I’m pretty fascinated with Tyvek. Here’s a story. Back in the day when I was younger, I used to go to the US Post Office and pick up those free Tyvek Priority mailers, cut them down to “Letter” size, and use them to print VIP bracelets to get me into niteclubs, concert events – whatever I needed. Tyvek is just everywhere.

Now Saskia Diez takes the indestructible material and forms it into a 135gram “Papier” bag. “A silk-screen printing technique gives the material a particularly attractive look. A totally different aspect of the series is also remarkable: Classic traveling bags are for the most part made of leather; the use of paper here represents a shift in typology, which reflects a new definition of the traditional idea of luxury. The bags are labelled with a sterling silver flake with an engraved diamond. Tyvek® is 100% recyclable.” (coutequecoute)

More views of the Saskia Diez 135g Papier Bag after the jump.

WWD is reporting that Barneys is working with Paul Smith on the launch of a new men’s line. “Paul Smith has created a new men’s range of suits, separates and shirts exclusively for Barneys New York priced 20 to 30 percent lower than the designer’s signature collection.” With pricepoints lower than expected, this is surly a win for both the consumer who may not have ventured towards the Paul Smith wears in the past. More details to come as they present themselves.

Denmark’s Samsøe Samsøe showcases their Summer 2009 collection and not a moment too soon. Sure this spurt of weather greatness (it’s hot in the Northeast states), but you might as well use the time to test out some new looks. A variety of summer casual wears from the label make them great options to top off your closet.

More views from the Samsøe Samsøe Summer 2009 collection after the jump.

Japan’s Man of Moods drops a one button jacket with some randomness in the form of stripes. Look closely at the photos and you’ll note “random” contrasting horizontal stripes running across the garment. “The stripe continues along the waist line, shoulders, and arms. Also see the light weight fabric as it creases along the elbow.” A unique finish on a casual sports jacket. (atsui)

More views of the Man of Moods Random Stripe One Button Jacket after the jump.

An exploration of the American experience abroad, Shopping in Paris describes how the city of love influenced and inspired American dress from 1850-1925. The luxury of Lanvin is paired with American product of the period, pulling strings at a tale of chasing the latest foreign trends and keeping up appearances. Sure, the focus is on women, but that shouldn’t stop it being an educational fashion experience for blokes.

The exhibition is up in the Perelman Building at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to October.

PF Flyers continues to pull from their archive for the Spring and Summer. Their latest comes in the form of their 1947 Sumfun tennis sneakers, which like the baseball Sportshu, has been put in the hands of the good people of Japan for recreation. “Built on an authentic Posture Foundation insole, the Sumfun is a true step up in canvas sneaker comfort. With its striking espadrille-styled upper and refined foxing details, the Sumfun reissue is a spark of style originality in the PF tradition.” Available in black or white canvas.

More views of the PF Flyers Sumfun after the jump.

SHOWstudio is streaming LIVE from a very interesting photoshoot this afternoon. “As backdrop to an editorial story for July 2009 Wallpaper* magazine, Peter Saville’s febrile imagination constructs an imaginary ‘Erotic House’ of Pop perversity, sexualising an entire post-modern environment and fetishising furniture, fashion and flesh alike.”

The live feed gives those interested a live view of the studio experience. This is a rare and instant glimpse into a production photoshoot.

Live video at SHOWStudio. Also be sure to follow their Twitter feed for more updates.

Our Legacy have been the bloggers label of choice lately, no doubt because their SS09 collection which was stacked with desirable, wearable pieces. We’ve snagged some pictures of their AW09 collection and it looks to continue in the same vein as the previous range. The brogues (pictured above) have the perfect distressed look for winter when you don’t want to worry about whether your shoes can take the rain or not. Other shoes include oxfords, boots with a chunky sole and some black grainy leather brogues.

As usual, take a hop, skip and jump to see the rest of the pictures. Don’t forget to check back tommorow, when we’ll be showing the accessories and the main collection.

Globe Trotter recently teamed up with womenswear designer Erdem Moralioglu to create the a centenary edition of their luggage. The print, which is from Moralioglu’s AW09 collection, is produced in silk satin to emphasise the pattern’s impact. Of the collaboration Moralioglu states:

“I wanted the prints for this season to feel really dynamic, but also feel quite handmade and
artisanal.”

The collection will be available from Autumn 2009 and prices start from £385.

Arne & Carlos’s SS09 collection is just dropping in stores now and this Fair Isle cardigan is the pick of the bunch. We’re fans of the sparse using of the Fair Isle patterns, as this will make it a much more suitable wear for this season. We can leave the complicated knits to winter when we can layer up. Get this from Farfetch.

Take a look at detailed pictures after the jump.