Author: Felson Sajonas

Funny how you discover things through other blogs. Last month, I discovered The Windmill Club A/W 09 Teaser Video through the Pursuit Aesthetic site who saw it on the Sartorially Inclined site, which I then rediscovered again on Steet Etiquette’s Hypebeast blog. That’s pretty much a blog “rule of three,” where if something appears on blogs more than three times, then it surely deserves more attention. The video of course looks great, and I was curious to see what the individual items looked like, to my surprise there was also a lookbook for the A/W collection from the official site. Just like the video, the lookbook is also as crisp and well executed. It’s definitely worth the look again.

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Windmill Club AW 2009 from Buffalo Picture House on Vimeo.

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There are few names in the boozing world that command more respect than the Macallan label. In honor of some forthcoming products, the esteemed distillers from the Speyside region decided to host an event at the Soho House in New York City, and we are certainly hoping to get an invite next time an event like this rolls around. Tastings from the night included the pre-cask New Make Spirit, cask strength 18-year sherry oak, 50-year, and 52-year vintages. The Macallan ambassadors also appeared to make good use of their revolutionary ice-ball machine, which uses gravity (among other things) to make perfect spheres of ice. Soho House also managed to fuse some of the world’s oldest scotch with up-to-date technology, providing live Twitter updates on flat screens throughout the bar, which no doubt kept the bloggers in full effect that evening.

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The Wooden Chunk House is a project by Plus48 / Grupa Projektowa / Design Group. The project is currently in the works and slated to start at the winter’s end. The building site is located in the village of Sekocin, 20 km south-west from Warsaw occupying 2500 sqm of covered old pine woods. As for the construction, the material used will be concrete insulated with rock wool. Northern and eastern elevations are covered with wooden chunk in the outer skin, with the chunks coming from the trees being cut to have a clean footprint of the building. Wide glazed opening on the south-west elevation open dining and living areas towards wooden surroundings, and the building is surrounded from southern and western side with terraces. The terraces are designed as summer extentions of the living area. Western elevation opens towards recreation yard on the basement level.

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There’s no denying the cultural impact of the first Wall Street film. It defined a new era of greed complete with a supporting cast of fast money, fast cars, grand office spaces, yuppies, suits, and too much hair gel . For the second film, Oliver Stone is back behind the camera with possible hopes of bringing the same impact for 2010 as the first one did in 1987. Will it be as good as the first one? We’re not sure, but the trailer looks great.

In dissecting the trailer we’re first taken into the exit procedures of a maximum security prison. An anonymous character is given back his expensive accouterments when he entered: silk handkerchief, gold watch, gold ring, gold money clip “with no money,” and of course a giant Zack Morris cell phone. Pan to the right and guess who? Obviosuly its Gordon Gecko, and the intro is quite epic. What happens afterward is just a montage of scenes involving Shia LeBouf, helicopters, Josh Brolin, cityscapes, all accompanied by a Gordon Gecko voice over ending with, “Why don’t you start by calling me Gordon.” Like we said, great trailer, which makes us all very hopeful.

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The Compass footwear trade show is coming to New York next week starting Monday February 1st till the 2nd. With news late last year of the show moving from Vegas to New York, there is much anticipation of what the new location and the brands involved will bring to the market. Compass is known for introducing to the industry and to new modern retailers footwear that is progressive and captivating. The new location, which will be at the Puck Building in Lafayette will house brands such as Abington Collection by Timberland, Alife, Opening Ceremony Shoes, Palladium, Clarks, Creative Recreation, Red Wing, United Bamboo and more.

Also, Compass has teamed up with jewelry sculptor Gabe Urist to create limited edition COMPASS pendants. Serving as an alternative to the standard trade show badge, this specially-designed limitied edition loafer pendant will be given to all COMPASS exhibitors and attendees during the show.

More info:
Show Dates – February 1-2, 2010

Location – The Puck Building
295 Lafayette Street (at Houston),
NYC

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From Hackett: This season Hackett is helping men around the world in The Art of Dressing; with a versatile Menswear Collection that reinforces our links with major British sporting events. Battle of Blues is inspired by our sponsorship of The Boat Race. The Aston Martin Racing Collection features the iconic Le Mans Gulf colours, The Mayfair Collection is split between London Greys & Brown in Town, which supports the suggestion that brown can now indeed be worn in town. Island is a colourful collection evoking sand-swept terrains & seascapes. Finally, Into the Blue uses a palette of blues & whites, taking the collection from day to evening.

(Contest) To celebrate the launch of the new Hackett Spring/Summer Men’s Collection 2010, Hackett is offering one lucky fan the chance of winning a piece of Hackett history: not one, not two, but three luxury umbrellas that feature in one of the iconic photos from our brochure Menswear Collection photo shoot.

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– To enter the competition, simply become a fan of Hackett London on Facebook and reply to the competition wall post

– You can also increase your chances of winning by entering on Twitter. Simply follow the Official Hackett London profile and re-tweet the competition message.

Kim Jones’ transition to Dunhill has always made sense, and we’ve been appreciative of his works trying to offer something different from the luxury line. For Fall/Winter 2010, Mr. Jones presents familiar Dunhill styles such as suits, overcoats, and formal wear with some fairly minute yet noticeable details. Everything stays clean and sharp, but we can’t help but point out the tucking of the slacks inside the socks look. We’re not sure if we could co-sign that yet, but it works well with the collection. Take that little detail out however, and Dunhill could give mr. Tom Jones a run for his money when it comes to being the official suit maker of a one Mr. James Bond.

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Source: GQ

One thing we noticed about Hermès’ collection for Fall 2010 was its attention to the neckline. Scarves, V-Necks, contrast collars, neckline zippers, turtlenecks, and of course ties caught our attention right away. The suits are perfectly tailored and the other pieces that complemented the suit gave the whole collection a youthful touch. Leathers in the collection such as bags and jackets were obviously superb given Hermes’ reputation for their leather goods. Anyone who has a penchant for exclusivity and fine leather craftsmanship will enjoy this collection.

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Loose is the new slim is the 2010 direction for Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche. The high fashion label, which seemed to be the official uniform for the skinny has built a collection around more than just tight fitting pieces. While some of the suits stayed slim and short, other items such as overcoats have gotten the loose and relaxed treatment. Also expect knitwear and trousers to get the get the same design features as well. As a slight depature from Dior Homme’s usual black color range, hues such as gray and brown make their special appearance.

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Source: GQ

We’ve already shown you a preview of the Burberry Brit Menswear line for Spring/Summer 2010 here. With Spring just around the corner, we now have the full lookbook of the upcoming line for the season. As always, Burberry will release casual contemporary looks that include everything from sweaters, polos, tops, jackets, denim, coats, and more. Bags are also in the lineup as a few other accessories as well.

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ACL & Co. teamed up with Steven Alan to produce two Oxford Shirts in black and white as an exclusive release for the ACL Shop. The Moment describes the shirt as: “Alan’s signature truncated fit and single stitching combined with Williams-favored details, like garment-dyed fabric, local manufacturing and a practical flap pocket. In the latter: a stark color scheme that’s a departure from the vintagey, workwear-inspired aesthetic you’d expect from these two.” While Oxfords are nothing new, the construction, fit, and thought process put into the shirts is what makes it special. While some might just frown upon its mundane “that’s already been done” feel, others such as the die-hard ACL fans will appreciate the real quality of the Steven Alan name attached to the ACL & Co. brand.

Available at the ACL Shop.

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The Applehead’s wet dream has finally come true. Yesterday marked the official announcement of the release of the Apple iPad. With almost similar capabilities to that of a mac or macbook, this sleek looking tablet looks to simplify things in your life. Surf the internet, watch video, organize pictures, store ebooks, organize contacts, email, and more are just some of the things the device can do for you. If you want to know all the features of the iPad, just make sure to head to their site for more information.

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Spike Jonez’s release of I’m Here for Sundance is in conjunction with Absolut Vodka. A part from the trailer that has already surfaced across the net, I’m Here will also be a 48 page photo book. The book which depicts scenes from the short film, is available now at Nieves.

Info: Spike Jonze’s new half-hour short film titled I’m Here is a robot love story celebrating a life enriched by creativity. The movie is set in contemporary L.A., where life moves at a seemingly regular pace with the exception of a certain amount of robot residents who live among the population. A male robot librarian lives a solitary and methodical life – devoid of creativity, joy and passion – until he meets an adventurous and free spirited female robot.

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We’ve mentioned the Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2010 show here. Now see the whole show that took place in Paris on video.

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Swedish label Boomerang puts together a collection that’s smart, practical, and sensible. Some of the looks are reminiscent of stylish ivy league professors alongside well dressed dock workers. Chunky knits, blazers, cardigans, scarves, and more make up this collection suitable for both the intellectual and the hands on laborer.

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D.S.Dundee prides itself as being a luxury design-driven menswear brand. Based out in East London, D.S.Dundee uses high quality fabrics and yarns for their suits and other casual items. Inspired by Scottish textile history and traditional country style, D.S.Dundee transcends these parameters and creates a new aesthetic and desirable lifestyle. For Fall/Winter 2009/10, the label looks to the traditional forms of menswear and adds a bit of youthful touch to its designs. We exceptionally like the Teviot 3-Piece Tweed Suit.

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The house of Maison Martin Margiela presents their Spring/Summer 2010 collection heavy in white, tan, beige, and cream colored pieces. The hues are definitely appropriate for the season, which also complement the items in the range. Summer suits, light jackets, vests, and lightweight cotton shirts make up the collection fit for the warm weather. Floral patterns can be found on some of the items as well, which gives the range some needed breakaway colors.

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Denimaniac points us out to Pike Brother Superior Garments. The Pike Brothers brand name goes way back. During the 1930s George and Joseph Pike established the “Pike Brothers”. A tailoring shop in the Portobello Road in the heart of London, in Notting Hill. Their specialty: custom made men`s wear. During the Second World War and with the steadily growing number of American soldiers coming to Britain the “Pikes” also specialized in the production of U.S. uniforms for the Army and the Air Force. They combined finest British fabrics together with European craftsmanship with the styles from overseas and created an unmistakable profile. Sturdy American work wear with a European influence, a heritage their followers are still feel obligated towards today. The brands re-launch began with a vintage U.S. Army 1940s Officers Jacket one of the current owners had with the PB label in it. He tracked the company down, registered the name worldwide and started following the footsteps of the original Pike Brothers. Today the brand specializes in high quality vintage army and work wear from the 1930s-50s, with a special focus on their denim fabric, made on vintage shuttle looms.

Pike Brothers items can be purchased through selected shops worldwide or on their online store.

Source: Denimaniac

Raf Simons advances the suit design for Fall 2010 with some avant-garde alterations and added details. The fit for some of the suits are wider at the torso with some having a very streamlined look. Some trimmings are hidden such as the buttons, but are compensated with geometrical patchwork along the sleeves or the pockets. We have some hesitations with other designs such as a skirt and a wrap around waist number, but still Raf is just doing what Raf does best in terms of originality and artistry. If there was a favorite in the collection it would have to be the camel trench coat. The perfect layering and the much needed cinching missing in today’s trenches are nice touches to this all too familiar classic.

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Source: GQ

Lagom’s newest ad campaign is photographed by Andreas Öhlund. – The collection ,’The Blissfully Unaware,’ reflects a society where ancient traditions are increasingly dissolved into easily accessible fragments. The naïve and innocent expression of the clothes tell a story about a snapshot in time of a culture based around polo.” The simplicity of Lagom’s designs and color make it one of the best for the season.

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