Farah Potter Jacket
This oh so proper wool/nylon coat with rope duffle buttons and tartan plaid lining couriers across-the-pond College Campus chic to wherever you may be. Heck, its name alone, The Farah Potter Jacket, will slip a British lilt into your every move, word and thought. Available online at Goodstead.co.uk.
Anatomica Brown’s Beach Cloth Vest
With such a historic tinged take on men’s fashion today, the vests most designers are now showcasing have moved away from the formal, three-pieced Wall Street variety and toward an earthier, Quaker farmer style. Anatomica’s Autumn/Winter 09 line offers this Brown’s Beach Cloth Vest in nubby navy that christens your modern look with a quaint, almost chaste sense of charm. Available at King-Nagoya.com.
Inventory Magazine Volume 01 Number 01
The evolution of the popular h(y)r collective blog/brand into its new guise INVENTORY is now nearly complete with the publication of the team’s first print edition. Published bi-annually, issue one of INVENTORY magazine is offered with two different covers, one featuring Christophe Loiron of Mister Freedom, and the other Yuki Matsuda, both photographed by Ken Tisuthiwongse. Available at Self Edge and from the INVENTORY Stockroom.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Trailer
Jerry Bruckheimer has set out to try his hand at an adaptation to an old classic, except this classic is a video game; namely “Prince of Persia” circa 1989. The games popularity has been wide spread and has seen its fair share of remakes & sequels so why not a Hollywood version, right? With the help of Disney Pictures, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time will hit theaters may 28th 2010 & stars Jake Gyllenhaall as the rouge prince & Gemma Arterton (the princess) who play guardians to an ancient relic with the power to reverse time from the forces of evil.
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All Things Achievable: An Interview with 46NYC
SwipeLife is always inspired by an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s more astounding when this drive is coupled with an obligation to give back through charity. The 46NYC company has combined their talents and passions to achieve just that.
Being able to affect positive change on a person’s life is a quality that many of us possess and have the means to. We’re all familiar with the merits of charity, and some of us are fortunate to participate or receive in these selfless acts. The images of depressed areas that flood our news media outlets are a stark reality for the people in these areas. It’s these harsh realities – abuse, poverty, hunger, education, water – that add to a growing epidemic.
It’s a privilege to have a direct involvement in improving a community that’s in need of basic resources and education. Having someone design a platform that enables the public to provide these necessities are the measures that make this change a reality. The 46NYC group is committed to bringing awareness to these areas of need, and their stout efforts have already made substantial contributions to these causes through their partnerships with several International non-profit organizations.
The first idea that spawned the 46NYC concept was to sell a t-shirt and have a portion of proceeds go to a proven relief organization. The idea was simple, but it required steadfastness to bridge these networks and market their idea – an ongoing process that presents itself as a rewarding challenge. Their latest campaign with the Wine to Water organization helps to raise funds for communities that are in dire need of potable water.
SwipeLife touched base with Operations Director, Hal Kivette, to understand the spirit that helped build the 46NYC company and all of their charitable endeavors.
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Put This On – Episode 1: Denim
Put This On is a blog and a web series dedicated to dressing like a grownup. For their first episode the good folks at Put This On have dedicated their series premiere to the wonderful world of Denim. For expert analysis and advice on the fabric, hosts Jesse Thorn and Adam Lisagor look to Mike Hodis of Rising Star Jeans in Pasadena California. Hodis ellaborates on the way quality denim are made, the difference between your regular (Wal-Mart) jeans and quality jeans, and a little history lesson on the evolution of denim. There’s also a segment where the episode shows you how to care for your jeans and a few quirky yet useful advice on how to wear other items such as a belt or a shirt. The second episode is something we’re definitely looking forward to. Take a look now at Put This On.
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G-Star Raw 20th Anniversary Celebration in Tokyo
G-Star picked Tokyo as the place where they would celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Included in the celebration were three events open to the General Public. One celebration presented the unveiling of the exclusive RAW 20 Collection at a G-Star Pop-up store in Harajuku. A second event had industrial designer Marc Newson signing autographs in G-Star’s Shibuya store. The signing also included a preview of the Spring/Summer 2010 G-Stary by Marc Newson Limited Edition Collection. The third event was G-Star’s RAW Night Gold event at Le Baron de Paris in Tokyo. The event brought together 20 of the GOLD era’s most influential icons to help celebrate the movers and shakers that have shaped and created popular culture over the intervening period; the individuals that have inspired cutting-edge fashion, music, art, film, dance and design. Attendees included: Industrial Designer, Marc Newson; Film Director, Hideyuki Tanaka; Actress, Makiko Watanabe; Stylist, Keisuke Baba and DJ, Ko Kimura.
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Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Capsule Collection
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair just recently launched the US Version of their Online Shop. They’ve also just released their Capsule Collection which include items such as a cord jacket, cardigans, crinkled tees, wool trousers, velvet bow ties, and more. Solid colors of olive green and tan, with the occasional black, purple, and blue are present in the different pieces. All the releases are part of their Autumn 09 collection and are now available at the online shop.
Modern Barn Home by Specht Harpman
After this barn in Wilton, Connecticut was damaged by a fire, its owners contacted Specht Harpman architects to redesign and rebuild the structure to serve as a residence. During the rebuilding process, the architects were particularly careful to leave the exterior of the barn mostly unaltered to remain contextually relevant to its surroundings. Consequently, traditional double-hung windows were added and kept small in scale to avoid detracting from the rural vernacular.
Inside, however, the space was dramatically transformed into a bright and airy modern home. Exposed maple framing, polished concrete floors, and triple height ceilings characterize the home’s interior. Aside from a handful of private spaces in a small lofted space and behind the kitchen, the floor plan is devoid of barriers. The result is a prime example of how a once utilitarian space can be transformed into a viable and attractive home.
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The Outlier – Merino Hoodie
From Outlier: The Outlier Merino Hoodie Re-issue, featuring Austin Horse as shot by Bjorn Wallander in the streets of New York and at the Brooklyn Machine Works workshop.
There are few people as comfortable riding fast in wild traffic than Austin Horse. There is a certain calm he keeps in the ever changing situations of street riding that makes him the alleycat champ. Maybe it’s that calm and comfort that makes us always want to shoot him in our Merino Hoodie. No fiber reacts to changing situations the way Merino does. Cools you as you heat up, warms you as you cool down. It wicks sweat away from your body yet retains it’s insulation abilities when wet, and all the while it never stinks of BO the way cotton and polyester do. It’s the perfect go-to garment, from early fall till late spring, the Outlier Merino Hoodie.
Available in Charcoal Blue, Black and Mid-Gray. $225 at www.outlier.cc
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