Vanishing Elephant, another Australian label kicking up a storm of late, has announced it will release two of its seasonal collections in unison. The Sydney-based label will release the Northern HemispHERE (spring ‘10) and Southern HemispHERE (fall ‘10) collections through retail outlets worldwide, and we can look forward to some great knits, plaid suits, vests, leather and footwear from this burgeoning gents label…
CLOUT and Switzerland’s street fashion brand Low Life team up to present the “City of Broken Dreams” t-shirt in both black and white. Printed in black, white, gray and graphite, the detailed illustration depicts a layup in the background with an elevated subway train snaking its way through a smoke filled city by way of tunnels nestled amongst contrasting facades. Passing by multi-windowed buildings, streetlamps and destroyed police cars, the subway train emerges in the forefront. CLOUT’s first overseas collaboration, the “City of Broken Dreams” t-shirt is now available via the brand’s online store, with only 120 units available.
Billed as an on-the-go speaker that’s comfortable too, the Balloon iPod Speaker ($35) connects with any iPod, but makes most sense when used with a clip-on iPod Shuffle. In the product photo, a smiling girl is wearing the speaker while riding her bike – a good use for the speaker since wearing headphones in certain situations can be dangerous. I suppose in the right color paired with the right outfit this would look OK . . . but I’m not 100 percent sold. What do you think?
Gitman Vintage has a great look coming for the spring / summer collection. Madras, Oxfords and plaids make up the bulk of the shirts, which are available in a vibrant patchwork of color. Altogether, the collection is a interesting blend of traditional styling and a decidedly modern twist, that represents a timeless classic in American menswear.
Fashion brand Beautiful Fül presents its new 2010 Fall/Winter Collection, named The Last Man. The lookbook is set in the desert, the normally hot and baron surrounded are filled by mirrored mannequins, with the collection being inspired by a dark and edgy feel like that of 60s and 70s motorcycle gangs. Most of the pieces are black, yet retain a textured variance amongst textiles. Melton wool and leather are regular components of the line, with the roughness of the wool contrasted by the smoothness of various leather selections. Small details like black tuxedo stripes on pants, black rubberized buttons, and patent leather trimmings add a nice dimension to the well-rounded designs.
What crazy times we live in when Dockers, one of the forerunners in toughguy clothing has to produce a short film Entitled An Emasculating Truth, which investigates the alarming drop in male testosterone levels over the last 20-odd years. Check it out as Oscar Boyson covers the length and breadth of the USA in a bid to decipher exactly what it means to be a man in the 21st Century. Visit the official web site for some more fun facts surrounding the conundrum at www.anemasculatingtruth.com.
We are all feeling the financial pinch! Blue Plate Special is a weekly review of bargain apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Nothing over $.99.
My addiction to word games is still growing at a dangerous rate. Forming words seems to have become one of my favorite past times! I am not sure if my vocabulary has improved or if my ability to apply spelling rules has improved, but I am improving on a number of word puzzle games. Several weeks ago I reviewed Word Warp Free for the Blue Plate Special. I enjoyed the game and continued playing until I found Word Warp Xtreme which is the sequel to Word Warp Free. Find out what new features are included after the break. … [visit site to read more]
Looks like you Apple fans aren’t stressing out about waiting on hold for tech support – according to Consumer Reports, Apple is the top company for after-sales customer service. In a report that was based on phone support, online support, and general problem-solving ability, Apple beat out others including Dell, Toshiba, and Lenovo in all points. The survey took place over a one-year period and looked at 7,000 laptop and desktop users’ customer support experiences.
Lenovo and Toshiba ranked second and third in the laptop category, while Dell and HP/Compaq ranked second and third for desktops. They claim that Apple’s success is partially due to its ownership of the hardware and software that comes with each Mac. So amid complaints that Apple can be limiting, the silver lining is that its tech support is often able to troubleshoot and solve problems. And between phone, online, and Genius Bar support, Apple also gets an A for accessibility.
Ryan McGinley’s third solo exhibit ‘Everybody Knows This Is NowHERE’ is coming to Team Gallery. Opening on March 18th, 2010 the work showcased in Everybody Knows This Is NowHERE was all created in McGinley’s New York studio and is departure from his usual style. The open-ended study, of black and white portraiture, is accompanied by a new monograph published by Dashwood Books, which includes a conversation between McGinley and photographer Catherine Opie.
Everybody Knows This Is NowHERE
March 18th – April 17th, 2010 Team Gallery
83 Grand Street
New York City
Korean brand Buried Alive presents its new collection via its 2010 Spring/Summer lookbook. Titled “Losing Generation”, the collection takes hint’s from rock band Bad Religion, utilizing various song names to introduce new pieces into the collection, as well as develop concepts for the line. Looks from Spring/Summer are offered below, with availability now through select Buried Alive retailers, including Humantree.
