Winter Style for the Apt909 Man

This is what luxury quality looked like circa 1950's-60's. From "Gentlemens Quarters" (something like Officers Quarters) at Kartch's. Made from a blend of black Merino & Australian wool with added detailing on the pockets and neck in brown sugar. The wool was spun in Scotland + assembled U.S.A.

Size men's M
$35

This is one of our special selections.
It's a great chartreuse/moss combo for this long sleeve surfer-style collar shirt from 1960's-70's. Made of everybody's favourite multi-stand, continous-filament synthetic yarn that's artificially crimped in order to achieve greater bulk than ordinary yarns-Ban-Lon. It's good to enjoy vintage detailing that has a modern style.

This is a great style injection into your wardrobe!
Made in the USA by Caramy.
Size L
$35

Once you've gone cashmere you can never go back.
This gorgeous long sleeve "V"neck sweater is made in the U.S.A. From knitwear company "Huntington". Circa 1960's-70's, judging from the work menship + materials.

Super soft 100% pure comfy....
Size L
$65

An Apt909 favourite, the Euro underwear top is one of the main cloting items we've selected for this season.
The body is seamless, so it's really fit to the body.
It's really cozy, stylish and convenient.

Come in a checkout our selection



The company was started by Fratelli Prada (English: Prada Brothers) and by Mario Prada in 1913 as a leather-goods shop in Milan. After his death in the mid-1950's, Mario's daughter-in-law took helm of Prada, and maintained it for almost twenty years.
Her daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the company in 1970's and then inherited it in 1978. With Patrizio Bertelli, whom she married in 1987, alongside her as businss manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement her creativity onto design.
She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the house of Prada that would change it.
Miuccia released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979.
They were made out of Pocone, a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for steamer trunks.
Prada launched its women's ready-to-wear collections in 1989, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts.
The men's ready-to-wear collections launched in the mid-1990's.
By then the House of Prada operated in 40 locations worldwide, 20 of which were in Japan. Prada's popularity skyrocketed when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colours.
Prada's originality made it one of the most influential fashion houses.


The signature Prada look ecompassed luxurious fabrics in mostly black, browns, grays, greens, and creams to create simple, yet provocative styles.
This flannel shirt in an example of the beautiful simplicity of the design house.
As always, manufactured in Italy.
Size 40- 15 1/2
$40

Look Great and Beat The Chill with The North Face Extreme Line

In 1966 two hiking enthusiasts from San Francisco's North Beach, resolved to follow their passions and founded a small mountaineering retail store. Started in 1968, The North Face, favoured by avid outdoor athletes, began sponsoring expeditions. The tradition continues in full force today and reinforces The North Face brand mantra, "Never Stop Exploring".
By the early 1980's, The North Face was taking exploration to the outer limits of the ski world, adding extreme skiwear to the product offering. It was designed for the skiers that laid the groundwork for today's free-spirited snowsports athletes. This is one amazing jacket from The North Face Extreme line. The design and colours are influenced from the fashion of the times - pastels, neons, hair dye, and mohawks.


Apt909 is happy to offer this rare find to our dandies who want to look fab despite the weather!


Made of "ULTREX"
(100% nylon coated with a micro porous polyurethane base)




The colour combo, the drop waist style and amazing fabric are the added bonus to an excellent technical performance hoodie, just ask any serious skier. It gets 4.5 stars out of 5 in reviews on Trailspace.com gear review. As one ski instructor said in his 5 star rating "You can't buy these anymore, but grab one if you can!"
Size mens small
$150

Street style @ apt909 Oct,22,09

Maison Martin Margiela Collection Line 11 Ankle Cuffs

Stainless steel ankle cuffs from Maison Martin Margiela.
From Belgium, one of the Antwerp 6, he graduated from The Royal Academy of Art Antwerp, worked for Jean Paul Gaultier in1982, produced his own line in 1989 and as they say, the rest my girl, is history.
He is a deconstructionist + a highly skilled tailor.
In combo this makes for an excellent, very long lasting piece of fashion + the label produces very high quality footwear and accessories, often utilizing unconventional materials.



$50 each

The best of The United Colors of Benetton circa 1980

From Italia circa 1980's, produced by the United Colors of Benetton.
At this time Benetton was employing the entire town of Trevisa Italy. Everything was done there - design, manufacture, even the runway show.
These beauties, made from cowhide, are patterned to mimic zebra. It's the classic oxford, but with the 1986's new wave movement influence they come to a sharp point.




The sole + stacked heel are leather
Size 36
$60

A Signature Piece from Mr. Dino

This glorious velveteen ski jacket is from designer Mr. Dino, one of vintage's very collectible labels in much the same vein as Pucci, but with its own cache.
Out of N.Y.C, Paris and Florence, the label was very popular during the 1960's + 1970's. It is from a line that included maxi skirts and vests. The screen print is influenced by Africa using very modern shades of pink, violet, lime, forest green and electra blue on a cream background. Within the black line work, we are happy to report, is the Mr. Dino signature.





Size 7-8
Circa 1960's
$150

Fun & Sporty COMME des GARÇONS at Apt909

One of Japan's most important names in exportable fashion + highly respected worldwide, from Tokyo, Japan, Rei Kawakubo's COMME des GARÇONS. Interestingly the name translates to "like the boys",
which at that time, late 70's early 80's, it was," like the boys" in Japanese fashion. But this was non-traditional design, she redefined the norm in womenswear in the west as well as the east.
Draping the body with a different consideration of body line and shape. Initially misunderstood, she became iconic in status and has influenced many young designers of the day.
She is a goddess.

These : black suede & rubber Mary-Janes with silver tone metal buckle. Made in Japan (she has a team of expert seamstresses and shoemakers)
Size 8
$150