From Curated – “Patricia Urquiola draws from the rich heritage of mid-century California modernism for her latest range, Silver Lake. The seating centered collection features armchairs and sofas, all displaying some deft geometric interplay. Produced by Moroso.” 

Full look at the Silver Lake Range here.

01. Colorful Indonesian Clinic and Library Made from Shipping Containers

“Shipping containers are sturdy, versatile structures that have traveled the world over the course of their lifespans. The Contertainer is a poly-clinic and public library designed by Indonesian firm, dpavilion architects, that repurposes these adventurous vessels to house books, which serve as “windows” to the world at large. The name for the health clinic and public library is an amalgam of two words: container and entertainer, which reflects its goal of providing a better quality of living for those who have little money.” (Inhabitat).

02. England beat Australia in Melbourne to retain Ashes

“England have retained the Ashes for the first time in 24 years – and with a match to spare – after easing to a comprehensive win in the fourth Test.” (BBC).

03. Soul singer Bernard Wilson dies aged 64

“Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes singer Bernard Wilson has died at the age of 64.” (NME).

04. Dishes That Earned Their Stars (Above)

“I MADE a list of the 15 best things I ate in New York City in the past year of reviewing restaurants for The New York Times. It is an accounting that comprises restaurant dishes of uncommon excellence and flavor. Together they underscore New York’s place as one of the planet’s best cities in which to dine out.” (NYT).

We take a moment during this Holiday week to review some of the best looks from magazines around the Globe. Here we look at a Bottega Venata spread from February’s 2011 GQ Japan. Le us know what you think. (emm)

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Aesop knows build-outs (we’ve covered them in the past). Now Paris looks to get the treatment. “The Australian cosmetics brand opened another striking venue, this time a pop-up store + detox beauty bar at the Merci concept store in Paris. designed by Melburnian architect Rodney Eggleston, who has designed quite a few of the brand’s stores, this space is very much a reflection of his work, incorporating playful repetitions and renditions of regular objects. location: 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais. (superfuture)

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Looking for some more green, check out this Marvin 160 Cushion Automatic in a cross face green pattern. “The case, in stainless steel, measures 42mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 50 meters.” Not sure on the price on this model but it should not be too tough on the wallet. (timezone)

A bigger look at the Marvin Malton 160 Cushion Automatic Watch after the click.

“George Cleverly was an icon in this trade.”

“Our passion for shoemaking started with Terry Armstrong and Lew Hayden. By the 1970’s shoemaking was leaving the United States and many of those who remained were cutting corners to compete with less expensive imports. Neither Terry nor Lew wanted to compromise on quality, so in 1976 they quit their jobs in the shoe industry and started SAS. They crafted every shoe by hand, with attention to detail and the best materials available.” All SAS shoes are made in the USA once again. The company brings us the traditional penny loafer and they offer it in black or cordovan. A historic shoe company that offers top of the line products. If you get the chance you should check out their video which shoes you all the steps into making one of their shoes. The shoe is available at SanAntonioShoemakers(SAS).

MS&Co. brings us a wonderful line of 13.5oz White Oak Cone raw selvedge denim sleeves and cases for everything: your iPhone, eyeglasses, and beyond. You’ll find a wide assortment of bags made from selvedge denim to fit your needs. And dont worry: where necessary, the MS&Co. sleeves are lines with 100% melton wool for protection.

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OAKNYC offers the Red Union Suit by Rothco. Rothco, a long john manufacturer that uses all US materials on their products shows us their “onesie.” The perfect NYE recovery suit this piece offers “a front button closure and a slit crotch with a button on back.” The long john is made of a 100% lightweight cotton and will definitely fit under any suit. I have one and it’s pretty thin and maneuverable. Get a flashback to when you were six or relive Christmas day 2010 by picking this up.

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“Elwin and Clarence Knapp founded the Knapp Brothers Shoe Manufacturing Company in 1921. ‘Because of our outstanding reputation for superior craftsmanship, quality, comfort and durability, Knapp continues to be the largest direct selling company in the world.’ This quote is from a 1985 Knapp Shoes catalog.” Their legacy continues through Avram Grossman, son of Louis Grossman who took over the company after his death in 1997. The company continues to produce all products in the USA. The “Farm Boot” details: specially treated full grain leather uppers, Knapp insoles and Aerotred cushioned insole. The soles are oil resistant and non-marking. “Genuine Goodyear welt construction with storm welt and is made in America, Again.” Urban farming or real agricultural farming, these boots will outdo all your buddies on the field. The boots are available at KBFootwear.