December 2009
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Fashion: 2009 Year End Review
Looking back at the year, I reflect on what has inspired and influenced me. The most glaring influence in men’s fashion was the Americana-inspired workwear and prep. With … ...more
Design/Architecture: 2009 Year End Review
2009 proved to be a challenging year in architecture, albeit one that yielded revolutions in methodology, style, and attitude. Given the economic climate, the scale and quantity of architectural … ...more
Movies: 2009 Year End Review
I’m sure everyone had their own favorite film of 2009. However, it’s quite difficult to pick just one since there were a lot of great screen gems that came out … ...more
Music: 2009 Year End Review
Best Music of 2009 Pick: Maxwell ” BLACKsummers’night” You can blame Maxwell as the catalyst of what music writers coined as Neo Soul in the late nineties. As this genre title … ...more
Sports: 2009 Year End Review
Dresden Baluyot (Sports Editor) As 2010 approaches, I wanted to take a look back at the biggest stories in sports from 2009. The city of Pittsburgh was blessed with not only one … ...more
SwipeLife – 2009 Year End Review
Today is New Year’s Eve and for some of us, we just can’t help but reflect on the many things that impacted the world in 2009. Some highlights include Obama’s … ...more
Mag+ Prototype
With E-Readers gaining in popularity every year, it was only a matter of time before magazines got their digital treatment. Swedish technology company Bonnier has unveiled it’s prototype e-mag reader … ...more
Filson Co. x Jean Shop NYC – Sportsman Bag
A rugged 2010 maybe ahead of you and you’re in search of the perfect bag to go with the new year. Filson Co. is basically one of the names you … ...more
Anachronorm × Yield – Bespoke Denim Shirt
Yield hooked up with Anachronorm to produce a truly unique bepoke denim shirt. Details include yellow trimmings such as the half zip closure on the front, as well as the … ...more
CA4LA – Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection
Japanese hat makers CA4LA gives us a closer and colorful peak into their Autumn/Winter 2009 collection. For the season, CA4LA is releasing various styles such as fedoras, trilbies, conductor hats, … ...more
Noir As Night Editorial – Style Magazine
This editorial from Italian magazine Style surveys the darker styles of the season. Darker hues such as black, grey, burgundy, purple, and some browns dominate the spectrum of the editorial. … ...more
Albam Deck Chukka Boot
Albam’s Deck Chukka Boot is a footwear release in conjunction with Quoddy. The boot features everything you’d expect from a Quoddy piece such as water resistant Horween leathers, white decksole … ...more
Man vs. Machine – Spring/Summer 2010
Man vs. Machine may sound like the title for the next Iron Man movie, but for the New York based label it’s pretty much their identity and brand philosophy. MVM’s … ...more
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible
Get ready to see it everywhere. Mercedes has annouced that the droptop version of their recently redesigned E-Class will hit showrooms in January, and its safe to say the … ...more
Zimmerman Swimwear – Summer 2010 Lookbook
While its severely cold outside at the moment, we here at SwipeLife figured we’d heat things up a bit with some lovely ladies in bikinis. For your viewing pleasure is … ...more
