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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.

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DRx x Converse

The DRx and Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoes are instant classics for any wardrobe. The collaboration pays close attention to detail and uses a duck canvas upper, Stars and Stripes, eagle imagery and pea coat wool.

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Tags: converse, DRx | September 7th, 2010 |

Converse x Woolrich | All Star Hi

Woolrich has been preparing for this upcoming Winter season with new styles, materials and colorways to keep you stay warm in fashion. They’ve teamed up with Converse to create a special All Star hi-top sneaker with their signature wool material in an attractive red/black colorway. The shoe is available now at RMK for $90USD.

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Tags: converse, Woolrich | September 6th, 2010 |

Converse x Jack Purcell | Fall 2010 Collection

Equal parts refined and rebellious, the Jack Purcell and Converse collection celebrates its 75th anniversary in Fall 2010. Taking inspiration from the man behind the iconic smile, this season’s offerings reference the 1930s with updated silhouettes taken from the archive and early 20th century techniques. From re-launching the original Johnny shoe first appearing in the ‘30s to updated treatments such as broguing and a new seasonal assortment of garment dyed hues, this season delivers something for fans of clean, bold style. Classic menswear trends lend a clever juxtaposition between sport heritage and stylistic fashion presence of Jack Purcell shoes. All of the shoes in this collection have a rich, hand-crafted look and feel, premium linings and comfort foot beds, unlocking the gates of the country club – of course – with a knowing smile.

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Tags: converse, Fall, Jack Purcell | September 2nd, 2010 |

Parra x Converse(RED) | Chuck Taylor High

Parra‘s latest collaboration is with Converse‘s (Paint the Town)RED project and includes an all-over print of Parra’s ‘Cherry’ character. Constructed with suede uppers, the shoe’s profits will go to HIV and AIDS programs in Africa. The Chuck Taylors are out now at Limited Edt Chamber in Singapore.

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Tags: Chuck Taylor, converse, Parra | August 10th, 2010 |

Converse x Jack Purcell | Boat Mid

From the Converse and Jack Purcell collection comes the Summer themed Boat Mid in two colorways. The suede mid cut shoe includes boat shoe inspired designing, like leather laces and a 360 degree lacing system. The shoes are out now at Nice Kicks for $85USD.

Nice Kicks
2815 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
512.320.8100

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Tags: Boat Mid, converse, Jack Purcell | August 10th, 2010 |

Converse x Jack Purcell | “Johnny” Collection

From the ongoing Converse and Jack Purcell collaboration comes three new Johnny models in hi-top and low. Made with a canvas upper, the Johnny revamps the 75-year old classic Jack Purcell sneaker with a modern twist. With a fresh silhouette and outsole, the Johnny takes cues from the old and spins with the new. Grab the shoes online now for $80USD and $85USD.

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Tags: converse, Jack Purcell, Johnny | August 8th, 2010 |

Converse | Jack Purcell “Brogue Leather”

Converse took on the challenge of combing the Jack Purcell court sneaker with a standard brogue dress shoe, and the final result is quite impressive. Using a white leather upper, the shoe contains a glossy finish that’s ready for any occassion. The shoes are out now at Limited Edt Chamber.

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Tags: converse, Jack Purcell | July 31st, 2010 |

Converse | Big Boi Chuck Taylors

This summer Converse honors renowned hip-hop artist Big Boi, one-half of multi-platinum, five-time Grammy Award-winning super group OutKast, by producing a special limited edition run of Chuck Taylor All Stars designed by the artist himself. The iconic brand partnered with Big Boi to create the one-of-a-kind design in celebration of his Def Jam debut “Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” that was released on July 6th. Converse has long been associated with the worlds of music, sport, art and fashion and has a rich history of bringing them all together in its on-going commitment to being a catalyst for creativity. The new special design features the album title wrapped around the outer sides of the shoe’s heel, and fans can enter to win their own pair at one of a select few soon-to-be-announced online outlets, which will be giving away three exclusive copies of the shoe, autographed by Big Boi himself.

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Tags: Big Boi, converse | July 28th, 2010 |