May 2009
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C.P. Company Laced Shoes
Made in Hungary, blue/grey washed leather oxfords (US$347) from C.P. Company.
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Round-Up | Navy Striped Sweater
A navy striped crewneck is one of the most timeless, fail-safe items a guy can own.
From left to right: YMC Navy Stripe Crew Neck Sweater (£110) Saint James Navy/Ecru Binic II Sweater (£85) APC Navy And White Stripe Superfine Knit Crew Neck (£95) J.Crew Lightweight Cotton-Wool Admiral Stripe Crewneck Sweater (US$62) Opening Ceremony Blue and White Striped Jumper (€183) MHL Navy/Ecru Bold...
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Han Wolf Gang Sunglasses
From 50’s inspired Danish eyewear newcomers Han, come the Wolf Gang sunglasses (£90-100). Plastic framed with UV filter protection lenses, they’re available in several colors including white, gold and black from Garbstore.
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Final Home Vintage Face Cardigans
I’d bet the comfort factor would be high on these slubby, waffle knit cardigans (¥17,850) - available in black and grey from Final Home.
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Paul Smith Fitted Check Shirts
Available in purple / red / off white and turquoise / red / green (£135) from Paul Smith.
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Winn Perry Handsewn Messenger Bag
Winn Perry in Portland, OR carries an excellent range of USA brands, with their latest product coming even closer to home. Handsewn locally by “Steve”, this 16” wide messenger bag in black cowhide leather (US$295) looks the goods. It’s always encouraging to see boutiques support local emerging designers, so if you want it, you better act quick - it apppears to be a...
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Mjolk Hackney Road Derby Shoes
Mjolk inject their trademark touch of quirk into a classic derby shoe design - the Hackney Road shoes (£250) are available in red patent and blue suede from ASOS.
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Mosley Tribes Free City 2 Sunglasses
The wayfarer-esque Free City 2 collab sunglasses (US$180) in white and black from Revolve.
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Y-3 Hemla Hi-Top Sneakers
The metallic / suede silver Hemla hi-tops (US$280) from Y-3.
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Acne x Lanvin Denim Jacket
Rinsed Japanese denim Acne x Lanvin jacket (US$915) - from their online shop.
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Day Birger et Mikkelsen Suede Lace-Up Shoes
While not much experience with the brand, I’m feeling these grey suede lace-up’s (£125) from Danish designers Day Birger et Mikkelsen - available at ASOS.
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Golden Goose Zip Vest
Made in Italy, the cotton / polyester zip vest (US$295) is available in blue and black from Aloha Rag.
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Nice Collective Linen Porkpie Hats
For the gentleman with a certain degree of swagger, these porkpie hats (US$175) from Nice Collective are pretty sharp - available at Ron Herman.
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Kicking Mule Workshop Belts
Renowned for their denim, equally impressive are some of the other offerings from Kicking Mule Workshop, like these rugged belts. Made in Japan from English saddle leather with a hand-forged contoured buckle, they’re available in natural, brown and black (US$330, very limited supply) from Context.
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Jil Sander Sandals
Beautiful clean lines on this leather sandal (£220) from Jil Sander; dark olive straps with a slightly padded sole - get ‘em from Matches.
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Solatina Laboratories Backpack
A very sleek backpack from Japan’s Solatina Laboratories. Made from Dupont fiber - the same as used in bulletproof vests and the military - with cow leather trim and riri zippers, this pack strikes the perfect balance between style and durability - ¥27,300 from Rakuten (via Sense).
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Alexander Olch Linen Gold Stripe Point Bow-Tie
Well played, Opening Ceremony. Well played. (tip of the hat to Mr Olch, too).
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In-Formed: Where Statistics Seep Into Product...
The work of Nadeem Haidary, In-Formed is a project which involved fusing contextual information into product design, providing people with a greater awareness of their usage behavior. Products included a faucet which shows much water a person has used, and the rubbish bin which shifts it’s angle (making it harder to use) as excessive waste is thrown in (via information aesthetics).
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Church's Diplomat and Chetwynd Brogues
Just-in at Tres Bien - new stock from Church’s, including the Diplomat semi-brogues (US$735) in black, and the Chetwynd full brogues (US$735) in black and brown.
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N.Hoolywood Under Summit Wear
Luxe undergarments (with prices to match) from N. Hoolywood’s Under Summit Wear line - the 10 RCH high-gauge knit sweater (US$332) and 2-pack 8 RCH trunks (US$174) are available from Blackbird (phone / email sales only).
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New Line | Volta Footwear
Italy’s Volta Footwear launch with their lone model - a unisex leather quilted shoe (€110) - available in multiple colors (pictured: suede sand, smoked grey and navy) from Azita.
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Henrik Vibskov Wind-Cheater Jacket
Made from 100% nylon, the Vibskov long wind-cheater jacket (€200) hits around the mid thigh region, with metal press studs and a drawstring hood. Available in red and dark blue from The V Store.
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Chengs Plimsolls
Cheap ‘n’ cheerful summer beaters (US$18 / 2 for $30) in yellow / blue / red from UO.
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On The Horizon | Gaspar Noé's 'Enter The Void'
A small teaser from the latest film by director Gaspar Noé, which screened (unfinished) in Cannes to typically divisive reviews. Visually fierce, the story concerns an American drug-dealing teen who is killed in Japan, and later reappears as a ghost to watch over his sister. No release date is currently set.
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Maison Martin Margiela SS09 Footwear
Just-in at Yoox - new items from Maison Martin Margiela’s summer range, including the distressed antique brown oxfords (US$390) and denim flip flops (US$145).
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New Line | Corto Maltese
Colette has added preview items from the new FW09/10 collection inspired by the Italian comic series, Corto Maltese. All clothes are exact replicas of those from the series’ sailor-adventurer namesake character. Available until May 31 -
Sailor’s / Claudine Jacket (€440) Sailor’s Jacket (€825) T-Shirt (€95) Long Sailor’s Jacket (€825) Wool jacket (€440)
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United Bamboo Madras Check Shirts
Nice color selection on United Bamboo’s madras classic fit shirts. Small details like the square buttons and embroidered skull & tennis racquets logo add a slight twist to this summertime prep staple. Made in Japan, they’re available in maroon/mustard/sand and white/green/grey (AUD$300) from Our Spot.
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In Rotation | May 24 2009
Ben Nichols - The Last Pale Light In The West (from the album The Last Pale Light In The West) Felicity Groom - Criminal (from the Treasures EP) Blue Roses - I Am Leaving (from the album Blue Roses) The Rest - Walk On Water (from the album Everyone All At Once) Gentlemen Reg - To Some It Comes Easy (from the album Jet Black) Mirrors - Look At Me (MySpace) Free Energy - Dream City (from their...
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Royal RepubliQ Sack Bag
From Scandinavian leather goods co. Royal RepubliQ - the Sack Bag (€190) (including separate laptop case) is available from Coutie.
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J.Crew Cashmere Kent Cardigan
The 2 ply Italian cashmere Kent cardigan (US$255) - from J.Crew.
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Maiden Noir Selvage Field Shorts
Made from Japanese selvage cotton, the Maiden Noir selvage field shorts feature side cinches, dual back flap pockets and a reinforced back seat. Liking the attention to detail… these are available in grey or charcoal (US$165) from their new online store (US orders only, but international shipping is promised soon).
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Hickey Baracuda Jacket
Made in Italy, water resistant cotton baracuda jacket (US$595) from Hickey.
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Rogues Gallery x Dogfish Head Squall IPA
Keen to sample this brew when it drops in June (via Selectism).
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Mister Freedom Print Tees
Just in at J.Crew - new print t-shirts from Mister Freedom, including the Serpent and Naval Tailor tees (all US$95).
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Cutler & Gross Angular Flat-Top Sunglasses
Angular handmade acetate frames, tinted lenses; available in brown / grey and black / brown (EUR 234) from Far Fetch.
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Adam Kimmel Tie and Belt
I like the clean feel of these nautical-themed accessories from Adam Kimmel - both tie (EUR90) and belt (EUR145) are available from The Corner.
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Alexis Mabille Mesh Button Cardigans
Some striking color choices on these cardigans (€208) from Alexis Mabille - get the grey/yellow and off-white from Studio Homme.
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Paul Smith Ebony Wood Shoe Care Box
Whilst far from cheap, this ebony wood shoe care kit (£350) from Paul Smith would be a fantastic present for the man who takes his footwear seriously - available at Coggles.
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Katzi Excalabur Bag
From the medieval-themed AW09 collection of Australian leather accessories designers Katzi - the drum-dyed Excalabur bag (AUD$409) is available at The Grand Social (also in grey washed leather from Violent Green).
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Store-Watch | The Closet Inc, Boston, MA
While I’ve never visited Boston, I stumbled across The Closet a while ago during my online searching, and it’s arguably the most impressive consignment store I’ve seen outside of Japan. Just one recent shipment included a bounty of 45rpm, Engineered Garments, Freeman’s Sporting Club, Visvim and Hunt Blatchford for (the just mentioned) Blue Blue! Well worth a stop if you...
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Only In Japan | Blue Blue
With heavy nautical (and less so, western) leanings, Blue Blue occupy a similiar space to RRL, Gilded Age and Mister Freedom in the Japanese market. Above is a sampling from their SS09 range (including one of their recent collaborations with Alden) - for more, visit Hollywood Ranch Market.
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Engineered Garments Ghurka Shorts
Unexpectedly, I like the front pocket detail on these ghurka shorts (US$178 - 185) from Engineered Garments - available in a variety of colors (above: Foulard Print Burgundy, Ringspun Denim Indigo and Chambray Blue) at Odin, Refinery29 and Doo-Bop.
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In Rotation | May 18 2009
1. Myron & E with the Soul Investigators - Cold Game (from the 7” single) 2. Dan Auerbach - Heartbroken, In Disrepair (from the album Keep It Hid) 3. Akron/Family - River (from the album Set Em Wild, Set Em Free) 4. Blue Roses - Moments Before Sleep (from the album Blue Roses) 5. Paul Dempsey - Out The Airlock (from the forthcoming album - title TBA) 6. An Horse - Postcards (from...
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Ball Engineer Master II Aviator Watch
My ideal vision of how a watch should be - from Ball Watch Co.
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adidas consortium Nizza Hi 3Way
From the just-released collaborative range between adidas and North American stores Huf, Undefeated, Goodfoot & DQM - the grey jersey Nizza hi-top’s (£80 / €90) are available online at Hanon and Colette.
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Warriors Of Radness Slims Chambray Shorts
While I’d pass on the name (and much of the collection) from this retro, surf-inspired LA brand, these Slims chambray shorts (US$75) are a great buy from Opening Ceremony.
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Free & Easy x Warehouse Denim Tailored Jacket
My favorite item (thus far) from Free & Easy’s collaboration line with Warehouse - the new denim tailored jacket (¥27,300) is available from The Rugged Museum.
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Kitsuné Nantucket Jacket
From Paris (via the prep U.S. coastal community), the Nantucket jacket (US$865) is available in blue and beige from Aloha Rag.
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Acne Karesuando SB Western Shirt
Denim and chambray shirts have been a recent obession of mine, and just when I thought I’d seen ‘em all, Acne pulls the Karesuando SB (US$269) out of the bag. Great color, classic fit, toned down (but not out) western detailing. Not a lot more you could ask for, really.
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Passarella Death Squad 'Flag' T-Shirts
From the new city-themed range by Passarella Death Squad - the Le meurtre mysterieux (USA, £49), Samedi soir solitaire (UK, £49) and Toutes les fetes a venir (Japan, £49) are available from Kiosk 78.