27 Oct
Derek Vincent Smith drops 3rd EP in his 2010 Trilogy

After catching Pretty Lights’ set at this year’s Coachella it was pretty clear Derek Vincent Smith is more than a cut above the average dancefloor filling producer. Although lacing his sound with plenty of Triton-generated bass pulses and brash electro textures, Pretty Lights strangely reminds me more of vintage DJ Shadow than contemporaries like Deadmaus […]


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 […]


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 […]


3 Sep
Quality wool from the British Collection

I would love to get my hands on this beautiful single-breasted Epsom coat from Paul Smith’s British Collection. Made from khaki and grey blend 100% wool fabric, the coat features a contrast red velvet collar, notch lapel with a high break, stand pocket, two bound flap pockets, a small flap ticket pocket and a concealed […]


25 Aug
Jeff de Boer has decided cats and rats need armor, and we're not about to dissuade him

Canadians — what can you say that hasn’t been said? America’s Hat has spawned some great artists, world class musicians and genius comics, but has it ever birthed a man destined to build armor for cats and rats? The answer, surprisingly, is yes. Calgary born artist Jeff de Boer has created something which on paper sounds […]


It’s no secret we love our booze here. Whether it’s a $90,000 Macallan Viscount Linley Case of scotch or simply a cheap ankle booze concealer, it’s important that we drink plenty and drink well. It is in this mindset that we bring you these Disposable Flasks, which you can pretty much bring anywhere your liver […]


28 Jul
Rock some female rock icons on your deck

After suffering through The Runaways this week, this new collection from Girl Skateboards resonates for some reason. Although the movie was god awful, it did make me remember how much I dug Joan Jett, Blondie, Patti Smith, etc. back in the day. So when Girl released their new line today, dedicated to female rock icons, […]


2 Jul
Maker's Mark gets a caramel and vanilla make-over

Maker’s Mark has exploded in popularity over the past decade, and for good reason. As a carefully crafted small-batch whisky, it makes a much better alternative to the Jim Beams and Jack Daniels of the world. Now, for the first time since setting up shop in 1958, Maker’s Mark are putting out a new varietal […]