Papadoble, the office!  Yes, this unassuming place was my evening watering spot so much that I referred to it as “The office”.  You’d walk right by if you hadn’t been warned how good it is.  But don’t skip it, don’t pass it up, and please don’t...

The Levi’s® brand is proud to introduce Commuter by Levi’s® – clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist. Arriving in select Levi’s® Stores this week, the 511™ and Trucker Commuter products integrate an array of features that address...

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Merrell, the Italian boot-maker has been a consistent player in the hardcore/heavy-duty mountaineering niche.  Their classic Wilderness boot is still a staple and has been for decades.  Merrell, always the innovator has updated it’s classic Wilderness boot with three new color...

The Brazilians really take their recreation seriously.  Beach Volleyball, Foot Vollyball, Frescobol, Surfing, Dental floss bikini’s.  Whoa, I digress.  But if you’ve ever been to Brazil, you know that the physique, and physical beauty is of utmost importance to the...

Those Norwegians really know how to chill, or rather how to stay cozy while chilling.  This ONE PIECE is a new design by Henrik Knut and Thomas who in 2007 fantasized about a one-piece sweatsuit with all the benefits of a traditional zip up without the tight waist band.  Perfect for after...

Ciao Ragazzi! PERSOL, the iconic Italian sun-glass maker, has created a Roadster edition sun-glass reminiscent of the classic roadster sport cars from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s.  Styling cues based on chrome bezels, gill slits, and aerodynamic bodywork, these new sunglasses...

From Piaggio, the makers of the iconic Vespa scooter is this 3 to 4 person Electric or Diesel vehicle called the Ape Calessino.  It looks at home on the Isle of Capri or tooling around the city centers of Roma or Firenze but, hopefully soon you can own your own electric Ape Calessino for...

From the World of Barbour, comes the 75th Anniversary collection.  The newest designs are updated yet still offer oil-cloth, technical motorcycle styling and the classic details that have made Barbour who they are today.  To me, these new styles are instant classics.  The 75th Anniversary...

The official wineBOTAS from Spain, made by Jesus Blasco is awaiting your party. This vintage and modern BOTA is the traditional wine pouch from Spain often referred to as a wineskin in English.  The wineBOTA is made of two pieces of tanned goat or calfskin which through a process are then...

47mm! That’s living large! Panerai, known for their classic diving watches made for the Italian Navy have always been larger than most.  Their understated design and classic appeal have warmed the hearts and emptied the wallets of many a collector.  Simple, timeless design in a...

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you.  This is the first look at the Ferrari FF, the four seat, all wheel drive, hatch back.  That’s right hatch back.  Reminiscent of the BMW M-Coupe’s rear end.  Almost as if a new 599 mated with an M-Coupe.  But this is no obliteration,...

My newest lust. The Ducati Multistrada 1200S is the newest phenomena from Italy.  “Multistrada” meaning “Many Roads” is exactly what this hi-tech transformer of a superbike is made for.  The Multistrada can, at the push of a button literally, transform the power,...

Last summer I did a popular post on the hip swim trunks from Sundek.  They were as you’d expect very hard to find and if you did find a pair they were in limited color combinations.  Now the swimwear maker is making them to your exact color specs.  Using their customizer you can...

Now that I have de-compressed from my stint in Nashville, I have been reflecting on some of the very cool and cold, but mainly cool times I have had in Nashville.  Nashville was a town I went to with no pre-existing expectations, no personal references as what I might expect.  No, I went...

Not since the late 80′s did I favor these cool canvas utility boots from France called Palladiums.  They were only available from one shop in Los Angeles, “The American Rag Cie”, on La Brea which at the time was a very eclectic shop carrying imports and odd vintage wear that...

From Victorinox, “The Swiss army brand of Swiss army” comes this ultra cool, tank like rolling case.   Called the Officers Trunk, it comes in three sizes.   A hard sized, hummer like exterior, in of course, Swiss army red, black and silver all with aluminum accents.  This case...

Stand out from the crowd, or at least let your luggage do that for you.  This DotDrop luggage can be personalized to suit any taste and set itself apart from the standard luggage choices.  Made for a hard shell plastic, the rugged DotDrop’s shell can have any c0lor combination of your...

From Australia comes Deus, the coolest custom cycle custom shop.  Deus re-builds and re-works classics with modern materials and the highest tech components available.   Deus also customizes bicycles made in retro-fashion.   The Deus shop even has a cafe and clothing shop specializing in...

CHROME, one of the finest made messenger bag makers around, is battle tested gear not gimmicky trends.  Made in the US of 1000 Denier Cordura weatherproof, with fully waterproof liners and high frequency RF welded seams.  Heavy, urethane coated YKK zippers and some even have black or chrome...