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Mexican born, Upland, CA resident Goethe produces tattoos based on pre-Hispanic culture in Mexico. His images feature Aztec goddesses, Mayan Priests and feathered serpents. At sixty pages, the book contains 83 images, each beautifully rendered and given full explanation. 10 Years of Flash is more than just a collection of images, it is the story of 10 years of work by Goethe, and captures his journey north from Mexico to California. The book is available now from Tattoos by Goethe. 

Thanks to needled for the heads up.

Cool Hunting hits the post Memorial Day weekend with a proper buyers guide toswimming trunks. "...it's high time to get out of the city and onto beach. And at CH, we want you looking your best. While most focus gets placed women's swimwear, we know that guys also like a well-designed suit. With that in mind, we looked at some new creations—as well as resurrected classics—and picked a few of our favorites. "

Much moreon swim trunks at coolhunting.com

Complications masters, Frank Muller Watches brings us the latest Conquistador model, the "Joker." Openers Japan has a weekly feature that has launched on the "Joker" in celebration of the Conquistador's 10 year anniversary.

Visit Openers and joker2008.jp for more information.

Some great looks coming from the Eugenia Kim Hat line for men. She offers a broad range of fits and styles, including some nice fedoras, pork pipe, engineer... definitelycheck out the Eugenia Kim line. The full spring/summer line is available now at BBlessing.

More detailed of Eugenia Kim's S/S 2008 Collection after the jump.

Puma Black Label for Spring/Summer 2008 "is a sports fashioned collection fusing authentic sport with  fashion aesthetics." Puma Black Label's cult like following is global. More than anything they refine the sleek Puma look against premium fabrics and textiles. 

More views of Puma Black Label for Spring/Summer 2008 after the jump.

Qwstion Bags of Zurich wants to develop bags "from a simple, for an honest solution.""Not satisfied with bags offered on the current market, QWSTION forged a range of bags to suit travelling needs throughout the metropolitan world. Having designed the first bag – the QWSTION backpack – the team evolved the line into 6 styles available in varying colours.  New features and models are not driven by seasons but by our desire to innovate essentials. QWSTION bags are built from a functional perspective whilst giving the product a distinctive look."

Qwstion is a great looking line. Find more details views after the jump.

"For the first time in 25 years, a museum is putting on a major retrospective of Yves Saint-Laurent's work. And while Love, opening today at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, decidedly favors womenswear (and deservedly so), there are still a few things for the gents—early sketches and drawings of his dabbling in menswear..." (via men.style)

For more information on the YSL show, visit mmfa.qc.ca.

We won't make a habit talking about American Apparel on Selectism, but American Apparel recently introduced California Select, a curated selection of the brand's favorite vintage finds culled from around the world. The pieces are one-of-a-kind and in keeping with their ongoing '70s soft-porn fashion aesthetic.

It's a great easy way to shop for vintage clothing and there's nothing wrong with that. The collection includes colorful dresses, vintage t-shirts, swimsuits, button-downs, sweaters and even some vintage high fashion labels. Check out the featured selections at American Apparel or go straight to their eBay storefront to see it all. Via Coolhunting

This summer, and into fall, the Museum of Design Atlanta is focusing on the local. Made In Georgia explores the rich tradition of Industrial Design in the state, and features past product design, as well as works in progress. An analytic approach to Georgia's designhistory seems really fruitful as the artistic community is vibrant and the corporate entities some of the worlds most influential (coke, etc). 

The exhibition is curated by Claire Davis, Design Manager for Coca-Cola and President  of IDSA Atlanta. She worked in cohort with the Industrial Design Department at Georgia Tech.

Hudson Shoes of London is in the business of "making directional mens footwear." For Summer 2008, Hudson drops some interesting takes on the boat shoe with these three offerings. (via SL > HopeHope).

More views after the jump.

"Designed and created by Artist Simeon Farrar. Blending the worlds of art and fasion, Simeon hand paints, prints, and sews each piece of clothing himself. Collarless, button down shirt has long sleeves and a hand painted butterfly print throughout. Slightly Sheer." Available in Black or Oyster. Available now at Ron Herman.

More views after the jump.

A nice article by William Drew over at Time Online asking the question: "Are gentleman a dying breed?"

The second issue is whether the gentleman in 21st-century Britain is a dying breed, literally and figuratively. If so, is that because the very notion is anachronistic, a product of a bygone age that has no great relevance in today's society?

Read the full story at Times Online.

Forbes, that well equipped publication on all things dosh, has published a story on the "Ten Best Clothing Stores for Men." "Let's face it: Unlike their spouses, girlfriends, sisters, mothers, aunts, nieces and daughters, most men hate to shop. Yet despite tough economic times, men are still spending to look good."

Read the full story on Forbes.com.

Coolhunting brings us some luggae goodness (and you know how we love the luggage). "J. Crew has been making some surprisingly well-executed forays into the luxury market as of late and the latest such unexpected product is a collaboration with the British maker of hand-made traveling cases and trunks, Globe-Trotter. Though the New York-based clothier isn't the first to team up with Globe-Trotter (see the Conran shop's 2007 offering), their partnership goes further introducing a six-piece line of luggage in a gorgeous black and tan colorway with gold hardware."

1800$US for the J. Crew Globe-Trotter Luggage.

Just in time for summer. Visvim's latest in casual wear has arrived in the form of MESS shorts and two B.D. Shirts, the Mayan and 5-Nation. As with most things Visvim, the construction is high grade. Excellent addition to any man's wardrobe for the spring and summer. (via star-j)

More views after the jump.

Don't call it a pop-up! Chanel's new mini-store opening tomorrow in Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood showcases the luxury brand's latest retail concept thatfocuses and "zero's" in on current trends raging the streets. LA Times writer, Emili Vesilind, says it best, "The concept behind the mini store -- designed by Peter Marino, who is also responsible for Chanel's stunning Rodeo Drive revamp -- is to present a tightly edited selection of the season's pieces, including ready-to-wear, fine jewelry, accessories and cosmetics, similar to what a shrewd fashion editor might handpick for a photo shoot, said Barbara Cirkva, president of Chanel's fashion division. Merchandisers may focus on a certain color scheme or a trendy silhouette or handbag within the larger collections."

Idex Media has cancelled the upcoming August edition of To Be Confirmed in order to concentrate on relaunching the show in a new location in February 2009. The show will move to Old Billingsgate Market in East London, which offers four times more space than its current Truman Brewery location. Buzz Carter of Idex Media said: "We've listened carefully to the constructive feedback from both brands and buyers, and it's clear what the industry wants next - a consistent home from where TBC can develop into a stunning and atmospheric event for international buyers." He added: "In Billingsgate we have the perfect venue and we will be unveiling further exciting show plans over the coming weeks." Via WGSN/WeAreTheMarket

New York City hasn’t seen a polo match in decades — over 70 years — but that’s about to change as the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic is set to take place this Saturday, May 31.

With a historically unique match scheduled, the Asprey’s house team will challenge Ralph Lauren’s Black Watch team on Governors Island. The RL team will include Nacho Figueras, the face of Polo Black who also happens to be the best player in the world. Alongside the field, Veuve Clicquot will host a champagne bar (where you'll most likely find me), and the sidelines are open to picnics.

The 172-acre New York landmark island is filled with beautiful parks that will play host to lunches in the park, bike rides and tours of the National Historic District, all in celebration of the island’s opening. The fourth Annual Family Festival will take place at the same time with a wide variety of activities and entertainment for children - there will be something for the whole family.

So pack your picnic baskets and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses. This is bound to be a highlight of the summer social season and polo at it's best! Via Lift Magazine

Saturday, May 31, 2008, Governors Island, Tickets: FREE, Ferry Ride: FREE too!

William Massie, the head of architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art, takes a divergent path in the design and fabrication of homes. Using computer-based fabrication, Massie explores the potential of efficient and precise prefabricated homes. His work is produced primarily in full scale, allowing immediate human reaction to the space. 

William Massie: An American House '08 is on view now at Cranbrook Art Museum.

An inspired effort to help students realize the potential to market their designs, Blue. was designed as a platform for selling the work of students at Delft Technical University. The site is run by a committee of students and helps each with all aspects of shopping a product. An example comes in the form of the salt and pepper shakers by Crispijn Westen. (via core77).