Yesterday’s Telegraph ran a quality profile of Philippe de Montebello’s successor at the MET. Hired from in house, Tom Cambell knows a few things about the institution, but is still in for quite the challenge. Simply put, the job is the biggest there is in the museum world. A good read for a cold Saturday.

THOF reports in with preview looks at the coming Spring/Summer 2009 Raf Simons for Fred Perry Collection. Leaving behind the “all black” color range found in the previous seasons wears, SS09 takes hints of inspiration from the “West African culture which can be seen in the natural fabrics and vibrant colour palette of copper brown, earth orange, regal blue and honey hues worked in multi coloured striping.”

The collection of 25 pieces includes the expected Perry polos and knits but also includes a variety of new goods including a Harrington slim fit jacket and slip-on loafers.

More preview looks from the Raf Simons for Fred Perry Spring/Summer 2009 Collection after the jump.

In-house favorites, Spring Court, just made tracking down their incredibly comfortable tennis trainers a whole lot easier for U.S. shoppers. Spring Court USA’s E-Shop is online and ready for your browsing pleasure. Just about all the staples from this classic French line are available, including the B2 Punch shown above.

And for the non believer: the secret is in the insole. Take our word for it.

“Objectified is a feature-length independent documentary about industrial design. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the people who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability. It’s about our relationship to mass-produced objects and, by extension, the people who design them.”

Located in New Bremen, Ohio, The Bicycle Museum of America has recently received some great additions to their collection — including a 1941 Schwinn Paramount restored by Waterford Cycles. Aside from the physical location the museums website offers some great distraction. Hit the timeline, and don’t miss the “For Students” section (even if you are not engaged in a research project, it is a joy). Whittled away a few hours this morning there already…

Founded in Berlin by Julia Böge, Simona Gabrieli and Jasmin Moallim, “Quod Erat Demonstrandum, shortened to QED” fuses the personalities of the three designers into street centric looks that are built with quality and detail. The looks for Summer 2009 are very much ready to wear. (via fashionisto)

More views from the QED Man for Summer 2009 Collection after the jump.

If you are in the big apple this weekend don’t miss the Outsider Art Fair. This year the annual fair has moved from its original location, the Puck Building, to a more “adult” environment. Still, the art remains true to the mission of the gathering.

Head to 7 West 34th, New York, NY to visit the show, or to the New York Times for a review and related slide show.

Above is picture Untitled by Eugene Andolsek.

Technical wear is always better if it involves pack away goods. These Gore-Tex military raincoats from Axesquin available now from LT JP are “techincal origami” at their best. Lightweight and 100% waterpoof, the Axesquin raincoat pack away nicely into it’s storage bag. Breathable and element resistant. Just don’t try to fight that wave in the 2012 trailer with it. (via secret forts)

More views of the Axesquin Gore Tex Military Raincoat after the jump.

Bicycles are frequently on the mind here at selectism. Thanks to Freeman Transport, they can also be on the body. A trio of new heritage bicycle themed t-shirts have arrived on their webstore. Never underestimate the joy of a fresh shirt when you are on the road, these are great right out the box.

Full details of each t-shirt after the jump.

If you still have your old school ring or even that championship ring your  dad won (we know you’re reading), break it out now as Martin Margiela just dropped some stiff competition on ya! The Martin Margiela Anniversary Ring let’s you celebrate 20 years of MMM magic. Set in silver with a few diamonds, the ring not only boasts longevity, but pure pride. Find it now at AR.