… probably only in films. but this is a nice shot. found somewhere in a tumblr blog. “tumbling” – i do not like this fast consuming pictures, but sometimes you really find some really interesting things you never saw before. but most angrily is that you find no infos about the pics and where they are from. pic | somewhere from the www – sorry …
i did not read or take a look at this, i think, interesting book. it was a hint from AKRAM c/o KLAR. he got ICONS OF MEN’S STYLE as a present. the author JOSH SIMS is a freelance style writer working f.ex. for GQ, WALLPAPER, i-D, THE INDEPENDENT and ESQUIRE. he is also author of different fashion books and contributor to several fashion books from TASCHEN verlag. the book has 192 pages, 264 illustrations and was published may 2011. here some contents from from the publisher: “Behind nearly every item in the modern male wardrobe is a ‘first of its kind’ – the definitive item, often designed for specialist use on which all subsequent versions have been based. Icons of Men’s Style examines garment by garment the most important and famous of these products – their provenance and history the stories of their design the brand/company that started it all and how the item shaped the way men dress today.” sounds interesting. pics | Laurence King Publishing
HORSE CYCLES built up the bike fleet for ACE HOTEL NEW YORK. now you can buy this pure old school city bike. the bike is built by THOMAS CALLAHAN from durable lugged steel with his own two hands and other tools in his williamsburg, brooklyn shop. watch the portrait of THOMAS. pics & vid | Ace Hotel _ HORSE CYCLES
ACE HOTEL+HORSE CYCLES = this … from Matt McClain on Vimeo.
he guys, it makes me sad selling boots of my collection, but i have to clean up my cupboard because of shortage of space. so 2 customized pairs of the RED WING CENTENNIAL SERIES will be on sale: one #1909 BECKMAN with a white original RWS cushion crepe sole and one #1908 BECKMAN with a brown VIBRAM #2021. the 1909is a 9D , which fits really big, and the 1908 is 9 1/2D my normal size. if someone is interested please email me lifetimegear@googlemail.com . the boots will be online at eBay tomorrow. have a nice weekend! pics | LIFE TIME GEAR
the BOW TIE LACING method looks simple and it is indeed. beside, this minimal look fits my vintage RED WING SHOES #8131 very good. KAMI from the RED WING STORE FRANKFURT, germany, gave me the tip to use new laces when i show some different types of lacing – and he was right. it looks better now … pics | LTG | Ian Fieggen
here is the MUNSON BOOT resulting from the new RED WING x NIGEL CABOURN collaboration. the boot will be available at selected retailers in fall 2012. very nice.
the story about the boot told by RED WING HERITAGE: “It all began when Nigel came across some vintage British Army combat boots from World War I. The boots were in excellent condition – it was hard to believe that they were 100 years old – and they captivated him. Although working in different fields, both Nigel and Red Wing have delved into the heritage of their respective fields for many years, shining a light on them, and paying exacting attention to both detail and overall quality. Sharing this common approach they felt deep respect for each other. Nigel’s passion about this boot led Red Wing to engage in a joint collaboration of an unprecedented level for the shoemaker. The ‘Munson Boot’ is made using Munson lasts. The most prominent feature of the Munson Last is the shape of its toe which is built to follow the line of the tips of the toes. In 1912 Dr. Munson designed a last for infantry boots. Red Wing, which manufactured military boots for World Wars I & II used these lasts for its work boots as well till the late 1960s. For both work boots and military boots the priority is the protection of the wearer’s feet. This collaboration with Nigel marks the first time that the Munson Last has been used in Red Wing’s factories in over five decades. The leather used is an oiled roughout leather. Roughout leather is leather which is used with the flesh side facing out. Switching the direction of the leather ensures that even if the rough exterior is scratched, the grain will remain unbroken, which results in superior waterproofing. The boot comes in two colors; light-brown Hawthorne Muleskinner (Style #4619) and the darker Chocolate Muleskinner (Style #4618)., They feature army green Harris tweed lining, deep green thick leather shoelaces and matching eyelets. With Nigel’s deep knowledge of the military-, work- and outdoor fields, and Red Wing’s over 100 year old heritage the Munson Boot has truly brought out Red Wing’s full potential. pics | Red Wing Heritage Europe
… DITA VON TEESE, her vintage PACKARD and FORD CONVERTIBLE through the hollywood hills. vid | FORBES’ Hannah Elliott
yep. the next one of some buddies who celebrate their birthday in january – like me!
he jagger aka MARKUS JÄGER, all the best to your 45th birthday! ROD TAYLOR shares this day with you. he is getting 82 years today. you know him f.ex. from the films “the time machine”, “dark of the sun” and – unbelievable – as winston churchill in “inglorious bastards“ … have fun today and next week at B&B, berlin. hm, ROD wears nice boots in the action photo from “dark of the sun”.
ok, i remember seeing this brand in different blogs last year, but just now i recognized the beauty of work wear and history inspired HANSEN brand. the upcoming SS 2012 collection is called “A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED”. very nice shots. funny, these “hard working men” on the pics are the designer’s AASE HANSEN’s uncle ANDERS and cousin RICHARD. norwegian photographer BENT RENÈ SYNNEVAG made this “RURAL SWEDEN” image campaign perfect. built on a foundation of 3 elements: nordic expression, nordic values and nordic traditions – the message of HANSEN is “SIMPLE, HONEST AND DEMOCRATIC EVERYDAY WEAR WITH LONGEVITY“ and i think they do what they pronounce. more about the collection and the products you’ll find at HANSEN’s site: www.hansengarments.com and great after-the denim-blog … and sometimes the pics remind me the men playing in the TV production EMIL I LÖNNEBERGA from the 70s, and this is a compliment. i loved the stories from ASTRID LINDGREN – really old school! pics | © HANSEN
hi KLAUS, all the best to your 45th birthday! 12 days are left and i will reach the same age level! every year it’s the same. again i wish you: have a lot of fun today at PITTI UOMO in Firenze. AND maybe we could join the fair together next year – hope again so. stay tuned and take care – above all on the racebike. have a good trip back to germany. stay tuned!
damn, that’s me on the left side. long time ago.KLAUS is the second from the right. this pic was made nearly 2 years ago.
today: no racebike any more – i still have that shit piece of metal in my shoulder. KLAUS next fall we’ll do some trips with
the MTB – promised!
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