01. Vintage Ski Ads Pt.1

“I got my first couple days of skiing for the season in last week right after some nice snow up at Heavenly. Skiing always reminds me of being really young and going up with my parents, Sacramento is only an hour from the Sierras so we’d get up a few times a year. I loved all the design associated with ski equipment and I found that when I first started out in design I was always trying to emulate that style in my work.” (iso50)

02. R.I.P. Willie Mitchell

“Legendary Hi Records producer and musician passed away this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest a few weeks prior. It’s hard to imagine RZA’s career without this guy.” (cocaineblunts)

03. My Baby Rocks Me  With One Steady Roll (above)

Directed by: Joost Vandebrug Styling: Rose Forde Asst Styling: Camilla Hair: Yoshi using Bumble and Bumble Make up: Miho Hamaya using Chanel Models: Jethro Cave @ D1 Sophie Willing @ Storm Music: Flying Lotus. (contributinged)

04. Rare Breeds, Frozen in Time

“IT didn’t take long for Chip, a Tennessee fainting goat sporting a luxuriant Vandyke beard and an impressive pair of curlicue horns, to live up to his breed’s name. When Peter Borden, accompanied by a stranger, entered the immaculate stable that Chip calls home, the goat pressed his velvety nose through the bars of his stall, begging for a scratch. But at the visitor’s approach, Chip apparently had second thoughts. His left foreleg stiffened, his brown eyes went glassy and he began to list to one side.” (nyt)

Some classic takes on umbrellas from the London Undercover operation. “With the celebration of British Culture at the core, London Undercover brings to life what is generally seen as a boring, disposable, last-minute item. An obvious canvas for expression, the designs aim to encourage people to enjoy and take pride in what is, an indispensable, quintessentially British accessory.”

More looks at the London Undercover Classic Umbrellas after the click.

I got hungry checking out these gourmet chocolates on the Highsnob page. So much so, that I hope to find them in Paris at the end of the month. “In time for Valentine’s Day 2010 hyped French bakery and maker of the already iconic macaron sweets, Laduree, is opening its doors at Japanese retailer Tomorrowland. They will be offering custom packaging for their macaron anc chocolates. It looks like this will be a temoporary partnership for now. You can be sure that Tokyo is psyched about this addition.”

Jamoolife brings us looks from the Far East’s .EfiLevol collection for Spring/Summer 2010. The AW collection for Spring/Summer also features a website which will unlock some media that will complement the looks we’re showing you today. Be sure to check their “TV media” offering which is pulling some interesting content into their player. A&W.

More looks from the .efiLevol Spring/Summer 2010 collection after the click.

This rollup from Moore & Giles looks to hit the spot. “Designed in partnership with celebrated mixologist Jim Meehan, this stylish yet functional utility bag and bar roll-up feature a myriad of organizational compartments and elasticized pockets for the professional bartender or bar enthusiast to transport tools essential to the craft.”

More looks at the Moore & Giles Bar Rollup Waxwear Rangertan bag after the click.

Well, do not feel so gutted. We’ll be back soon enough with another series of giveaways to keep you all pleased. In the meantime here is the full list of winner from our Twitter Giveaway for Holiday 2009. Congrats to everyone who tweeted their brains out to get this gear. Many many thanks for your support!

The winners.

• Herman Miller Select Walnut Spinning Top – @iwasframed
• Byredo Eau de Parfum Adventure Set – @samarchibald
• Robert Geller for Levi’s Hooded Denim Parka – @jgombz
• PF Flyers Sumfun Hi-top Sneakers – @rocktogon
• MOMA Lace-up Boots – @tprettyman
• Comme Des Garcons Peacoat – @kylethomasadams
• Dry Bones D.Lewis Chambray Shirt -@shizon_g
• EMI Music Pack – @apinion
• Freeman Transport Pouch Set – @rodneyuhler
• Billykirk Flight Bag – @k_mitchell
• Jansport Heritage Series Backpacks – @wingtip_blog, @chris_miller, and @brionjudge

Some guys need to have it cut close every time. While the modern dual, triple, and quad blade razor may do it for most, they simply do not work for all. Baxter of California, known for their line of men’s grooming products presents their Double Edge Safety Razor. The DE Blade razor is made in Germany and designed to you that extra close finish. “Presented with serious wet shavers in mind, the safety razor was first introduced in the late 18th century as an alternative (and ’safer’) to a cut throat blade. DE blades are commonly known as the blade your father or grandfather used to use – today, classic style wet shaving is making a resurgence, along with the durable goods category.” Look for it at the end of January through select retail outlets.

“In celebration of CREED’s 250th anniversary, the Paris-based perfumery has opened its only U.S. store at 794 Madison Avenue at 67th Street in New York City.”

Fast cars? Yes, please. Carefree anarchy? Yes, please. Graphic design? Sure, why not throw that in.

Sven Voelker’s new book, Go Faster, details the almost haphazard early history of race car graphics. Through over 100 examples, Go Faster shows exactly how graphics help to modulate the look of the car. One plus of Voelker’s layout is the juxtaposition of decorated and blank cars, giving easy focus to the eventual punch of the graphic.

Out soon from Gestalten. Select page views after the jump.

Available for pre-order on Amazon.

APC continues their subtle refinement with their SS10 collection. Focusing on slimmed down versions of classic silhouettes, their shoes remain a great alternative for folks who like slight twists to the old school styling.

Suede is the de facto summer shoe material and there’s plenty of it here; it makes an appearance on their desert boots, bucks and oxfords. Elsewhere there’s the quintessentially summer white buck shoe – perfect for the dandies out there.

Take a look at the collection after the leap.