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April77’s ever present music influence bleeds through again for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Entitled Youthful Abandon, the range holds inspiration from 80’s style classic rock fashioned by the youths located in between the places of Seattle, New York, and Portland. Androgyny, minimalism, and contradictions are just some of the words used by the brand to describe the line. Evidence of this can be found in their pieces which includes, thick fabric denim, flannel shirts, cardigans, large knits, and light fabric tops.

Sasha Grey’s major film debut in Soderbergh’s The Girlfriend Experience caused a lot of buzz for the 21-year old adult film actress. In continuation of her rise and possible shift from adult to major film star, Playboy snaps some shots of Sasha for their December issue. The images are what you’d expect from Playboy and Sasha Grey fans would appreciate the stills even if they’re already spoiled from her “other” motion picture appearances.

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It would be silly to think that feudal Japanese warriors would need a high fashion branded armor in times of battle. We do however appreciate the craft that goes into making such a protective war piece. As a tribute to luxury label Chanel, Tetsuya Noguchi crafted a samurai armor made from resin, cashew lacquer, cloth, and glass. The double “C” Chanel logo is ever present in the piece located on the chest. Not sure if the armor was ever commissioned, but the craft is undoubtedly superb and just cool to look at.

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There’s no doubt that Avatar was one of the biggest films of 2009. Amazing special effects combined with James Cameron’s genius and a talented cast allowed it to become an awe inspiring movie experience. In this LIFE magazine photo series, Photographer Jeff Vespa captures the people that made it all happen. Jet-Setting across different countries for interviews, photo ops, and openings, Vespa was able to capture some candid moments with Avatar stars Sigourney Weaver, Zoë Saldana, Sam Worthington, and James Cameron.

You can view the entire series at LIFE.

Schoot Schuman answers some questions provided by Pedestrian TV during a recent book signing in Melbourne. In this interview, Mr. Schuman reveals some of his philosophies about the art of taking street style photos. He also touches briefly on current projects that are on the works which include a possible accessories line and television show based on his popular blog – The Sartorialist.

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WATM gives us a preview of Florsheim by Duckie Brown’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Fresh from a very sought after 2009 collection, the range returns with more classic silhouettes and more unique color combinations. If you’re around the NYC area on Jan. 18 or 19, make sure to visit (capsule) to see all the models.

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We’re positive that the Electrolux Ultrasilencer is a great product when it comes to cleaning your home with less noise. What we’re more impress with is its animated ad. This ultra cool animation which is reminiscent of Hitchcock flicks and the opening to Mad Men is done by Swedish designer Lowe Bindfors. To view more of his works, check out his site.

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NYTimes’ T Magazine catches up with designer and shop owner, Billy Reid to talk a little bit about his beginnings, his designs, collaborations, and more. The whole interview can be read at T Magazine.

Edwin and Plendleton have linked up to produce a limited run shirt using Japanese Kaihara denim fabric. Some info on Kaihara: Established in 1951 with 34 machines, by 1970 the Kaihara mill had developed indigo rope dying machines and started a delivery of rope dyed denim in Japan. By the early 90s the mill introduced ring yarn spinning and vintage production by narrow width shuttle machines. Kaihara is renowned for the sanforised selvedge it’s produced for decades.

The limited run consists of 300 shirts and comes in an exclusive blue/burgundy colorwary.

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From Baxter Finley: Presented with serious wet shavers in mind, the safety razor was first introduced in the late 18th century as an alternative (and “safer”) to a cut throat blade. “DE” blades are commonly known as the blade your father or grandfather used to use – today, classic style wet shaving is making a resurgence, along with the durable goods category. Many advocates of the blade insist that they get a closer, more comfortable shave, with less irritation and shaving bumps. Shaving bumps occur with the whisker is cut too close, causing the hair to grow back in an angle, underneath the skin causing a “bump”. Users also speak to the blades cost effectiveness in comparison to pricey cartridge blades If you are not used to shaving with a safety razor, you will have a slight learning curve. The main difference you will see is the fixed shaving head … as most modern blades have a pivoting head allowing you to make “turns” – your DE blade will not pivot, so use short straight strokes or you will get shaving nicks.” We include a small instructional card along with the razor. Available at Baxter Finley.

It was really refreshing to see Rogues Gallery’s collection for Fall/Winter. With Spring fast approaching, Alex Carleton’s nautical inspired line gets the warm weather treatment with a collection that mirrors life in American harbor towns. Expect soft cotton tees, light suits, polos, and light knits reminiscent of a New England style ever ready for whatever the Northeast weather brings.

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Holland Esquire comes from long life tailor, Nick Holland. With his hands on approach to all of his product designs, Holland has established himself as a designer who pushes the boundaries of traditional tailoring. There are three lines under the Holland Esquire brand, the Mainline, the Hand Customized Line, and the Moth Line. The Hand customized collection takes traditional pieces such as jackets, shirts, coats, and knitwear, and gives them a more distinct discernible style that can be seen as Holland’s own.

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Japanese outdoor label White Mountaineering continues to deliver with quality constructed outerwear pieces. With a knack for mixing functionality and current streetwear/outdoor trends, White Mountaineering offers the MD310 Gore-Tex jacket as one of their more impressive pieces. Combined with a wool/tweed blend, the jacket has the appearance of your regular wool coat, the inside lining however gives you a more technical appearance synonymous with most gore-tex outerwear products. Available at WTDWE.

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Black boots are always an essential in any footwear collection. Swedish label Hope came out with the Charlie Patch boot that has a different take on the military style footwear. Mixed with both grain leather and smooth leather, the boots also have distressed detailing for that worn in look. Simple thin string laces also add to its uniqueness and ease of tying. Available now at 111vox.

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Canadian label Mackage presents a Spring collection dominated by their signature outerwear pieces. Stylish and simple, these jackets come in leather and wool options. With the season turning just around the corner, a switch from a goose down parka to one of these pieces should have you forgetting about those frigid moments.

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Exploded by Adam Voorhes exhibits the deconstruction of a gun, a telephone, a frog, and an etch-a-sketch. Dissected and shown piece by piece, the artworks give us a closer look at the intricate parts that make innate objects and living things a whole. It shows the complexities and the multiple functions of what goes on inside these subjects and gives us all a better view of how everything works as one.

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A new trailer has come out for Christopher Nolan’s new film, Inception. The Dark Knight director casts Leonardo DiCaprio in this Action, Sci-Fi, Crime thriller that has Nolan fans beaming with anticipation. The plot according to IMDB: Best friends work together as aspiring young architects on the rise, their relationship complicated by a recent inception. Corporations have developed a technology to enter dreams to extract information from certain peoples’ heads. A CEO (Leonardo DiCaprio) enters dreams and things begin to escalate. Like the plot description itself, the trailer is also quite ambiguous. With films such as Memento, The Prestige, and the two last Batman films, Nolan is headed as one of the best directors of our time.

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Regardless of what you feel about her music, there’s something really appealing about Lily Allen’s mixture of cuteness and talent. Since creeping her way inside the fashion door, Lily Allen has transformed into more of a model type. We do miss her sneakers and tulip skirt ways, but if this is what Lily wants for herself right now, then we can’t argue. Plus her being nude is an absolute plus.

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Outdoor attire will always be prevalent in the winter months when it comes to men’s fashion. There’s something about the cold weather that allows men to bring out their most rugged pieces in order to battle old man winter. This Superior Labor Rifleman Jacket is a great way to put an interesting twist into your hunting attire. Though you may not be shooting any type of game any soon, the Rifleman Jacket will at least keep you warm in either city or country side living. The jacket exhibits leather shoulder and elbow patches, as well as a very warm lining. Jacket is available now at Imperials.

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The House of Viktor & Rolf’s men’s collection closely adheres to the mixture of both casual and luxury in their Spring/Summer 2010 range. We see the emergence of tuxedo tops in a more dressed down approach in combination with relaxed slacks and summer footwear. There’s also matching pattern ties and shirts, as well as summer trousers and light fabric button ups. There’s a sense of luxury and comfort in the combination of items, where outfits can easily move from day to evening for the warm weather months.

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