Have a good weekend...Alden

Im just saying... The Steven Alan is right down the street from my house. Think I might visit.

These should be in your closet RIGHT NOW.

Anthony Crook x Landscapes

With much success coming from his manswear shots for QG, Mens Vogue the Ring-out I would like to focus here on his extremely well shot landscapes.... I have started shooting more landscapes lately and enjoying every second of it. Anthony's landscapes are inspiring and beautiful. Check out his new website worth the look. 

African Made Sawa Shoes

Just read about these beautiful 100% African made shoes. All material used are from African countries like South Africa, Egypt, Tunisia, Nigeria  and Cameron. These vintage looking offerings in my opinion are great and would be a great addition to any mans spring attire. 

was sent this today from a friend been watching it on repeat. 

Phil Collins - I Missed Again

Style and Class x Indiana Adventure Duffle

Marcus Troy has done it again - informing us on what is hot. Man this guy knows great product. 

This Indiana Adventure Duffle is nothing less then fantastic made of premium leather and perfect aesthetics you can't go wrong. This bag should be in every mans closet. I travel for work and love a great classy duffle... think I might be able to talk about this bag forever but I must stop here and say get yourself a duffle in a class of its own... the price might scare some people but this bag is a real mans bag and will last for a while and like all great classics it only gets better with age. 

Brogues x Self

Mandalay Bay's floors are not for walking... 

L.L. Beam Signature moc

Have a great weekend and be on the look out for L.L. Bean Moc... you will be seeing a few of these this spring. 

Thank You Robert I. Brown

Don't you just love it when you get inspired by the young... and I say young in the nicest way. Robert is only 15 or 16 not too sure. Was reading his blog today and was just inspired so I decided to thank him. Robert Thank you so much, you are a great mind at such a young age and I have nothing but respect for you and all that you do. Keep up the good work my friend. 

Words by W.E.B Du Bois

"The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame."

Standing room Only x Fashion Snoops

Went to the Fashion Snoops spr. 2011 presentation in Vegas the other day... was welcomed with a standing room only seat not too bad, I actually prefer to stand gives me the opportunity to look at the people attending the presentation. 

The presentation was informative... I can always get something out of nothing, guess its the resourceful person in me. 

Fashion Snoops is an online forecasting service their site is worth applying for and their presentations are worth the free admission. Next time your in Vegas for Magic/Project/Pool/Slate/Workroom/ Capsule check out the free presentations that are offered I promise you will get something out of them. 

Sorel 1964 Premium T x 2010 Caribou Stingray

Over on one of my favorite blogs (Marcus Troy) he has some great pics of 2 Sorel's offerings the 2010 Caribou Stingray and my personal favorite the 1964 Premium T w/ waxy canvas upper... as you can tell boots have were a big item this season and I believe as well with Marcus that next fall will be another big boot season. 

F/W 2010 picks - Hope you Like

Burberry Prorsum - My favorite boot being rocked and shown right now... OUCH! 

Lanvin  - What don't these guy do proper

Henrik Vibskov - A MUST HAVE

Dior Homme - Great looking shoe

Hermes  - Monk Strap... Seeing way too many of these bad boys to not get a pair, these are beauts.

Never too late to honor a great - McQueen

A great tribute by Danny Roberts. 

What a find

Just sick... Have a good weekend. 

Cinnamon Chaser

Cinnimon Chaser has done it ladies and gentleman moved its way to heavy rotation... man these p's are dope as they come... Video concept on their site for Lux Delux is killer and worth a view you never know you might catch yourself in the background... I think I did. these lads are from London UK (of course they are) and I would have to say they are indietronica (if that even exists)... 

Check them out if you need too chill their music has been described as Music with a hyper active, space travel narrative of sorts. 

Ive been working all day on graphic shoes and this is really helping me mellow out... being that I am not the biggest fan of graphics on appeal or footwear... for some odd reason there are tons of people out there that do...

Tonight at the world famous Troubadour - WILD BEASTS

Head on over to the Troubadour tonight and catch some great music... Wild Beasts will be there doing what they do best... Beasting 

RedWings x My Dad

Wasn't lying when I said "When I was a kid I used to walk around in my dads shoes, I still do". I think this proves it. Sitting at my desk thinking about boots again. The weather here has taken a turn for what some so-cal natives think the worse but me not so much, I kinda like it, gives me a few more days of rocking some boots not like I wont rock them this spring but Im just saying. 

Currently  listening to:

Childish Gambino - I am Just a Rapper 2

get your free download... not kidding some really good stuff. 

I am Just a Raper 2

Please do yourself a favor head on over to I am Donald and get your free download of some sick tracks from Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover. Man this guy is hitting on all fronts Music, Acting, Writing and I can't tell you want next but I am sure its stellar. 

Do it big homie. 

Band Of Outsiders Look Book

Band Of Outsiders makes the best look books ever... These books and their well built looks are fantastic, add Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, Dave Franco and the lovely and talented Leslie Mann (The Great Mrs. Apatow) and you have yourself a winning spr 2010 season. 

Check out some of Donald's music he goes under the names Childish Gambino and MC DJ, his stuff is dope and one of the funniest comics out today. 

Kitsune's Ivy League Collection = Heat

Kitsune's F/W 2010 what some are calling the Ivy League collection is one of my favorites so far. The French and Japanese have these american classic influences down to a science. 

This line looks fantastic... now I just need some pieces to complete my F/W 2010 ensemble. 

Have a good weekend

1930's-1950's pictures of people enjoying what some call the devils potion... I don't know I might have just made that up, just getting ready for the weekend. Funny but I always get inspiration from classic images, I may not be the only one.

Currently listening:

Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman 

Just some great vintage looks

just some great pictures from 1920's-1930's... 

Jared Schoenemann

Head on over to Zenfolio and check out some great pictures from Artiest and friend Jared Schoenemann. His stuff always gets the creative juices flowing. His arial shoots are some of my favorites ever. 

Gilded Age x Margaret Bourke-White

Gilded Age launched in 2005 and has since been supplying us with style influenced by New York's pre-industrial revolution age. They make great hand crafted, luxury clothing. With a a stellar Capsule showing in Vegas their worth the price and time check them out, I promise you wont be disappointed... Their website made me think of Margaret Bourke-White one of my favorite ladies. 

Busy Working...

Taking a little break form work... If I look at one more hiking boot I might hang myself.

Currently Listening To:

Midlake - Young Bride

Kevin Barker - Little Pictures of You

Anna Ternheim - Lovers Dream

Class Actress - Let Me Take You Out - Slowly moving its way to HEAVY HEAVY rotation

enjoy...

Coclico X Compass

Saw these beauties over at We Are The Market today and was instantly hooked, not like I would ever wear or buy but these do look fly... 

In keeping with the wave of green fashion comes Coclico from Spain. The eco-friendly brand features vegetable dyed tan leather, wood, and cork in all of their footwear. Started by Sandra Canselier in 2000, this unique shoe line takes inspiration from Sandra’s hometown of Brittany in France and her love for New York. You can check out the full line at the namesake boutique and showroom in Nolita.

Jake Davis on Mark McNairy

These Mark McNairy Double Monk Strap shoes are nothing less then brilliant. Jake Davis said these words about Mark. My favorite "Bad Boys Move In Silence" isn't that the truth.... 

Word from Jake Davis Blog. 

Gifts of any kind are good. But a gift you actually love is great. I naively know nothing about these shoes other than they are beautiful and intimidating as fuck. I'm not sure if they're currently available anywhere. You may have not known it but Mark McNairy has had an influence on mine and your style for years. Whether you bought 68 & Brothers or McNairy Brothers at Union or hike uptown to sift through J. Press, McNairy has had his touch in more ways than one.

A big part of this blog is to give shine to the guys that have been influencing fashion for years but are too real and humble to toot their own horn. Bad boys move in silence but I don't mind trumpeting their efforts here. Thanks for the elegant gift Mark, but more importantly thanks for doing what you do...

Gitman Vintage X The Club Collar

The club collar on this fly Gitman Vintage Oxford is over the top fantastic. The color is fresh and what I would say to be right on for S/S 2010. You would be hard pressed to find a better s/s option and being that red seems to be where its at.  Do yourself a favor and pick up this or any of Gitman Vintage selections. I 100% guaranty you wont be disappointed.