Last December it was on the blogs all around the world, the most promising upcoming collaboration between Takahiromiyashita TheSoloIst. & Oliver Peoples Eyeglasses. They’re still not here, the five pairs will be released this March, but I really can’t wait to get my hands… [ Continue reading ]

Tonight the first menswear collection of our Dutch friends at Yarn Unit will be launched at Tenue de Nîmes in Amsterdam. The men’s collection is designed by Stéphane Barbier and is a oath to ‘The New Wave’ in international cinema in the 1950’s. The… [ Continue reading ]

Spring Projects will host a show with these fantastic new works by Hussein Chalayan. The work by Chalayan, called Anaesthetics, is an ‘almost hijab-shaped white cotton veil over a traditional Japanese Geisha’s wig, placed within a minimalist white box creates an unsettling ambience where… [ Continue reading ]

Soulland is surprising me every time they come up with a new collection. Next week they will present their new Autumn/Winter 2011 collection called ‘Civilized’ in Paris. It is a beautiful mix of Scandinavian minimalism vs. American history. Photography by Sascha Oda, art direction by Marco Pedrollo. Above… [ Continue reading ]

New brands and new styles hit the online Tenue de Nîmes store the coming weeks and today we did the first photoshoot of the new year. To share a little bit already we hereby show you our buddy Mitch wearing a vintage denim apron full of… [ Continue reading ]

A few weeks ago Fred Bschaden pointed me on this fabulous B7 Parka from the Steward Archives. I instantly fell in love with it! Unfortunately it’s an extremely hard to find piece, there are some Japanese companies who make replica’s of this model, but… [ Continue reading ]

It's not really a day for raincoats here in the Netherlands, but these will definitely cover you for snow, glazed frost and ice storms as well. Norwegian Rain just released their second collection of high-tech and fashionable raincoats, made of 100% recycled textiles of Japan, cashmere and organic cottons. Neatly designed with hidden air holes, water tunnel, sealed seams and only 270 numbered limited editions it is really a must have for every man. [ Continue reading ]

This Monday we were invited by Christopher Bastin, head designer of Gant office is located in Nacka Strand, a lovely part of Stockholm near the Baltic Sea. Caught by its wintery atmosphere we saw a glimpse of the new Gant Rugger collection. The main inspiration of the 2011 designs was a 1960's Rode Island School of Design year book that Christopher bought online for only a few euro's. [ Continue reading ]

Nº 18. Eastman Leather USAAF type B-3 jacket at Mr Mudd & Mr Gold >… [ Continue reading ]

Nº 16. The soon to be available Zonkey Boot zerozerotwo.roadjazz >… [ Continue reading ]

Nº 13. The Grassfire two tone handcrafted tie from 100% worsted wool orange silk twill on tail and tips by Pierrepont Hicks >… [ Continue reading ]

Nº 12. Borsalino ‘Legionnaire’ Hat at C.H.C.M >… [ Continue reading ]

Last month, the team behind one of my favorite Danish menswear labels Soulland opened a new store in Copenhagen, Denmark. U.S. Import carries men’s – and women’s wear and a wide range of brands such as Soulland, Stine Goya, Ann Sofie Back, Libertine-Libertine and… [ Continue reading ]

Nº 09. Freestyle Scarf by All Knitwear. [ Continue reading ]

Nº 05. Gris flanelle Tie by Flouzen… [ Continue reading ]

Sam Gold, the man behind Key City Vintage and Vintage Ralph Lauren, started selling Polo Ralph Lauren items which were not in his size. It morphed into two blogs where he shares mostly mid 90’s golden era Snapbacks, Vintage RL Polo pieces and hats,… [ Continue reading ]

Grenson, the classic English shoe makers, will open it’s very own online shop this month. I’m looking forward to that, and to the ability to get some proper gentlemen’s boots for the winter without getting my feet wet. Meanwhile you can get these Glenn Cyclone Wax… [ Continue reading ]

Another brand who’s rocking big time is Norse Projects. The Danish brand is teaming up with the classic British Lavenham Jackets to produce 4 select items. Danish aesthetics meets traditional British gamentry. Available early November 2010 direct from Norse Projects. [ Continue reading ]

We love this “Everything is going to be alright” Ace Hotel selvedge 9oz chambray scarf by The Hill-Side. The scarf is hand-embroidered at the bottom corner and comes in a limited edition at Hickoree’s. [ Continue reading ]

Simply beautiful! The Levi’s Spec shoot ‘Piers of the Homeless Night’ by The Explorers Club. [ Continue reading ]

Lova teamed up with photographer Nabil Elderkin and model Jonas Mason for their AW 2010 campaign. ‘Inspired by Beirut, pre the 1975 civil war, when Lebanon was celebrating social and financial prosperity; the collection represents functionality, affluence and durability.’ The collection includes… [ Continue reading ]

Prior to the interview we did with Alexander Brenninkmeijer from Clemens en August, here’s a little invitation to the upcoming event in Amsterdam. This weekend Clemens en August will open its temporary store at SMBA, Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam, Rozenstraat 50, in Amsterdam, the… [ Continue reading ]

Imagine a jacket, made from extremely reflective material; thousands of micro glass balls hand sprayed onto the finished garment before it is oven dried. That is the new Stone Island Reflective Jacket. The handmade aspect of the process makes the fabric look… [ Continue reading ]

The moment I was introduced to Won Hundred I instantly fell in love with this Danish brand. Yesterday they shared their spring summer 2011 collection ‘inspired by a study of long black silhouettes created by different objects that cast a deformed shadow. Like walking in the sun, when… [ Continue reading ]