Facehunter’s Yvan Rodic drops some early looks at his forthcoming book Facehunter. In a digital world, there is something romantic to print photographs. After four years of blogging, I got my first book published.  It contains a selection of more than 300 pictures and a few commentaries.”  The first copies will be sold at Colette at the world premiere book signing on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010.

Available for pre-order from Amazon.

More looks at the Face Hunter Book by Yvan Rodic after the click.

Denmark’s Norse Projects has been on our radars for some time. Our brother site has covered it in detail, but we found their Spring/Summer 2010 collection a very fitting one for our site as well. Their roots are mixed. Scandinavian simplicity, which is still running its course in trend, is mixed with a subtle touch of that unique street “fashion forward” aesthetic that Northern Europe brings. What you see is what is delivered with Norse Projects.

More looks at the Norse Projects Spring/Summer 2010 collection after the click.

Here are some early looks at the forthcoming  John Varvatos USA Accessories collection for Autumn 2010 which was designed in collaboration with the Cipriani Accessories house (who in the past has worked with Lacoste and Calvin Klein). “In keeping with Varvatos’ signature approach to textiles and materials, all the fabrics and hardware for the  USA accessories are developed exclusively for the label. There are five groups, including caribou leather; antique calf; pebble grain; canvas; and a nylon/leather group…”  You’ll find keychains, bags, belts, and a variety of other leather goods in this Varvartos collection, processed with that Varvartos feel.

My favorite description of the collection comes in their designation “irreverent  USA motifs: a skull, a guitar, a marijuana leaf”  which will be silkscreened onto the nylon/leather group. How damn American of them.

More looks at the John Varvatos USA Accessories Collection for Autumn 2010 after the click.

Portugal’s Valuni brand fabricates up two wonderful 8 eyelet boots in sueded for the Nanouniverse company in Japan. The black or brown suede boots feature a distressed toe cap and clear sharp stitching that helps outline the form of the boots. Well made in the greatest of all footballer nations… but sold in Japan.

More looks at the Valuni for Nanouniverse 8 Eyelet Boots after the click.

Rimowa, famous for their “hard” case ribbed luggage, works a special flavor/makeup for Japan’s United Arrows line. This is not their first special makeup. Back in 2008, the releases a Honey Gold take on the flight classic Rimowa. Today, they hit the boarding zone with a “White” ensemble of five different models.

More looks at the Rimowa for United Arrows Luggage collection after the click.

Milano’s Umit Benan drops a proper Spring 2010 collection that allows for the casual man to interact with clothing that fit well, and looks great without the overbearing presence of Northern European influence. “Umit Benan has envisioned a life in Cuba observed through the lens of Slim Aarons – a photographer renowned for his iconic pictures of glamorous and wealthy jet-setters in their international playgrounds. Umit Benan sees his character for this season as a stylish young Cuban businessman living in pre-revolution Cuba, in what he imagines to have been a freer and happier time.”

Many more looks from the Umit Benan Spring/Summer 2010 collection after the click.

In our opinion, the Wolverine 1000 Mile are pretty fantastic. Horween Leather (yes, as Jason says, “the bloggers choice” ), Goodyear welt, and the lovely Made in the USA tag.

However, we are aware that some consumers like to go “whole hog.” Julian Boots makes their Plain Toe Ankle Boot by hand. They also are built Goodyear welt, with a leather and rubber sole, in the USA, and have a price point to match those distinctions. You can find them at Barney’s for $760.oo.

Selectism favorite, Nigel Cabourn present his BURMA collection for Spring/Summer 2010. “The Spring/Summer 2010 Collection BURMA is inspired by the contents of Nigel’s Father’s army handbook. He used this as a diary during his time in India and Burma between1942 and 1945. The photographs his Father J.E.W. Cabourn took on his box brownie camera and the clothing that he wore form the basis of the collection and is a tribute to him and his companions”

More looks at the Nigel Cabourn Spring/Summer 2010 collection after the click.

This collaboration may be as good as it gets when it comes to crystal wear. Baccarat has worked with Thom Browne on a special four piece collection of crystal stemware. From reviewing the Baccarat catalog, it would seem that all four glasses are uniquely shaped for this collection. A four band detail is presented on each. The list retail price of the set is around 4400$US.

More looks at Baccarat for Thom Browne Crystal Stemware Set after the click.

Soulland’s been one of our favourite brands for a hot minute now, so it only made sense that we get in touch with founder Silas Adler for our top 5 feature. Adler’s list was what we expected from him (and we don’t mean that negatively). It was varied, but in an organic way – if that makes sense – ranging from Nick Cave to Lil’ Wayne. Take a listen after the leap.