Flaph Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Japanese brand Flaph is back with a Spring/Summer 09 line that both pays homage to and updates the bold patterns and pieces that have become preppy staples. Plaid features prominently, from a rich green, yellow and red shirt jacket, to earth-tone pants and several options in button-downs. The outerwear stands out in the collection, as well, including a three-button blazer with vertical stripes in navy and red and a two-tone green raincoat. The line steers clear of the ever-popular slim fit, opting for a roomier cut, most notably in a pair of wide patchwork shorts, giving the clothes a casual feel. The range is rounded out by a contrast, five-button polo in black and white and a classic tennis sweater. Visit www.flaph.com for details on where to buy.
See the rest of the collection after the jump.
3sixteen 2009 Fall Lookbook Preview
As we continue to make the slow, hopeful trek toward the warm summer weather, New York-based label 3sixteen, like much of the fashion world, is looking well beyond into the fall. We’ve previously shown you a video 3sixteen put together while shooting their Fall 2009 Lookbook around the city, and now they have provided a preview of results. Featuring an array of smart, heavy-duty outerwear, denim, shirts and accessories, the look is clean and classic, with enough understated design detail to keep the clothing up to date. A gray shawl-neck pullover with a wood toggle-fastening stands out, echoing the collection’s own wool duffle coat. For those of you already dreading the inevitable segue from August to September, at least you will have this to look forward to.
See the rest of the lookbook after the jump.
Wood Wood Carrara Bag
Carry-alls and totes maybe the more stylish options for holding your things at the moment, but a good backpack will always be more reliable when you want to be hands free. The Carrara Bag by Wood Wood is both a stylish and functional option that features white trims, buttons, padded shoulder straps, and a main compartment with a drawstring closure. There’s also a lid that can be fastened with a buckle and smaller pockets that can be zipped up. The bag comes in white and navy and is now available at Oipolloi.
Abahouse Spring/Summer 2009
From knit sweatshirts to gingham ties, a nylon jacket and a full, pinstripe suit, the Spring/Summer 09 collection from Japanese label Abahouse covers a lot of sartorial ground. The pure volume of items available and the variation in style and theme mean there should be something for everyone, whether you favor a classic seersucker blazer or a brightly-hued shirt with plaid patterns running in opposing directions. There is outerwear for every occasion, including a khaki military jacket. The accessories selection is extensive as well, with a full range of socks, small leather goods, cufflinks and some casual loafers.
See the rest of the collection after the jump.
Steve McQueen Antiquorum Auction
Here at Swipelife most of us are always looking for ways to step up our watch game. One surefire way to accomplish this is to buy a classic timepiece worn by arguably one the most stylish men of the last century, Steve McQueen. If your outbid on Antiquorum’s currently up for auction original Heuer Monaco or an alternative Rolex Submariner, a new version of the Heuer Monaco watch has been developed for the 40th anniversary of McQueen wearing the piece in the movie “Le Mans”. Limited to 1000 pieces, the chronograph is delivered in a special box with both an alligator and calfskin strap which resembles the original watch strap.
Check out the Tribute to Steve McQueen watch after the jump.
eubiQ NY Spring / Summer 2009
The Spring/Summer 09 line from eubiQ NY is modern, innovative and refreshingly functional. Designer Shirley Lee has an eye for interesting details that make her clothes stand out, but don’t send them over the top. The result is a collection that is simultaneously casual and structured, minimalist and sophisticated, with enough options to satisfy a healthy variety of tastes and needs. For every more traditional piece, there seems to also be a unique counterpart. See, for example, the classic knit cardigan, contrasted with a double-breasted version, or a crisp beige trench opposite a sleeveless, hooded overcoat. Men on the go will certainly appreciate the abundant pockets on many of the garments, smartly placed for convenience without sacrificing the design edge. The clean lines and muted colors make these basics ideal for combining with any number of other pieces throughout the summer months. Select items are available at the eubiQ NY online shop, and at boutiques like Atrium in Miami.
See more of the collection after the jump.
J.Crew Men’s Store on 484 Broadway in NYC
Two days in a row of previews from A Continuous Lean has brought us a insiders view of the new J.Crew Men’s Store on 484 Broadway in NYC. Chalked full of vintage details and in store experience, the Men’s store is a happy medium of sorts between the J.Crew Liquor Store boutique, which opened last year and the abundant mall based retail stores. With new collaborations between Alden Shoes, Sperry, Baracuta, and Mister Freedom there are plenty of unique pieces that will soon be hard to find. The Men’s Store also looks to feature plenty unique and vintage pieces like watches, pencil sharpeners, and staplers which may be strictly decor or actually available for sale; we’ll have to check out the store ourselves and take a look.
See more images of the new J. Crew Men’s Store in NYC.
Mauro Grifoni Spring/Summer 2009
The Italian label Mauro Grifoni was created in 1992 by Grifoni and two business and creative partners. The label has grown to include a women’s collection, a jeans line, and plenty of quality accessories. Grifoni’s clothes are described as an “assured, refined collection safe from mass-marketed trends and common formulas; an eclectic, sophisticated, metropolitan wardrobe made with the best fabrics relying on top-notch tailoring.” Elegant yet nonchalant, the label’s spring collection features a selection of Bermuda shorts, jackets, cardigans, shoes, and accessories in a variety of warm colors and patterns.
See the rest of the collection after the jump.
Shoo Boat Shoes – Spring Summer 2009 Models
Danish footwear label Shoo showcases their new lineup for the spring/summer seasons. Hand-made in Denmark with the finest leather available, Shoo have created a collection of boat shoes with a lot of variety, coming in both low and mid styles in several colourways, ranging from striking red and yellow styles to a more traditional brown and grey look. They are available at online fashion retailer Coutie.
SOPOPULAR Fall Winter 2009
Two years ago, inspired by popular labels such as Hysteric Glamour and A Bathing Ape, designers James Ardinast and Daniel Blechman created their brand SOPOPULAR to share their passion for streetwear fashion to the public. According to Ardinast and Blechman, SOPOPULAR stands for a reduced and pragmatic style in male fashion. Their fall/winter collection contains several outerwear garments with minimal colour palettes, including their detailed military-style jackets and long-sleeved shirts, making their line-up a solid, basic collection for men with classic values and an individual style.
Check out the rest of the collection after the jump and a video.
