Collecting highlights of modern and contemporary design is made easy(spatially, not fiscally) through Vitra’s miniatures program. The latest piece to join the pantheon of celebrated chairs is the “Joe” designed by Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi. With a hard on for Americana and a love of Joe DiMaggio, they produced their tribute to the Yankee great in 1970.

You can now get a small one at the MCA Store.

Bargain lovers that we are, we’ve found another pair of cheap and cheerful trainers that’ll get you through the summer months. We’re not crazy about most things that are pre-beaten up to give off the ‘vintage look’ but these are a handsome pair of trainers. And, at £45, they’re much more affordable than our usual fare.  Wear them with those Umit Benan overalls we featured yesterday (whaddya mean you didn’t buy them?) [End]

Song remains the same, detailed images after the leap.

We’ve got a fixation with polo shirts this summer. We would blame it on this world cup fever that’s hitting everyone right now – it’s even got some American footie fans actually thinking they have a chance against England – but we just like ‘em. This Wings & Horns polo comes  with a handsome button down contrast collar, handily avoiding the lager lout look most polo shirts are associated with. (The Bureau)

Take a leap to see a couple more shots of this shirt.

Curated showcases some timely images from David Goldblatt’s latest exhibition:

A fantastic and timely exhibition of photography is now on view at the Jewish Museum of New York. David Goldblatt, one of South Africa’s most highly regarded photographers is presented through 150 black and white images. Each explores the infiltration of apartheid into all aspects of everyday life.

South African Photographs: David Goldblatt runs through September 19, 2010.

01. The Record: Contemporary Art And Vinyl

“‘The Record’ is the first museum exhibition to explore the culture of vinyl records within the history of contemporary art. Bringing together artists from around the world who have worked with records as their subject or medium, this groundbreaking exhibition examines the record’s transformative power, from the 1960s to the present. Through sound work, sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, video and performance, “The Record” combines contemporary art with outsider art, audio with visual, fine art with popular culture, and established artists with those who will be exhibiting in a U.S. museum for the first time.” (nasher museum)

02. Nokia unveils bicycle-powered phone charger

“The Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit, which can be attached to any bicycle, powers up from the pedaling motion of the bike’s rider. A dynamo–the electricity generator–is powered by the front bicycle wheel as a rider pedals and transfers electricity to a charger attached to the handlebar, which a phone plugs into.” (cnet)

03. A heartbreaking call that could change the course of baseball

“This may well be the call that birthed expanded instant replay in baseball. Many people who might have been agnostic about expanding the use of replay to get calls right, will be asking this morning, ‘Tell me again, why don’t they use instant replay?’ Great question.” (si)

04. Christopher “moot” Poole: The case for anonymity online

“The founder of 4chan, a controversial, uncensored online imageboard, describes its subculture, some of the Internet “memes” it has launched, and the incident in which its users managed a very public, precision hack of a mainstream media website. The talk raises questions about the power — and price — of anonymity.” (ted)

05. James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (above)

“Hitting the auction block this October at the Automobiles of London event, this classic sports car is one of only two featured on screen during Goldfinger and Thunderball, complete with Bond’s machine guns, a bullet-proof shield, revolving number plates,a removable roof panel, and smoke screen, all controlled via toggles mounted in the arm rest. Chilled bottle of Dom Perignon ‘53 not included.” (uncrate)

With Summer come more batches of eyewear to distinguish you from the crowd. This time we look at a set of models from the Burberry family. “New styles for men include acetate rectangular sunglasses with a graphic trademark Burberry check printed on the temple and a new rounded aviator style in light acetate. The colours for the men’s eyewear includes neutral tones of trench, tortoise, grey and black, mirroring the sombre colour palette of the men’s ready-to-wear collections.”

More looks at the Burberry Tubular Temple Aviator Sunglasses after the click.

We return to GQ’s 2010 “Best New Menswear Designers in America.” We all know the winner (Billy Reid) but let’s review the selection process.

This grid sweatshirt from Made for Your Arms (say that ten times fast) offers a subtle and unique play on the traditional sweatshirt.  A gridfold pattern on the right ribcage offers something out of the ordinary. Symmetrical and clean. “Sports Grey grid sweat with tiny business card pocket, black ribbon detail and grey jersey elbow patches.”

More looks at the Made For Your Arms Grid Sweatshirt after the click.

Some day bags from the Prada family. The “Bring Your Own Bags” are designed to be stored away and ready for your next trip to the grocer or for shopping. They’re made in the traditional Prada fabric and embellished with “select archive prints.” For this reason they’re not low in cost. They’ll retail for 295$US at all Prada retailers.

More looks at the Prada B.Y.O. Bags after the click.

Two of our favorite brands come together for a celebration. “Baxter of California, the premium menʼs grooming line since 1965, will be celebrating itʼs 45th anniversary. As part of our celebration, we commissioned American Blade manufacture Hart Steel to produce a limited edition cut throat razor. The blade dons a 14k gold inlay “45” on the spine of the blackened steel blade, signifying the 45 years of history. In addition, we collaborated with leather company Makr Carry Goods to produce a custom leather (Horween Chromexcel Horse Work Butts) sleeve for the blade.”

More looks at the Baxter of California 45th Anniversary Blade and Makr Sheath after the click.