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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.

Gucci | Fall/Winter 2010 Collection | Mid-Top Shoe

Gucci footwear recently dropped a few pairs from their Fall/Winter collection at select retailers. One shoe from the collection is the mid-top boat shoe which features a brown suede upper, leather laces and a Gucci colored tag. Look for the shoes now at retailers, including Concepts.

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Tags: Acne | Winter 2009 Collection Video, Fall, gucci, Mid-Top, Winter | August 14th, 2010 |

Gucci | Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection | Boots

Gucci’s boot collection for this upcoming Autumn/Winter offers plenty to get excited about. From their iconic green and red highlights to side zippers, the collection is sure to be one of their best. This season sees plenty of small details to make each boot to stand out, like unique lacing systems and straps.

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Tags: Boots, gucci | August 1st, 2010 |

Gucci Icon Temporary | London

Gucci’s Icon Temporary pop-up store is featured to make its next stop in London. The world tour is planning to be landing in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials on April 22nd and will stay around for three weeks. Only 17 additional sneaker styles will be available, two of which are Mark Ronson London exclusives. Out of the 17 sneakers, 15 are men’s and 2 are women’s styles.

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Tags: Covert Gardens, gucci, LONDON, Mark Ronson, Pop up | March 2nd, 2010 |

Gucci | Blue Diamante Fabric Duffle

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Back from the dead, Gucci brings back the Blue Diamante Fabric duffle. It features this very stylish blue diamond pattern with premium tan leather accents. The pricing will be around $2,000. Save up kiddies.

Tags: Gucci | Blue Diamante Fabric Duffle | October 29th, 2009 |

iPhone & iTouch | Gucci App

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Gucci has created an app for Apple users. It includes a black book city guide, the latest fashion shows, look books, and special news from Gucci. It will also have some very cool music features as well. Mark Ronson was a part of the Gucci beats, where you can mix your own music tracks and send them to friends. Also included is personal playlists from Ronson as well as a music stream channel. It is available now at the App store.

Tags: iPhone & iTouch | Gucci App | October 23rd, 2009 |

The Worlds’s Most Expensive Belt

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Mr. Stuart Hughes takes ordinary items and bedazzles them into luxurious limited edition expensive pieces. This is the Gucci diamond belt, which has become the most expensive belt on the planet. It features a platinum double G Gucci logo and is embedded with 30 carats of diamonds. There are only 2 of these in the world and retail for about $256, 970. If you are interested , please check out Republica-fashion.com or buy a house. Either way.

Tags: The Worlds's Most Expensive Belt | October 12th, 2009 |

Mary J. Blige x Gucci | Charity Watch

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Gucci will be hosting a charity cocktail party one night at New York’s Fashion Week, with Mary J. Blige. They will release a limited edition black PVD watch with black diamonds and will cost $1,895. It will be available at Gucci’s 5th ave. store on September 16th. A portion of the proceeds will go to Mary J. Blige’s charity, The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now.

Tags: Mary J. Blige x Gucci | Charity Watch | August 27th, 2009 |