Warby Parker Glasses
Warby Parker’s objective: create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point. It’s a fairly simple concept that a lot of eyewear manufacturers should abide by, but it seems that Warby Parker not only gets the prices right, they also understand the value and trends of the current customer. As you’ll see, glasses at their online shop retail for only $95. The best part also is that there are currently 27 limited run styles to choose from, in which you can try on first by mail, and returned with free shipping. Check out their current selections now at WarbyParker.com.
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THE SAND & THE SPRAY – Summer 2010 Collection
Colorado based, The Sand & The Spray is a designer of men’s bags and accessories. For their first release, the label has come out with three bags for their initial collection – The Messenger, The Duffel, and The Tote. The high-quality bags feature heavy duty natural canvas and webbing, hand printed design elements, and custom hardware in their Messenger option. Manufactured out of Colorado, each bag is limited to only 50 pieces.
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Travelteq Travel Bags
Travelteq was brought to our attention by a friend of the company, and we like discovering new things this way. The travel gear brand is quite new with a very small range of products. Currently they only carry two models of their leather bags which are the Trash Fox and the Trash Panther. The bags are handmade from Italian leather with different options for lining. As for compartments, there are 8 total, with 3 featuring a zipper option. The compartments are ideal for pens, sunglasses, plane tickets, cigars, and for your laptop. The laptop compartment is shock resistant, so that’s definitely a plus for those who have been looking for a leather bag that can keep your notebook safe. There is also an outside leather strip for those times when you want to attach the bag to your trolley. The bags are available now at Travelteq.
Also, stay tuned as the company will soon reveal a secret product. They will call it the Trip TM and it will be the world’s most intelligent cabin trolley case.
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Best Made Axes
Calm down, Bateman. More American Psycho than American Standard, Best Made’s Axes are modern works of art that, as the name would suggest, offer superior craftsmanship and unique color finishes that are so generally appealing it’s impossible to think of a reason not to own one. The company itself is remarkable; their axes came to fruition through a passion for nature and design and they happen to be one of the oldest tools in history, one that founders Peter Buchanan-Smith and Graeme Cameron call “indispensable and sublime, the epitome of fortitude and strength, a perfect design object, a timeless instrument.” Accordingly, they create their axes as passionately as they speak about them; their hatchets are made to order and the forged blades are complimented by genuine American hardwood, which is then handpainted and polished. Best Made debuts new axes just as a fashion label would, drawing inspiration from certain seasons and utilizing different designers for different projects. They are currently shipping orders from their Winter 2010 collection directly from their Manhattan workshop, but be patient, as quality takes time; expect a 4 to 6 week wait for yours.
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Ally Capellino – Timothy Stripey
The Ally Capellino Timothy Stripey is a black and white striped cotton tote bag. The tote features two black woven top handles along with a detachable shoulder strap. As for pockets, you have the choice of a large exterior compartment as well as an interior zip pocket with fastening. The bag is a cotton canvas/leather mix and is available now at Scout.
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U-Boat 1001 Diver Preview from Baselworld
Surely watch fans will be excited to see some of the timepieces rolling out at Baselworld next month. One model that caught our eye is the U-Boat 1001 Diver. According to Professional Watches: The 1001, before its unusual features are unveiled, will be presented to the public in an aluminium technological casket, visible only through a riveted port hole, reminiscent of a deep abyss. On opening the box, the unusual nature of the 1001 will be immediately apparent, starting with the 55-millimetre diameter grade 2 natural titanium box, with the distinctive position of the rim protection on the left, helium valve and titanium plate bearing the serial number.
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Mt. Rainier Designs – Spring/Summer 2010
Outdoor outfitters, Mt. Rainier Designs just updated their website with their Spring/Summer 2010 range. In it you will find a bevy of items MRD is well known for. Some standouts that are on our radar are the Panamint Hood Vest, the Short Parka, and the Duffle and Bungee packs. There aren’t a lot of labels out there doing what MRD is doing in terms of outdoor wear production, and it’s good to see that their Spring range is something outdoor fans can be proud of.
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Molecover – Moleskine® Cover
Molecover is a small grassroots operation in San Francisco, California. One of their products, the Moleskine Cover is a thin, tight grain, durable leather cover that offers protection, style, and durability. Moleskine covers are made of the finest quality natural leathers with handmade workmanship. Produced with no harmful chemicals, Moleskine’s aim is to provide a durable eco-friendly product with simplicity, beauty and functionality built in. Available now at Molecover.
Polaroid PIC 1000
From Polaroid: Supported by a strategic relationship with Summit Global Group, a longtime Polaroid partner, and The Impossible Project, the manufacturer of classic film for Polaroid film cameras, Polaroid will offer a completely redesigned, modern version of the Polaroid OneStep camera, the PIC 1000. The PIC 1000 will be available in a range of fun colors and use classic Polaroid Color 600 Instant Film to produce the brand’s classic white border instant pictures. The Polaroid Color 600 Instant Film will work with both classic and new Polaroid cameras and will be offered in packs of 10 pictures. The new classic PIC 1000 camera and instant color film will be available at national retailers in 2010.
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Byrd & Belle – iPhone, iPod, and Laptop Cases
Felt never looked so good as covers and cases for your iPhones, iPods, and Laptops. Byrd & Belle offers these handcrafted accessories with leather details on the pockets and as closures. Byrd & Belle uses 100% Merino wool felt and is thick and soft to the touch. This felt is an ecological, sustainable and renewable material and due to its high quality, has an innate durability while remaining soft. The leather strap is hand-dyed here in the studio using environmentally friendly, low v.o.c. dyes. Nickel Snap on the front, nickel rivet on the back. These Byrd & Belle products are probably some of the best looking sustainable cases available in the market. They can be purchased at the brand’s Etsy page.
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