Ronnie Fieg gets together with Sebago to follow up his dockside collection with these mono leather LightHouse boots. The boots represent a clean and classic look utilizing premium Sebago leathers on the traditional Dockside sole. 120 pairs made per style and priced at $140 these are available today on Davidz.com as well as the David Z. flagship store is soho.
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Blake Lively graces the cover of Vogue for its June issue. The young starlet who is the star of Gossip Girls takes the photoshoot to the beach and expresses her California girl persona.
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Ljung was named after the the small town designer Marcus Larsson was from. According to the brand, “Ljung’s philosophy lies in a fundamental belief: that New-tailored multifunctionalism is the secret key to leading a seamless existence. Therefore the focus of Ljung is to enhance razor-sharp, dressed styles with the practicality of functional details.” For Spring/Summer 2010, Ljung brings a new type of elegance to the way men dress. It’s an intelligent mixture of Dandyism that can be found in their simple and stylish silhouettes. Minor details such as elbow patches on blazers, contrasting color stripes on tees and shorts, and more are just some of the dandy details coming from the range.
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Mark Mcnairy New Amsterdam is the footwear label from the newly appointed lead at Woolrich Woolen Mills. Present London just got some in stock that includes a simple suede gibson – available in navy and nubuck, and camel suede on a classic red brick sole. Two exclusives also arrive in the form of saddle shoes – comes in navy and grey suede. Available now at Present.
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Fernand goods such as footwear and bags are all made in Michigan in the United States. Finding its way all the way to the Japan market however, is the Gravity Bag model. The simplicity of the design of the Gravity Bag is what makes it truly original. A braided strap gives it striking detail, as well as function. An easy open flap allows fast access to your items, and the beige color makes it that much more desirable. Available now at Japanese retailer, Second Stage.
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Dazed Digital gives us a peak of Casely Hayford’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection along with an interview. For Fall/Winter, Hayford’s contemporary designs push the boundaries of his collection with abstract designs that are still appropriate for everyday attire. His outerwear designs for the season are truly one of the highlights, with mixtures of leather and wool, angular trims and closures, and layered constructions.
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This Heart’s on Fire points us to Spanish menswear designer Eduardo Rivera’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection. There’s a unique concept here that plays on both luxurious and casual styles. Blazers, loose slacks, outerwear, and accessories, especially the scarves make up the range that gives off a new modern take on menswear.
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Germany based tuning firm DMC grabs a hold of the Lamborghini Murcielago and outfits it the best way they know how. If you’re a proud owner of one of these machines you can now “spruce” it up with a light weight carbon fiber body alongside white carbon rims. Taking things to new luxurious heights, you can also upgrade the head rests with ostrich leather. Other additions include a re-designed spoiler, new hood, side vents, and a stabilizing diffusor. As for the powerplant, 670 horsepower 6.5 V12 allows this machine to go 60mph in just 3.2 seconds. All while secured in by a red-carbon cage. DMC are taking orders now and first examples are expected to arrive in July.
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This vid comes straight from Gieves & Hawkes’ debut showing during London Fashion Week “Mensday.” The range showcases its Saville Row designs with the likes of other great designers such as E.Tautz, Hardy Amies and more. As seen in the collection fine tailoring and quality clothing is what expected from a design house such as Gieves & Hawkes.
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GIEVES & HAWKES Menswear London Fashion Week Debut from Gieves & Hawkes on Vimeo.
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Australian label Rittenhouse’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection delivers an array of tees, tops, slacks, and even light jackets. What stands out the most are the varying designs of tees ranging from polka dot prints, to abstract art, to stripes. The range is simple, yet colorful enough to bring light in your attire for those sunny summer days. Move into the breezy summer nights, and you can get versatile with a suit, jackets, or sweaters.
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High end speaker manufacturers DW Collection has something for both car lovers and audio fiends. Inspired by the Italian automotive company, the Art.Engine boasts a streamlined designed mirroring that of those Ferrari machines. The 47″ tall dual speakers feature 18 drivers, four 200 watt digital amps, wireless signal input, twin NACA ducts for air intake, auto style paint job, and for the wow factor, an “engine start button.”
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Italian label Marsell, has just released a few preview images from their Fall/Winter 2010 collection. The one pictured above is definitely a must have for the winter. Marsell product can be purchased at online shop The Corner. We’ll just have to wait and see for the drop at other Marsell retailers.
One of our favorite T-Shirt labels in a long time, CXXVI has dropped their Summer 2010 Lookbook. Just in time for the season expect simple and classic naval prints from the design house. Tees are also accompanied by a few bags, which should come in useful to trips at the beach, boardwalk, or shore house. Available now at CXXVI.
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Everyone could learn a thing or two from the Street Etiquette guys, especially now that various style guides across the blog landscape have been giving you suspect advice. In this edition, the waistcoat gets the nod as how one can wear it with various pieces such as denim, sneakers, ties, and other accessories. It’s not about a waistcoat vs. vest debate, but more about the proper way of incorporating the item to your style. In addition, the SE boys head out to New York City’s midtown for a nice style video.
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You can never have too much Miranda Kerr. After our latest post on the beloved Aussie gal, we have once again found some images of the beauty for the latest Elle US June 2010 issue. The editorial entitled, “Body Language” has the popular Victoria Secret model in various poses and sexy looks. She’s definitely a favorite here at SwipeLife, so much so that we had to put her up twice this month.
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It’s good to know that Nom de Guerre has finally opened their online shop to the public. As part of their Spring/Summer 2010 collection, various 3/4 sleeve shirts have gotten some looks from us. Two standouts from the collection are the green and blue pieces. Definitely simple and straight to the point. Amazing collar detail and clean construction. Available now at Nom de Guerre.
As part of J.Crew recent inventory updates, the online shop now has the Timxe Vintage Field Army Watch. According to the J.Crew site: It’s based on an iconic 1940s military style from the Timex archives (and only available here), we gave it a new, subtly distressed off-white dial face, Arabic numerals and an olive-toned watch strap. Like our other version, this piece is built for the trenches: it has a quartz analog movement and is water resistant to 50 meters. Definitely a must have for someone looking for something in the vintage department in terms of watches. Would also go well with the military motorcycle we just posted below. Available now at J.Crew.
Motorcycles with sidecars today just look odd and funny. But when you look back at the classic military versions, you might even say that some were quite menacing and even perfect for the various war terrains it rode on. The Ural Patrol T Motorcycle is just one of those classic military bikes. It features an OHV air-cooled 4 cycle opposed twin cylinder engine, Brembo brakes, true reverse gear, Herzog gears, a massive sidecar storage, and more. Visit IMZ-URAL for more information.
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From Brooks Brothers: Inspired by our heritage of mixing vivid patterns and colors (our legendary “Fun Shirt” is a splendid example), the Social Primer for Brooks Brothers Bow Tie Collection is yet another innovative – and playful – take on a classic.
Exclusively designed in collaboration with socialprimer.com founder K. Cooper Ray and just in time for the Summer bow tie season, the iconic Brooks Brothers bow tie has been re-imagined with a traditional, yet irreverent, perspective. Taking our own authentic fabrics, the collection features reversible styles that can create not one, but many ways to wear the bow tie.
The voice of SocialPrimer.com, “SP”, is a stickler for tradition and good manners. He reminds men to walk on the curbside of a lady and to always stand when they shake a man’s hand. SP is sometimes a dandy and always a gentleman.
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Freitag will release their new F23 iPad sleeve around August this year. The renowned bag manufacturers will be putting out sleeves in different colors and as some of you might already know, Freitag uses truck tarps to craft their special items. As for the iPad, it will get the same treatment, but will come with a velvety lining to protect your iPad from prints or scratches. It also comes with a strap system to secure and allow you to access your pad with ease. Email [email protected] to be put on the Preferred Pad list, and you will get notified when and where to get one as soon as the drop happens.