APC’s collections have a tendency to pull a good piece out of the rabbit hat and they’ve done it again – this time it’s this purple parka. The sort of piece you never knew you wanted until you see it up close – a sniper piece, if you will – this is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the SS10 collection. Aside from having a great colour, shape (as slim as you’d expect from APC) it’s even got a club collar – officially ticking all the SL boxes. (Tres Bien)

Get a closer look after that leap.

SeaVees special edition version of their 05/66 slip-on carry a double wallop of California cool. The shoe uses Perse’s Belgian Linen for the upper and features duel branding on the insole. Available in three colors – black (above), ink, and souris.

They go for $150 at James Perse. Check out the two remaining colors after the jump.

First things first, why aren’t there more fashion companies making laptop bags? The audience is there – every man worth his weight in vibram soled shoes has a laptop already – so more companies need to step up to the plate. Paul Smith makes a good looking one but there is one gripe (we had to have at least one). There’s no way of telling what size screen the bag will fit. C’mon brands, we don’t want to have to reach for measuring tape whenever we want to buy a bag. That aside, this is still a very handsome bag. (Paul Smith)

Did you know that some people in the 19th-century believed that rainbow trout could be the saviors of democracy?

Nor did I. Anders Halverson’s An Entirely Synthetic Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World explores how the American government artificially stocked the Nations rivers with rainbow trout. The fish originates in Northern California, and for over 130 years has helped to sell the idea of “getting back to nature.”

Given fashion’s recent interest in the outdoors, making note of Halverson’s study makes natural sense. At the very least, the book will provide some fascinating conversation points to go with your rugged ensemble.

From Yale University Press.

Available now at Amazon.

We don’t know what it is, but we clearly can’t enough of navy suede boots. We thought we were done after the Tricker’s pair, we really did. But, as fate would have it, we saw these leather soled Church’s Sahara deserts and just had to put them up. It’s got that goodyear welted goodness (another phrase on the brink of becoming a blog buzzword) and is as handsome as you’d expect from a Church’s shoe. Like always, beware the leather sole in the rain. No matter how dapper you are, falling over is never stylish. (Herring Shoes)

Jake Davis’ look into the the style of folks in and around NYC continues with a look at Street Etiquette. We’ve been long time followers of SE (check the archives if you think we’re faking the funk) so it’s always nice to get a 360 degree look at the duo.

Take a leap to see the other half of SE in action.

01. LOVE ‘The Fashion Icons’ Editorial In Full (NSFW)

“After the endless sneak peaks and censored cover shots from the LOVE ‘The Fashion Icons’ Editorial, we now have an in-depth full view of all eight models – definitely NSFW. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, eight of the world’s leading super models (Kate, Naomi, Kristen, Amber, Natalia, Daria, Jeneil and Lara), literally and figuratively, bare all in this artist editorial that focuses on their natural beauty. Copies of LOVE issue 3 are available at Dover Street Market in London, Colette in Paris, and just about everywhere else…” (deftouch)

02. Gorillaz – Plastic Beach (CD/DVD)
The new Gorillaz CD. “The ‘Deluxe’ version of Plastic Beach includes the standard 16-track CD as well as a 45-minute “making of” documentary DVD that provides online access to extra music, games and video.” (Amazon)

03. Vanity Barcodes

“Vanity Barcodes is the newly launched website featuring product barcodes in creative illustrations and silhouettes created by our own Yael Miller (The Dieline’s senior editor and owner of Miller Creative and Reuben Miller (over at Share Some Candy inspiration blog). The idea behind Vanity Barcodes is adding some excitement and fun to a relatively under-served area of packaging design – the barcode.” (dieline)

04. Nearly Complete Collection Of Industrial Design Magazine Up For Auction (above)

“I have inherited a nearly complete set of INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAGAZINES from Feb.1954 through Oct. 2009. There are only 16 issues missing (out of 448). To those of you who know what these are – I need say no more. However, if you are a mid-century modern enthusiast, and aren’t familiar with these magazines – let me just say this: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAGAZINE is simply the most comprehensive, detailed, and complete reference resource for post-war modern design ever published…. It’s all there!”(core77>ebay)

Steven Alan has dropped a good set of large wool scarves onto their online store. We’re still a couple months away from being back to the sunny warm season, so why not browse their selection of finely made neck warmers, made in the (get ready for it) Made in the U.S.A from 100% wool.

May more looks at the Steven Alan Large Wool Scarves after the click.

“The Rolls-Royce Ghost on display at the IAA (motor show) in Frankfurt 2009.” (via fubiz)

Some looks at the Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign from Via Snella over on CqC. “In winter season the mood may be gray and the clouds thick, but Via Snella AW 10 menswear collection proposes us exactly what we’re craving. Muted color tones and ultra-layered soft cotton fabrics with an underwear-like feeling, oversized pockets, zippers and graphic patterns such as squares and dots, blend the plethoric and dreamful spirit of a circus tale with the ethereal elegance of a choreography rehearsal. Regardless of whether you feel like the magician of the traveling troupe or like Merce Cunningham’s best disciple, it is all about a creative and permissive reinvention of the boyish dress up code…”

More images from the Via Snella Autumn/Winter 2010 Campaign after the click.