Florsheim by Duckie Brown
Proving the collaboration trend might have some staying power, Duckie Brown is releasing a second collection for Florsheim. The SS10 uses classic lasts (lace-ups, loafers, and brogues) and classic materials (full grain leather, leather welts, and suede) in unique colors, including yellow, aqua, and navy. Perhaps the highlight of the collection is the saddle shoe, rendered in combinations like aqua and brown. Available at Forward.
Hublot Big Bang Wally
Monaco-based yacht manufacturer Wally clearly recognizes the power of quality partnerships–with the recent release of the Hermes/Wally yacht, and now with Swiss watch maker Hublot. With only 500 limited edition pieces made, The Big Bang Wally is a chronograph that takes its design and color cues from Wally’s past. Made from ultra-light alloy and magnesium, the watch was selected in the “Sports watch” category of the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève awards 2009. Available now.
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Magrette Taniwha Engraved Gold Inlaid Watch
Because sometimes a piece is so well-crafted it’s borderline obscene to wear it, lest it be damaged, we can’t, in good conscience, advise anyone to actually wear the Magrette Taniwha. With hand engraved scenes that take hours to create, all inlaid in gold, the watch feels more like a piece of art than any mere timepiece. Also features a soft black leather strap with it’s own engraving, as well as a sapphire caseback window. Available at Margrette.
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Bedwin & The Heartbreakers – FUDGE Magazine Editorial
Bedwin’s spread in FUDGE magazine just shows how much difference styling can make. As previously featured here on Swipelife, Bedwin’s fally/winter collection was a fairly straightforward reworking of American classics, with a pop of color. However, in this spread, entitled Traveling of a Stranger, the collection is reimagined as a vaguely western road-trip, complete with cropped trousers and leather hats. Clearly conceived for a different audience, the collection, frankly, suffers. It’s a challenge to see the appeal in loose maroon trousers with a buffalo checked shirt and a black on black varsity jacket. All the same, still an interesting take on the collection.
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Tricker’s – Robert Derby Shoe
Handsome and classic, Tricker’s Robert Derby shoe is made of nut brown burnished calf leather with a Goodyear welted, double leather sole. Perfect with a navy or light grey suit, as well as dark jeans. Available at Scoutthestore.
National Geographic’s Greatest Hits
Within 500 stunning pages, the National Geographic Image Collection features the best of the magazine’s 120 year photographic history. Selected from 11.5 million photos, the collection showcases photography both iconic and rare, from glass plate autochromes to contemporary digital images. A corresponding exhibition runs at National Geographic in Washington, D.C., through April 12, 2010.
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Aspinal of London – Cavalry Satchel Bag
As splendidly grown-up bags go, one couldn’t do much better than the Cavalry Satchel Bag from Aspinal of London. Made from water resistant washed beige canvas, with a magnetic closure main pocket and two interior pockets lined with Moire silk, not to mention the two saddle straps with solid brass buckles. Also available in smooth Chestnut English bridle calf leather and Black English bridle calf leather. Available at Aspinal of London.
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Conference of Birds – Fall/Winter 2009 Lookbook
With Autumn’s chill starting to set in, Conference of Birds A/W 09 lookbook becomes increasingly more relevant and needed. With thick scarves and chunky sweaters, as well as cozy wool overcoats and leather dusters, the latest collection steps into a more rugged realm of British sensibilities, a noted departure from the previous year’s tailored, somewhat youthful take on cold-weather clothing.
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Richard Mille RM 028 Diver
The Richard Mille RM 028 Diver continues on the successful heels of Richard Mille’s RM 025 Tourbillon Chronograph, with similar function and quality in a less auspicious case. A true diver’s watch, it’s water resistant to 300 meters and offers 55 hours of power. Perhaps most impressively, the watch can be adjusted for the owner’s lifestyle–with the setting of the rib able to be modified to speed up or slow down depending on the wearer’s activity level.
Universal Works – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
With quite a few pieces reminiscent of J. Crew’s recent offerings, Universal Works Spring/Summer collection features white oxfords, khakis and chambray–not to mention a welcomed resurgence of madras. Coming founder A more daring aesthetic may be expected from founder David Keyte (formerly of Paul Smith, Maharishi, and Albam), but that would overlook the accessibility of this collection, where nearly every piece is interchangeable. Available at Oi Polloi.
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