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Patterns galore. It’s always good to see what Gitman Vintage is cooking up for every season. For this Spring/Summer 2010, the label looks to the Summer of 1984 as inspiration for their collection. As we’ve mentioned before, Gitman has pretty much claimed the title of having the most diverse patterns and colors in terms of shirts. Expect solid colors, chambrays, striped oxfords, seersucker, madras, cabana graphics, denim, patchworks, and more in their shirt collection. Gitman is also known for their fit and diverse styles and details, so it’ll be definitely hard to choose just one shirt when they start rolling out for purchase.

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This heather cardigan by Japanese label Remi Relief is a linen cotton blend with plating. The fabric is very soft and the stretch is durable and comfortable. The cardigan also contains a unique lapel design and also features tailored sleeves and hem. Available at Ninadecoito.

The Spring and Summer seasons are always the right time for more relaxed styles and lighter colors. The simplicity of Christophe’s collections brings us an array of earth tones ideal for the warm weather. Light browns, greys, and whites are implemented to the collection for a comfortable and natural look. The silhouettes, which are also relaxed in styled are tailored in a way to drape the body without struggle. Access for movement in these clothes are ideal and functional, making it one of the more comfortable collections we’ve seen for the season.

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Brian Wood’s Spring 2010 Collection entitled, “Our Ransom is Love” is one of the more original collections this coming seaon in terms of patterns and colors. Although the silhouettes are nothing we’ve seen before, the creative thought process in adding purple or green camo prints make the range standout. The play on orange works as well and the checkered and stripe button downs are some of the items we’ll co-sign.

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The mutli-talented Russian model/actress Natalia Vodianova is the new feature model and name for French lingere Company, Etam. All we have to say is that Etam made the right choice, and there’s nothing better than Voidanova doing her designs as we’re pretty sure she knows what looks good on her. We’ll co-sign anything she makes actually as long as she’ll keep on modeling them.

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The Nubian model by KG Kurt Geiger comes in an olive and brown colorway. It is a casual lace-up ankle boot with stitched leather detail and rubber sole. Its upper is of leather fabric as well as its lining. The sole is made up of synthetic and is a nice contrast to the rest of the shoe. Available now at KG by Kurt Geiger.

For Autumn/Winter 2010 Polo Ralph Lauren exhibits their breadth and span into various fashion sectors. The brand wants to touch everything and make everything from sack suits, Nehru jackets, futuristic athletic wear, and other Western influenced items. Lauren says that he is going for the 1950’s sensibility. “It’s our kind of preppy, and young people are responding to preppy in a strong way. We have a very strong audience for this,” Lauren says. In addition to the preppy looks, Lauren is also releasing more products and looks inspired by the outdoors, which are evident in the jackets and native inspired knits.

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In an interview with SlamXHype, Misha of PAM describes their Autumn/Winter 2010 collection to be inspired by the opposites that exist in the world. “The whole world’s made up of opposites and similarities: ups/downs, (uppers/downers), in/outs, GOOD/BAD. You need that balance. Without Ying there aint no Yang. Where there’s George, sometimes there’s Tilda.” The collection is made up of knits, unique graphics, Japanese fabrics, shirtings, accessories, and more. You can see that some of the graphics are pretty out there (which would be the “bad” side of the collection. But then again they come together so well in the collection, that the result is actually “good.” Quite unique and interesting.

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Renowned watch brand Citizen collaborated with Japanese fashion designer Yoshio Kubo for a limited edition ITT21-5195 Model watch. The watch features a design that mixes both military influences and elegance. It comes in a matte black case and military green color on the face which is also matte. The watches are limited to 600. Available at Mono.

SwipeLife has never endorsed a short film, but Pumiz caught our eye and we figured our readers would appreciate the artistry and the mood of the film. The movie is directed by Kenyan Wanuri Kahiu and was produced by the folks who help bring to life Alive in Joburg – the movie that inspired District 9. The plot takes elements of the post apocalypse and imagines a dystopian future 35 years after the “water wars” have ravaged the earth. Inside a contained community however, are Eastern African survivors experimenting on ways to revive earth’s ecological mess. Then, a citizen of the community gets a hold of a germinating seed and finds herself in a struggle with the governing bodies to reintroduce the seed to the surface.

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“Escape Outfitters” is the title of Waste(Twice)’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The Japanese label looks to offer casual clothing for the adventurer types who are also adept to keeping the journey ahead in style. As another label inspired by the brave frontiersmen of the past, Waste(Twice)’s collection consists of pieces that mix ruggedness with a bit of class and smarts. Items such as chambray jackets paired with wingtip shoes are just some of the styles evident in the lookbook. Other items include mountain parkas, overalls, vests, patchwork shirts and shorts, espadrilles, single needle denim, caps, bags, and more.

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The Palladium by Neill Barrett Military Boots is a collaborative project that recreates the classic rugged footwear into a more high quality fashionable piece. The collaboration made sense as brand, Palladium constructed boots for the French Foreign Legion, while fashion designer Neil Barett is a fourth-generation military tailor. The boots come in different options such as waxed leather, waxed and patent leather, and nabuk, and have color options of black, beige, or black and white. Fall/Winter 2010 is the target period for their release.

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Ketchup is simple, and Jamie Oliver has found away to make this favorite condiment exquisite in its own simple way. The Real Tomato Ketchup comes from Suffolk, where the owners are keen on reviving popular British sauces like chutney, jams, and curds with traditional methods and fresh natural herbs. Apply these simplistic notions to making ketchup and you have the perfect companion to fries, burgers, chicken tenders, and more. Ingredients of this wonder ketchup include modified maize starch, spirit vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, and a special seasoning just to name a few. Available now at Jamie Oliver.

Fabio Ferrante is a young designer who began his work on the V Concept in September of last year. A product of the Polytechnic Institute of Torino and the Fiat Design research center, Fabio envisioned a car he would design for his girlfriend whose name started with the letter V. What came about for his creation is a 4 seater coupé intended for comfort, luxury and the pleasure of driving without forgetting the obvious sportiness typical of the muscle cars of the end of the 60s. Specifically, his designs pay homage to the Chevorlet Impala, which he thought he could reinterpret without actually “re-designing” or “retro-designing” the car. What he wanted to do was his own complete new version with elements of the Impala.

At a glance, one will notice the obvious “V” feature of the car with the shape of the side taking cues from the Impala. Another faithful recapturing from the old model was the rear window, which falls harmoniously on the tail end of the car and almost entirely covers it. In capping of the design, Ferrante wanted to make sure there would be a spacious surface. He wanted the experiences of driving the “V” to not just be about the driver, but also for the passenger.

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Wrinkle free shirts are one of the greatest innovations in clothing, and renowned outdoor outfitter Orvis has a stylish checkered version in stock at their online store. Ovrvis prides itself in its two-step wrinkle-free process, which results in a natural cotton shirt without the unpleasant feel of synthetic fabrics. It features adjustable cuffs and button-down collar. It comes in both long sleeve checkered shirt in red/white or navy/white. Available now at Orvis.

Omar Kashoura’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is entitled “Popeye in Trouville.” Kashoura’s color choices for the collection spans in pinkish to orange hues, blues, greys, peach, and purple. As always, Kashoura infuses a lot of his modern gentleman style with a bit of the artistic twist in the construction as he is known for. With his studies in London, it is evident in Kashoura’s collection, the importance of tailoring and quality materials. These are seen in his suits and other tailored materials such as shirts and trousers in the collection. Omar Kashoura pieces are currently stocked in London Japan and Italy.

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From Sorel: An arctic sneaker inspired by the winter chukkas of the Alaskan Inuit, the Fairbanks Drift is a cold-weather shoe designed to offer protection from the snow and cold in a versatile and lightweight lace-up. From the tough outsole tread inspired by snowmobile tracks to the waterproof leather upper to the warm felted wool lining, the Fairbanks Drift insulates your foot in a modern update to one of the most proven cold-weather footwear designs on the planet. Available at SOREL.

The Highland Jacket by Engineered Garments contains the signature crinkled and lightweight outerwear design EG has been known for. Although seemingly simple in construction, its lining has a more complicated craft with buttons and toggles on the inside. It’s the perfect workwear type attire for everyday use. Partner it up with some workrwear chinos and a pair of burgundy boots, and you’re set to take on the day with a blue collar attitude. Available at Eggplant.

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Japanese label WASTE (TWICE) releases the WT & Co. Boston Glasses as part of their Spring 2010 release. The glasses are handmade and features celluloid matterial. It also comes in a stylish plaid puch and is available now at Ark Nets.

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We’ve mentioned Ute Ploier before as having one of the most truly original aesthetics in terms of construction in the fashion industry. Her knack for details and layers are outstanding, but its how she shapes her pieces on the male form is what makes her collections outstanding. For Autumn/Winter 2010, Ute Ploier mixes avant-garde styles with a casual, wearable twist. The use of plaids and solids with long draping garments make her collection really one of a kind during Paris Fashion Week.

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