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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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SQ | Good Habit: Before Purpose

Check out how the infamous SQ and his crew got the venue in shape for the premiere of his first photo gallery show. Also check out the event video which takes you behind the scenes of the show. Enjoy!

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Tags: Good Habit: Before Purpose, SQ | September 2nd, 2010 |

Kirill | Travie McCoy, Cisco Adler & Tabi Bonney Photoshoot

Late last week Travie McCoy, Cisco Adler, DJ Jason Smith, Tabi Bonney and Silent Dan all got together for a special photoshoot at an abandoned diner in Baltimore for a personal photoshoot with creative photographer Kirill. The full look of pictures are out now on Kirill’s site, along with the rest of the wild photos with famed celebrities.

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Tags: Kirill, Photoshoot, Tabi Bonney, Travie McCoy | August 23rd, 2010 |

Dan Escobar | Photography

Dan Escobar is a versatile photographer who is inspired by the execution of strong concepts. Whether it’s the pure interaction of composition and light, the staging of stylized portraits, or the creation of complex environments or effects, Dan has been responsible for some of the most celebrated, image-driven ads of the last 20 years.

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Tags: Dan Escobar, Photography | August 14th, 2010 |

Scion Installation | L.A. Gallery Presents “The 2010 Vice Magazine Photo Show”

After nine years, the annual Vice Photo Issue and Exhibition has become an anticipated cultural institution. This year, Vice’s Photo Issue is comprised entirely of still life photography – a departure from years past. For the photography exhibit, opening August 14 at Scion Installation L.A., the curatorial reigns have been handed to Jonnie Craig, longtime staff photographer of the British edition of Vice magazine. The featured photographers are Angela Boatwright, Asger Carlsen, Jonnie Craig, Jackson Eaton, Seth Fluker, Nicholas Haggard, Jerry Hsu, Kevin Long, Ross McDonnell, Sophie Mörner, Patrick O’Dell, Alex Olson, Valerie Phillips, Jared Ritz, David Benjamin Sherry, Peter Sutherland, Patrick Tsai, Sean Vegezzi and Gavin Watson. The opening reception takes place on August 14, 7 – 10 p.m. at Scion Installation L.A., 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, CA 90232. The reception is free with complimentary valet parking and an open bar. The exhibition will run until September 4.

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Tags: Magazine, Scion, Vice | August 4th, 2010 |

Yasumasa Yonehara x KarmaloopTV

Japanese erotic photographer, Yonehara, spends the day with the KarmaloopTV crew in Tokyo and talks about how it feels to have the best job in the world. Check out more of Yone’s awesome photography at his website, cexwork.com. Enjoy!

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Tags: KarmaloopTV, Yasumasa Yonehara | July 20th, 2010 |

Terry Richardson | Paul Rudd, Tracy Morgan & Zach Galifianakis

Terry Richardson shot the latest edition of GQ Magazine which features three different covers of either Paul Rudd, Tracy Morgan or Zach Galifianakis. The magazine has in depth interview with all three, and be sure look for the magazine on shelves now.

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Tags: Paul Rudd, terry richardson, Zach GalifianakisTracy Morgan | July 20th, 2010 |

Jasper James | “People And Places 2″

Jasper James proves why his photography talents are highly recognized with People and Places 2. In the past, Jasper James has worked with companies like Ferrari, British Airways, Ritz Carlton, Dockers and much more. People and Places 2 truly features the unique ideas of Jasper James by mixing in people with local downtown sceneries.

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Tags: Jasper James | July 20th, 2010 |

Tim Barber | Nike Bridge Runners

Photographer Tim Barber captures some stunning pictures of the NYC Bridge Runners while showcasing some Nike running products. The photography shows runners from around the city getting into the art of running and Tim Barber capturing each moment flawlessly. Click here to see the rest of the pictures.

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Tags: Bridge Runners, Nike, NYC, Tim Barber | July 5th, 2010 |