The Cycles of Fashion Article from The Washington Post
The Washington Post has an interesting article on the District’s latest Tweed Run. The event is a chance for ladies and gents to dandy up their wardrobe and stroll down the D.C. streets in their old model bicycles. The article further explains the growing trend of Dandyism and how it is able to bring people who have a fascination of those times together. It also mentions that the rise of the Dandy is paralleled to the growing fashion community such as Alexander McQueen’s Fall Fashion Lineup, and sites like The Art of Manliness and Rules for My Unborn Son.
Read the whole article at The Washington Post.
Images by Evy Mages-For the Washington Post.
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Distilled on Wheels Editorial by Goetzelmann
The San Francisco-based, Distilled, has released a new editorial featuring their dynamic men’s line. The piece entitled, “Distilled on Wheels” has model John Von showcasing the polished and preppy styling against a dusty and rugged dirtbike rally backdrop.
Distilled firmly holds a philosophy that their operations be a local enterprise involving as many members of their community. Their offices and manufacturing is held in the Mission District of San Francisco. All images for the editorial were captured by the eye of San Francisco-based photographer, Claudia Goetzelmann, as well.
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André for Incase
The fifth installment of Curated by Arkitip features the distinctive work of famed Parisian graffiti artist, André. The “Mr. A” character (used in place of a tag name) that made Andre popular in the street art circles is screen-printed on the iPhone Slider Case and MacBook Sleeve, which features faux-leather construction, cotton-lined interior and André-branded YKK zipper pulls. For more information visit the official Incase site.
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Steven Alan – Limited Edition Perfect Bag
Steven Alan has partnered with V Australia to release a new limited-edition “Perfect Bag.” As part of the process, Steven flew to Australia to soak in different inspirations from the Continent for the bag he is designing. To keep those who can’t wait informed, the designer has turned to blogging and tweeting to give out updates and information on his latest findings and progress. Not only is he doing this to keep fans up to date, but it is also a way for him to receive feedback on how the outcome of the perfect travel bag should be. The bag will debut in December of 2009. Stay tuned as we get more developments on this exciting project.
Follow the project on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/perfectproject
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
The Xperia X10 marks the debut of Google’s open source Android platform on a Sony Ericsson device. The device boasts impressive hardware including: a 4 inch glass touch screen, 8.1 mega pixel camera with auto focus and LED flash, 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU, and 1GB of internal storage with an available SD expansion slot.
Even more impressive are the software features the device is capable of. Specially developed applications extend the device into the cloud. Timescape serves as a global communications aggregator for the device. Messages retrieved from Facebook, Twitter, text, and phone are organized under a universal contact. In this way, the device uses software to improve organization of fractured social media and traditional communication methods.
Mediascape intelligently inventories your media whether locally held on the device or if the media is accessed via the web. The application then will make suggestions based upon your playing habits or even upon the playing habits of a friend you communicate with.
Last year, Google unveiled facial recognition software to reduce the amount of effort required to tag photos of your friends and family. It looks like a version of the software has found its way into the X10. Tag a person once in your X10 and the device will recognize that person’s face in the future. The excellent hardware coupled with the versatility of Google’s Android OS make the X10 one adaptable mobile device.
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6876 Brecon Jacket
Somethings are just better in all black. 6876’s Brecon parka length jacket is a combination of performance, perfect tailoring and cut, and wearability. The jacket signals the brand’s shift towards a more tailored look and focus styled that somehow parallels the movement of sports and outdoor enthusiasts. The jacket is smart and functional conceived to blend the looks of a raincoat and a parka. Features include extended half-bellows lower cartographers pocket, a half-bellows chevron chest pocket and a new hidden pocket tab style. The Brecon also debuts a new innovative hood, classic placket notch and the return of the 6876 storm cuff.
For more information, visit http://www.sixeightsevensix.com/.
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Edwin Plaid Shirts – Autumn/Winter 2009
If you’re starting to shop around for plaid shirts for the winter, be on the look out for some of Edwin’s selections from their current collection. Some of their standouts are these pieces that are made from nice soft brushed cotton. Details also include double button collar tab, single button chest pockets and an Edwin side seam tab. These three pictured up top is the Shin Red, Ken Red, and Shin Burgundy models. Available now at Coggles.
Luna2 Hotel by David Wahl and Melanie Hall
In Bali, Indonesia, American architect David Wahl designed Luna2, a private beachfront resort. He teamed up with the resort’s owner Melanie Hall, an interior decorator, to create the Neutra-inspired abode. The five bedroom structure is rented to only one group at a time, and is a contemporary getaway that offers the intimacy of a private home paired with the services of a luxury hotel.
Ocean views, sun decks, sprawling patios, and a massive pool occupy the space behind the house, creating an opulent and picturesque atmosphere. Both levels of the home open onto the yard through sliding glass doors that can be left open to create a seamless indoor to outdoor transition.
Bright colors set against black and white backgrounds characterize the style of most spaces inside. Design themes vary from room to room, but bold patterns and modern furnishings and fixtures unite the entire dwelling.
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Triumph Bonneville Heuer Motorcycle
We simply don’t have enough time to tell you how cool Steve McQueen was. Thankfully, Triumph and Tag Heuer will do that for us; they have created a one-of-a-kind motorcycle to pay tribute to the influential actor and race enthusiast. Inspired by the classic McQueen race film Le Mans, the Bonneville Heuer shares the familiar Gulf Oil blue and orange paint scheme with McQueen’s famous Porsche 917. For those of in the know, McQueen also flashed a Heuer Monaco watch several times throughout the movie. With that, and the upcoming anniversaries of 40 and 50 years for the Heuer Monaco and Triumph Bonneville respectively, what better way to collaborate and honor the heritage of two hugely influential designs?
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Zoologie – Autumn/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Australian label Zoologie looks to the Native American tribes of North America for inspiration for their Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Textures, shapes, and patterns were specifically taken from the tribe’s Hopi Kachina dolls and mixed it with the ideals of pioneering, traveling, and the interactions of the native populations. Items such as washed denim, leathers, wools, and cottons are constructed for the range along with other fabrics such as silks, viscose and super soft modal. Visit Zoologie’s site for more information on their upcoming collection.
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