Two special edition t-shirts from Maarten Baas for C’N'C Costume National. “How do you grab your very own limited edition T-shirt to celebrate the meeting between Ennio Capasa and Maarten Baas. It’s easy! You can buy it online at the Costumenational.com store or else at the Via Sant’Andrea boutique in Milan from 21 to 27 April.”

Some more gingham prints to fill your day. Check these gingham blue short from Corpus. Trouser style, the swim shorts are finished with a button fly and hook/ball closure on the front. On the inside you’ll find a removable mesh liner for day wear conversion. (oaknyc)

More views of the Corpus Swim Trouser Shorts after the jump.

Fashionisto gives us first looks at new label from down under. “Debuting this season is Australian label, Skinny Nelson and Friends. Created and designed by Jacqui Alexander and Zachary Midalia, the label’s goal is to create stylish clothes, while being mindful of the environment. Their unisex-inspired line accomplishes this goal by using 100% organic certified cotton. Utilizing cotton jersey, the line is comprised of thirty-five garments, each available in the label’s signature colors…”

More views from the Skinny Nelson and Friends Spring 2009 after the jump.

Check out these two great casual hooded shirts from Ships Jet Blue. The gingham print shirts come in either blue or black and are simply finished with a button up front and hood on the collar. The waist high cut make these a great fit for the the normal man. No giants apply – kidding. Available from Zozo.

More views of the Ships Jet Blue Hooded Shirts after the jump.

Two great linen based bags from Jack Spade for Spring/Summer 2009. The briefcase attache and tote are finished with leather zipper and handle treatment. The use of linen is a great alternative to the leather and canvas bags which are attracting the market currently. Get the now from Jack Spade. (acquire)

More views of the Jack Spade Linen Tote and Briefcase after the jump.

A nice look from Stephan Schneider over on Tres Bien. “Jacket from Antwerp based designer Stephan Schneider. Straight fit, a bit wider arms and closed with hidden buttoning. A big detachable hide-away hood. Made in a smooth, non lined cotton fabric. Fits true to size.”

More views of the Stephan Schneider Jacket after the jump.

Taschen’s run of single artist survey books builds a valuable set of introductory texts. Calder: 1898-1976 suggests the series will continue on that path. Written by Jacob Baal-Teshuva, the book covers Calder’s innovations as a sculptor, as well as forays into drawing, textiles and design. (via Daily Icon).

Openers Japan offers a great historical look at history of Brioni and their ready to wear men’s suits. The Openers story (use an online translator to read it – they help!) goes into the legacy of the firm including early photos of it’s Italian founder. 

View more looks from the Openers story on the Style of Brioni after the jump.

Students at Taliesin West have channeled the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright (the schools founder) for a new experiment in prefabricated houses. Added to the principles of Wrights design are some green details – including rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation. The structure is 600-sq. feet, with a single bedroom. You may visit the prefabricated home until April 25 at Taliesin West. (via DWR).

Olivier Borde’s collections have been making a splash since his debut AW08 collection. Now their forthcoming AW09 collection, which we’ve snagged some pictures of, looks set to continue in that vein. Although some of the pieces look a little out of season (we’re talking specifically about the patchwork denim shorts), it does look to be a great collection and we can’t wait to see the full collection.

Take a look at more pictures after the jump.