01. Selgas Cano Architecture Office

“This is the office of the Selgas Cano architects in Madrid, I guess it’s not downtown Madrid.  They definitely have a different perspective on their surroundings. Photos by Iwan Baan.” (t&y)

02. Past works of Zaha Hadid to exhibit in Italy

“This October, Zaha Hadid will exhibit her best works in an exhibition at the Salone of the Palazzo della Ragione in the Italian city of Padova.” (archdaily)

03. James Bond Sundays in June – Bond returns to the big screen (UK)

“Restored versions of Dr. No (7th June), From Russia With Love (14th June), Goldfinger (21st June) and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (28th June) will show at 60 cinemas around the UK.” (retrotogo)

04. Black Garlic

“Asian cuisines have long incorporated Black Garlic, but only more recently has this fermented version of the bulb been commercially available in the U.S. and Britain. Eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking…” (coolhunting)

Forget that basic tote. Go DRKSHDW with this oversized tonal print tote from the Rick Owens family of products. Made in Italy, the tote features two should straps and gushes pure darkness. Keep away those demons with this excellent tote option. (ssense)

More views of the Drkshdw Dusty Black Denim Tote after the jump.

Here’s an interesting take on the bar scene – MiniBar, a new establishment in Amsterdam, looks to take the wait out of bar socializing with a self serve deal. Whether there is a control to check on intoxication of the patrons is another issue, but damn, this is Amsterdam. How does it work you ask? “Customers leave a passport or driver’s license with a staff member and are given an ice bucket and a key to their bar. The numbered mini fridges fill an entire wall, and vary in size and content—guests can choose from beer bars, champagne bars and mixed bars. Like anold-fashioned food automat, the mini bars are stocked from the back, making for easy restocking and out-of-sight logistics.” (springwise)

NYT’s The Moment gives some love to the ongoing men’s footwear collaborations of “the moment.” “Designer collaborations are nothing new, but it seems that combining two labels in one has become a definite trend in men’s shoes. This spring, Raf Simons updated classic Dr Martens, while Junya Watanabe put his own spin on Trickers kicks; for fall, several other designers are also locking step with well-shod partners.”

Read the full story at NYT’s The Moment.

Ready to go at a moment’s notice is this easy to pack and iron Mjolk shirt with bow tie. It’s a simple concept – a shirt with a top button clasp which is outfitted with a bow tie. It is cut short at the sleev and finished in a nice blue. Again, you may not need it at the moment, but when you do…. (asos)

More views of the Mjolk Short Sleeved Dress Shirt With Bow Tie after the jump.

Alberola offers a nice light and airy slip on for your warm weather pleasure. They work well with a pair of rolled up denim or chinos – even better with shorts. We just prefer them for their perforated breathable upper. 

More views of the Alberola Suede Slip-on Loafers after the jump.

GQ UK this week covers Tom Ford’s “Made to Measure” shoe collection. For those willing to spend in excess of $3500 for a proper pair of bespoke shoes, you’ll get the full treatment. “Customers can select from any one of 18 styles – from lace-ups to loafers – and an almost bewildering number of materials (14 different kinds of calf leather, not to mention suede and crocodile skin).”

Looking for a particular heirloom timepiece? Shopping for rare watch? Christie’s may be the way to go. At the very least the selection up for bidding at their “Important Watches” sale might be worth a gander. The sale takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues in Geneva on May 11, 2009. View the catalog at Christie’s.

Here is a quick look at the Agnès b Collection which seems to cover the gamut in casual looks for men for Summer 2009. The wears range from fitted suits, jackets, to more coastal proper attire in the form of loose fitting pants and more.

More select views from the Agnès b Summer 2009 Collection after the jump.

John Bush Jones’ All-Out For Victory! Magazine Advertising and the World War II Home Front examines hundreds of advertisements designed to boost American morale following Pearl Harbor. Some promote industry, others home efficiency. All combine to help create and sustain a home front that could best support the war effort. The book is richly illustrated with many of the advertisements, and as such serves a valuable role as collection of specific design for a pertinent moment in American history.

All-Out For Victory! comes from the University Press of New England.