23 Sep
Layers of classic materials, looks & colors this season

Japanese high-fashion designer Junya Watanabe, who is well known for his intellectual approach at reinventing classics, has released a second volley to his MAN Fall/Winter lineup. Coming through with an expected focus on the understated, sophisticated and functional, some of the outerwear pieces are especially worth noting — like the taffeta quilted long parka, for […]


9 Jul
Made from ballistic nylon, cotton canvas & Horween leather

Enemy to Fashion, a small label that has been hand-making items from upcycled materials since 2005, presents the “The Flying Fortress” Duffel bag. The woodland camouflage print with red flourishes is made from 1000 denier ballistic nylon/cotton duck canvas with nylon interior. Horween leather handles and shoulder trimming, inner pockets, solid brass hardware and the Enemy-to-Fashion […]


29 Apr
Dunk Highs & Lows footwear from the NYC fashion staple

Fashion staple NYLON magazine teams up with Nike for another series of limited edition sneakers, this time getting in bed with NIKEiD for a set of two pairs of Dunks. From the folks at NYLON: “In 2009, NYLON Nikes’s gave you some intensely neon kicks–since that has always been our signature move–but this time we’re […]


5 Mar
Designer Olmes Carretti's update on a cult classic

Venerable British sailing atelier Henri Lloyd has been making quality nautical gear for a half century. One of their longstanding pieces, the Consort RWR jacket, has been chosen to recieve a special update by Olmes Carretti to celebrate the 50th Anniversary. The jacket — as illustrated by the accompanying Dazed & Confused video below — was a favorite of […]


19 Dec
Made in Japan of wool, leather & durable Cordura nylon

We take back everything we said about only school kids needing backpacks. This gem is certainly one for the men. Master-Piece and Harris Tweed team up again this year to create more magic with their Slash Backpack. The pack is stitched in Japan of Harris Tweed wool and durable Cordura nylon, and is perfect for […]


Tumi and Kettle One join forces to create a sleek travel mixology set that meets 007 standards for class, craftsmanship and style. The portable limited edition black case is handmade in Italy of leather, nickel hardware and Poplar wood, all wrapped in Tumi’s signature black ballistic nylon. The case contains all the tools necessary for […]


24 Oct
Multi-faceted edge gives more cutting angles than standard knives

Most knifes are made for just cutting, but very few are designed for cutting attackers up like ninja making cole slaw. The Manticuda Knife’s pistol grip allows for a secure hold and added power, and its multi-grip handle allows for you to handle it as a Saber-grip, Hammer-grip, Handle down, Handle up, Guard pinch etc. In conjunction […]


30 Jul
Hide a headache-curing — or causing — pill in your cufflinks

Besides looking like ecstasy pills, these cufflinks seem designed for the Austin Powers of a generation just as into pills as they are into acid. Like in a movie made in 2042 with whoever is going to be the Mike Myers of the day playing Skrillex crossed with Katy Perry. Made of nylon plastic injected […]