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 […]

See how fickle the winds of taste are? Just yesterday we were mocking Lanvin’s ridiculous $130 karabiner key holder, and today we’re praising this crazy leather and Jersey hybrid boot shoe Frankenstein footwear from Mr. Elbaz. Odd? Yes, but we like its adaptability. If you want to wear it out as a boot, with pants […]

These all suede Vans California Era Wingtip sneakers are sort of the mullet of sneakers — all business in the front, party in the back. The low tops come in either off white or black, and  features a smart wingtip pattern on the upper. Available now for under $100 (8,000 yen) at Japanese retailer Mischief. […]

Some very clean and beautiful high quality suede shoes courtesy of UBIQ. These two styles of their mid-top eL SUEDE sneakers are made exclusively for Japanese boutiques Chapter and Oshman’s — one gets the white edition, the other the black (with contrast stitching accents). They both feature belt straps and diamond quilting, plus employ a […]

You’ve had Jabba the Hutt , Death Star Stormtrooper and Boba Fett on your feet, so why not get a little wild and throw some Chewbacca on there too? The latest addition in the adidas Originals x Star Wars Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, the Chewbacca version are the first boots in the collection. The brown on […]

Yves Saint Laurent is staking its claim to the luxury sneakers market by dropping these SK8 Hi-influenced high tops. The YSL sneakers will be available in the two leather options above, as well as a third suede option unveiling soon. In the current market of sneakers getting ever wilder and wilder, with fringes, wings, Stormtroopers […]

Guess we’re in a bizarre mini-Gucci obsession here, following up their Heritage sunglasses with new fur-lined Gucci Hi-Top Lace-Up sneakers. Part of their upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 collection, the hiking boot-inspired sneakers are made with a brown premium suede upper, brown leather trim ankle support, rubber sole and signature red and green colorway web loop. The […]

I’m not a big fan of water shoes; in general they’re straight up ugly and make you look like a Danish tourist. I’d possibly make an exception for these Opening Ceremony and Timberland versions. Composed of breathable mesh, quick-dry neoprene and waterproof nubuck suede, they’re available in 3 colorways for $95. Pretty cheap for Opening […]