When first introduced to Defy Bags we knew we were onto something special. Chris Tag, founder and mastermind behind the hand-crafted Chicago-based leather goods company, grew up in an industrial auto manufacturing town which fostered his appreciation for hard work and craftsmanship. Since launching his brand in 2008, Tag has crafted each product from mostly […]

Charles and Ray Eames are almost as synonymous with Los Angeles — namely Venice Beach where their studio was located — as Frank Lloyd Wright was to Chicago. They made their indelible mark as monumental designers inextricably linked to the fields of modern architecture and furniture for over a half century. The Eames Office, widely […]

Bell & Ross’ latest BR01 was crafted as an homage to World War II US military paratroopers. The aptly named BR01 Airborne II wristwatch features a skull on the face with crossbones molded into the stainless steel casing, a look lifted from the Airborne paratroopers’ badge — not unusual for the military-inspired watchmaker. As usual with Bell & […]

There are many books that cover the various dapper personalities who have defined men’s fashion over the last century — the rakes who wore timeless garments that became indelibly stamped into our cultural psyches (such as the impeccably disheveled Gregory Peck on the cover, above). But not many books will tell you the history of […]

If you’re ever in the mood to reminisce about blowing stuff up the old fashioned way, this Spanish Bazooka will add some character — and perhaps clutter — to your room. This quaint little rocket launcher measures close to 6ft long, making it the perfect little nook to hang your GI Joes and model airplanes […]

Along with many of the competitors of its day — such as Matchless, BSA, Norton, Triumph, etc — Royal Enfield converted its plants from making an array of powered goods (including motorcycles) to producing firearms during WWII. After the war, it was among that breed of British motorcycles above that defined an era. With the […]

Denham‘s new Social jacket for their 2011 Spring/Summer collection blends detailing from vintage WWII British army field jackets with a classic Barbour-style 3/4 length motorcycle touring jacket silhouette. Mixing fabrics to create an aesthetically beautiful and yet very utilitarian jacket, the Social’s main shell is spring-weight waxed canvas from authentic British Millerain, with panels of […]

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…