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Stussy Deluxe – Spring 2012 Collection Lookbook | By Jim Mangan

The way natural lighting disperses throughout the image and the ease of each subject’s movement within frame, photographer Jim Mangan effortlessly takes his audience back to a simpler time in the latest lookbook for Stussy Deluxe. Perhaps its because his upbringing in Illinois, a location not far from the American heartland. Or maybe because the session … READ MORE

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CONVERSE by John Varvatos – Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey Zip Boots

The latest chapter in the ongoing Converse/John Varvatos saga takes the form of these military-inspired All Star Bosey boots. They have a rough-hewn khaki canvas upper, durable heeled cupsole construction and black rubber toecap. A ribbed toe bumper also in black is offset by a premium brown leather heel panel and tongue. Side ankle zips provide … READ MORE

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Prada Brushed Leather + Denim Lace-Up Shoes

Prada‘s runway shows have lately displayed Miuccia Prada’s penchant for combining sleek and elegant designs with eccentric accents and colors, providing a touch of character and whimsy to classic menswear looks. That aesthetic extends down to the brand’s footwear, highlighted by these lace-up oxfords. Featuring traditional wingtip detailing, the first pair comes in a navy brushed … READ MORE

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Red Wing Shoes – “The Big Boot” as The World’s Largest Boot | Video

In 2005, Red Wing Shoes celebrated its centennial anniversary by crafting a size 638 ½ D (US) boot which resides in their flagship Red Wing Shoe Store in Red Wing, Minnesota. Aside from being blown-up in scale, the World’s Largest Boot was built using the very same design and materials used to build a traditional Red … READ MORE

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Très Bien Shop x Mark McNairy Brown Waxy Wholecut Derby Shoes

Made expressly for Très Bien Shop in Malmö, Sweden, the Brown Waxy Wholecut Shoes by designer Mark McNairy is a contemporary take on an old classic derby shoes. Crafted in England, McNairy sought to have the finest materials as base. The deep burgundy leather is partly waxed for some resistance against the elements while a Goodyear … READ MORE

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TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst – Fall 2012 Collection | Preview

Already in its 6th season, Takahiro Miyashita has unveiled the Fall 2012 collection for TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst. This season’s collection incorporates the color black for the first time and certain pieces use dark blue or gray, which looks similar to black at first glance. One of the key pieces in the range is the reversible Poker Face Jacket, … READ MORE

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visvim Patrician WT Folk

These Patrician WT Folk shoes truly are the centerpiece of visvim‘s footwear collection, a brand known for bringing an artisan’s touch to a hand-sewn upper. Sitting atop a natural cork sole that’s sewn to a Vibram outsole and TBU heel stabilizer, this Italian vegetable tanned lama hide upper arrives in a sand tone and features intricate detailing that begins at … READ MORE

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Cole Haan LunarGrand Leather Wingtip

Partly thanks to the overwhelming demand of its predecessor, Cole Haan is bring back the LunarGrand design once again less than a month after its initial release, though there are several key alterations. The most notable difference is the appointment of premium leather instead of fine suede, each burnished with a patina that plays a nice … READ MORE

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Nike Dunk NG SL Golf Shoes – White/Black/Green

Golf style is an oxymoron along the lines of “airline food” or “congressional ethics.” Even Tiger Woods, who broke down barriers and popularized the sport more than any figure before him, never made playing golf seem cool. (You’ll recall the pleated slacks, silver-tipped belt and Flex Fit caps. Dave Chappelle’s impression did him no favors either.) … READ MORE

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Eastland Millinocket USA

  Founded in 1955, the family-owned and -operated Eastland has been crafting high quality shoes for men and women. Each piece of footwear is handsewn by experienced craftsmen in Freeport, Maine. The moccasin-toed Millinocket USA is a classic silhouette with mid-cut boot style uppers that are stitched onto crepe soles. There are two versions on offer, … READ MORE