Inside the Project

party with us post turkey.

the day after thanksgiving.  november 28th.

when there are swarms of people kicking off holiday shopping at the malls, come hang out with us.

6 to 10 pm.  

30% off our entire fall inventory.  

music by dj beyonder of the bladerunners.

$45 four course prix fixe diner menu:

wilted black kale salad, anchoiade dressing

seared squid, roasted tomatoes, toasted garlic and squid ink sauce

boudin noir, celery root puree, roasted apples and bacon

black and tan float with guiness ice cream and a black and white cookie

all items will also be available a la carte

jack rabbit.

personally, i love bags that are timeless and void of trends and gimmicks.  jack rabbit bags are just that.  they're made from some of italy's finest leather along with 22 carrot gold vermeil hardwear.  

the provocator- a giant clutch with a handle, so if you get sick of holding it under your arm you can grab it like a briefcase.  it comes in black, red, and plum.

the tete-a-tete- a small lady-like clutch in plum.

the bon vivant- fold over clutch with multi textured leathers sewn into a pattern.  available in rust and black.  

the concord-  wear it folded over messenger style with the long strap or unfold it and carry it by the smaller handles.  it comes in buttery camel, rust, and black.  

shown with mc q by alexander mcqueen peacoat. 

lutz & patmos

if you're not familiar with lutz & patmos they are a lux knitwear line out of new york.  their line is all about dichotomies coming together:  simple yet special, modern but comfortable, familiar but unique, for years not seasons, from day to night.

here's two of our favorite offerings for fall:

the mitered cardigan closes with a giant safety pin in anyplace you see fit.  you can change the look of this wool and viscose cardigan by wearing it open, closing at the neck, or pinning somewhere in the middle.  

the cape is made of 70% alpaca and 30% wool.  it has front pockets and a button closure.  it's an amazing piece that could withstand the test of time in any wardrobe.  

band of outsiders.

band of outsiders fall has arrived.  

band of outsiders is designed by scott sternberg, a former caa agent, in l.a.  he had no fashion background which gives him a completely new point of view on american menswear.  he describes his collection as "brooks brothers boys' department circa 1970"

we've got an assortment of ties, long sleeve button downs, a plaid trench, scottish made knits, vests, and an amazing three piece suit.  we also have three styles of the highly coveted band of outsiders shoes that were made in collaboration with sperry.

now i give you jakub in some of his favorite band of outsiders picks.

shirt and tie:  band of outsiders.

shirt, tie, and vest: band of outsiders.

oh wait... that's not jakub... if david beckham wants to box in his band of outsiders cashmere tartan sweater vest i'm not one to try and stop him.

(photo of david beckham from men's health)

common projects.

fall common projects have finally arrived.

from left to right.

shell toe low in black leather and suede.

shell toe high top in grey leather and suede.

desert boot in beige.

achilles low top in white leather.  (also in white canvas)

women's achilles mid top in silver.  (this photo does not do it justice- they're like tinfoil meets leather)

halloween.

bartenders tara and chewy dressed up as persephone and achilles.  if you want to know a little more about persephone and achilles try wikipedia.  if you want to know a little more about tara and chewy come in for a drink.

buyer's picks.

hi.  last week we showed you some of our winter coat picks for women.  now it's time for the men's.  

meet jakub.  he's the newest member of the achilles project team.  in a cruel act of hazing i made him model for me.

jakub's rag & bone coat is 100% cashmere.  yes, it's just as amazing as it sounds.  this coat boasts four pockets, two high slash pockets flanked with leather details, and two lower flap pockets.  rag & bone spend days working out the fit on every piece they make.  where this really shines is in their perfectly tailored outerwear.  we also have a black wool version if you're looking for something a bit heavier.  

jakub has on a black, white and grey tweed filippa k bomber jacket.  bomber jackets were created in the first world war because most airplanes didn't have enclosed cockpits.  the epilettes were used to hold gloves, the single patch pocket on one arm was used to hold cigarettes, and the shawl collar was to block the cold and wind.  hey, if it works 40,000 feet in the air, it will work on the streets of boston.

i love the back pleat that was added for style and comfort.

our last pick is a kzo corduroy vest with leather details.  it has a high collar so you can be scarf free.  we have a variety of outerwear vests for men this season with other standouts by rouges gallery and opening ceremony.  

if you're looking for a classic peacoat or other winter options we have those too.

and just a reminder that this tuesday, the 28th, we're having a party to launch websales from 6 to 9.  everything in the store will be 20% off so it would be the perfect night to pick up a new coat!

come party with us.

this tuesday.  october 28th.  six to ten.

music by dj beyonder of the bladerunners.

champagne.

appetizers by persephone.

fabulous clothing for men and women.

come!

buyer's picks.

i wanted to show you some of my favorite coats for fall.

meet casey. she's the smiling face you may see when you stop by the store. she's always more than happy to help style you, grab you a different size or just hang out and talk about what's going on here at the project. she's also willing to model for me whenever i ask.

casey is wearing an opening ceremony swing coat. opening ceremony commissioned woolrich to make this large buffalo check fabric they used throughout the fall collection. the shape of casey's coat reminds me of christian dior in the early 60s but the high collar is a little futuristic making it the perfect coat for right now. if you're worried about the short sleeves, don't fret, just slip on some long black gloves and you're ready to take on the impending boston cold.

we also have casey's twelfth street by cynthia vincent booties in stock now.

this is the best color for a winter coat. ever. it's such a stand out in a sea of black coats. it's mc q by alexander mcqueen and we're the only place in boston you're going to find it. casey has on the short version that has one visible gold button and a hidden zipper for extra warmth. we also have a long double brested version comes in both bright red and black.

i love mm6 martin margiela. everything is in the details. there is this great hem line detail on the shoulder that makes this coat really special. i also love the versatility of grey. mm6 is new for us this fall; the whole line is minimalistic with amazing details just like this coat. come in soon because it's all going quickly!

well that's it. didn't casey look cute? i bet you will too.

hi.

i'm adrienne.

i'm the women's buyer here at the achilles project.

this is a picture of me doing my job. i think i'm mid sentence. i'm probably rambling on about how much i loved the acne jeans collection for spring. if you look real close you can see it on the racks behind me. the bag my lunch was in is blocking the most amazing shoe ever.

from now on i'm going to be letting you in on everything that's going on here at the achilles project. you'll be the first to know about new shipments, events, sales and all other things achilles.

mr. shaka ramsay, co-owner and men's buyer, and i will also be taking you inside the life of a buyer; you'll get to see pictures from our trips to new york for buys and fashion week.

fall is in full swing so come check out the collections!

check back here soon because i'll be showing you my favorite coats for men and women sometime this week.