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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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Alife | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection | Lookbook

Alife presents their Spring/Summer 2011 collection which offers plenty of must-have pieces. Cleverly styled, the collection’s lookbook showcases the full collection of zip jackets, varsity jackets, button-downs, polos, cardigans, graphic tees with iconic Alife logos and much more. Look for the collection to hit retailers sometime next year and stay tuned for a look at the Spring/Summer 2011 footwear collection.

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Tags: alife, spring, summer | September 7th, 2010 |

J. Panther Luggage Co. | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

J. Panther Luggage Co. was founded upon their passion for innovation, design classics and products that are built to last a lifetime and beyond. After design and extensive testing in New York, their bags and accessories are hand-crafted and finished by New England artisans who’ve been making high-end luggage for generations. Their Spring/Summer 2011 collection is innovative, functional and full of details—both inside and out—which makes them particularly suitable for those who like to cycle, walk or travel frequently, as well as those who simply wish to make a stylish statement and lifetime investment in their luggage.

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Tags: J. Panther Luggage Co., spring, summer | September 6th, 2010 |

Abington By Timberland | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection | Closer Look

Here we take a closer glance at the Abington by Timberland Spring/Summer 2011 collection with a full look of colorways and styles for the upcoming season. Coming in six models, the collection features a 7-eyelet moc boot, a moccasin shoe, a mid boat chukka, a 3-eyelet boat wedge, a lightweight guide boot and a stylish brogue oxford. Each shoe comes in either two or three colorways, depending on the style, and will be available in the coming months at select retailers.

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Tags: Abington, spring, summer, timberland | August 29th, 2010 |

Booji | Spring 2011 Collection | Francisco-Slip Chelsea

Here’s the first look at the Spring 2011 collection by Booji. Featured is the Francisco-Slip CHELSEA model which is influenced by all things soft. Translated with a sporty edge using air mesh material, the shoe’s make-up includes air mesh for the full upper and a trim detail of 6oz cotton canvas. Look for the Francisco-Slip Chelsea model in select stores worldwide soon. Stay tuned for more details.

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Tags: Booki, Chelsea, Francisco Slip, spring | August 27th, 2010 |

Elm Co. | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Elm Co. is simply a lifestyle brand with roots in skate, snow, art and music, and is mostly known for their snap backs, 5 panels, fedoras, and drivers caps. Since their beginning five years ago, they’ve been providing high quality and creative goods that give attention to detail in each piece. Their Spring/Summer 2011 collection was designed with special care for coloring patterns and with the customer in mind.

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Tags: Elm Co., spring, summer | August 26th, 2010 |

Nike | Spring 2011 Collection | Marcus Troy Destroyer Jacket

To commemorate the launch of Marcus Troy‘s new site design, the Nike Team customized a Spring 2011 Nike Sportswear Destroyer jacket by laser etching his logo mark into the sleeve. Take a look at the design process of the special edition Destroyer jacket on the flip. Enjoy!

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Tags: jacket, Marcus Troy, Nike, spring | August 26th, 2010 |

Our Legacy | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

By observing the behavior and appearance of an individual you can take a good guess on what they are occupied with most of their time. With that said, Our Legacy took that concept and thought: what you wear and how you wear it is a reflection of your work. The idea behind the collection was to find and combine the right elements from different cultures to provide a lineup perfect for the modern working man. The Spring/Summer 2011 collection includes everything from button-downs to outerwear pieces to shorts to accessories.

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Tags: our legacy, spring, summer | August 25th, 2010 |

Freshjive | Spring 2011 Collection

Bringing in creative director Mark Wiesmayr, who has worked with Tsubi, Urban Outfitters and Blue Blood, Freshjive is stepping away from their streetwear roots and in the direction of a more men’s, designer-contemporary line while maintaining its street culture sensibility. Choosing to move forward without visible name branding, the new Freshjive has a focus on rustic modernism, in both texture and form, celebrating the masculine relationship between avant-garde design and heritage aesthetics.

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Tags: freshjive, spring | August 20th, 2010 |