July 2009
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June 2009
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3Sixteen Handmade Ties
3Sixteen has made a wide and colorful slew of well done, hand made ties, that really add a vintage feel to the whole collection. This also marks the continual progression of the brand into really seeking to put out well made pieces and seek out unexplored areas of fashion for the company. Check here for more info.
Breitling Montbrillant Datora
Story time. So when I was but a wee 16 year old with style and taste well beyond my years, I visited a mall in the city, and found a watch that I fell in love with the second I saw it for $30. I was estatic. I wore the watch everywhere. I even took it with me on a cruise to Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize. Even to the petting zoo on Panama, even to the monkey cage, where I decided it would be a...
Nike Dunk Lo Woven
Im always impressed at the skill shown by Nike when it comes to taking established styles and mixing them up. This time, they have done just that with the Nike Dunk Lo Woven, with unique looking side panels that really make the shoe pop. More info here.
Jorg Gray Watch
The Jorg Gray watch is the watch officially worn by President Obama himself, and while I could care less for the name dropping used in the description for this piece, the watch clearly speaks for itself with well defined style. See more here.
5 Things a Womanizer won't Admit...
We all have that one friend is is the master at somehow scoring the girl that no one else had the guts to get. Or you may even be that guy yourself. But one thing that the Ladies Man has in common with others like himself are 10 secrets that we rarely admit to, and those are…
1. 90% of Ladies men have had their hearts broken, badly.
We may try to maintain that no girl has ever gotten...
Gourmet L'Uno
Gourmet is a machine. They have these insane shoes available at the shop called the L’Uno, with a nice little gap on both sides to allow better breathability while wearing them, like you would need any, as these shoes breath easy regardless thanks to the well chosen materials that they use to construct them. Available at the Gourmet store here.
Complete Technique x Alive Athletics Tokyo...
There was a lot of information about this watch from the source site I found it on, and honestly, some watches, I don’t care about the backstory, I just want it immediately, and this is definitely one of those watches. Check out more info on the watch here.
How to get a Suit Tailored
Getting a suit tailored is a very intimidating subject for many. Even I didn’t fully understand the huge difference between a well tailored suit and a off the rack one. Well luckily, the gentlemen over at Stylecrave have a fine walk through that explains things in a simple and easy to follow way. Check out the tips here.
Globetrotter 1897 Luggage Collection
Having just moved from Atlanta to Orlando FL, I can say for a certainty how imperative a good set of luggage is. I left suits and other things behind that, had I had this luggage whilst moving, would never have been left behind. The overall build of the luggage is definitely sturdy enough to take whatever you can throw at it, and the classy looks will definitely stand out in a airport baggage...
S/Double Stadium Shoe
Fashion legend Shawn Stussy has just released previews to the Fall 09 line up for his new shoe venture, called S/Double. The shoes pictured here are called the Stadium, and are available in the 2 colors shown above, and are also heavily inspired by college life. Pick them up here.
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UNDRCRWN NOOKA
Undercrwn and Nooka teamed up to create this really awesome looking watches with a very beautiful array of colors, the result being a really unique looking watch to compliment your weekend casual wear. Available here.
La Rok Majorca Dress
I thought I would show the ladies scoundrel readers some love for a change. This is the La Roc Majorca dress, and I don’t honestly know too much about it other than the fact that the girl who is in it is dead sexy. So if you wanna be like her, head over to the site and pick one up here.
Acne Wall Street Jacket
I am a firm believer that a man is not a man without at least one solid sports jacket in his closet, so if you have to choose one, definitely check out the Wall Street from Acne, a 2 buttoned jacket fashion in shark skin patterned wool and tailored slim to be more form fitting. Check more out here.
Güs - Wallets
Having really picked become fed up with large cumbersome wallets, any man looking for a significant addition to his pocket comfort should definitely check out these wallets, made from fine leather and available in a variety of colors. Available at Güs.
Gourmet L’Sette
As usual, shoe makers Gourmet have really come with the best, as these sneaks from their upcoming collection have shown. Featuring premium leathers in a white and red colorway, the shoe itself is a beautiful mix of class and casual. Check more out here.
Plymouth Road Runner Concept
Concept designer Michael Leonard has created this amazing concept for a update to the popular Road runner car manufactured by Plymouth in the early 70’s. A really nice combination of retro and contemporary if you ask me. View more of Michael’s work here.
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Nike Air Toki TZ
Nike just released these amazing Sabaku/Blazer hybrid sneakers, and the design is really comfortable looking as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Currently, Japan’s own Atmos is the only carrier, with the states set to recieve these soon.
Samurai Vodka
It seems like alcohol in general is getting some awesome product design, and this Samurai Vodka is certainly no exception to that. Made to look like it’s been sliced in half by way of samurai sword, I honestly don’t know what is more impressive, the bottle, or the engraved box it comes in. Design by Arthur Schreiber
Required Reading:'History of the Mafia'
‘History of the Mob’ follows the Sicilian way of crime from the 1860’s to today, taking an insightful look at how the families work and how the business of crime has become something passed down generation to generation from inside each family. Really great read, get the book here.
The Demise of the Classic Woman
The modern woman. Attractive, healthy, liberal, and in most cases considered to be of more intelligence due to better education. More women pursue post secondary education now than any other time in history, and all around, options have never been more available to women in what was once an entirely male dominated world.
But despite all these advances, improvements, and what not, there is a...
Pitti Uomo: Mad Hatters Collection
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland of all things, designer Borsalino brings this nice collection of Panama styled fedora’s. The collection also includes some other hats of interest, with various styles being shown off. Really good stuff, be sure to check it out here.
Dan 'Adonihs' Luvisi Art
I’ve been following Dan’s work for literally years, and this guy has the heart and determination of a lion. Like me, he never had any formal education past High School, and is entirely self taught, which goes to show that education doesn’t do anything if you dont have the drive and ambition to back it. But one thing that I really like is a recent journal he wrote on his blog,...
Sneak Peek Round. 2
‘Seize the Sea’ preview… Stay tuned
Projects Iridium Watch
Projects Iridium new watch has an intriguing yet classy way of telling time. The numbers are in fact cutouts, placed above the colored hands that distinguish the hour and minute. Check it out here.
Nooka AO Wallets
Watchmaker Nooka has now branched out into the terrain of men’s accesories, with these highly resistant and flexible silicon wallets, and all for only 35 bones. Check it out here.
Nike SB Zoom Tre AD
The Zoom Tre is seriously and without a doubt one of the best looking skate shoes ever made. I have personally owned 4 pairs, and I loved each one like a crack head loves his pipe. The new AD colorway just released, and the colors are definitely on point as always. Find a pair at your local Nike SB seller.
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Tougher Stronger, new tee soon available from yours truly, stay tuned…
The Heist
Our all time favorite store, The Heist, just updated its site, and it looks silky smooth. From the looks of things, The Heist also has an in house collection that looks great too, and everything this store carries is literally the definition of class. Here’s hoping that we can work with this awesome boutique one day…
The Heist
Chicago Dogs are the best
My Wifi was down at my house today, so I decided to visit a local spot that’s near my house because of the free Wifi. Turns out the food was awesome, and the cashier is an original Chicago native who proceeded to tell me stories of how the old days used to be in the city of wind, and the stuff her grandmother saw, in the Al Capone days. An overall amazing place if you think about it,...
Nike Mad Jibe Shoe
Nike just dropped a sailor inspired shoe, called “The Jibe”, and I must say, I have seen this style done a thousand times and I always get the picture of a 64 year old senior wearing them, but these actually look like something I would happily sport. Available at select retailers, and online botique, if you want them, look for them here.
David Design S/S 09
David Designs has done a great job with his Summer/Spring 09 Line, and the collection has a very cool, ‘not trying too hard’ type of vibe that I definitely like. And also, I’m glad to see pocket squares and henkerchiefs making a comeback. Check out more of the collection here.
Fashion Forward
As I have invested more and more time into learning the craft of fashion as a whole, and the collective efforts involved with it, some things have become quite apparent.
The market today is filled with manufacturers, owners, and other men of business who frankly, don’t get it. Making jeans and shirts that sell to JC Penny and Wal Mart might be fine for the masses, but for the new...
Wings & Horns Inquiring Mind Interview
A seriously insightful look into the creative thought process behind the brand, Wings and Horns, is up over at Inquiring Mind, and the history behind the brand and the decisions they have made with it are very enlightening. Check it out here.
How the land of the Rising Sun changed fashion...
When thinking of Japan, people will often picture, sushi, samurai, a cityscape full of bright signs and with large crowds that spill into adjacent streets, and of course, Godzilla.
And while many of these things are a large staple for how American’s view Japan, it is by no means the only thing that the country is known for. Japan is compromised of some of the most resilient, hard working,...
Marriage Material...
Fhonetics Fall/Winter 09
Fhonetics Fall/Winter 09 is shaping up to be a really good collection, with the set being entitled, “Remember Tomorrow”. Catchy, as are the garments they are offering, of which most derive color inspiration from the simplest of colors, black and white. Available here.
Gourmet - Summer 09
Anyone who follows this blog knows that I love Gourmet footwear. They perfectly mesh casual with class, and that is always difficult to do, but they make it look so easy sometimes with their amazing footwear. The one’s pictured above are called “The Due”, and will be dropping this summer, so don’t sleep on it, get out and buy a pair! Check out the site here.
Dita 'Challenger'
The Dita ‘Challenger’ is a new take on the classic aviator, with the result looking fierce. Dita is a Japanese brand, which wouldnt even normally be worth mention, other than the fact that I’m in the process of writing an article that will deal with the topic soon. Buy them here.
Maurice De Mauriac – 2009 Watch Collection
The Swiss just know how to make a good watch. Introducing the Maurice De Mauriac- 2009 Collection, made to appeal to a variety of watch tastes, and I must say, I’ve posted on a number of watches lately, but this collection really takes the cake. More pics below. Oh, and if you want one, buy it here.
Picaso Notebook Stolen
Ocean’s is at it again. A Picasso notebook valued anywhere from 9.8 to 14 million dollars has been stolen from a museum in Paris. There was no sign of a break in at the Picasso Museum in the Marais area of the city, yet the red notebook containing 33 pencil drawings disappeared on Monday night, police said.
I have long held that some criminals should earn what equates to a “Pardon...
Still Life 'Mingus' Fedora
While sporting a price point that I personally find absurd, I do understand that time and effort goes into indiviualizing pieces such as this. Made of textured canvas and available in grey, click here for more info.
Etnies RSS Plus
Skateshoe company Etnies is throwing their own 2 cents into the upper class sneakers fight with their own batch, called the RSS Plus. No word yet on release or pricing, so stay tuned for more details.
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The Origins of Style
Recently while having lunch with some fellow creatives in Atlanta, a very interesting question arose. Where does style come from? No one seemed to have any similarities in their answer, which made me think much more about the question being posed.
Style itself, much like art, is relative. There is no defined code of ethics that dictates style or fashion as a whole. But there are some...
Process LA x ATL Cap
Having been born in LA, but raised in Atlanta, I like to consider myself a man of two tribes so to speak, but I’ve always felt splintered when it came to how to properly represent both of my cities. Well the local guys at Process have solved by conundrum with this fresh L/A hat, born out of a mutual love of both cities. Get it here.
Ludwig Chinatown LA Store
Ludwig recently opened up a store in Chinatown LA, a big step for any brand, but definitely well deserved by the guys over at the big L. Ludwig takes the majority of its inspiration from the artistic prowress of, you guessed it, Ludwig Van Beethoven. They have several works that are really good, with an insane attention to detail. More info here.
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