It’s no secret that Springcourts are our favoured trainer of choice. We know Superga are the brand that’s picked up more by stores, but we feel that Springcourts are stronger, faster, prettier and more comfortable. And at 55 euros, they won’t hurt your bank balance. (Springcourt Europe)

In case you didn’t know, being able to turn things inside out is hawt right now. So news of this Pendleton for Opening Ceremony reversible denim jacket was bound to land in our laps sooner or later. We’re not so sure about using the plaid side as a reversible, but we do like the plaid hood. Either way, at the price OC are selling it, you may want to play Russian roulette and wait for the sale. (Opening Ceremony)

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01. Stank Sentiments for Sweethearts Valentine’s Cards (above)

“Shirking typical Hallmark sentiments, Stank Sentiments for Sweethearts offers a different kinf of nostalgia with a series of alternative boldface (and type) messages that borrow from rap lyrics to woo the one who makes your knees go week.” (coolhunting)

02. Float Magazine Rack

“he handful of magazine subscriptions that are still in publication deserve a bit more dignity than a pile under the coffee table. After all these are the best of the best… GQ, Esquire, okay and that one we just read for the articles. The Float Magazine Rack organizes 12 of your favorite magazines and puts them on display. The chrome or black coated steel rack is modern and minimal, and it works next to the lazy boy or in front of the throne.” (coolmaterial)

03. Bubble Wrap Celebrates 50th Birthday

“Mostly, they like the sound it makes when they destroy it, piece by piece, which largely explains the appeal of Bubble Wrap, the stress reducer disguised as package cushioning that maintains an inexplicable hold on pop culture. The product once envisioned as a new type of wallpaper turns 50 this month, and enthusiasts’ obsession with it has spawned more than 250 Facebook pages devoted to Bubble Wrap.” (coudal)

04. The Lady And The Velocette

“It’s quite rare to find a photograph of a woman rider from the 1920s, let alone one of such clarity and charm as this one. Our heroine kneels in supplication to her sulking mount, with tool roll out, and a look of sheer misery which every motorcyclist understands! Oh, the joys and pains of life on two wheels.” (vintagent)

Fans of the broadsheet forms of printed matter may enjoy this annual. “The Best of Newspaper Design, 30th Edition, the latest edition in Rockport’s highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Design’s 2008 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by insightful commentary on the elements that made the piece a standout winner. Every industry professional aspires to one day see his or her work in this book.”

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Climate change looks to have thwarted CREED’s ability to produce their Vintage Tabarome fragrance which has been around since 1875. The problem would seem to be “environmental” conditions but it is not clear exactly what those are. “The quantity and quality of natural ingredients available to make Vintage Tabarome no longer meet the standards of the CREED family. Speaking recently from France, the family said that rather than use ’substitute’ ingredients yielding an inferior result, they would stop all production of Vintage Tabarome with no plans to resume.” So, like the Tasmanian Wolf, the Tabarome Fragrance is facing extinction.  50 bottles will be offered at CREED at 794 Madison Avenue in New York City and online; all of which come from CREED North American president’s personal collection. Each bottle is priced at 405$US.

A couple of looks from the Bed|Stü Cobbler Series as shown at Compass NYC this week. The Monarchy boot (seen above) shows some rich details in the goodyear welt construction and lemonwood pegging. The new colorway allows for a stronger contrast that allows for the details to really shine. (photography: Jacob Krupnick)

More looks at the forthcoming Bed|Stü Boots as seen at Compass after the click.

We all need this one. A titanium “multi-tool” collar stay from Exuvius that features a built in Phillips screwdriver and bottle opener – two essentials for the urban man. How many times have you been over a friend’s home and they needed a dresser knob tightened (don’t answer that).  ”Useful people are winners; so be a hero, save the day, and make sure that this titanium laser-cut collar stay is the only tool in your shirt.” All this for 39$US. (notcouture)

More looks at the Titan Collar Stays after the click.

Our tradeshow coverage continues with a set of previews from the Compass footwear show held this week in NYC. First up are two looks from the Chippewa Boot Company. We love their code of craftmanship. “The finest leathers and materials, innovative technology, and more than a little patience go into making boots of this caliber. That’s why Chippewa Boots® will always be firmly planted in every landscape of our great nation as well as in the hearts of all who wear them.” (photography: Jacob Krupnick)

More looks of the Chippewa Boots as seen at Compass after the click.

Hermès is set to drop a thick collection of Clipper watches onto the market. Timezone has a first look at the 44mm “mechanical” chronograph model. “For 2010, the Hermès Clipper collection adds the Clipper 44 mm Mechanical Chronograph, with a 44mm case in titanium. Inside the case, a mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, a marvel of reliability and precision, gives rhythm to time and, for an instant, suspends its flight.” Four other models – 26mm and 28 quartz, 36mm chrono, and a 39.5mm automatic will also be available in shortly.

More looks at the Hermès Clipper Chronograph after the click.

Here’s a quick look at one of the shirts coming from Rapha as part of their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. It’s a beauitful shirt that’s stacked with some special features making it proper for the bicycle commuters and, for that matter, anyone rocking a messenger bag on their daily grind. The top buttons on the shirt are concealed to prevent then from being torn off when placing or removing bags form your shoulder. They also throw in an easy access breast sized pocket on the rear of the shirt, as seen on traditional cycling jerseys. More looks to some as we get them in.

A few more looks at Rapha’s shirt for Spring/Summer 2010 after the click.