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We stopped by the Band of Outsiders studio when we were in L.A. earlier this summer and spent some time chatting with founder/designer Scott Sternberg (who is quickly becoming a bit of a personal style hero for me with his line of classic, perfectly-cut shirts and suits). During a quick tour around his office, we couldn’t help but notice the collection of vintage polaroid cameras that lined his shelf. As we here at Corduroy make it a point to take a polaroid of all the celebrities we interview, it was with some intrigue and excitement that we discovered Sternberg’s shared passion for the instant film camera. What began as a quick meet-and-greet to check out the label’s latest collection, turned into a lengthy conversation about the joy and unique qualities of polaroid film and the pangs of nostalgia we’re feeling now that the film and camera have been discontinued. It wasn’t long before Sternberg had picked up his camera to take a picture of us… and we happily reciprocated.

Having learned about his love for polaroids, we were stoked to see Sternberg’s vision come to life in Band of Outsiders’ latest lookbook, starring Jason Schwartzman. The actor-musician was photographed on Chung King Road in L.A.’s Chinatown, in a series of polaroids wearing clothing from Band’s fall 2009 collection. Schwartzman’s quirkiness gives a nice balance to the new looks, which range from double breasted blazers and penny loafers to wool flannel trousers and — what do you know — a structured corduroy jacket. Turns out we have more than a love of polaroids in common.

Check out a couple photos from Jason Schwartzman’s Band of Outsiders campaign below and see more images HERE. Then check out Corduroy’s celebrity polaroids (taken at the end of all our photoshoots) by clicking over to our gallery.

- TC