After an initial Holiday release, Atelier Maison Mallon is back with a new series of candles. The CRISTAL ‘Classic Edition’ offers two new scents, Jacob and Samuel. While the first ones were more Christmas oriented scents, these are good for the entire year around. Yet thankfully the brand sticks to their vintage cristal glasses, which really sets them apart from everything else out there. The candles are now available from Soto.

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Here’s a stunning architect desk designed by Note Design Studio of Stockholm. The desk is covered inside and out with pine veneer in a herringbone pattern. The piece was designed for cabinetmaker Karolina Stenfelt, who showed her skills while studying at Carl Malmsten School of Furniture – using the desk as a glowing example of her capabilities. (via Dezeen).

We wouldn’t mind working behind something like this little beauty. More looks follow.

Folk band Herman Dune work over the Dad Chinos from April77 in two new colorways in celebration of the release of their LP, “Strange Moosic.” The chinos come in either sun safari or brick red. A few features made them unique including the guitar pick pocket on the hip. A matching t-shirt celebrating the release is also available.

Jon Hamm cameos in their “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” video.

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Arcade Fire – Speaking In Tongues by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Arcade Fire – Culture War by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Hot on the heels of the forthcoming deluxe packaging of last year’s acclaimed The Arcade Fire L.P., “The Suburbs,” comes word of  two new singles. Seeing as those outside the U.K. cannot stream them from their source on the Zane Lowe show, LBYB rips them for your listening pleasure. On the coming deluxe edition of “that” album: “They’re readying a deluxe version of that album ‘The Suburbs’ (out June 27th) as well as a Spike Jonze-directed film called ‘Scenes From The Suburbs’ including two previously unreleased/unheard/unknown tracks. Tonight Zane Lowe had the world premiere of both songs and below you can hear radio rips of both of them, ‘Speaking In Tongues’ featuring Talking Heads’ David Byrne, and ‘Culture War’.”

Our love of craft soda is well documented. Cascal is our latest interest, a fermented beverage concocted to pair beautifully with food. Given that non-alcoholic drinks generally fail in this effort, Cascal is a welcome addition to the market and the black current variety is especially good.

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Ikepod brings their first pop-up shop to the world via Paris. Watch retailer Antoine de Macedo hosts the pop-up “monobrand” shop which officially opens June 19. “Behind the elegant Parisian façade Ikepod’s collection of timepieces and hourglasses by Marc Newson are being showcased while the making of the hourglass, artfully captured by the photographic lens of Philip Andelman has been put together into a unique photographic exhibition.” The shop runs through July 31. Find them at 45 rue Madame.

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We’ve been a bit sport this Monday. You can blame the warm weather which sending us out onto the trails and bicycle for a blast of fresh air. To do either properly, you need comfortable technical gear that is functional. More importantly, it has to look great on. Nau’s Palm Pullover hoodie above is one of those strong tops that does both. The “featherweight” fabric on the Palm Pullover is cut to form and feels great on. Like all Nau products the fabric is made from 100% recycled polyester. The asymmetrical zipper is an added touch that helps cinch down the hoodie. Well proper for both casual and sport wear.

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Leffot delivers some beautiful leather loafers for the boys looking to prep out ivy style. They’re made by Rancourt & Co Shoecrafters in Lewiston, Maine of all places (there is a special place in my heart for Lewiston). “These shoes are completely hand sewn on true moccasin construction so your feet are wrapped in cordovan top and bottom. Handsewn cordovan is extremely labor intensive. It takes the sewer approximately seventy percent more time to sew a cordovan shoe because there is simply no margin for error.”

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Seavees offers us this unique tote as produced by Strawfoot Handmade from military grade canvas. “This sixties-inspired, handmade surplus tote bag is made from premium waxed canvas in grey with a dark brown double-bottom layer. Featuring vegetable-tanned domestic cowhide straps, that will age beautifully and take on a unique, one-of-a-kind patina, with beveled edges that are nourished with beeswax procured from a local beekeeper friend.” The leather straps and corners receive the addition of rivets to make it all even more sturdy. Need Supply has them.

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The men’s grooming market has, of course, been around for ages. Clearly through, there has been a heightened awareness by men regarding the sector. Today, it is more than aceptable for a gent to treat his skin as well as he treats his clothing. The Motley, a men’s “apothecary” shop online looks to bring you a range of goods to help care for yourself. Their motto” “When you look good, we look good” may refer more to the collective than the individual, but you get the point. Their Dopp Kits are a great gift this Father’s Day or anytime you need an easy, go to gift. Inside you’ll find an assortment from their stock including, Urth, Raw Materials, and Townsend Bay Sandalwood Scented Bar Soap, made exclusively for The Motley.

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