Owen Wilson and his iconic nose in Wedding Crashers (2005).
Owen Wilson and his iconic nose in Wedding Crashers (2005).America loves Browen, sorry, we mean Owen Wilson.
Owen and fellow Gallantry Man Legend James Caan share a laugh in Owen’s breakout movie, Bottle Rocket (1996).
Owen and fellow Gallantry Man Legend James Caan share a laugh in Owen’s breakout movie, Bottle Rocket (1996).From his A Star is Born-level writer/actor breakout in his buddy Wes Anderson’s first feature film, Bottle Rocket, to supporting roles in Anaconda and Armageddon, to his classic performances in comedy classics like Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Starsky & Hutch, Wedding Crashers (let’s get real, it’s the greatest comedy ever made), and Hall Pass, Owen Wilson has been charming and entertaining audiences with his awesome “Wow” persona for nearly three decades now.
USA! USA! USA!
USA! USA! USA!Then there’s that pop culture curiosity that is the All-American Owen’s signature attribute – his nose. Unlike so many of his Hollywood counterparts, Owen has never done anything to “fix” his nose. In what can only be described as a classic Gallantry Man Legend mindset shift move, he actually used what could have been perceived as a so-called defect in order to standout and attain work. Suffice to say, it’s worked out for the man. Still, it begs the question…
“So you want to know how I got my nose, huh?”
“So you want to know how I got my nose, huh?”- Hansel McDonald, not really, Zoolander (2001)
HOW DID OWEN GET THAT NOSE?
The middle child of his family, sandwiched between brothers Andrew and Luke (of Old School fame), Owen Wilson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Like so many Gallantry Man Legends, the adolescent Owen was a big fan of pranks and wisecracks during his younger years. However, Owen’s affection for class clowning and roughhousing ultimately led to him getting into a brawl at St. Mark’s High School, one that not only resulted in young Owen severely injuring and breaking his nose, but also in his expulsion (his reputed cheating on tests didn’t help his case, either, to be fair).
The blunt force trauma to Owen’s nose wasn’t through just yet, either.
“Let me guess. You want to hear what happened to my nose next, right?”
“Let me guess. You want to hear what happened to my nose next, right?”- Ken Hutchinson (didn’t say this), Starsky & Hutch (2004)
While finishing High School at a military school in New Mexico, Owen met someone that liked the cut of his jib so much so that this someone proceeded to introduce Owen to Owen’s future frequent collaborating partner, Writer/Director Wes Anderson. Owen and Wes were two peas in a pod from the jump, and the two ended up attending The University of Texas at Austin together. During this period, Owen managed to actually break his nose again, this time while getting after it during some intramural flag football with his buddies (speaking of football, watch the epic Wedding Crashers “touch” football scene HERE and read The Ringer’s incredible history of the scene HERE).
“At [the] University of Texas … We were doing intramural flag football, and I got banged.”
– Owen Wilson, The Los Angeles Times (2001)
Before even graduating college, Owen had already broken his nose, twice – first in that high school scrap, then again while playing some pigskin with the boys. However, the Gallantry Man Legend that is Owen Wilson didn’t let the adversity of his crooked appendage get in the way of his pursuing his dreams. On the contrary, he used his distinct look to his advantage, as both a character-builder and as a way to stand out from the rest of the crowd.
The rest, as they say, is history.
In the meantime, let’s keep our fingers crossed that bonafide movie star Owen Wilson reunites with fellow Gallantry Man Legend Vince Vaughn in Wedding Crashers 2 (Vince says the sequel is on the way) sooner rather than later, you know what we mean?
“I’ve been in sort of a lucky place of feeling pretty appreciative of things … I know everything’s kind of up and down, but when you get on one of these waves, you’ve gotta ride it as long as you can. I’ve just felt—yeah. Feeling pretty grateful. Well, grateful’s one of those words that get used all the time. Appreciative. Of, you know, stuff.”
- Owen Wilson, Esquire (2021)
Wow! C’mon, Owen. We love that winning attitude of yours. It’s exactly why America needs John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey reunited ASAP!
LET’S GO!
Now where were we again? Oh yeah. History. Right. You know what’s not history? The Wilson Keyring from Craighill. No, no, no – this fine piece of everyday carry is the present.
It’s the right here, right now, baby.
“Yes. The rumors are true. I am a Gallantry Man and I do everyday carry a Wilson Keyring from Craighill with absolute confidence. Try and restrain yourself.”
“Yes. The rumors are true. I am a Gallantry Man and I do everyday carry a Wilson Keyring from Craighill with absolute confidence. Try and restrain yourself.”- Richard “Rick” Mills, probably, Hall Pass (2011)
Let’s check this carefully crafted, highly-functional, minimalist, and most definitely timeless keychain out...
THE WILSON KEYRING FROM CRAIGHILL
Originally designed by General Manufacturing Concern, Craighill's elegant Wilson Keyring represents a fresh take on a classic organizational accessory. Made with ingenuity and defined by sheer simplicity, its beautiful and intriguing hook-and-eye style closure secures snugly thanks to the inherent strength of its brass wire spring.
Let’s just say that there's more than enough room for all your keys, a multitool, a flashlight, etc., on this essential piece of EDC, you know?
SPECIFICATIONS
- Made from 1/8" diameter brass
- Minimalist spring design
- Can hold dozens of keys
- Secure hook-and-eye style closure
- Made in Connecticut, USA
Wilson Keyring
$15.00
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Wilson Keyring
$15.00
[tab-section data-sc-active-background="#ffffff" data-sc-other-background="#ffffff" data-sc-color="#555555"][tab title="Details"] Originally designed by General Manufacturing Concern, Craighill's Wilson Keyring is a minimalist and fresh approach to the classic organizational accessory. The hook-and-eye style closure secures snugly thanks to the inherent strength of the brass wire… read more
“Those are Carbon Black and Brass EDC Wilson Keyrings from Craighill! Probably from the Gallantry Man Legend of the family.”
