Salt Optics – New Releases for 2009
Salt Optics has updated their site to include the latest models of their 2009 collection. The Southern California-based company is continuing to develop their brand having only started in 2006. There is a modern sensibility to all of the eyewear and sunglasses featured in their line-up, and yet all of the items follow timeless design styles. The images following the jump include the Nolan, Martin and Adler frames.
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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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Pendleton Weekend Bags
Trusted online shop Oi Polloi has stocked some new weekend bags by Pendleton that could be beneficial to any of your upcoming travel plans this fall. One of the options is the Spirit weekend bag in leather and pure virgin wool/cotton. It has padded leather handles, detachable shoulder straps, and includes inside and outside pockets, and protective metal feet. If you’re looking for a more traditional pattern the the plaid bag might be more to your liking. It’s honestly a win/win situation either way as both bags will give you the quality and functionality you’d expect from a brand like Pendleton. Available now at Oi Polloi.
6876 and Regent Belt Company’s R6 Line
From Forward thinking menswear label 6876 collaborate with Regent Belt Company for a truly unique clash of brands to create R6. Named after the year of the French student revolution and the year that punk kicked off in the UK, 6876 was started in 1995 by Kenneth MacKenzie. Since conception 6876 has continued to develop and grow and is now one of the UK’s only truly independent menswear labels. Regent Belt company, a traditional leather working company has been around for over 40 years, making quality goods in the heart of the UK’s traditional leather working industry, Northampton. R6 brings these two brands together to fuse tradition, design and craftsmanship into a collection of bags, belts, wallets, card holders and lanyards.
Each item is crafted in Northampton by traditional artisans using Italian and Bridal leather with quality trimmings such as pewter buckles, fused with the subtle design flair of 6876’s Kenneth Mackenzie, making a truly unique and exciting product.
All items will be available from selected stores and www.sixeightsevensix.com
The full range is being launched in Feb for S/S 10.
Freitag Computer Bags
Upcycling used truck tarpaulins, seat belts, airbags, and bicycle inner tubes, accessories maker Freitag applies Swiss precision and attention to quality design to its collection of bags and wallets. Every piece is one of a kind and the line’s sturdy computer bags offer an integrated laptop sleeve, inner and outer pockets, and an almost Warhol-like approach to color and content. Available online at Freitag.com
The Hill-Side Scarf in Indigo Chambray
You_Have_Broken_The_Internet blog points us out to this wonderful scarf by Hill-Side. While the chambray love is still strong amongst the shirt circle, Hill-Side gives us a unique accessory for the fall season. The stitch detailing is superb as well as the color contrast of the indigo chambray and the lining. A number of these scarves will be available in November in Indigo, Black, Plum Violet, and Kyoto Violet.
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Utility Canvas Bucket Totes
Those shoppers left out in the rain this summer when the CHCM Shop sold through their Utility Canvas Bucket Totes: perhaps you were actually lucky. CHCM has re-stocked the popular, practical bag but now offers two brand new colors, Olive and Black, alongside the classic Natural. Take your pick at CHCM while you have the chance (once again). Future restocks and expanded color selections are the fashion exception, remember – not the rule. Available now at CHCM.
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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Drakes Scarves
Dropping at CHCM just in time for the nationwide temperature drops are a colorful assortment of warm winter scarves from Drakes. Designed and manufactured in the UK since 1977 the line wraps tradition as well as whimsy into its accessories, offering rich merino wool, lambswool and silk blend scarves in peppy patterns and colorways. Select from nine fine designs online at the CHCMShop.com.
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J.FOLD Travel Tote Bags
Having a reliable travel companion is a must nowadays. For a stylish and sure functional option for your jet-setting ways, J.FOLD has these Travel Tote Bags that are constructed from waxed canvas and leather. Laptops are easy to store and carry around with its large interior space and multiple compartments. As for your mp3’s, mobile devices, and paper material, exterior pockets are easily accessible also with its exterior pockets. The tote is also equipped with a detachable shoulder strap to make carrying your items a lot easier. Available at J.FOLD
