Found on the Blackbird blog is this great day bag from Jack Spade pulling from the waxwear heritage we love so much. “Perfectly suited for everyday work or school use, this Jack Spade bag includes a zip closure main compartment, two interior slip pockets, and a large zip pocket for optimal organization. The Utility bag also features two exterior expandable pockets and a detachable shoulder strap.” 425$US, mate!

More views of the Jack Spade Waxwear Utility Bag after the jump.

Our friends at Valet spends some time with Ilaria Urbinati of Confederacy LA on the new Florsheim for Duckie Brown collection. ” ‘The whole point of a collaboration is to do something different and show a new take on a classic,’ says Ilaria Urbinati, the stylist and co-owner of LA’s Confederacy, who scored a two-month exclusive on the line. The collection includes revamped styles like Florsheim’s signature Riza loafer but Urbinati’s torn on a favorite. ‘It’s between the brogue boot, which looks like something Oliver Twist would wear and kick your ass in,’ she laughs.”

Autumn/Winter 2009 looks are starting to trickle into retail as we wait for Summer to come slamming down on us. No need to fret – you can prepare ahead with some great looks for those chiller days. Margiela has been on the mind all week here at Selectism so why stop now. Check this grey cardigan with blue finished edge will satisfy your need for a go to button up. Nicely done from Martin Margiela. (colette)

Our good friends at Hypebeast turn us onto the glamb line from Japan. A casual yet rugged menswear line, glamb features all the finishings on outerwear you would expect with that very Japan contemporary flavor. We’re hoping for more from glamb on this side of the world.

More views from the glamb Autumn 2009 after the jump.

The summer trade show season is about to get into full swing at a very important moment in the economy. Retail sales climbed 5% in May and we can only hope the outlook will continue to move in the right direction. (capsule) Paris gets it started on June 26-28 for their third season. The invitation only show will house some of the best in menswear from Ally Capellino, Mismo, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, YMC, and many others. Register now online for (capsule) Paris.

In Truckers, Mary Richardson documents life on the road. Through photographs and trucker stories, the book examines the environments, emotions, and lives of the trucker. Technological concerns and the physical toil of the job meld into the narrative.

Truckers is out from Mark Batty Publisher and available from Amazon.

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Distilled Clothing has just released its new San Francisco Summer Scarf. Because wool just isn’t cool this time of year these bad boys are made of 100% cotton and are sure to keep you warm in those not so hot spots around the world. Made and designed in the Bay city’s own mission district this scarf has a cool and casual feel and gets along great with the boys and the girls. A pre-wash and slight wrinkling make you feel like it was yours from the get go. So cop your today, ”because brrr… it’s summer in San Francisco.”

More views of the Distilled Summer Scarf after the jump.

Kolor have been flying under the radar for a few years now and we’re proud to be the first online site  to show you their Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection. Founded in 2004, Kolor is the work of designer Junichi Abe, who had previously worked for the likes of Comme Des Garcons before going independent. The brand is already popular in Japan, ranking at number one in a list of domestic designers by Japanese fashion industry newspaper, The Senken.

They avoid themed collections, aiming instead for a ’sophisticated comfort’. According to Kolor, perfect clothing is the mix of three elements: “the texture of materials, their unique cutting and designated specifications of sewing”.

While still a relatively small brand, they’ve got big plans ahead, with a flagship store opeing Omotesando area of Tokyo and a website launch both planned for late July. Stockists include the likes Browns and the Library in the UK, L’eclaireur in Paris and Opening Ceremony in USA.

Take a look at the collection after the leap.

Rago hosts their Early 20th-Century Auction on Saturday June 13, 2009. Among the lots are a huge number of art pottery offerings and many fine pieces of Stickley Furniture. The most intriguing item on the block is Joseph Heinrich’s smoking set. Signed Shreve Crump & Low Co. Copper and Silver, the set is made of big horn sheep horns, copper, and steel bands. The first we’ve seen like it, and also the first Rago has sold. A very unique piece. View the entire catalog and learn more at Rago.

We’ve featured an OC sweater before, but we thought we should bring this one to your attention. What we like about this piece is that it’s got a hint of the nautical trend, but not so much that we look like off duty sailors. The oat colour is a nice break from the navy blues that are more prevalent now and the shoulder zip is nice touch. A useless one, but nice nonetheless. Did we mention it’s half price? Get it from Opening Ceremony’s store.

Check detailed shots after the hop, skip and jump.