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...

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...

Back in 1998, I was fortunate enough to get a Boblbee Megalopolis backpack delivered from Amsterdam.  It was so futuristic and hi-tech that I rarely used it due to the amount of looks and odd questions I’d get.  Questions like, “Does that thing make you fly?”,...

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...

Moncler Italia has utilized the design skills of Hiroki Nakamura for their latest collection of Visvim Boots and Gear.  These V Hiking boots look both classic and hi-tech, a common theme you will find appreciated here on the Cool-list. Visvim is a Japanese fashion brand that was founded by...

From Zeal Optics comes these cool goggles called the Recon Instruments Transcend GPS goggles.  These goggles which are designed for skiers and snowboards who go off the grid have a GPS enables display that shows speed, chrono, speed, distance travelled, vertical odometer, temperature and...

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...

Just got a pair of these strange looking running shoes from Vibram, the Italian shoe sole maker.  They are called the FIVEFINGERS. I’ll let you know in a little bit after my run, but for now I’ll tell you they are really comfortable just wearing them around the house.  They claim...

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 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...

Pablo Picasso painted “Guernica” after the Nazi’s bombed the Spanish Town of Guernica.   Artist Lena Gieseke has transformed the magnificent painting into a 3D work of art. Click on the photo to go to the 3D site.

Newly opened Bottega Louie is one of my new favorites.  An oasis in the middle of sometimes dreary downtown Los Angeles, this polished, marble and brass space is cavernous, light and airy.  The glass cases are filled with delights both sweet and savory.  The bar beckons, if only I was there...

These are the coolest slip on sandals for this spring/summer from Keen.  They are called the Yogui’s and they come in plenty of color combo’s to suit your taste.  My favorite are the carbon fiber graphite ones.  All Yogui’s come with non-marking slip resistant soles and a...

From Onitsuka Tiger’s Asics, the Japanese sports shoe maker comes these new designs.  Driven by the idea to give young people a perspective in life through sport.  Founded in 1949, Onitsuka Tigers began it’s quest. The first inspiration was from the tentacles of an Octopus that...

Bar Pintxo, located in Santa Monica, California is well worth the trip.  It certainly beats a flight to Barcelona, which is as far as you’d have to go to get authentic “Tapa’s” dishes.  Bar Pintxo also serves Jamon Iberico, the prized ham from Spain who’s fat is...