The cut have an interesting interview with Keith Richardson and Jerrod Cornish, co designers of Corpus. In the interview they discuss inspirations, favourite designers and things they’re coveting. When asked what trends they liked, Keith Richardson said:

“I’m liking the whole plaid crush. And I like mixing New York style, like old-school shirting and black jeans, with the L.A. color culture.”

Read the full article here.

We covered the Quinny by Henrik Vibskov collection a while back but wanted to bring attention back to the “Mad Print” umbrella. It has a crazy bold pattern on it which stand out amongst the boring old black variety. It will set you back a few bucks though, but at least you’ll be unique. Available now from V Store.

More views of the Quinny by Henrik Vibskov Mad Print Umbrella after the jump.

Running the spectrum from bright reds and blue to greys and blacks comes the ready to wear collection from Marc Jacobs for Spring/Summer 2009. Short pants and draped tops line this collection and are accompanied by suits with shorts, and waist high blazers.

Many more views from the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2009 Ready to Wear collection after the jump.

Diet Butcher rips apart the form of a messenger bag in designing this patchwork style carrier. “The flap portion is made up of crazy leather patchwork of an assortment of animals while the main body is a cotton/linen blend.” In any case, it is a great example of how to re-imagine a look without deviating from the fundamental form. Get it now from Blackbird.

Two simple button down “cleric” shirts from Kitsune on AR right now. In blue and white, they’re basic cut with the Kitsune mark are simple and work in or out. Made in Italy. 

More views of the Kitsune Cleric Shirts after the jump.

I remember my grandfather, an immigrant from Portugal, using a canvas utility bag for his masonry tools. That’s part of the trade – look good when carrying your tools. Thing is, they didn’t know. They simply needed a reliable bag to transport their goods. Journal Standard faithfully reproduces the classic tool bag in this canvas and leather gem. The leather detail on the pulls is the seller on this one. Available now from Hymns.

More views of the Journal Standard Tool Bag after the jump.

Roden Gray delivers views of the new Topman Design line. “London’s stylish and affordable TOPMAN introduces Topman Design, their new runway line for S/S 2009 with some avant-garde cycling and sportswear inspired styles” Check the cord jumpsuit for some Safari inspired street looks.

More views from the Topman Design Spring/Summer 2009 collection after the jump.

“Authentic heritage” from Relwen. Their Spring/Summer 2009 collection offers outdoor looks that are focused on the classic American lifestyle and “influenced by the fields and farms or Ohio and Michigan.” Relwen makes super durable looks in their full collection of cardigans, board shorts, and more.

More views from the Relwen Spring/Summer 2009 collection after the jump.

More “unfamiliar vintage” from Portobello, London. Spring season 2009 from Garbstore brings great shirts, chinos and jackets… and some fetching shorts too. Wonderful styling to the look book as well. (via Mr. Paley).

Selections follow.

Complementing the gorgeous suede navy brogue we highlighted some weeks back, Lodger Footwear is introducing a Monk Strap shoe from its Italian factory this month. The grey shade is called “Fango” and serves as a nice break from the doldrums of black.