“Barn Yard Finish” Trade Show. I mean that in the most flattering way. When you go to some wine tastings they speak of this characteristic of the wine to have a “Barn Yard Finish” and this NYC 2012 Mens Capsule trade show tasted just like that. From the amazing heritage brands like Lightning Bolt, Tretorn, Penfield and Reyn Spooner. The show also features some rare finds from Kings County Salvage and Best Made Company and they are for sale at the show. And always great to see all the Made In The USA Products!
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The Oakley CrossLink is a new category of ophthalmic frames. Oakley’s performance and innovation combined with a hug to your face comfort fit makes this frame a winning choice. These are my favorite everyday grind prescription glasses to date. The CrossLink allows me to go anywhere with unique style and durability. Easy detachable arms for changing up the look is a great new feature. These are not some old classic frames like my original childhood reading glasses. Which happen to be the original Frogskins…circa 84′ 85′ ish. Clearly the CrossLink wins by stepping up my game. Peep the jump for more looks.

Made Fashion Week unveiled a new digital platform to showcase its participating designers this season, including an app for mobile devices that will broadcast live images of runway shows and presentations as they unfold. The app is FREE and contains a suite of features designed to provide show attendees with a way to review favorite looks, take notes on individual looks, e-mail favorite looks and tweet about shows as those looks are coming down the runway. via WWD…And thank you Rassi/MILK for the Text heads up on this awsm app!

My Boy Ed and Brian of Organik have a pop up shop with my homegirl’s shop Kaight on Orchard St. LES, NYC! When your done peeping all the sweet Organik cloths come by SHUT and say hello. I’m on the block!

Seriously, “Best Pants Ever.” I have clocked miles on the bike, skateboarding and widin’ out in these classic pants. The look and feel is like no other pants I have worn. Lightweight, gusseted crotch, curved waistband and reverse back yoke ensure you can move freely through any situation. These pants are truly universal. You can rock them all day in the NYC’s hot traffic and then slip right into some socialista spot looking sharp. This amazing technology is brought to you by Outlier out of Brooklyn, New York. Killing it right here in the ultimate testing ground for fashion and function and they are executing it in both departments. Thank you for being so dope! Be sure to check out Outlier’s full line and awesome website. For more looks read more.

Sebago and Stash are truly making the kool kid a bit more sophisticated. My boss and Founder of SHUT Skateboards Rodney Smith is a good frend of Stash’s. Rodney had these dope Sebago’s on today. I had seen them when I was at Capsule Show this winter and have been waiting eagerly for them to drop.
“Hey Stash…Should I bring my shoe’s….So I have them”.
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So when the silly bands came out everyone was like “aw shit I wish I would have thought of that one” But now everyone will be kicking themselves once again after peeping this great idea from The Naughty Bands!

Sneaker Pimps coming to NYC this Saturday Night. I heard the event is sold out but I’m sure heads will scalping outside…

Good Wood NYC was posted up at COA on Clinton street NYC with the release of Champagne Campaign Bear numbered in 50 exclusive pieces in ”Da Bears” collection. And Good Wood had a dope Black Friday Sale on all current pieces. Thank you Kerri of Good Wood for modeling ”Da Bears”!

Organik stocked up Holmes & Company in Jersey City with tees and hoodies made form organic cotton grown without pesticides or chemicals and polyester/cotton blends made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. FYI, five plastic bottles are used to create one Organik t-shirt. Visit Holmes & Company at 203 Brunswick St. in Jersey City NJ where you’ll find men’s vintage clothing.