“Maison Martin Margiela presents two new concepts for Spring / Summer 2011: ’anatomic’ – an enlarged rounded shape enveloping the face to protect the full visual field. ’wrong size’ – a geometric play on lenses seemingly ill-fitting the frame.” (porvocacao)

The New York Times gets into the craft movement with an article focused on the re-invigorated footwear market in the U.S.A. The focus is on Wisconsin’s  Allen Edmunds. “This year, Allen Edmonds is on track to produce 500,000 pairs of shoes, up from 350,000 last year. Since January 2010, the company has added more than 118 employees and increased its work shifts, the results of a turnaround that has surprised even veteran shoemakers like Mr. Merrill. More than 400 pairs of shoes pass through his hands in a day, in a process that involves 220 steps from leather to lace-ups.”

Read the full article at The New York Times.

Here’s an easy solution to rolling and cuffing your trousers when cycling. Brooks produces this simple leather strap that makes it easy to get going, without the need to spend too much time getting those pants ready.  Made in England. END has them.

More looks after the click.

ArchDaily turns us on to this look at the Rolex Learning Center (at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland) filmed by architectural photographer Pedro Kok.  Lively music, and a terrific space.

Sweden’s Gram footwear line delivers these exclusive looks at their Autumn 2011 collection. The “Resurrection” collection has been designed for the “discerning metropolitan rebel” – the man who is looking for unique and striking footwear that is uncommon. You’ll discover a palette of that mixes mustard, indigo, and poppy tones against leathers oilskin canvas, parachute nylon, and more. Gram has unique in mind for Autumn.

More looks after the click.

Our favorite multi-language, Japanese food/art/living magazine, Saji, returns with their latest issue, “Wagashi.” A traditional Japanese confectionary that is usually served with tea, Wasgashi and sweets in general are thematic throughout the issue. Inside you’ll find recipes in Saji’s three preferred languages of Japanese, French, and English, as well as beautiful illustrations around the theme.

More looks after the click.

Outlier bursts into Spring with a trio of useful, stylish garments guaranteed to match mood and temperature. Their success with merino wool continues with Ribbed Henley, the Outlier take on the traditional classic. For the more adventurous, they’ve removed the sleeves and given an option of a merino henley tank too – calling it the Partner B Tank. Match those with the three way shorts – allowing you to run, swim or just straight up look good – and head off on any adventure.

Check the goods in detail after the jump.

Curated turns us onto this bit of news:

“Werner Aisslinger, a designer based in Berlin, is responsible for the Hemp Chair. Lightweight, strong, easy to mold – the basis for the chair comes from the automotive industry, and the hook comes in the use of hard wearing sustainable materials. Hailed as the world’s first concept for a monobloc chair of natural fibers, the Hemp Chair was developed with the support of German chemical company BASF.”

See more over at Curated.

Enjoying the sun? Of course you are. So round out your menswear themed days with this Carhartt portable BBQ. You can carry this around town and whip it out at any time for an impromptu BBQ. We’re gonna bring it out in a meeting. Can you say ‘instant raise?’ (The Original Store)

We’re resisting the urge to make an ‘Aloha!’ joke here. Instead we’ll just point out how much we like the pattern on this colour (it doesn’t work so well on the red version) and that the 3/4 length sleeve is a nice sleeve length for the folks who like sartorial halfway houses. (Superdenim)