Swedish born, Lars Andersson, comes to us with his Spring 2011 collection of handcrafted knitwear for men. Each garment is produced in his studio in New York City. This cardigan is knittted with 80% cotton and 20% linen to allow for a very “relaxed fit.” There is a “2 inch roll back shawl collar and two flat front pockets.” The piece fits slim and offers a 3 inch tight knit cuff. A new comer to menswear with an eye for craftsmanship that’s dedicated to New York living with a Swedish approach. Blackbird has them.

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The team over at Rag and Bone bring us one of their newest bags for the season. The “Day Pack” is a 100% cotton fabric bag with 100% leather accents for added comfort and security. The pack has a zipper closure and adjustable leather straps. The backpack is the new tote bag for this season and it holds more “things.”

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Curated points us at this photography tome from Taschen. “Photographers A-Z functions as a complete compendium of important photographers of the 20th-century. Included are masters with works hanging in museum collections, as well as the finest in “applied” – fashion, etc. – areas. As you might imagine, the names come in alphabetical order, a brief biographical sketch complementing a series of photographs from each artist.”

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With Summer just around the corner, its not surprising to see many brands re-working their cardigan designs. Patrik Ervell shows us his rendition. The design gives us some features like a shawl collar, snap closures down the center and antique copper snaps reinforced with nylon webbing. The cardigan has “two outside hip pockets with flaps and a pocket on the outside left chest.” Peruvian silk on this one. Maas and Stacks has them.

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The standard tote bag has become the go-to accessory for men. They’re almost everywhere and being carried by everyone. So why not take the classic tote and mesh it with a “weekender” bag? Henrik Vibskov gives us his translation of the two. It’s offered in a “dark green check” and has brown leather accents for added security. The bag also features “top handles, multiple front pockets and metallic rings to each corner for fastening.”

Beau Colburn subs in this Friday…

01. Anthony Bourdain: Where The Road Ends
“It is worth noting that anyone who bitches about “molecular gastronomy”, “science cooking”,  food with “foam”, has, really, no idea what the **** they are talking about. They are certainly not talking about El Bulli, which is none of those things.  It is worth noting that so many chefs (not all) who DO claim to do those things, or  aspire to the mantle of “modernist” cooking, have themselves never eaten at El Bulli—and of the few who have, most, it seems, misunderstood it—missed the emotion, blood, passion and centuries of Catalonian history and landscape that help make it what it is.
I just had the greatest meal of my life there, aware all the time that there would never be another. (travelchannel )

02. Behind the album cover – All Eternals Deck
“When I first spoke with John Darnielle of ‘The Mountain Goats’ about the aesthetic of his new record, he said he’d like to see a mix of ‘ancient divinity’ and ’1980s fear’ mixed with ‘a sort of contemporary wicca’, I thought ‘wow – this guys record had better be good!’. He didn’t disappoint. When he sent me the songs (demo’s at first) I could see immediately where he was coming from, the rich tapestry of well crafted lyrics take you along a journey you dare not switch over from.”
(marcbessant)

03. The Post Office Railway (above)
“For as long as I can remember explorers have joked, discussed, cried themselves to sleep over possibilities the Post Office Railway could be explored. Those keen to attempt entry desperately clawing at every scrap of information like a starving hobo snacking on bread crumbs. Just the idea of access, let alone the task of traversing the line seemed fraught with impossible obstacles and doubt.” (silentuk)

04. Legendary ‘East Egg’ estate demolished
“It came from a different era. It is a shame, but time passed it by. It was a very, very big, ostentatious house, and in this time, people aren’t looking for 24,000-square-foot houses on 15 acres, with taxes and council rates.” (mnn)

Call em mids. We like the simplicity on these Filippa K nubucks. Sure you have options in this field – we’ll just keep pointing you at our favorites. “Mid-top nubuck shoes in mud brown. Moccasin seam at round tapered toe. Distressed grey leather cord lace-up closure.” Ssense has them.

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Superb Boston delivers this 6-panel cycling cap for the girls and guys. A little embroidery on the side finished it with the shop logo. Purple under the brim.  Wear it on the bike or on a boat. Boston. Available online.

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If you plan on spending good money on a card holder, you might as well go balls out on the Lanzin Lizard skin passport holder. Screw the small wallets. Go big. The customs officer will probably spend a little more time with you as well. Time well spent. Mr. Porter has it (as do other outlets).

Not sure how the hell to rock these, but I’m going to assume there are readers with stronger abilities than mine. Two offerings from Vanities in the form of skull and bow lapels. They’re about 2.5inches in length. I hope to see one on the streets soon. Barneys has them.

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