Billy Kirk No. 164 Small Carryall

I picked up this bag about a week ago.. I was getting annoyed about having to juggle in my arms my cycling shoes, two 1-liiter Smart water bottles, iPad, iPhone, and sweater from the locker room to studio cycling class. This one is in addition to the Billy Kirk tote that I use to carry my change of clothes, shoes, dopp kit, and flipflops. I considered getting a regular gym bag, but this one was the right size and looked pretty cool.

..anyways, it’s made of waxed canvas, trimmed with Horween leather, and constructed by Amish people, no joke. I really like the handles and that the shoulderstraps can come off. Quality product.

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Odyn Vovk Fall/Winter 2011 Ad

fascinating look at how an Odyn Vovk leather jacket gets made. makes me really appreciate my jacket.

noticed that the designer also wears a chrome hearts ring. cool.

Sidi Dragon 2 Carbon SRS in a shiny Red

At the moment, these bad boys are the top top-of-the line pair of mountain biking shoes out on the market.  They do look like they’re made of patent leather, but really, it’s a fabric called Lorica. It’s supposed to look and feel like leather, but be waterproof at the sametime.

You can’t see it from this angle, but the sole is made of carbon, and is entirely replaceable. In fact, the SRS in the name stands for Sole Replacement System. However, more than the sole, the company makes spare parts for pretty much everything on the shoe.

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Favorites from Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2011-2012

This latest collection by Kris Van Assche for Dior Homme exudes luxury. 

Favorites from Walter Van Beirendonck Fall/Winter 2011-2012

Love the face paint. 

Link: Walter Van Beirendonck

Favorites from Miharayushiro Fall/Winter 2011-2012

fashion forward with old world charm.

Link: Miharayasuhiro

Favorites from Phillip Lim Fall/Winter 2011-2012

Really liking how everything was put together. I have my eye on that wool jacket with the leather sleeves.

I’m also a fan of the trouser silhouette.

Link: Phillip Lim

Kenton Sorenson Natural Leather Dopp Kit

Since I take half of my showers at the gym, I needed an elegant solution to carry around my toiletries. And after a good 3 to 4 months of searching and indecision, I finally found a dopp kit that meets all of my requirements!

- leather, simple, cool-looking, quality, limited.

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Duckie Brown for Florsheim

I’ve been intrigued with the Duckie Brown and Florsheim collaboration ever since it came to fruition a couple of years ago. Curious no more, I picked these up. A classic long wing tip brogue, with extra punched holes all around.

Subtly subversive.

Link: Florsheim by Duckie Brown

Favorites from Missoni Fall/Winter 2011-2012

Knitwear.