Hotel Chevalier is still up there as one of my favorite Schwartzman shorts. Portman is pretty hot in it as well – if not complex. Anyways, Band of Outsiders laced up Mr. Schwartzman and took a great series of their famous Polaroid shots of the man wearing their Autumn 2009 collection. While we’re not a celeb blog, we’re more than willing to give space for a smart actor and an even smarter clothing line. (fashonisto)

More Polaroids of Jason Schwartzman for Band of Outsiders Autumn 2009 after the jump.

The kings of heritage, ACL, spent some time with Levi’s historian, Lynn Downey to discuss all things Levi’s heritage. “History is the basis for everything that is ACL. With that said, when the opportunity arose to spend the afternoon with Lynn Downey the Levi Strauss & Co. archivist and historian, I could imagine of no better way to enjoy a summer day.”

Read the full interview at A Continuous Lean.

The two man army behind 3sixteen continue to produce rather respective menswear in a very difficult market. These men and their team of assistants prove once again that not everyone has to be cutthroat to succeed. 3sixteen’s Autumn 2009 collection extends and refines the brand’s look and feel for a consumer that understands the well mannered nature of the people behind the line. If anything, they have shown their ability to be attentive and aware of the marketplace.

More looks from the 3sixteen Autumn 2009 lookbook after the jump.

Chicago’s own Joe McCoy brand comes through with a banger of a vest for the Autumn/Winter market. The deer skin vest is “tanned with natural vegetable tanning process and colored with aniline for the main body . Horse hide used for chest patches.” Those willing to plunge into this beauty will be sure they’re not in the same class as those North Face lovers (nothing wrong with them though). (superdenim)

More looks at the Joe McCoys Deer Skin Vest after the jump.

April77 hit the Japan looms for three button-up shirts for your wearing pleasure. The “Thrill,” “Hickory,” and “Saddle” shirts are all loomed from Japanese cotton and come in a variety of styles from double weave check to red selvedge hickory. All three look great and feature a distinctive cut appropriate for most men.

More looks at the April77 Japan Cotton Button-Up Shirts after the jump.

The Dutch label, Vruchtvlees, brings back their graphic looks for their “Noir” collection. The collection, like most, pulls from the artists world of art, music, and fashion. Nothing too special there. But, they have made available an epaulette accessories kit by Marlous De Roode. The kit is really for the women’s market but we figured some may want to re-appropriate the epaulette for unisex use. Just putting it out there…

More looks at the Vruchtvlees “Noir” Shirt Line after the jump.

Aaron Panone has an appreciation for re-interpretation. A mechanical and electrical engineer by trade, Mr. Panone enjoys spending his free time building one off goods that are functional while retaining a sense of industry. The Aarn Drill Press Lamp is a great example of this. While it now functions as a dining room lamp, the drill press itself is still in full working order when Panone actually needs to use it.

A full view of the Aarn Drill Press Lamp after the jump.

If you like shark soles, then you’re in luck – Fujiwara’s got them in abundance. The SS10 shoe collection focuses on shark soled boots, occasionally detouring into dress shoes that almost give Mr. Hare a run for his money. The other main theme in this collection is the elongated toe, which makes an appearance on just about every shoe. It won’t be to everyone’s tastes – but if you can pull it off you’ll look like a bawse.

Detailed images are after that leap.

It’s easy to reinvent a heritage brand; just buy out the name, put a bunch of black and white pictures on the site and include a bio about how one man started the company in his back garden. Naked & Famous are doing things the hard way, focusing on making their products in their homeland of Canada (these shirts were made by the oldest surviving shirt manufacturer in North America) and using premium fabrics.

As for the shirts themselves, they’re what you’d expect from a company like N&F – chambray, denim and oxford shirts all show up whilst check shirts make an appearance. The shirts are rather slim fitting, meaning they’ll be easier to layer than the slightly bulkier oxfords people have become accustomed to.

Go take a look at the rest of the shirts after this leap…

While the heat of summer gets some folks hot and bothered in the right way, some people are stuck dreaming about hitting the slopes. It’s about time to think critically about winters new ride. Igneous Skis in Jackson Hole, Wyoming make custom skis and snowboards that are undeniably gorgeous. They are also tested on the steeps by a hearty team, so quality is with out question. They will make you skis for a variety of needs… and, if you desire, will help you conceive of your wildest mountain cruising dream. Get ready for winter.

Some amazing pictures from the Igneous website after the jump.