The folks from Style Salvage recently interviewed the Inoue Brothers about their upcoming Ubuntu project and now here’s the accompanying video. At 11 minutes it’s rather long for an internet video, but it’s definitely worth the watch – so grab a coffee and set some time aside for this.

To paraphrase R.Kelly, we don’t see nothing wrong with a little light pink shirting. Unis is one of those brands that are finally getting the credit they deserve and pieces like this are a good example why. To call it simple would be doing it a disservice but it’s a well made piece in a colour that’ll suit a variety of skin tones. And it’s on sale. (Unis)

01. Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards winners announced (above)

“The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will celebrate outstanding achievement in design this fall with its 11th annual National Design Awards program. Yesterday, Cooper-Hewitt Director Bill Moggridge announced the winners and finalists of the 2010 National Design Awards, which recognize excellence across a variety of disciplines. The Award recipients will be honored at a gala dinner Thursday, Oct. 14, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. First Lady Michelle Obama serves as the Honorary Patron for this year’s National Design Awards.” (Arch Daily).

02. The Life And Career Of Manute Bol

“‘SportsCenter’ remembers former NBA player and humanitarian Manute Bol, who died Saturday at the age of 47.” (ESPN).

03. Red Light, Green Light : The Invention of the Traffic Signal

“The traffic signal was first invented in 1912 — by a Detroit policeman named Lester Wire — as a two-color, red-and-green light with a buzzer to warn pedestrians ahead of the impending transition. In 1920, this basic design was modified (by another policeman named William Potts) to include the tri-colored red, amber, and green lights widely used today. This simple, three-color icon has endured for nearly a century with relatively little change, save for the incorporation of modern technologies such as automatic timers, diode lights and motion sensors. The core of the three-color traffic remains true to the initial vision of two smart American policemen.” (Design Observer).

04. Schuetzenfest Von Milwaukee

“The “fest” has been a hallmark of Milwaukee culture since German and Germanic people arrived in the city in the mid-1800s. While bierfests (beer), saengerfests (singing), theatrical festivals and religious festivals still abound today, one once-popular festival has since fallen into obscurity – the shooting festival, or schuetzenfest.” (Milwaukee Public Museum).

Frank (Just Frank) LP, The Brutal Wave, is out 7/6 via Wierd Records

The great Openers Magazine highlights their favorite shoes from the TOD’S men’s collection for this Autumn 2010. They’re labeling the collection as “traditional” which is truly the case with their choice in colors, leathers, and silhouettes. Don’t worry folks. The moccasin helped this brand appeal to a wide audience is still in there. Tell us what you think…

More looks at the TOD’S Men’s Footwear for Autumn/Winter 2010 after the click.

Japan’s Bedwin deserves some shine for their series of swim trunks on the official start date for Summer in the States. We should not that they’re closer to a board short length – so you prefer something over the knee, keep that in mind. The bandanna inspired green and blue look promising and safe on the beach. Available at garbstore.

More looks at the Bedwin Swim Shorts for Spring/Summer 2010 after the click.

Scion, everyone’s favorite forward-thinking car brand, is running an interesting promotion to reel in more of you gearheads with a taste for personalizing your ride as much as possible. The Unlock the tC Road Trip contest sparks a series of interactive gaming challenges that culminate in an event where four finalists will compete for a new 2011 Scion tC to call their own. Players take part  virtual rally across the United States, accumulating points by completing specified tasks and side-trip challenges and inviting friends to join in along the way, with leaderboards keeping track of the action and encouraging players to pull ahead of the competition. Did you ever wish being really good at Grand Theft Auto would get you a new whip? Check out the Unlock the tC contest at www.unlockthetc.com.

Woolrich Woolen Mills delivers runway looks from Milan. This is of course Daiki Suzuki’s final collection for the line. His final call is a good one with the classic Americna brand being reworked – again – for a modern audience. Suzuki’s “influence lies in pioneering outdoor brands from the 1950’s to 80’s—companies like Holubar, Sierra Designs, Early Winters, Gerry and others, many of whom have long since ceased to exist. In particular, Daiki recalls being an avid rock climber during his high school years in the 1970’s, a decade that saw the birth of Gore-Tex, and other synthetic materials developed to answer every demand of rock climbers. Though he was aware of the advancements in technical equipment, Daiki made do with the only gear available to him: heavy cotton canvas rucksacks, woolen climbing knickers, poly-cotton poplin shirts, corduroy hats, absorbent neck towels. His clothing had buttons and buttonholes, not snaps and multiple-zippered pockets.”

More looks from the Woolrich Woolen Mills Spring 2011 collection after the click.

Milan’s Velodromo Vigorelli stadium was the home to the Thom Browne’s Moncler Gamme Blue Spring 2011 presentation. Cycling is a big part of Italy’s sporting history and Browne did his best to applaud and respect it with the show. The cycling friendly fashions will no doubt elevate Gamme Bleu into new territory next Spring. Amazing work. (gq)

More looks from the Moncler Gamme Bleu Spring 2011 Presentation after the click.