Our friends at Urban Daddy take a tour of the Topman Shop at 478 Brodway in Mahattan in their latest “Top Top” look. “The first thing you’ll notice in this new Broadway giant is a ground level filled with fashionable ladies fighting over the latest Kate Moss-designed sundress. Take your time, naturally, but at some point head downstairs to Topman.

More views from the Topman Shop in Manhattan after the jump.

Fashionisto points out some excellent views from Denmark’s SAND line for Spring 2009. The Copenhagen based fashion house presents very well tailored looks for the European man. Slim fits and shine on the textiles make them appealing and fresh. Note the fresh florals and accessories. More to come from this line.

More looks from the Sand Spring 2009 collection after the jump.

Most people wax lyrically about the joys of their local greasy spoon. These places are stains (in a good way) on the American landscape, serving up the nations comforts to the delight of visitors. Then, there are places like the Broad Street Diner. Mimi Lipson’s ode to the South Philly establishment picks apart a love/hate relationship, from the food to the decor, with her local.  An entertaining read that nicely encapsulates the local experience. Enjoy at Design Observer.

R29’s Amber Troutman discusses the floral arrangements in menswear for the coming Spring. “he recent epidemic of Liberty prints in womenswear has run its course from the runways of designers like Cacharel and Marc Jacobs, down to the retail shelves of Topshop, Gap and even Nike. But with their scent still lingering in the air, even menswear lines are catching the fever.”

Read the full story at R29.

Recession safe pricing from Topman. Their beginning to make waves on US shores not only through the online market but with their distro through US doors in New York and beyond. We will not compare them to the other box brands which have successfully landed and worked on U.S. shore. They are a brand of their own. Now back to some product – their collection of Trilby hats are very reasonably priced and will fashion you proper for the post-mod world. Get them now from Topman.

More views of the Topman Trilby Hats after the jump.

The architecture and decorative arts designed by Charles Greene (1868-1957) and his brother Henry Greene (1870-1954) a century ago in California are recognized internationally as among the finest of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The Greenes carefully considered every detail of the buildings and objects they designed, incorporating European, Asian and Native American influences. Like their contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright, they believed architecture to be no less than a design language for life, imbuing their projects with an expressive sensitivity for geography, climate, landscape and lifestyle. Their progressive ideas about design still influence California architecture today.

The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene, the most comprehensive exhibition of the brothers’ work to date, examines their legacy with 127 objects in a variety of media, including beautifully inlaid furniture, artfully executed stained glass and metalwork, as well as rare architectural drawings and photographs. The exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Gamble House, constructed between 1907 and 1909 in Pasadena, California, which is one of the Greenes’ best-known commissions.

The exhibition is now on view at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC, running until June 7, 2009. Organized by the Gamble House, an online version of The Art and Craft of Greene and Greene can be viewed here.

Cork base shoes are some of the most comfortable of shoes. I used to own a pair of slip-on Naots from Israel with a cork footbed that broke in majestically to my comfort. Damir Doma developed a pair of “sneakers” with a cork base and I for one, hope they break-in in the same manner. “The suede’s aged calf leather and the boot has a low heel pull that’s a signature of DD footwear. They come with black cord laces and an extra pair of black leather laces. The shoe has been designed to have as few seams as possible.” Get it now from Oki-ni.

More views of the Damir Doma Sneaker after the jump.

Japan’s .efiLevol delivers some looks for Spring/Summer 2009. Classic menswear with that touch of the Far East. Very well done cuts and stylings which help deliver a mixed bag of looks that range from casual workwear to contemporary. I think we’re fans!

More views from the .efiLevol Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook after the jump.

Wallpaper* brings us a visual tour of the new Clemens en August Pop-Up Store in London. “Bringing their own particular brand of ‘pop-up’ experience to West London at the beginning of this month, Clemens en August will be setting-up store for a three-day stint, proffering their wares on the super-chic streets of Westbourne Grove.” 

Stroll though the images after the jump to get a visual look at how Clemens en August does it right.

We know you’re probably not looking for more heavy knitwear right now, but we felt that the Arne & Carlos AW09 collection deserved looking at. The collection is in the same vein as their previous AW08 collection, well designed and intricately patterned knitwear. Like their previous collection, they manage to be heavily detailed whilst avoiding the Cosby trap that other knitwear sometimes falls into.

Take a look at the rest of the collection after the jump.