Metal Mag’s “What Became of the Likely Lads” editorial featured fashion from Rick Owens, Burberry Prorsum, Viktor & Rolf, Alexander McQueen, and YSL, and combines a lot of looks that borrow from dressed-up decades: neo-punk, ’40s revival, modern, and more. If you need to shake things up at a dinner party, then let this be your guide. [via modeman]
The Aero Bang Drive ACF Watch is a microblasted black ceramic timepiece that could go out as the last Big Bang of ’09. This sapphire crystal face provides a peep at the red and blue variation on Bang styling. Water resistant to 328 feet, or 100 meters. With 250 units available, this is one sleek black watch with definite collectability. [via selectism]
Black Magazine’s “More News from Somewhere” spread explores styling straight from Australia and New Zealand–lots of beachy summer vibes to make you dream of vacationing somewhere sublime. Zambesi and Vanishing Elephant, Stolen Girlfriends Club make the grade for this romantically-inclined shoot of frothy whites and layers. [via the fashionisto]
This special bag is one classic piece that you’ll find extremely useful for years to come. Belgian luxury goods label Delvaux teamed up with Monocle to develop a bag complete with a special slot region to slip in your newspaper. Woven Toile de Cuir and Basane leather lining create a bag that’s basically unforgettable. [via limited hype]
Prim and proper were the inspirational words of the day when Jonathan Frantini photographed the Vita Nova editorial for Italian GQ. A somewhat dark and serious vibe contrasted with clean pieces like covered-placket coats and plain button-downs with trousers. A welcome dose of wool rounded things off and completed the editorial’s make-believe countryside closet. [via modeman]
Shoes to give you shivers: the throw-back Flyers pictured are part of the Spring 2010 collection, where these traditional shoes get a nudge into a new decade with some vintage spark. Americana (and the 70 years that these guys have been in business) plays a big part in the PF Flyers Rambler Hi, with lots of ’40s detailing. Fine-weave canvas and hash marks make these a high or low-top must-add to the usual suspects. [via limited hype]
Cowboys used to wear these vests in the ’60s and ’70s, and the ones here are modeled after the real deal. Featuring rough and tough horse hide in the upper yoke region, this down-filled item is extremely high-quality and solidly multi-season (early spring, fall, early winter, depending on your location). Embossed buttons are reinforced to last longer. [via selectism]
Old-school lickable stamps jazzed up a pair of heavy Our Legacy boots, snapped by Klang and making the rounds. At first, we thought why not? until we saw that the paper stamps were “artfully” peeling off. Unless you’re pro-shellacking these on, you’re going to have to hit the desert to avoid problems with moisture-related peeling. A great conceptual piece that might do better on the bookshelf. [via selectism via klang]
Ronnie Fieg’s “Cookie” collab with Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear produced a shoe so good it’s almost worth fighting over, if that weren’t so anti-holiday spirit. Shot by Pj Monte, the lookbook photoshoot gathered together some of Ronnie Fieg’s most interesting and influential friends to model the boot. Available now. [via high snobiety]
