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Riviera Club Interview | Sitting Down With Joe Sadler

When sitting down with Joe Sadler from the popular Riviera Club line, you won't only be gaining a few words from the wise, but you'll also hear about how the label had to quickly relocate their headquarters if they ever wanted to get work done from the beach scene to somewhere else not so calming. Riviera Club's roots date back a few years to the Santa Barbara coastline, and their preppy styles haven been known as the perfect choice for casual beach trips with friends to upscale dinner parties with colleagues. Today you can find Riviera Club quickly popping up at your favorite shops worldwide, ...

DQM x Mark McNairy | 5 Questions With Mark McNairy

We recently caught up with Mark McNairy in the midst of his DQM collaboration to answer a few questions for us. The designer breaks down the collaboration for us in a quick five minutes and in five questions. The project includes three exclusive shoe designs, a Navy Suede Long Wing Brogue, a Black Suede Chukka Boot, and a Grey Suede Cap Derby Boot which all feature McNairy’s signature details such as the red brick and crepe soles, as well as a skateboard deck. Look for the shoes and skate deck now at DQM. Hit the flip to read the interview.

The Sebago Nexus Project | Jake Davis

Jake Davis and I created some gems. These detailed pictures show the quality of the leathers used, amazing textures. 48 pairs of each were made of these Camouflage Docksides $110USD & Luggage Brown DT mids $140USD. They will be will be available for purchase tomorrow morning, August 27th at 10am est. on DavidZ.com as well as a small run in the David Z. flagship store in soho. Hit the flip for some more ishh.

Abington | Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

Abington by Timberland is inspired by a history of hard-working people. Strong and dependable, they stood up to the toughest jobs and that same dedication is stitched into every boot and shoe they build. They use premium Horween leathers and suedes from Charles F. Stead & Co. for quality and durability alongside Vibram soles that provide unsurpassed traction. This Fall, Abington will release chukkas, boots, oxfords and more. The collection has slowly began hitting select retailers. Hit the flip for a closer look.

R6 | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

The Spring/Summer 2011 collection is the third range from R6 which continues the handcrafted English manufacturing of the Regent factory in Northampton allied to a more modernist aesthetic.The brand is now stocked in premier retailers such as Dover Street Market and Hanon whilst the likes of Garbstore and The Darkroom will have their own limited edtion styles this upcoming season. Hit the flip for more details.

Band Of Outsiders | Fall 2010 Collection

From Band of Outsiders comes the highly anticipated Fall 2010 collection which lives up to its hype. Sticking to the vintage-inspired shots for each season, Band of Outsiders properly shows off their latest selection of goods which includes oxfords, polos, sweatpants, coats, suits, button-downs, and much more. Be sure to check retailers for availability. Hit the flip for a closer look.

Saturdays | Summer 2010 Collection

Saturdays Surf, New York City’s surf shop, launches its first apparel collection for Summer 2010, Saturdays Surf. The capsule menswear collection was created by the owners to fill a manifest gap in the market and satisfy a demand for clothing that translates from surf to the city. More over, it is a reflection of the founders’ own all-encompassing tastes and lifestyles. Hit the flip for more details.

The Madbury Club | A Talk With The Master Of Ceremony

The Madbury Club launched a few weeks ago and they've already seen servers crash and hundreds of new twitter followers, as well as published plenty of movie, music, and game reviews, trip recaps, seasonal lookbooks, group debates, and much, much more. The Master Of Ceremony, commonly known as Phillip T. Annand, or even simply just Phil, sat down for a quick chat about the Club and a few things that should be known in regards to his new society. He goes into detail about a variety of subjects and tells us some facts about the website which have yet to be ...

The Sebago Nexus Project | Marcus Troy x Ronnie Fieg Docksides

Marcus Troy will have the first go at Ronnie Fieg's Sebago Nexus Project with two unique Docksides, Sebago’s most iconic style. Both styles are made with high grade materials that Sebago have never used before, “Buffalo” brown leather, “Roughout” Grey suede, red and blue soles and premium leather linings. Priced at $110USD, 48 pairs per style will release on Davidz.com as well as the David Z. Flagship store at 10am EST on Friday June 25th. David Z. 556 Broadway New York, NY 10012 212.431.5450 Hit the flip for a closer look.

Showroom Shine | Level 4 Collective

Upon entering Level 4 Collective Showroom, you’ll instantly feel...comfortable. Maybe its the lack of a receptionist that’ll set your mind at ease (we're sure you hate those pretentious "bouncers" peeking their beady little eyes over a custom desk built two times the necessary height) or the modest showroom size, or the exposed brick, or the comfortable couch inviting us to relax or...well, you get the point. Why we really think you’ll feel so warm and fuzzy isn't the showroom itself, it’s actually the people working there. Marc D'Amelio, the showrooms owner, and Nimonica, Level 4's head sales person, have it ...

Ronnie Fieg Presents The Nexus Project | The Trailer

Throughout the summer of 2010, a limited run of 48 pairs will be created of each Nexus style. The shoes will be available exclusively at David Z’s flagship store in New York as well as davidz.com. Bloggers will each bring their own angle and story to their blogs to communicate the Nexus Project. The entire collaboration was filmed by Jake Davis on location in the Dominican Republic. Each blogger will have their own trailer that can be seen on their respective websites. Please make sure to check out each bloggers trailer throughout the release of this project: www.ronniefieg.com, www.marcustroy.com, www.jakedavis.com, ...

Sperry | Fall 2010 Collection | Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe

Sperry's history takes us back to 1935, which makes them the true original creators of the boat shoe. The Authentic Original boat shoe by Sperry was first created with a few pieces of rubber, a razor blade, and an ordinary sneaker. Together, Paul Sperry created the world's first and most enduring boat shoe. Their originality is still seen today upon the feet of millions of people worldwide and today marks the emergence of their new fall 2010 collection. The first shoe presented from the collection is the Authentic Original 2- Eye Boat Shoe. Hit the flip for more details.

Riviera Club Interview | Sitting Down With Joe Sadler

When sitting down with Joe Sadler from the popular Riviera Club line, you won’t only be gaining a few words from the wise, but you’ll also hear about how the label had to quickly relocate their headquarters if they ever wanted to get work done from the beach scene to somewhere else not so calming. Riviera Club’s roots date back a few years to the Santa Barbara coastline, and their preppy styles haven been known as the perfect choice for casual beach trips with friends to upscale dinner parties with colleagues. Today you can find Riviera Club quickly popping up at your favorite shops worldwide, but most notably at Ron Herman.

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Tags: interview, Joe Sadler, Riviera Club | September 7th, 2010 |

Dan May x Jason Limon

For Dan May’s first year at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, he plans to exhibit some new pieces alongside artist Jason Limon. They will both be releasing a series of exclusive limited edition prints, a collaboration painting, original drawings/paintings, as well as other surprises.

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Tags: Dan May, Jason Limon | September 7th, 2010 |

KZO | Summer 2010 Collection | 3/4 Sleeve Squire Plaid Shirt

KZO’s squires shirt is an innovative take on the classic button up woven shirt. Perfect for warmer days, you can leave the sleeves down or easily roll them up. The shirt is out now at Mortar and features a triple chain stitched seam, a single front pocket with button closure and a relaxed fit.

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Tags: KZO, summer | September 7th, 2010 |

Steven Alan Annex | Vintage Frames Hand-Selected By Gerry Beckley

Here’s a look of some vintage frames hand-selected by Gerry Beckley. These models and others are available for sale at the Steven Alan Annex shop in Tribeca.

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Tags: Steven Alan Annex, Sunglasses | September 7th, 2010 |

13thWitness | “Run 4 Cover” Starring Nigel Sylvester

13thWitness presents a creative cycling video featuring BMX rider Nigel Sylvester entitled “Run 4 Cover”. The video takes us through a day ride with Nigel Sylvester on a trip through downtown New York City. Enjoy!

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Tags: 13thWitness, nigel sylvester, Run 4 Cover | September 6th, 2010 |

Bérangère Claire | Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection

Since 2007 Bérangère Claire has presented a new collection of classics and basics with refined details for men. They offer garments that are easy to wear, simple and fashionable at affordable prices. The new collection for men from Bérangère Claire for this Autumn/Winter 2010 is out now.

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Tags: Autumn, Bérangère Claire, Winter | September 6th, 2010 |

Hard Graft | 2Unfold Laptop Bag

Every 2Unfold bag is expertly handmade in Italy and includes only the best hides of buttery premium vegetable tanned leather are selected, which is then complimented by accents of 100% wool felt. Debonair and refined, robust and down to earth, the bag adapts to whatever style you want to sport. This multi-use laptop bag is something of a sartorial transformer – carry it unfolded as a briefcase, shoulder bag, backpack or fold it into a courier or clutch bag. The back zipper pocket has been enlarged to fit your iPad covered by your hard graft case and in the main bag you’ll find a new pocket for your phone and wallet.

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Tags: 2Unfold Laptop, Bag, hard graft | September 6th, 2010 |

Meridian Audio For The Savoy Hotel | Limited Edition M80 Compact Entertainment System

Meridian Audio, Britain’s leading specialist manufacturer of high-end audio and video entertainment equipment, has developed a Limited Edition of the recently launched Meridian M80 compact entertainment system exclusively for The Savoy in London. Guests in 55 of the newly-refurbished suites, which re-open on 10th October 2010 following the £220 million restoration of The Savoy, will be entertained by beautiful room-filling sound courtesy of the exquisitely-sculpted M80 which features a high gloss black finish, manufactured solely for the world-famous property. Hand-assembled in Meridian’s Cambridgeshire-based production facility, the stylish M80 offers an unrivalled listening experience, and further develops the elegant design and state- of-the-art engineering which made its predecessor, the highly acclaimed F80, one of the company’s best-selling models. The M80’s discreet, yet stylish cabinet, houses a powerful 80-watt 2.1 Digital Signal Processing (DSP) stereo system with a rear-mounted subwoofer, slot-loading CD/DVD drive, and AM/FM/DAB Digital Radio, as well as multiple analogue and digital inputs that combine to deliver both a versatile and powerful audio package.

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Tags: Meridian Audio, The Savoy Hotel | September 6th, 2010 |