4 Jan
Classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist

A beautiful new addition to Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage range for Spring / Summer 2011, the fixed hood Hunter jacket is another Yoshida collaboration with esteemed British outdoor apparel brand Barbour. Inspired by the classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist, the Hunter incorporates original Barbour features such as 4 oz. Sylkoil construction […]


20 Dec
McQueen inspires Barbour's anniversary collection

This year heritage-rich British label Barbour celebrates 75 years of crafting quality menswear, and they chose Steve McQueen as muse to their anniversary line. A fitting choice as McQueen not only wore Barbour during the 1964 International Six-Day Trial (ISDT), but famously wore a Barbour jacket pretty much every day. The man who was once […]


9 Nov
The ever so creepy sculptures of Jessica Harrison

Creepy and beautiful sculptures modeled after vintage porcelain statues akin to those you might find in grandma’s glass cabinet, except with a most macabre twist. These mutilated ladies have suffered quite the wounding, some with decapitated heads, slit necks, exposed brains, spilled entrails and even plucking out their own eyes. Ouch. Created by British artist […]


20 Oct
Fashion designs inspired by your childhood idols

Quirky and cartoony, this fashion line by British designer Ralph Rovero is appropriately titled Who Needs A Superhero? due to being inspired by hero’s of Rovero’s youth, such as Power Rangers, Pokemon, Superman, Spiderman, and X-Men. Rovero used copious latex to help create a stretchy fit for all superhero activites, and colorblocked it with bold […]


24 Sep
Futuristic footwear from one of the UK's best

Turkish-born, British trained fashion designer Hussein Chalayan collaborated with Puma for this “Urban Highlander” shoe, part of Puma’s Urban Mobility Collection. The highly futuristic shoe features a clean white leather upper and a contrasting black rubber sole, complete with two large velcro straps and a ribbed collar. Look out for the premium Urban Highlander sneaker […]


24 Sep
Suede-lined storage for your luxury accessories

I really appreciate the work of Paul Smith , I just wish I could afford more of his clothes, shoes and accessories. Such is the case for this Cufflink Box, which is compartmentalized to keep your expensive cufflinks organized. The wooden box is wrapped in premium leather, which is colored in the British designer’s signature […]


British designer Margaret Howell introduces the MHL blanket wool men’s Pea Coat. Naval WWII inspired stylization gives this coat a classically British look. Double breasted with external and interior pockets, detachable throat tab and plaid lining. Color comes in charcoal. $571 One more shot of Margaret Howell’s MHL Pea Coat after the Jump…


7 Sep
New looks for Fall/Winter 2010New looks for Fall/Winter 2010

Por Vacacao now has the latest piece in from Paul Smith, a beautifully tailored duffle coat from his Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. Duffle coats are a personal favorite of mine, as is this wool blend iteration: “Accustomed to the British cold and humidity, Sir Paul Smith surely knows what he is doing when it comes to […]