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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING THIS 4TH? June 28 2016
We rounded up a few of our favorite red, white, and blue items for America's big birthday. Have fun and stay safe celebrating the 4th.
From L. to R. clockwise:
1. ambsn. 18" U.S. Flag Boardshorts. red/white/blue. $58.
2. RVCA. S/S Slim Fit. vintage white. $68.
3. Happy Socks. Dot Stripe. blue/red/white. $12.
4. Havaianas. Flip Flops. red. $18.
5. Service. Have-A-Hank Bandana. MADE IN USA. white. $6.
1. ambsn. "F Yeah" Reverse Image Tee. MADE IN USA. bone. $35.
2. Happy Socks. Filled Optic Boxes Sock. navy/red/white. $12.
3. Deus Ex Machina. Rugby Swim 15" Short. blue fade. $78.
4. Service. Have-A-Hank Bandana. MADE IN USA. red. $6.
5. Havaianas/Style West. Americana Flip Flops. navy/red/white. $25.
1. Havaianas/Style West. Americana Flip Flops. white/navy/red. $25.
2. RVCA. Sure Thing Stripe Golf. vintage white. $45.
3. Happy Socks. Stars & Stripes. blue/red/white. $12.
4. ambsn. "F Yeah Burger" Trucker Hat. navy. $35.
5. Service. Have-A-Hank Bandana. MADE IN USA. navy. $6.
6. Banks. Splice Boardshorts. dirty denim/red. $68.
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RVCA X MATT LEINES February 26 2016
Lion beach towel
Matt Leines is a Brooklyn based artist that grew up in New Jersey and studied illustration at RISD. His influences range from suburban American culture to primitive and non-western art, myths to masks, He-Man cartoons, and the WWF. Leines creates a surreal, obsessive, highly detailed world inhabited by men and beasts and everything in between, chronicling their conflict and culture.
Tiger t-shirt front and back
"If I stumble upon something, I try to draw it in my sketchbook as quick as possible. I like to look at a lot of different paintings from different cultures where you have to infer what is going on. If there is something I come across, an image, a composition, an idea, I just draw it--and I'll use the word bastardized--until the initial influence has disappeared and it exists only in my world."
All over jacquard pattern socks
Lion patch tank top
For the Matt Leines/RVCA collaboration featured in the above items, the focus is on the stylized lightening bolt and the tiger "mask", which are recurring images/characters throughout his work. Leines work has steadily been shown all around the world since 2002, namely at Deitch Projects in NYC, Roberts and Tilton in LA, in Athens, Greece and Tokyo, Japan.
Shop for the tee, tank and socks in our brick and mortar store or the online store. The beach towel is exclusive to in store.
Check out more of his Matt Leines' work here!
RVCA RECESSION COLLECTION August 14 2015
The RVCA Recession Collection is here! Caps, sweatshirts, tees, shorts, and socks have all arrived at Service and no one item is over $50. Stock up on soft cotton tees in black and white, $18 each, poly cotton shorts and pants, $42-$48, and hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts which are $38-$45. Available in-store and online.
Above, Recession Collection 6-Panel Hat in Dark Olive. Also comes in Black.
1. Recession Collection Pullover Hoodie in Black 2. Recession Collection Crew Sweatshirt in Heather Grey
1. Recession Collection Tube Socks in Black 2. Vans Authentic Gumsole in Birch
1. Recession Collection Dayshift Pant in Pirate Black 2. Recession Collection Dayshift Pant in Chocolate
1. Recession Colleciton Dayshift Shorts in Red Earth
1. Recession Collection Pocket Tee in Black
FIRST OF FALL NEW ARRIVALS July 22 2015
1. RVCA Tell Tale Long Sleeve Flannel in Red Ochre, 2. RVCA Recession Collection Beanie in Black.
1. RVCA Lowdown Long Sleeve Flannel in Rosewood, 2. Vans Belsey Beanie in Golden Brown.
1. RVCA Callistor Military Jacket in Dark Olive, 2. RVCA That'll Do Check Oxford in Midnight, 3. Vans Snider Hat in Black.
FATHER'S DAY ESSENTIALS, PT. 2 June 16 2015
This Father's Day, give dad a hand with his Summer wardrobe. Vans sneakers, Levi's, cotton shorts, a plaid button down shirt, and vintage inspired graphic t-shirts make perfect dad day gifts. We also have a nice selection of classic swim trunks, which you can check out in our Swim Shop online. Everything shown here is available in-store & online, excluding Levi's, which are currently only available in-store. If you see a pair of Levi's you like, give us a call in the shop.
Clockwise from top left:
1. Hartford Striped Pocket Tee in Navy, 2. Vans Era Gumsole in Blue Nights, 3. Barbour John Plaid Volley Swim Trunks in Blue, 4. Levi's 513 in True Chino, 5. RVCA Short Sleeve Pox Shirt in Black, 6. Levi's Standard Western in White, 7. RVCA Recession Collection Dayshift Shorts in Red Earth, 8. Atru Apparel New York Times Stack Tee in Navy, 9. Kato French Seam Japanese Plaid Shirt in Moss Green, 10. Vans Aldrich C&L in Khaki Native.
RVCA IS HERE FOR SUMMER May 07 2015
It is no secret Service has a fondness for surf and skate inspired brands. We began selling RVCA when the brand launched in 2001. We were attracted to the collection because it was simple, affordable and durable. Today, almost fifteen years later, each collection maintains those same design sensibilities season after season. Now a much larger enterprise, RVCA remains a great value and a celebration of its casual surf/skate roots.
We sold the original Recession Collection at our Campus store because it was super affordable and cool. It was designed with a Dickies vibe and introduced poly cotton durable blends to skaters, couriers, baristas and students. The Recession Collection pant and short were the original inspiration for what is now the Weekend Chino, a mainstay in RVCA’s broader offering. Then the shorts were basically short versions of Dickies pants. Shirts were poly cotton versions of a two pocket work shirt like guys wore at gas stations and auto garages mostly sold by Dickies at the time. RVCA was the perfect compliment to our Vans offering. They are still great together.
Back then RVCA seemed real, raw and relevant, not unlike Altru, Mollusk or Almond, now. We still love the RVCA team’s smart designs.
Today, RVCA maintains an important place in our assortment. Have a look at our new arrivals including shorts, tees, tanks, swim trunks, and shirts.
In addition, we will always offer RVCA short sleeve and long sleeve oxford shirts in core and seasonal colors, as well as the Weekend Chino, all available in the store and online.
This Fall, we will re-introduce Dickies at Service with the Dickies Construct Collection. Work wear inspired pants and jackets with a modern fit. The Recession Collection is also back as a special collection within the RVCA brand. The clothing will feature the original label on staple basics like cotton tees, sweatshirts and chinos.
NEW SURF & IMAGE TEES ARE HERE! January 29 2015
Altru Apparel Palm Skull Long Sleeve Tee Black.
Altru Apparel Aloha Beach Long Sleeve Tee White.
Altru Apparel Truisms Tee Black.
Altru Apparel Polar Bear Club Tee Off White.
RVCA Owl Tee By George Thompson White.
NEW ARRIVALS: RVCA ALEX KNOST & CHRISTIAN FLETCHER August 06 2014
Photo cred: Jeremiah Klein Service has stocked new arrivals from RVCA featuring items from collections designed by Alex Knost & Christian Flecther. Alex Knost is a well known surfer as well as designer and musician and has collaborated on a number of capsule collections for RVCA. Now available online & in-store, Permanent Press Stripe Shirt in Caper Green from Fall 2014 RVCA x Alex Knost.
Permanent Press Stripe Shirt Caper Green ($58).
Christian Fletcher, known as the pioneer of aerial surfing, teamed up with RVCA for some surf-punk inspired pieces. The Fletcher Cardigan is now available from Service in-store & online.
NEW ARRIVALS: DEUS + VANS + RVCA July 10 2014
Deus Ex Machina Bates Boardshorts in Bjorn, Copernicus, & Tribal ($75).
Deus Ex Machina Andersen Grid Shirt ($110) & Deus Ex Machina Bennett Polka Dot Shirt ($95).
RVCA Greaser Stripe Crew Tee Midnight Navy & Silver Bleach ($38).
RVCA Short Sleeve Woven Shirts ($55).
RVCA All Time Chino Cutt-Off Shorts in Bluestone, Dark Slate, Duck Green & Apple Cinnamon ($55).
Available in-store & online at servicemenswear.com.
ROUNDUP: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 21 2014
It's Memorial Day weekend, which means swimming, BBQ, sunshine (we hope!), cold beers, and relaxation. Service currently has 48 styles of swim trunks in stock, in addition to many styles of graphic tees, sunglasses, flip flops, and caps to get you set up for the Holiday weekend.
Clockwise from top left: Obey Blacklight Power Tee ($32), Sunpocket Sport Shiny Dark Green Sunglasses ($75), Deus Ex Machina Old Mans Boardshorts Gold & Navy ($75), Obey Bend 5 Panel Cap Cool Grey ($25), Vans Cali Over Washed Classic Slip-On ($68).
Clockwise from left: RVCA Ally Leaf Print Cap ($34), Vans Sloat Surf-N-Short Checkerboard Trunks ($58), Nixon Mellor Navy Red Nylon ($125), Birkenstock Arizona Leather Sandal Tobacco ($130), The Poster List Shapes & Sizes T-Shirt ($28), Super Panama Matte Light Havana Sunglasses ($259).
Clockwise from top left: Deus Ex Machina Wolf Head Trucker Hat ($28), Hartford VW Bus Swim Trunks ($175), RVCA Shaka Nene Tank ($28), St. Moritz Vintage Centari Sport Sunglasses Black ($45), Vans Authentic Brushed Twill Bachelor Blue ($62).
THE BASICS: RVCA OXFORD BUTTON DOWNS January 08 2014
Here at Service we believe in great basics. This may seem like an obvious statement, but it's at the heart of what we strive to offer our customers every season. A great pair of affordable jeans, durable and ethically made t-shirts, hand crafted leather belts, and versatile woven shirts, among other things. Enter the RVCA oxford button down, which has been a staple product for us for some time now. The shirt is what we like to call a modern fit with one pocket, 2 button sleeve, button down collar, and shirt tails long enough to tuck in but not so long you can't leave 'em out without looking sloppy.
We generally offer these shirts in an array of colors, both neutral and novel, that translate well from season to season. And at $58, you could easily pick one up for every day of the week. If you're on the hunt for an easy to wear, everyday shirt, come see us.
SCARECROW October 29 2012
What the scarecrow mannequin is wearing:
Plectrum tweed blazer with elbow patches, $295
Benson long sleeve print shirt, $138
Alexander Olch velvet bowtie, $105
RVCA wool blend pants, $78
Grenson Oscar chukka, brown suede, $275
Fingerless gloves, $18
Cast Iron Crows, $38 each
LOOSE KNITS October 25 2012
The Service Crew is loving all the loose knit sweaters that have arrived at the store; here are a few favorites.
ALEX KNOST FOR RVCA June 19 2012
Alex Knost has teamed up with RVCA's ANP program and the result is a vintage inspired collection that's casual and easy to wear, "Guaranteed Wearable" as he put's it.
The collection is influenced by his passions for a coastal lifestyle, creating music and conceptual art. The pieces feature a nature inspired color palette with slim silhouettes. It is supported by inspirational imagery created by Alex and film-maker Jack Coleman. All the pieces come with a postcard featuring various photos titled "Photos of Nothing".
SUMMER YELLOW May 29 2012
We have fun yellow pops in apparel and accessories to brighten every day.
-Pantherella, Cotton/Cashmere Stripe Sock
-Jack Spade, Monza Bill Holder
-Vans Authentic, Brushed Twill
-RVCA, Solid Crewneck Tee
SXSW / WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? March 14 2012
Whether you are spending your SXSW days at The Fader Fort or taking a break from the day activities with a dip in our local Barton Springs Pool, we've got you covered. Check out Service's picks below:
1. Cheap Sunglasses $19
2. Cheap Monday tank $ 35
3. RVCA Hats $35
4. Penguin shorts $65
5. VANS $55
JAMES' FAVORITE PICKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 16 2011
1. Eastland boots $325 - made in the USA
2. Etiquette socks $18
3. RVCA long sleeve green oxford $58
4. Hartford camel hair v- neck sweater $275
5. Ray Ban polarized aviators $188
6. American Apparel White Crews $16 - made in the USA
7. Levis 511 rust cords $58
8. Nixon watch $62
9. Hartford scarf $95
10. Wigens Harris Tweed driver cap in $115
11. Fullum & Holt Belt $85
12. Levis 514 raw headbanger (our newest wash at a great price) $65
