August 2009
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Band of Outsiders Footwear at Surrender
The nerdy quirk of the Fall Winter 09 show from Band of Outsiders was a true standout earlier this spring. Singapore shop Surrender at last has a set of simple … ...more
Broken Embraces by Pedro Almodovar
A new film by famed Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar, Broken Embraces explores a blind writer who loses the woman he loves. The movie stars Penelope Cruz and was an … ...more
The Superior Labor 2009 Spring Summer Collection
The profile of Japanese-based line Superior Labor was raised considerably this summer when one of their easy-to-need/hard-to-get canvas bags was made readily available in the States by the wise buyers … ...more
Standard Hotel x Quiksilver Shorts
These retro style board shorts are the the combined efforts of Standard Hotel & sport inspired Quicksilver. Throw these on for a quick way to get noticed & express your … ...more
2010 Nissan Leaf
While their competition was cranking out heralded hybrids like the Prius and Insight, Nissan, it seemed, was content to watch and build monsters like the GT-R. Well, no more. … ...more
Sisley Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection and Campaign
Ford models Oscar Spendrup and Jakob Weichmann front Italian label Sisley’s new autumn/winter collection for this year. Photographed by Marcus Olsson, Sisley’s latest campaign is inspired by “a different perception … ...more
Valet Interview with J.Crew’s Frank Muytjens
Valet caught up with J.Crew’s Vice President of Men’s Design, Frank Muytjens. In the interview Muytjens elaborates on his earlier influences and how it has affected him throughout his career, … ...more
SOPHNET. Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
Once again, SOPHNET fails to disappoint with their pieces in this solid collection intended for the winter months. The Japanese label, founded by Hirofumi Kiyonaga 11 years ago, manage to … ...more
Telluride Home by Fernau + Hartman Architects
This Telluride, Colorado home was designed by architecture firm Fernau + Hartman with an emphasis on sustainable construction and transition from interior to exterior. Sustainable elements include straw bale … ...more
Wrangler Blue Bell Jeans Spring/Summer 2010
For their Spring/Summer 2010 Blue Bell Jeans collection, Wrangler enlisted the help of some well known names in the fashion world to capture the attitude of their looks. Morena … ...more
Big Chill Retro Kitchen Appliances
They may look like they were stripped out of Betty Draper’s kitchen, but Retro Kitchen’s line of fridges, stoves, and dishwashers offer modern-day technology inside their vintage casings. With EnergyStar … ...more
1 Liter Racing by Moritz Martin
The concept behind the 1 Liter Racing League borrows from a number of different styles of transportation. The idea behind designer Moritz Martin’s project was to incorporate themes … ...more
Public Image Shoulder Strap Pouch
This shoulder strap pouch by Japanese label Public Image closely resembles a gun holster. Although not initially meant for your favorite firearm, this pouch is well sized enough for all … ...more
Project Le Tour Photos by Brent Humphrey
While one famous Texan has been getting all the Tour de France headlines, perhaps another Texan will end up best capturing the legacy of this year’s tour. Austin-based photographer Brent … ...more
The Malcolm Interview with Richard Haines
Perhaps even more inspiring than Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist blog is Richard Haines “What I Saw Today.” A veteran of Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, and Bill Blass, Richard’s quick sketches … ...more
