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The Malcolm takes us inside the Très Bien Shop in Sweden. If you follow a lot of the fashion blogs that showcases products, you’ll notice that Très Bien Shop is one of the online shops most of these blogs point to. Images of the physical shop are just what we would expect from a place that stocks labels like A.P.C., Band of Outsiders, Comme des Garcons, Nom de Guerre, Patrik Ervell, and Visvim. The interiors are very clean and the merchandise are exhibited in a very pleasant and neat fashion. The hardwood floors, glass ceilings, and spotlights around the shop give all the products a very organized and streamlined look. Don’t worry, if you can’t make it out to Sweden to visit, there will always be the influential online shop.

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While Daiki Suzuki’s Engineered Garments is more workwear influenced, his shift to Woolrich Woolen Mills for the Spring/Summer 2010 takes more of a coastal approach. There is no doubt that some of Suzuki’s EG styles are infused within the Mills collection. However, his lighter and more casual approach to the label gives a certain balance of recreation and comfort. Outerwear is the focal point of the collection, which is versatile enough for pairing with shorts. The pajama like blazers and suiting are very comfortable alternatives to your modern summer suits. If Engineered Garments enthusiast were to vacation in coastal areas, this would be the collection that would take its place.

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Très Bien Shop recently received the latest Junya Watanabe MAN Spring/Summer 2010 show video straight from Comme des Garcons. This certainly is one of my most anticipated collections for the season, and it didn’t disappoint. The Dandy is alive and well in this range, mixing together plaids and solids in a variety of colors. Accessories such as ascots and hats give excellent detail to the collection, which goes well with pieces that include vests, blazers, shorts, and cropped trousers.

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Junya Watanabe MAN Spring 2010 from Très Bien Shop on Vimeo.

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French fashion magazine Spray has new editorial highlighting a new Western trend for the Fall/Winter season. Styled by Charlotte Briere, the looks of the editorial exhibits down jackets with a Western flair. Flannels are mixed in, as well as boots, ties, and bow ties to give this look a less rugged feel.

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ION Audio is adding a few new products to their line allowing iPhone users to use their mobile device for various tasks and entertainment purposes. One of their devices is the iDiscover keyboard which works for both iphone and ipod touch. With certain applications you can use the 25 key piano to play and create music. Another device is the iType which gives users a full qwerty keyboard for various tasks such as internet, composing emails, composing notes, and more. The DJ Dock, which is probably the most impressive of the three, turns your iphone into a working mixing studio. It gives you the ability to play like a DJ by utilizing scratch effects and other sound modifications to the songs you’re playing. Visit ION Audio for more information on these products.

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Nicole Farhi’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2010 range covers all grounds while keeping the current trends in mind. Versatility is the key to the collection as most pieces when mixed and matched are ideal for work attire, casual occasions, and even vacations. While regular Spring/Summer 2010 items such as shorts, shirts, and cropped trousers give a better sense of comfort for the warm days, the suiting and the outerwear pieces are quite relaxed in their own way as well.

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Commonwealth Utilities is now previewing their Fall/Winter 2010 collection. Styled by Andrew Keagan, the range exudes a certain simplistic cool with pieces dominated by wool. A standout in the collection is a wool suit, as well as a few of the outerwear pieces. Also expect unique detailing on shirts, knits, and trousers for the Fall/Winter 2010 line.

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FUDGE pays homage to the Lacoste lifestyle with their “Forever Green” editorial. With its ever present prep styles, Fudge showcases Lacoste items in a very youthful tone. Fall/Winter is obviously in mind with outerwear and knitwear pieces, but the styling also has a minor twist with boots, flannels, hats and sneakers.

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With Milan Fashion Week just days away, Dolce & Gabbana is surely gearing up to exhibit their Fall/Winter 2010-11 collection to the world. As a way to give everyone a slight teaser before their show at the Metropol theater, the label has made this video previewing some of the things you can expect. Most of the shots are close ups of items so not too much is revealed. What can be seen in the video however, are lots of suits and inspirational images from the Godfather movies. Quite exciting.

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Japanese magazine Popeye has a great editorial entitled Cristalized for their latest issue. The editorial has no set theme but it does however portray the latest influences in men’s fashion. A mixture of high fashion, preppy, workwear, American western, and avant-garde are all shot separately, but comes together nicely for some inspiring looks.

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Here are a few sketches that were inspired by the Burkman Bros. Spring 2010 collection. Hand drawn in pencil and carefully traced by micro pen, Ian Clark rendered the colors for his Burkman figures with makers and colored pencils. It’s fascinating to see the colors for the collection in the drawing. The figures really give you a sense of what the designers are trying to convey in their upcoming collection. You’ll notice some of the outfits in these sketches from our recent preview of the Burkman Bros. Spring 2010 line.

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Alpha Industries has been a prime manufacturer of garments and outerwear pieces for the military. They were pivotal in redesigning the original flight jacket as well as reengineering the M-65 flight. With its strong military influence, it was only natural that Alpha Industries products made it to civilian wear throughout its history. One of the items in their current selections is the McGuyver jacket, an outerwear based on the the classic field coat but with a slimmer fit and heavy custom wash. It’s available in various colors at the Alpha Industries website.

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Levi’s goes viral with a very fascinating project that allows for a simple cardboard box to act as a pop-up closet. Store your jeans, shirts, socks, and more, and all you have to do is flatten the box again to save space. The concept comes from the Moriterbrigade agency in Belgium.

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British GQ readers will be lucky to know that supermodel Kate Moss will be gracing the magazine cover for the February Issue. The cover was shot by David Bailey, and should soon hit your newstands. Note also, that this is GQ UK’s Style Issue, which should make up for an interesting read besides staring at pictures of Ms. Moss.

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Reigning queen of VOGUE cover (number should be round 90 covers to date) Kate Moss lands the cover or next months British Gentlemen’s Quarterly Magazine, photographed by David Bailey. Log on to www.davidbaileyphotography.com for Davids official web portflio.

Christoph Decarnin’s Balmain Homme will soon be ready to release their Spring/Summer 2010 pieces. From the lookbook, we see a heavy military inspired collection that’s unique in its own way. The feel of the items are very rugged, from the tees, to the tops, to the knits, and right down to the outerwear. While the military look is always ever present in menswear, Decarnin puts his own twist on the matter with light leather jackets, ribbed detailed pants, speckled trousers and shirts, ripped tees, and patched tops.

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Mors Footwear comes from experienced footwear designer Jonathan Morss. Mors shoes are meticulously crafted with high quality premium materials. For his current collection, Morss mixes influences from Sci-fi films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and sports figures from the 70’s. These are evident in his current Hoop and Net models the look to combine a sort of space and sports type look. The Hoop model is a high top sneaker that come in 3 colors. The Net version is a low that comes in white. For more information visit Mors Footwear.

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Wireless is the way to go when it comes to headphones. the SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth headphones by Jaybird is the perfect companion for the active types. The minimalist slide design fits well for any head size while you exercise. With its bluetooth capabilities you can listen to music, take calls, or use skype. There is even a Cardio Coach option which helps you keep motivated while you exercise. For more information visit Jaybird.

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The Burkman Bros. S/S 2010 line is based on the far-flung locales the brothers have traveled and derived inspiration from. This upcoming season takes its cue from “an American in Penang,” the shirts come in authentic lightweight madras (hand-loomed in southern India) and the oxford-lined shorts are made of the perfect washes. The line also includes striped polos, Asian-inspired printed oxfords, uniquely detailed beach shorts, vintage style color blocked windbreakers, and colorfully detailed ties. Details are subtle; military inspired buckles, shell buttons, perfectly placed pockets. The result is a distinctive yet casual menswear line that will surely provide staples to many a man’s wardrobes.

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3sixteen just released their second installment of their ongoing video series, “A Day with 3sixteen.” This time, friend and director Sarah Krusen follows Andrew and Johann as they go about their daily routine with piecing together their collection. It documents their design and manufacturing process, as well as a good look inside their office and retail location – Self Edge NY. It’s refreshing to see a video like this as it gives us a sneak peak at one of the more respected menswear labels we have today. It also shows the relationships 3sixteen has built with its manufacturers and the challenges they face as they continue to grow.

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A Day with 3sixteen by Sarah Krusen from 3sixteen on Vimeo.

Nostalgia goes full steam as familiar 80’s mercenaries, Faceman, Hannibal, Murdock and B.A. make it to the big screen. The A-Team as they’re better known will attempt to be the summer’s big action movie. There might be low expectations from some, but never underestimate movie goers’ love for nostalgic television shows turn blockbuster releases. A-Team actors consist of Liam Neeson, Quinton Jackson, Bradley Cooper, and Sharlto Copley.

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