What I've been wearing (and using) lately
A mini editorial on this sofa I just got for the home, links to products I've been wearing the sh*t out of, and open invite to join our Discord channel.
If you’re on the hunt for a new sofa
Before I get into all this, a quick note: and this isn’t sponsored either.
BUT, Vetsak gifted me a sofa recently and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share with you that they gave me a code you can use if you’re on the hunt for a new sofa. You get 10% off their outlet collections, which is solid.
If you’re on the hunt for a sofa, I’d highly recommend using this. You see what it looks like below, but when the couch arrived I wanted to have a friend photograph me in it so you can get a sense for how it looks IRL.
Code’s here: VETSAK-CLAYTON-2026
Annnd we’re back.
If you’ve been following along, you know I moved into a new apartment, and finding the right stuff has been a slow build. When we moved from the US, we didn’t bring much. Most of what we had in the states didn’t make the trip, and TBH I’ve kind of enjoyed the blank slate.
But there’s a difference between “intentionally minimal” and “we don’t have a couch.”
But back in January, I mentioned on my personal IG that the team at Vetsak kindly offered to gift me a sofa, and I asked for help picking the fabric and color. Not many people chose the khaki x corduroy combo, but that was my top pick, and I’m super happy with how it turned out.
The modular sofa arrived last month and it looks even better in person.
One thing I’ve noticed most since it arrived is how much it changed the room without dominating it. Our apartment here isn’t huge (~900sq ft); Amsterdam apartments rarely are. And a lot of furniture can be bulky in a tight space, overpowering it.
But this piece just settled in. It fills the room out without forcing anything, which is harder to find than you’d think, especially when you’re working with European dimensions.
And that’s kind of the whole philosophy I’ve been leaning into with this spot. Start with pieces that are quiet, well-made, and built to last, and don’t rush to fill every corner. Eventually, the space shows you what you’re missing and what to fill it with.
So, I like that the sofa gives me a nice foundation to build on, and now the walls are next. I’m looking for independent artists to build out a small collection around, nothing precious, just work that feels right in the space. If you have someone in mind, send them my way!
Thanks to the homie Connor Houtman for taking photos.
And THANK YOU again to Vetsak for the sofa!
Discord memberships are now open
Hello friends, we are now re-opening the Sprezza Leisure Club, our invite-only discord group. It’s been a while since I opened invites to this, but with spring around the corner, it’s time.
If you want to join, you’ll need to fill out the link below, and we’ll get you locked and so you can start yapping away with the Sprezza fam, and other members alike. Warning: they might talk your ear off about some obscure Japanese brand they’re obsessed with, but they’re harmless!
LL Bean Japan is back in the US
Back by popular demand, L.L.Bean Japan is running it back stateside this weekend only. Early access to the collection will be available through a special pop-up in NYC, then via cop online and select L.L.Bean retail stores.
Spanning 20+ styles and colorways, the collection introduces new silhouettes alongside refreshed core styles, blending oversized fits, rich textures and a bright, summer-forward color palette.
If you’re not privy, LL Bean launched a Japanese division in 1992, when it opened its first store in Tokyo, and as the Japanese tend to do with anything rooted in American heritage, they do it better than we ever could.
Buying in person
If you want to hit the popup, you’ll need to be in Brooklyn this weekend (Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22).
Address is right here: 106 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249.
Buying online
If you can’t make it but want to be online, you can purchase on their website from next Tuesday, March 24th.
Products available exclusively online and in-store include four colorways of the Prospect Harbor Field Coat, two colorways of the Japan Edition Roxbury Jacket, and two additional colorways of the Milo Anorak.
Our editor, Leon, has already been road-testing some of the collection they sent him and has nothing but rave reviews so far.
Shit I’ve been roadtesting lately
The Vibram coaster
This Vibram coaster (c/o my guy Chris, who gave me one when I was in NYC last month). It’s honestly a genius move by Vibram and doubles as a phenomenal gift idea. It’s quirky and weird, playful, and genuinely useful.
These kitchen knives
The homie Ryan from Fields Outfitting sent me a set of these delightfully sharp kitchen knives recently and they are the real deal.
It’s the Essential Trio: a chef knife, a nakiri, and a utility knife. Between those three, you’re covering basically every situation in the kitchen. The olive wood is what I keep coming back to visually; every handle has its own grain, which is cool. It’s like something you’d actually want on your counter, except they are also really useful.
The blades are 420HC stainless steel, hold an edge well, and are easy to maintain. Full tang through the handle, so the balance is right. Nothing precious about them; they just do what a good knife should.
Ryan knows his stuff. Worth looking into if you’re due for an upgrade.
Next up, this… well, the whole fit actually.
Hat and shoes are from Cafe Mountain. Gotta love the nod to listening and DJs with the “no requests please” cap, along with these lowtop boots that Lewis from CM collab’d with Padmore & Barnes on last year.
The maroon heavyweight fleece hoodie is from Adsum, and it’s genuinely one of the best sweats I’ve ever owned. S
lightly cropped, nice thick drawstring, double zip, and lined with fleece on the inside. Absolutely a banger. Here’s the link if you’re interested.
Comes in this color, olive, and light / heather grey.
Navy fatigue trousers are from Khakis2020, a Korean brand that is becoming one of my favorite brands to wear, hands down.
And the tote bag in the background is from Alex Mill. It’s a Canvas carry-all tote that’s available in multiple sizes, can be monogrammed with your initials, but what I love most is that I can throw whatever the hell I want in it, and it somehow manages to fit.
Loopwheel t-shirt
The loopwheel tee from Merz b. Schwanen (i.e. the famous shirt brand Carmy wears in The Bear) is 100% worth the money. They sent me a pair of thick a$$ socks, but their shirting program is truly incredible (albeit not cheap, but neither is the quality).
They have a nice little t-shirt guide you can check out here.
are those the HBT pants from khaki? the texture is sumptuous on those.... do they fit like a loose straight?
Where can I find that magazine rack?!