Hotel Americano is set to open its doors next month in New York City. T Magazine takes a look not only at the new property – the 11th from Grupo Habita – but also some of the more interesting finds to be discovered in each room and suite. “Guest rooms feature Kengo Kuma low-to-the-ground platform beds and black vinyl Zanotta bean bag chairs alongside less aggressively slick accouterments like touch-tone phones, denim bathrobes by Loden Dager (which also outfitted the staff) and harmonicas for sale in the minibar. In-room iPads are loaded with music as well as the Hotel Americano version of a city guide, with regularly updated listings of things to do, both in the ZIP code and beyond.”

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Started in 1932, Scott Hawaii was founded by Elmer and Jean Scott from Marblehead, MA. The Scott family comes from a very long line of shoe makers and “it didn’t take them long to establish a reputation within their community of Hawaii as manufacturers of quality footwear.” They first produced “plantation boots for the sugarcane and pineapple fields,” but due to WWII, “materials came in short supply” hence they started designing casual footwear. This soon led to the development of the “slippah.” The “Leahi” Slipper has a molded outsole and features a non-slip arch suppport, textured leather insole and a rolled leather strap that is lined with nylon to eliminate stretch. It is offered in tan, brown and black.

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On the heels of opening their first SOHO London shop, F-Troupe releases their new “Made in England” shoe line. The “110-15″ suede black shoe from the line is a lace up with a stitch down welt and EVA wedge sole. The entire shoe is lined in leather and offers a nice slim silhouette that compliments any outfit. The shoe is offered in black, sand, and a tobacco color. All have that really thick sole you love. Available at F-Troupe.

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Our friend, Cerentha Harris, over at Herman Miller’s Lifework blog delivers a solid round-up of Japan aid and relief links. We’re borowing it for our round-up this Friday. I can’t think of any better links to share.  Thanks Cerentha.

Photo: U.S. Pacific Fleet / Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on Flickr.

“Below are 10 sites I found that give you more chances to help.

1. The Red Cross: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a one time $10 donation from your phone. ou can also donate via iTunes or Causes on Facebook. Living Social is also offering to match your $5 donation to the Red Cross. They’ve raised over $1.5 million so far.

2. Japan’s Red Cross: You can donate directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society on Google’s Crisis Response.

3. International Medical Corps: Text MED to 80888 to make a $10 donation from your phone.

4. Global Giving: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Provides relief and aid to victims.

5. Save the Children Text JAPAN or TSUNAMI to 20222 to make a $10 donation from your phone.

6. Ark (Animal Refuge Kansai) Help for animals made homeless by the earthquake and tsunami.

7. Doctors Without Borders

8. Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund

9. ShelterBox provides emergency packs. To give directly click here.

10. Help fund Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s partition system for emergency shelters. Donate here.

Thank you Yanko Design Design, Yukiko Matsuoka of Greenz.jp and Google’s Crisis Response page.”

London’s Ormonde Jayne delivers their latest: Osmanthus Soap. The uplifting scent of Osmanthus is infused into the soaps to give you a perfect spring day whatever the weather. Osmanthus is a fruity white flower found in both China and Japan. A nice hint of fresh for you and your partner. Smell like you mean it.

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Something for the top. This $195 fishing hat from A.P.C. may offer that finishing touch you need for your Spring wardrobe. It comes in tobacco color and feaures a topstitched brim, leather band, and metal eyelets – like your gramps used to wear.

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Our friends at Tres Bien offer some select looks from the forthcoming Gloverall Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. These look offer a short glimpse of the classics that will arrive toward the latter end of Summer. Proper coats as usual. (tresbien)

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Strong reactions can yield new businesses. Take Holland’ Vanhulsteijn. Founded seven  years ago as a design studio with the focus on interior design, the firm is now outputting this wonderfully shaped bike. “Herman van Hulsteijn built 2 years ago a prototype of this bike for personal use.” With more and more people asking for their own, Vanhulsteijn is now kicking them out for production. Check those curves. Big fan of the Grand Prix tires as well. Available as a two or three-speed.

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Some new on a new and more “affordable” Corum watch. “the new Corum Seafender 46 — think of it as a slightly less imposing version of the Deep Hull 48.  Toned down (albeit slightly) are the case size — 46mm, and the water resistance — 300 meters.  The titanium case, matching titanium buckle (on the vulcanized rubber strap), and other features remain intact.  These changes will not only make the watch more wearable, but also more affordable (at ~$7,800 the Deep Hull was already very competitively priced)” (perpetuelle)

At $595, this new carry-all from 3.1 Phillip Lim looks like a luxe take on the messenger packs. The roll-over top allows for the owner or wearer to carry some serious loads. It’s made from leather and tech fabrics. Beautifully made. Find it at their flagship shops starting today.

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