This is more a ‘look, but don’t touch’ recommendation. While we feature plenty of expensive things on SL, this one is towards the top end of the scale. Basically, if you have to ask the cost, you can’t afford it. ‘Tis a very handsome jacket though. We’d recommend the ‘buy it, leave the tags on, wear it once and return it’ strategy. Not that we ever do that. (Matches)

Take a leap, see those detailed images.

Pleats are a thorny issue round these parts. Some people still think of them as dadwear whilst others (mainly us) are coming round to the idea. The argument against pleats is that they make you look, erm, shall we say a little more robust than usual. Although, like most slightly outdated menswear advice, this is based on the assumption that you’ve already got a bit of gumption and are looking to hide it. But if you have the right body shape you can easily pull these off – just show a little caution. (Fever)

01. A Pint With: Dan Carey, Brewmaster of New Glarus Brewing Company

“In 1993, Dan Carey left a job with Anheuser-Busch to start his own brewing company with his wife, Deb. Since then, Carey’s beers (including some unusual spontaneously-fermented fruit beers) have won countless awards and garnered attention from beer lovers around the globe. We’re so glad that Dan had a minute to chat with Serious Eats.” (seriouseats)

02. Thomas Köner “La Barca” 2xLP

“Very limited pressing of this very sublime ambient album from Thomas Köner. On La Barca, Köner conjures forth incredible atmospheres from field recordings and ultra-minimal drones; “subtle” does not even begin to describe the aural movements on display here – not recommended for listening while running the air conditioning or dishwasher. Currently no purchasing options that I can find in the U.S., but fans who don’t want to miss out are encouraged to order promptly from boomkat.com, as this is limited to a mere 500 copies.” (omgv)

03. Lydon “I’ll Miss McLaren”

“John Lydon, Malcolm McLaren’s old sparring partner and former charge as front man of the Sex Pistols, said he would miss the notorious manager, who died earlier today. Speaking on the sad news of McLaren’s passing Lydon (who signed the statement with his old moniker, Johnny Rotten) said: “For me Malc was always entertaining, and I hope you remember that. Above all else he was an entertainer and I will miss him, and so should you” (quietus)

04. McLaren – “Buffalo Gals” Video (above)

This is first time we have covered the Bblessing Autumn 2010 offering. Our earlier post were some street shots but they get serious with 27 year old photographer Sean Donnola for the official lookbook. “Highlights of the season include double-knit cashmere blend sweaters… grosgrained-trimmed blazers in a variety of fabrics” as well as the relaunch of their denim line.

More looks inside the lookbook for BBlessing Autumn/Winter10 photographed by Sean Donnola after the click.

A very sad day indeed. From the NYT blog. “Malcolm McLaren, the impresario, promoter and self-promoter who once claimed to have invented punk rock, and who assembled and managed the youthful, unruly members of the Sex Pistols, the breakthrough British punk band, has died. He was 64…In the 1970s, Mr. McLaren returned to his native London from New York, where he had briefly managed the New York Dolls in the waning days of that band’s initial flush of fame. With his business partner and girlfriend at the time, Vivienne Westwood, they renamed their clothing shop Sex, and Mr. McLaren set about putting together his own rock act of untested British youth, which became the Sex Pistols.” (photo flickr)

Woolrich John Rich & Bros. drops their Autumn/Winter 2010 lookbook on the world with expanded looks and previews of what to expect from the collection when it gets a bit colder again. The line stays in line with past looks but with the expected changes in styling. People either love or really love this collection. And why not? They’re delivering strong ready to wear pieces that fit into any man’s closet.

More looks from the Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Autumn 2010 collection after the click.

Burberry delivers volumes with their Spring/Summer 2010 men’s bags. Originally shown during Milan Fashion Week, the Burberry bags are now available for purchase. My favorite is the “tarnished leather” carryall bag which it’s wide mouth opening and spanning handles. Vintage matt brass finishes it off nicely.

More looks at the Burberry Tarnished Leather Carryall Bag after the click.

Back to back shade posts but the day calls for it. Ray-Ban is working 100 pairs of these Wayfarers with a subtle silver hit on the temple arms. Again, nothing too new but the accents may excite some. My brothers a CNCPT have them.

More looks at the Ray-Ban Limited Edition Wayfarer Sunglasses after the click.

Here’s a couple of pairs of shades from the Summer 2010 A.P.C. Collection which may be of interest to those on the hunt. Nothing too new to report but with so many variations in skull sizes they may work for you better than others. “Acetate frames. Flexible material adjusts easily to the ear. Anti-scratch mineral glass. Category 3 protection.” Unisex. (acquire)

More looks at the A.P.C. Sunglasses for Summer 2010 after the click.

Opening on April 17, 2010 and running through July 18, 2010, The Kennedys | Portrait of a Family presents a glimpse of the famous family through the lens of Richard Avedon.

About the exhibit -

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary first family through the lens of acclaimed photographer Richard Avedon. This exhibition unveils a selection of portraits taken of president-elect John F. Kennedy and his family in January 1961, in Palm Beach, Fla., before the Kennedys took residence at the White House. Individual photographs and enlarged contact sheets of unedited negatives (printed and signed by Avedon) offer unique insight on Avedon’s photographic practice, aesthetic judgments and the ways in which these decisions contributed to the Kennedy mystique.

Visit the Peabody Essex Museum to learn more.

A selection of included photographs after the jump.