Stylecrave discovers a well made scarf panel shirt from Kris Van Assche on Ssense. “If you haven’t tossed or retired your scarves, now’s the time to do it. Kris Van Assche’s Panel Scarf Shirt is a crisp option that still leaves you with some flair near the neck. Fantastic with deeper skin tones and radiating that light spring feel, this Kris Van Assche option is available at ssense starting at size 44. 100% cotton will take you straight through summer. We’d love to see this with the sleeves rolled up, and on a boat.” This piece will set you back around 665$US.

More looks at the Kris Van Assche Scarf Panel Shirt after the click.

How many times have you heard “former NHL player,” and thought “art”? Probably never.

After high school, Rick Fichter took a place at Princeton, where he was to play hockey and lacrosse. On the advice of a coach (who, said “play there and never play in the pros”), Fichter jumped ship and played several seasons in the AHL, occasionally being called up to tough it in the big time with the Buffalo Sabers (10 games makes you a former NHL player).

Though athletics have certainly played a large roll in Fichter’s life, so too has the arts. He grew up in the printing trade, his family operating a letter press print company. As a youth, Fichter began to design logos for friends and family and his passion grew into the founding of 168Design in 1997. Family ties are big in Fichter’s life (he is proud father of four sons) and a distant relation, one General Custer, provided the inspiration for his first set of publicly available drawings and prints – Civil Ink.

Handsomely conceived, Civil Ink includes nods to the War’s uniforms and fire arms. The prints are all hand inked and will go on display at Sugar Cube, 124 N. 3rd, Philadelphia, PA, from April 2, 2010.

Full preview after the jump.

Robert Geller eyewear has always been a Selectism favorite. With their laestest set of looks, all made in Japan from what we assume is also Japanese acetate, the Geller line continues to push use to hit “order now.” New for Spring/Summer 2010, Robert Geller’s David frames continue the designer’s tradition of stylish and highly sought after eyewear and accessories. Taking inspiration from classic wayfarer styles, David’s simple shape and polished lines work perfectly for a range of different styles, tastes, and face shapes. Available in back or crystal brown from Blackbird.

More looks at the Robert Geller “David” Sunglasses after the click.

Check this oversized canvas man bag/pack from Frost Birgins. Configure it as a shoulder, sling, or backpack. “Frost Birgens revitalize the all American paperboy bag. Functionality is enhanced with a clever strap system allowing you to use it the ‘Old school paperboy way’ as well as a typical backpack.”

More looks at the Frost Birgens Villads Backpack after the click.

ABTR discusses the “”concrete Bauhaus” of watches, the Max Bill. “The ‘Max Bill watch’ as it is known is one of the 20th Century’s most famous watch designs. Clearly conceived by designer and architect Max Bills in Switzerland, the watch was a staple of goodness back when it was originally made in the 1960s. Since then you could buy versions of the watch in its pure form as made by German Junghans (who I believe is owned by Seiko). For 2010 Junghans offers up a more modern, but still retro version of this retro classic. There are three versions of the watches and most exciting is their more modern dimensions (save for the still small manually wound version).”

More looks at the Max Bill By Junghans Watches For 2010 after the click.

Some native patterned socks from the Rehancer brand of goods. They’ll contrast most of your outfit but that may be the point. Have them stick out like your dad’s party socks and draw some attention. Available in two color patterns – blue or red. Enjoy (anoutcommune)

More looks at the Rehancer Native Socks after the click.

Our friends at Billykirk have produce a special travel set for the Charleston, SC based Garden & Gun Club – founded to bring the Garden & Gun Magazine to life. Through their auctions, the club supports a variety of important local arts & heritage sites which promote the unique culture of the American South. To fit the needs of the club Chris and Kirk created a custom stamping for their gorgeous waxed canvas and leather carryall and leather tote bags.

The set is available only through G&G auction, with this being lot four of the current sale on igavel. Fitting of the traditions inherent to Billykirk, the proceeds from this lot will go to the American College of Building Arts. The college offers hands-on training in traditional building techniques helping to foster excellence in craft.

Interested in a special set of bags? Intrigued by the prospect of aiding the American College of Building Arts? Head to the G&G auction portal, where the travelers set will be up for grabs until April 7, 2010.

Full images follow

We’ve liked the rucksacks doing the rounds but they’re all a bit…petite. Personally, we’d like something a little heft to it, something like this bag right here. It’s hard to express how big a bag is without giving the measurements but, as we’ve been wearing this around town for a while now, this bag isn’t for the folks who only carry a moleskine. It’s made from a durable canvas, the leather is tough as old boots and it’s also made in England if you’re a stickler for that sort of thing. (ASOS)

Take a leap to see those detailed images.

Stack magazine have a great interview with the founder of Manzine, Kevin Braddock. Talking about aspirational magazines, the aims of Manzine and the physical making of the magazine from start to finish. Although the whole interview’s a great read, we especially liked his answer about why Manzine exists:

I also think fundamentally it exists because it’s funny – a lot of magazines these days are far too serious, so in our case there’s no great meaning or narrative or message to what we’re doing, it’s just funny little thoughts. I gave it to Simon Mills, who’s another seasoned men’s magger, and he said it’s sort of like Seinfeld, because it’s a magazine about nothing in a way, but it’s all the nothing stuff that’s entertaining.

Read the full interview here.

We’re kicking off the morning with some handsome boots. These Brooklyn Circus numbers have been handmade in the USA and because of that, numbers are extremely limited (1 of each size). We’re know the blogs are in love in longwings right now, but we still prefer some good ol’ english brogueing. And if you don’t know by now, The Brooklyn Circus’ blog is one of the best store blogs out, so be sure to give that a read when you’re done drooling over these boots. (Brooklyn Circus)