Ronnie Fieg,  who we discussed a stellar Chippewa collaboration with not long ago, has worked with Converse on two handsome editions of the Converse Star Player 75. Available as a navy leather high-top and an olive low (for now), the Star Player 75 is similar to the Chuck Taylor but with the edition of Converse’s famed chevron logo. Fieg’s models are all leather – laces, midsole, calf-skin lining. Classy Spring sneakers.

The Converse Star Player 75 is available now from David Z. Photographs by Sean Quincy Munro.

Full look at the Converse Star Player 75 after the jump.

German engineering brings us this throw-back Wooden Tripod. The beautifully made “Expedition Wooden Tripod”  sits at 6lbs (slightly less than a “pro” stand – as they say, and is made from ash wood. The only missing component is a rotating head, though they suggest you pick one up if needed. (cm)

More looks after the click.

Obermeyer pushes the envelope for the 2011-2012 season, unveiling new innovations and a most cohesive and feature-packed collection of outerwear and essentials. The collection the big trends in ski wear for next season, including retro-chic sweaters, color blocking in lightweight shells and vibrant color combination. Showing at Aspen Fashion Week, Obermeyer’s runway show provided full preview of the 2011-2012 line.

A look at the Aspen catwalk follows.

Curated turns us onto this bit of news:

“Robert Bradford has made a name for himself with his recycled toy sculptures. The idea of each toy having a history, a story to tell, is actually more important to the artist than the fact that they are being re-used rather than being thrown away. The outcome is at time beautiful and detailed, most of the time life size, sometimes even larger.”

See more over at Curated.

High design, high tech cycling gear with a tailored aesthetic certainly shouldn’t raise any eyebrows amongst this readership, we’ve seen a fair crop of the stuff in recent years. The latest finds Margaret Howell working with Industrial Facility on a traditional blue button up with cycle jersey details – note the back pockets. The shirt is more traditional design, low tech than some of the other items in the niche… but it fits directly into the burgeoning market for cycle apparel that looks and acts with the same grace on the saddle and in the bar. (via Core 77).

Full detailed image after the leap.

Range Rover adds another set of wheels to their Evoque offering. This carbon fiber bicycle from Karbona was co-designed with the Range Rover team. Shimano Ultegra components complement the frame as does the subtle chrome trim and leather saddle.

More looks after the click.

Here’s a look at Oliver Spencer’s AW11 show that was at fashion week. There’s no soundtrack, so make up your own. We think it fits Magazine’s ‘Definitive Gaze‘.

One word: Sharp. While we advocate style mixing to the extreme – staying within the parameters of one genre of clothing is the quickest way to devolve into costume – some things can only be worn in one manner. These shoes are sharp and, thus, should only be worn with a sharp outfit. And that’s the closest we’ll get to dictating style to you. (Edwards)

Selectism favorite, Balmain, has launched a new fragrance for men. “A modern and luminous fragrance, both spicy and woody, Carbone de Balmain is an enduring scent, worked around the black fig that is tinted with dark and sensual accents. A fragrance dedicated to a modern and urban man who has a passion for new technologies, performance, resistance and lightness.”

Here’s a first look at the forthcoming Orlebar Brown collection featuring imagery from Alan Aldridge.  ”The Man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes” works over four images on the swim trunks: “Stick Lips, Third Eye Trip, Giggling Guru, and Face of Utopia.” The iconic worked with a mix of embroidery and screening on the trunks. The limited edition collection launched this month (March) through their Orlebar Brown online and Mr. Porter.

More looks after the click.