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Our friends over at Gear Patrol have teamed up with swimwear label Onia for this limited-edition colorway of their Amaury board short. You may recall our recent interview with Carl of Onia as he discussed why he chose to enter the swimwear market highlighting a major gap in finding a well-fitting pair of shorts that’s not overdone with pockets and designs. Onia’s designs are more timeless with a more tailored fit, an 8″ inseam and curved waistband and are technically sound with their paneled cotton nylon construction.
They’re made in the USA and this special collaboration in ocean blue are limited to 99 pieces. These feature khaki detailing on the drawstring, zipper linings and a coin pocket.
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August 11, 2011
board shorts, collaboration, gear patrol, men's fashion, onia, shorts, spring 2011, ss 2011, swim trunks, swimwear
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The warmer it gets, the more we’re inclined to ditch our watches and put something a bit more lightweight and casual on our wrists. We’ve covered Profound Aesthetic’s wrist wear offerings in the past and they’ve just tipped us off to a new colorway being added to the brand’s well-recieved “Wood” Collection. They’ve dropped a new bracelet, this time opting for olive wooden beads and a black quartz stone. The piece always features an anchor finished in oxidized silver that is a welcomed touch.
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August 1, 2011
accessories, bracelets, men's fashion, profound aesthetic, spring 2011, ss 2011, summer 2011
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After the successful launch of Reyn Spooner for Opening Ceremony last month, OCTV is pleased to present its newest video, ‘22′ directed by Gia Coppola. Featuring pieces from OC’s partnership with iconic Hawaiian brand Reyn Spooner, the film traces a group of LA kids as they have some serious teenage dream fun in the sun.
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July 15, 2011
collaboration, men's fashion, opening ceremony, reyn spooner, spring 2011, ss 2011, video
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Toronto’s Nomad has taken stock of a few styles from Alden including their iconic Longwing Bluchers in a light brown Eclipse leather shell and constructed on the New England brand’s Barrie last. They’re leather lined and feature a Goodyear welt design as well as double leather soles with a rubber dovetail in the heel for added durability and longevity.
All Alden shoes also carry a tempered steel shank which provides maximum shape & support unique to all of Alden’s shoes. Waxed laces & shoe bags included.
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July 13, 2011
alden, brogues, fall 2011, footwear, fw 2011, longwings, men's fashion, shoes, spring 2011, ss 2011
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Tenue de Nîmes is launching a collection of special, hand-dyed, natural indigo, customized Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoes that will be released during Amsterdam Fashion Week this summer. On July 15th Tenue de Nîmes will host a ‘Down-Town’ event in their Amsterdam-based store to celebrate the release of this limited edition shoe. Tenue de Nîmes asked the legendary denim experts, the Manabe family from Okoyama in Japan, owners of the Momotaro brand and Rampuya dyeing factory, if they would be able to indigo-dye a limited amount of 50 pairs and Mr. Manabe gracefully obliged.
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July 12, 2011
chuck taylor, collaboration, converse, design, men's fashion, shoes, sneakers, spring 2011, ss 2011, summer 2011, tenue de nimes
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From Left Field comes a great lineup of well-fitting polos. The styles are actually really well-done with contrasting collars and our favorite happens to be this one in a salmon-like shell and Liberty of London floral print lining. The genuine Mother of Pearl buttoning and the Left Field skull logo embroidered on the chest really top this one off.
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July 12, 2011
fall 2011, fw 2011, left field, men's fashion, polos, spring 2011, ss 2011
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From Thom Browne comes this canvas backpack that’s been fitted with some fine details. The canvas upper works well with the suede accents and signature tri-color detailing and really is one of the better versions of this classic backpack we’ve seen in recent memory. The design’s so simplistic but utilization of some solid materials and fitting it with unique details is what sets it apart.
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July 11, 2011
accessories, backpack, men's fashion, spring 2011, ss 2011, the want, thom browne
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From rag & bone comes their Wakefield high top boat shoes made from 100% leather. They feature hide laces and moccasin stitch detail at the toe as well as a leather heel pull and an embossed rag & bone logo at the ankle. The soft sand finish makes this boot extremely versatile and wearable as well.
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July 8, 2011
boat shoes, footwear, high top, men's fashion, rag-bone, shoes, spring 2011, ss 2011
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The next few weekends of summer will be filled with city trips, beach trips and maybe a few getaways as well so where are you tossing all your essentials when you need to be on the go? A tote seems like a logical choice and this canvas-shelled bag from Levi’s Made & Crafted is a winner. It features leather trimming and a roomy main console that can fit everything you’ll need on your day out.
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July 8, 2011
accessories, essential, levis, made and crafted, men's fashion, spring 2011, ss 2011, summer 2011, travel, travel bags
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Steven Alan’s known for his impeccable shirts, in fact, they’re my personal favorites. The fit and construction are unmatched and the prints have been great season-over-season. For the current season, the New York designer drops several new designs of his signature Reverse Seam shirt. The shirt features a twisted placket, slightly tailored body, and French seams at the side as well as a reversed inside pocket.
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July 8, 2011
essential, men's fashion, reverse seam shirts, shirting, shirts, spring 2011, ss 2011, steven alan, summer 2011