Beau Colburn gives his take on the Jambox.

Chances are, you carry around most of the music that you love in your pocket. If you’re not listening to it with headphones, you’re probably scrambling around looking for power cords and auxiliary inputs when you want to share your tunes. Jawbone, who before now have been known primarily for their bluetooth headsets, have just released the Jambox, a stylish, battery powered, bluetooth enabled speaker; and it sounds great. The rubberized speaker is barely larger than a few candy bars, and packs a solid punch. The ultra-small dome speaker delivers a nice high-range, and a surprising amount of bass. It has a solid feel, but is small and light enough to be thrown in a bag and brought with you.

The Jambox isn’t just for music either. The Bluetooth connection allows for audio from phone calls, video, and games to be streamed from your mobile device. If you’ve ever taken a conference call from your kitchen counter, you’ll appreciate the added volume and clarity. If you’re addicted to Angry Birds on your iPad, those birds will suddenly sound even angrier.

Take a look at the video on Jawbone’s site for more info, and stop for a second to appreciate the intersecting worlds: the video was written and directed by friend-of-Selectism Mr. Adam Lisagor, a.k.a one half of Put This On.

More photos of the Jawbone Jambox after the click.

We covered the brand in January of this year. Rockey Mountain Featherbed offers outwerwear with a serious wilderness feel. “The classic MP Jacket. Born in Seattle in the 70s, made in Japan today. Full GoreTex lined. Calf leather on shoulders. Detailed and functionable, yet very clean and retro outdoor look.” c-store has them.

More looks after the click.

It’s Monday and time again for some holiday giveaway goodness – this time from our friends at Baxter of California. Unlike past giveaways, we have TWO prizes to hand out: one Baxter Shave 123Kits and one Baxter Skincare 123 Kit! ” The Shave 123 Kit includes their “Super Close Shave Formula, After Shave Balm, and a  Baxter Best Badger Shave Brush.”  The Skincase 123 Kit includes: ” Cleanse Face Wash, Herbal Mint Toner, and their Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer.”

Some serious skin and shave care for your face from Baxter of California. Big thanks to them!

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Be sure and sign up for other  Selectism Holiday Giveaways below:

• HP Envy 100 Printer (ends Dec 17, 2010)
• Liberty London for Apple Ianthe Laptop Sleeve (ends Dec 15, 2010)
• TSOVET SVT-LX73 Watch (ends Dec 13, 2010)
• Rizzoli’s Bespoke Book (ended Dec 10, 2010)
• Seavees Shoes of your choice! (ended Dec 8, 2010)
• Rapha Gift Pack (ended Dec 6, 2010)

First shown in 2009, Il Sistema Degli Oggetti is the work of Caterina Coccioli, Anna Lottersberger and Alessandro Manzi. Here, we preview their Spring 2011 offering for men. “For SS 2011 Men collection, IL SISTEMA DEGLI OGGETTI takes its Icons, and propose them in new, especially technical and sophisticated fabrics.” The garment above is a serious standout. More looks as we receive them.

More preview looks at Il Sistema Degli Oggetti after the click.

This limited edition watch from Fortis gives preference to the minute hands rather than the hours. Have no fear though: you will find both GMT, and standard hours displayed as well. The split color black/white is fantastic. “The case, in stainless steel black PVD, measures 42mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back and is water resistant to 200 meters.” (tz)

More looks after the click.

After our Tsovet giveaway, we are pleased to debut the Southern Califronia watch company’s first automatic timepiece. The AT76 is made (like all Tsovet watches) in Switzerland, and features a handsome leather strap locally sourced in SoCal.

“Twenty five watches were constructed and individually numbered 01 to 25. Driven by an Swiss Automatic ETA 2892-2a mechanical calibre’. This movement generates a continuous sweeping second hand and is housed within a sophisticated matte gun 48 mm aerospace-grade 316l stainless steel case, ensuring precision timekeeping.  Effortlessly observed under the refined sapphire crystal are distinct matte finish indicator hands with luminous function and bold electric blue numerical representations. Each strap is handworked with buttery Italian calf leather and built in Napa Valley, California by Micah Dirkstem / master strap maker.”

The STV-AT76 from Tsovet will launch with the electric blue face in January 2011.

The new Killspencer iPad case is much more than a tablet – it is a tech carry-all of sorts. With room for some cables, your phone, and a notebook, the iPad Carrying Case is a versatile little “folio.” “22 oz original wax black filter twill, black riri water resistant “aquazip” zipper, material coated black neoprene padded lining, and shiny black bullhide handle.”

More looks after the click.

Aran sweaters have been a part of Irish culture for decades. “Historically, each family had their own particular pattern, a unique combination of stitches, which was closesly guarded within clans and passed down from mother to daughter, generation to generation.” The “heavyweight sweater” is made of 100% pure wool and is water repellant. “An aran sweater can absorb 30% of its weight in water before feeling wet.” If you’re looking for a heavy cable knit style sweater, this one’s it. These traditional sweaters come in various colors and are available at AranSweaterMarket.

More looks after the click.

Tired of those awful maps that are impossible to refold (or, more likely, spending hundreds on overseas data roaming charges)? The main trick with these is that they can be scrunched into a ball – hence the name – and will be perfectly reusable. Currently available for Berlin, London, Rome, New York and Paris, they’re destined to become the model’s map of choice. (Palomar)

Switching gears after two super fashion spreads, Jason Dike sinks his teeth into ethical fashion with our latest feature, “A Conversation with The Inoue Brothers.” With production in South American and South Africa, and a debut at Dover Street Market, the “Scandi-Asian” brothers have a lot to talk about. Find out what they had to say here.