These shorts aren’t for everyone. We thought we’d get there before anyone else did. The ’setter’ shorts are the shortest of Orlebar Brown’s short collection, but we think that – assuming you can pull it off – they’ll look the best at the pool. We repeat, at the pool. There’s nothing more obscene than a man walking around town in ridiculously short shorts.

Orlebar Brown are a refreshingly old school company that have received a new school lick of paint. This much is obvious from the fact that they’ve got testimonials on their site when people stopped believing online testimonials ages ago. They’ve also collaborated with Monocle in the past, so if it’s good enough for the multi-accented one, it’s good enough for you. You can get this from The Shop at Bluebird or their website.

In between his frequent sessions of musical chairs with Glenn O’Brien, Fabien Baron has found the time to design these aviator sunglasses. They come in matte black and gold metal frames and are handmade in Japan.

While these are interesting, we’d have a hard time recommending these over a pair of Ray-bans. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that these are aimed at those who feel that wearing certain brands somehow makes them a better person (so that’s 90% of rappers then). However, if you’re dying to get a piece of Baron, this is the way to go. (Browns)

Take a hop and skip to see the matte black version.

01. Air Announce New Album: Love 2

“On October 6, Astralwerks will release Love 2, the fifth studio album from the Paris duo. This will be the first album that Air recorded at their own Atlas Studio, which I have to imagine is the most luxurious recording studio on the planet. Jean-BenoitDunckel and Nicolas Godin handle all the album’s vocals by themselves, and L.A. gun-for-hire drummer Joey Waronker sits in on the entire record.” (pf)

02. iartstlondon Do It Yourself Contemporary Art

“Now iartstlondon is offering the customers to build contemporary masterpieces of their own, these DIY set including MASTERPIECE, a kit based on Demien Hirsts’s love of God diamond encrusted skull; THE BANKSYMACHINE, a kit that gives u ability to work your Banksy-esque magic and more. You can purchase at i Artist London.” (likecool)

03. The Top 10 Most Absurd Time Covers of the Past 40 Years

“Giving you lots of things to lose sleep over for the past four decades: The Top 10 Most Absurd Time Magazine Covers of the Past 40 Years. Not included and definitely not as scary, but my pick for worst: 2006’s Person of the Year.” (coudal)

04. Urban Camping by import.export

“Belgian architects import.export have created a mobile multi-storey structure that allows people to camp in urban areas…Urban Camping is a steel structure supporting four platforms on which tents can be pitched. The structure was inaugurated in Antwerp last month and will move temporarily to Copenhagen next month.” (dezeen)

05. Warp20 Box (above)

“Warp20 (Box Set) comes beautifully packaged in a 10″ slipcase wrapped in charcoal Buckram embossed paper with tipped-on gloss-laminated cover photograph, designed by YES, photographed by Dan Holdsworth.” (bleep)

David Colman writes a piece up for NYT on the trend of “Americana” in Japan making it’s way back to – where else – the USA. “Lately the trend has taken on a new dimension, via the Internet, with a resurgence of interest in once obscure American brands. Alongside the familiar L. L. Bean duck boots, Brooks Brothers shirts and Ray-Ban Wayfarers…As fashion moments go, this is as all-American as it gets, right? Actually, no.”

Read the full story at The New York Times.

Ties and handkerchiefs should not be considered an afterthought when putting the finishing touched on your look for the day. Emil Corsillo looks to make these accessories even more important with his new collection, The HIll-Side, which is set to launch it’s debut collection this coming Autumn 2009. Expect great fabrics to be used on a variety of tie and handkerchief cuts – from canvas to chambray. The line is made in the NYC with fabrics sourced from the best textile makers in Japan. We’re looking forward to more from The Hill-Side.

Many more looks from the The Hill-Side Autumn/Winter 2009 debut collection after the jump.

Limited to 50 pieces, this Nivrel Replique II Chronograph watch will catch the eye of the guy looking for an alternative to the diver class. Check the face on this Nivrel beauty with its tach and telemeter scales. As well, this looks to be their second offering of this repro. It is a replica of the 1936 addition and available for around 3500€. (timezone)

More views of the Nivrel Replique II Chronograph after the jump.

Founded in 2002, the Oliver Spencer label combines classic Englishstyle with hints of Americana, and Japanese ideas and dishes out a modern sophisticated aesthetic. Now, the line has announced that for Autumn 2009, Oliver Spencer is dropping some new footwear on the market. Here’s a sneak peek – it is British boot-making at its best creating a rough and rugged yet elegant attitude. We’ll have more views online as they come in.

This is a trip. Our friends at men.style report in on a one night only board short event. “The secret to great surf trunks? A little old Japanese lady, of course. In 1961, Sato Hughes … started as a seamstress at Huntington Beach’s Katin Surf Shop, later inheriting the company; her attention to detail and quality have helped make Katins a SoCal staple for the better part of five decades. To celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, Katin collaborator Apolis Activism is bringing the 84-year-old out of retirement for a one-night-only made-to-measure event tonight at L.A.’s American Rag.” How dope is that?

There is no questioning the depth and scope of The Morgan Library & Museum’s collection. Among the terrific holdings are some fascinating documents outlining the development of modern set design. 50 drawings from this portion of the collection make up Creating the Modern Stage, which over 4 sections reveals how modern technology led to new theories about the role of actor and stage set. Enriching the drawings are photographs, musical scores and more. Worth going even if you’re not into the theater, the building itself is a marvel.