RRL Bowery Boot
RRL – Ralph Lauren’s rugged offshoot – has produced an amazing pair of bench-made leather boots. Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean did diligent work by finding these photos. The quality and craftsmanship is apparent in the product, and the vintage-achieved look adds enormous character to the boot. The upper is constructed from Horween leather with vintage deadstock Cat Paw heels. This product will be available mid to late August at RRL stores for $750 in a limited supply – really limited.
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Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan (Video)
As mentioned in the RRL post, the genuine shell cordovan used for the upper of the Bowery Boot was crafted at the Horween Leather factory of Chicago. Founded in 1905, Horween Leather Company is one of the oldest operating tanneries in the country. They offer a multitude of tannages mainly using cowhide and horsehide with smaller quantities of calf and bison hides also used. The quality leather is used in various products ranging from shoes to sporting good to bags to belts. The video will highlight several steps of this rigorous process, and the journey to produce some of the world’s best leather.
Watch the video after the jump.
The Frame – Second Week Tour de France Photos from The Sacramento Bee
“The Frame” section of the Sacramento Bee is a truly impressive photo blog that documents many world events in stunning fashion. All photos posted in the feature are in high definition. These collections closely follow the concept used for the the Boston Globe’s “Big Picture,” though the subject matter varies, obviously.
For its latest installment, the Sacramento Bee multimedia staff acquired images for a piece on the numerous stages of the Tour de France. This storied race has grown enormously popular in the US much in part to the success of Lance Armstrong. The backdrops for these pictures are nothing short of awesome. You’ll find that photo blogs such as these can be quite inspiring.
See all of the photos at The Sacramento Bee website or head over to the jump to see some of our selections.
Jopo Bicycle
Finnish design group Helkama created one of the most cheerful bikes that caters to everyone regardless of their age or size. The Jopo offers innovativion to the industry by allowing users to easily modify it to meet their specific needs. It’s an all-purpose bike for the entire family, because by adjusting the seat and the handlebar, people of all sizes and ages could ride it. Because Jopo has foot brake and no gears, it´s very easily maintained. The bold color selection, the low front frame and the 24 inch wheels make the bike’s form recognizable. Jopo’s durability, its upright riding position and its light pedalling qualities make it an excellent city bike. Available at Finnish Design Shop.
More images of the Jopo Bike after the jump. For more information visit the Jopo website.
Kiryuyrik – Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
Kiryuyrik’s designer Masakatsu Takaynagi uses several different textures and patterns to create an overall brooding theme to his Fall and Winter 2009 collection. Simple patterned plaids and checks are layered with coats in leather and sheen finishes and accesorized with fur shawls. The kilt is frequently visited in several looks. The atypical cuts of the jackets and coats put Masakatsu’s use of creativity at the forefront among some of his other Japanese contemporaries. Much of this structuring and dramatic effect is attributed to his time spent working under famed Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto during the early years of his career. Some of these sensibilities were translated into his works when he struck out on his own with Kiryuyrik.
See more of the collection after the jump.
Billykirk x Sebago Shoes and Boots
According to Men.Style, Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk teamed up with Sebago to create an oxford shoe and boot for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. They both possess some workman, rugged quality as opposed to a prim-looking polished boat shoe. The leather versions come in a deep chocolate or black colorway, and there is also a tan leather option.
Oxford, $225, and boot, $275, available this November; for more information, visit billykirk.com
Cotoluxe Eaton Button Down Collar Shirt
Coto designs products that promote a sartorial and sustainable lifestyle. Each season, the American brand aims to to integrate materials that will benefit local communities and the environments in which they thrive. Due out this September, the brand’s Eaton shirt is an elegant representation of what they stand for. The shirt has sustainable potato starch/horn buttons from Italy. There is a button-down collar, split yoke, side seam gussets, and cufflink/button conversion cuffs. All items are made in the U.S.A.
Visit the site to see other items in the Coto collection.
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Mjolk – Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Mjolk designers Lars Stoten set out to do a very chic and restrained collection for their Spring/Summer 2009 lineup. Restrained relative to past seasons because they usually incorporate very sculptured and draped fabrics into their looks along with bold colors and always some askew or rebellious styling. These looks are more apparent in their knitwear from previous Winter seasons.
In the Spring/Summer 2009 collection, there still remains those staple pieces that look minimal, but there is an elevated and modern production through the use expert tailoring. Solid colored button-ups, blazers and shorts are constructed of linen, flannel and denim chambray. This all makes for a very practical chic during the summer months. The online store, Bespoke Boutique, is a distributor of the Mjolk line.
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The BauBike
This is seriously cool. Perhaps, you don’t find it “cool,” but it’s undoubtedly interesting from a design standpoint. The BauBike is inspired by Bauhaus design which is premised around combinding geometric shapes such as squares and triangles. The clean lines and raw materials give to an industrial look of the bike that successfully fuses design and art.
The open-end piece above the back wheel, offers the possibility to customize the function of the bike to whatever need you may have. The different accessories can be placed in the tube and can easily be changed if needed.
For purchases, visit the BauBike website and contact by e-mail.
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Core77 Dutch Master Limited Edition Bicycle
Design group Core77 has released 25 limited edition bicycles that they call “The Dutch Master.” The overall look is based on the classic Worksman cruiser frame, an iconic design that dates back nearly 100 years in the bike messenger and delivery history of New York City. The bikes were hand-built by KT Higgins, a Brooklyn-based ex-bike messenger and proprietor of Bushwick Bike Shop.
As part of the product launch, the Apple Store SoHo (103 Prince Street) New York will be presenting a Live “Meet the Designers” Event on Saturday, July 11th at 3pm, featuring the story of the Core77 Dutch Master Bicycle. Following the event, the Dutch Master will be on display in the lobby of the Ace Hotel (20 West 29th Street) from July 11 – 18.
For more information, visit Core77.com/dutchmaster.
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