM

watch please!

Drew - May 13, 2013 - 11:39 AM

I’m in.

Jordan - May 13, 2013 - 11:41 AM

Looks fantastic

Judson M - May 13, 2013 - 11:43 AM

Sweet Sweet Tea….I mean contest!! (sorry, I am thirsty)

Love the new football leather they have made into bands!! Such quality all around and a great way to dress up a weekender.

Gregory michaels - May 13, 2013 - 11:45 AM

Send a Florida boy some love!

Brian Ristau - May 13, 2013 - 11:56 AM

would wear. what is the lug size on these straps?

joe botsko - May 13, 2013 - 12:35 PM

i like red ckay soul and i’d like to wi8n.

Sanford - May 13, 2013 - 1:02 PM

I’ll take it!

Tyler Hunt - May 13, 2013 - 1:03 PM

Can never have enough watches

Trip - May 13, 2013 - 1:08 PM

i like red ckay soul and i’d like to wi8n also.

Cory - May 13, 2013 - 1:28 PM

Cool giveaway! Thanks.

Ethan - May 13, 2013 - 1:41 PM

I’m only slightly addicted to watches. Looks great!

Ethan - May 13, 2013 - 1:43 PM

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Parker W - May 13, 2013 - 3:06 PM

Love the leather

Drew Gorinson - May 13, 2013 - 3:56 PM

NEED.

Alex P. Burke - May 13, 2013 - 4:52 PM

strap me up

Josh - May 13, 2013 - 5:20 PM

The leather one is sick!

Anthony - May 13, 2013 - 5:27 PM

I like the football one

Jeff Slemrod - May 13, 2013 - 6:50 PM

Particularly interesting design

Nelson - May 13, 2013 - 9:03 PM

Looking great!

casey brazell - May 14, 2013 - 12:18 AM

Would love to win, and love the blog!

Jeff - May 14, 2013 - 12:37 AM

can always use new watch straps!

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:39 AM

These look fun!

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:39 AM

liked on Facebook!

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:40 AM

liked Red Clay Soul on FB :)

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:41 AM

Followed Shawn on Twitter.

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:42 AM

Followed Red Clay Soul on Twitter.

Lissa - May 14, 2013 - 12:43 AM
Dom - May 14, 2013 - 12:48 AM

Got a leather band for my Timex from jcrew and have been disappointed. Would love to give these a shot. Thanks for opportunity, RCS.

Kameron - May 14, 2013 - 2:01 AM

simple and great!

Rob - May 14, 2013 - 9:20 AM

These look very nice.

Matt - May 14, 2013 - 9:59 AM

Me too.

Scott - May 14, 2013 - 10:22 AM

Would love to win.

PJ - May 14, 2013 - 11:00 AM

Awesome watch bands, the football leather is sweet.

rosa sette - May 14, 2013 - 11:24 AM

omg, what a beautiful giveaway!!!!
fingers crossed

YV - May 14, 2013 - 12:33 PM

Cool straps

John - May 14, 2013 - 12:36 PM

Natural Chromexcel band looks great.

Ethan - May 14, 2013 - 5:16 PM

I would love to have one of these bands

Chris - May 14, 2013 - 5:54 PM

Always looking for some new ways to change up the look of my watch.

Dysuke Yamahoto - May 14, 2013 - 9:49 PM

Just entered 6 times! Hoping for the chromexcel.

Chris Rogers - May 15, 2013 - 8:15 AM

Excellent giveaway that I would love to win! Thanks Red Clay Soul!

Lindsay C. - May 15, 2013 - 10:17 AM

I love that you always have these cool giveaways. Thanks for the opportunity, and thanks for letting me know about Form Function. Can never have enough watch straps!

Ginny S. - May 15, 2013 - 5:32 PM

So unique! Thanks for introducing your readers to this product.

Peter Rossi - May 16, 2013 - 1:55 AM

These watch bands look great!

Michael onken - May 17, 2013 - 12:20 AM

How to be distinctive yet unpretentious …done well

Michael - May 17, 2013 - 12:21 AM

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Michael - May 17, 2013 - 12:22 AM

Distinctive yet subtle

David - May 17, 2013 - 7:09 AM

Me likey.

Anthony jones - May 17, 2013 - 1:01 PM

Done !

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:26 PM

LOVE this watch!

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:27 PM

I liked Form Function Form on Facebook

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:28 PM

I tweeted! -https://twitter.com/bball_3211/status/335476782444736513

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:28 PM

i liked Red Clay Soul on Facebook

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:29 PM

i followed Form Function Form on Twitter (@bball_3211)

maeve - May 17, 2013 - 3:29 PM

I follow Red Clay Soul on Twitter (@bball_3211)

John S. - May 17, 2013 - 8:44 PM

Form Function Form x RCS…FTW.

Willson - May 19, 2013 - 6:10 PM

Those straps are pretty neat.

Wm Matthew - May 20, 2013 - 11:38 AM

I need a new watch.

nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:52 PM

i like the leather

nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:53 PM

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nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:54 PM

Liked Form Function Form on Facebook

nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:54 PM

Liked Red Clay Soul on Facebook

nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:54 PM

Following Form Function Form on Twitter-annakulu1

nushechka - May 20, 2013 - 12:55 PM

Following Red Clay Soul on Twitter

RCS Review: The Oak Street Bootmakers Natural Chromexcel Beefroll Loafers

A couple things.  First, I’ve grown to become anti-boat shoe.  Nothing personal, but they are overplayed.  I am more of a driving loafer or a penny loafer guy when opting for casual leather footwear.  I have all but worn out (and re-soled) my Sid Mashburn snuff suede penny loafers.  After getting them back from the...

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Kory - May 9, 2013 - 9:33 AM

Jay- How is the fit? I was told to size down between a half to a full size? Any suggestions? I have been looking at getting a pair myself for some while.

All the best.

ELM - May 9, 2013 - 10:23 PM

I own a pair in blue. I concur with all of your remarks. I always receive numerous complements from random people when I wear mine. Order a size down if you plan on wearing sans socks — I own a 10.5 and typically wear an 11 or 11.5 in Alden.

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