Jack Spade seems to have taken some growing pills lately because we can’t stop hearing about the brand. Well done guys! Recently, they launched their first watch collection that is lookin’ mighty fine. What we love about this company is their wide range of influences from sports, art and architecture. Taking this into consideration the […]

Mixing the best style elements of West Coast surf and Cape Cod prep is an eye opening proposition—not unlike say, an organic lobster roll smothered in kale chips…or that song Let’s Go Surfing by The Drums. Anyway…it’s a cool combination you’ll notice in the limited edition Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack capsule collection, which has yielded […]

With only four days of work standing between us and Memorial Day weekend, we’re daydreaming at our desks of hopping a plane, train or automobile to our first holiday excursion of summer. Whether you’re traveling to the beach, country or hitting the pavement in another city, one thing is for certain: toting along more than […]

For the longest time, backpack manufacturers were all about minimalism. The development of advanced new materials led to a push toward gear that was smaller, lighter, and simpler. Less gear to lug around meant hikers could go further in a day, so designers focused on slimmer packs. But it seems that the once dominant ultralight […]

The locals might have been onto something good when they decided on the lizard as the unofficial symbol of Formentera – the Spanish island is teeming with these tiny reptiles whom, much like the summer vacationers, spend their days basking lazily in the sun. The island was first stumbled upon back in the early seventies […]

Having the concierge say, “Sorry sir, but we don’t have toothpaste,” at 2:30 am was…an inconvenience. And an annoyance. “Not even mouthwash?” “No, I’m terribly sorry sir.” I agreed. And it was a true sentiment for the both of us, especially since the closest convenience store wouldn’t open until the sun came up and my […]

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a dandy is “a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance.” Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion, an exhibition at the RISD Museum in Providence, Rhode Island, celebrates the dandy in all forms, from the likes of Beau Brummell, who revolutionized menswear in the early 19th century, to the dandies of […]

Is it just me or does the idea of eco-friendly clothing conjure images of knee-length, rainbow coloured hemp hoodies? Shudder. Fortunately, Swedish brand Uniforms for the Dedicated hasn’t just lifted that stigma; they’ve whacked it into oblivion, hopefully into the realm of never to be seen again, with their incredibly wearable, environmentally sympathetic menswear brand. […]

It’s time for another Feel Good Friday: our weekly column where we profile a company that not only makes awesome products, but also does awesome things for the world. This week: Kammok – manufacturers of uber-lightweight camping hammocks. First of all, if you’ve never used a camp hammock before, you’re missing out. They’re super comfy […]

Beer ice cream. Need we say more?  That’s like, the two best things in the world just mashed together into one – and you can eat it with a spoon. Until the day comes that somebody invents “sexbacon,” I’m pretty certain that this stuff will hold the title for most awesome hybrid in existence. And […]

We have certainly noticed a new trend of technical fabric being used in the tailored world. The result is super comfortable clothes that are stain resistant, breathable and pretty much indestructible. Men, commence celebration! We spoke to one of the more buzz worthy companies (who we had to continue delaying posting because they kept selling […]

You can trust maestros of French minimalism to turn a regularly scheduled pair of flashy gym sneaks into something resolutely austere, which is exactly what they’ve done in partnership with Nike. They’ve taken two styles—Nike Air Max and Dunk—and stripped them of all color, leaving a blank slate in either white, black or beige, leaving […]

A tour de force of timekeeping—The Aktiv Collection, from Skagen, pays homage to the pride the Danish people take in their active lifestyle. Favored for its sleek urban style and durability, their casual timepieces are certain to score high marks among the fashion conscious and adventure enthusiasts. For ease in body movement and to keep […]

“I’m a walking dichotomy!” is the first thing Donnie Madden exclaimed when we got on the phone. Indeed he is, from his eccentric upbringing to his fashion sense, Mr. Madden mixes it up. Growing up in Northern California in a tiny town called Ukiah where the number one cash crop is marijuana, he has since […]

Phoenix not only roasts its citizens with triple digit temperatures, it roasts fantastic java. In recent years the city has become a place of coffee connoisseurs adding to the West Coast explosion of coffee culture. One thing you should know about coffee houses in Phoenix is that they are never just coffee houses. Some are […]

To many men, the belt is just a necessity and not necessarily a stylish part of their wardrobe. Just that brown or black leather thing (often cracked from over use) that keeps their pants up. But a great belt is as important as great socks or other accessories. Since we are rolling into summer we […]