Ahhh, the tool bag. You’ve got a bad rap lately. You’re associated with the heritage hipster, nu-workwear and other disparaging terms. But let us not forget why we liked these things in the first place – they’re useful and functional. Just don’t wear this with work boots and a waxed jacket, lest you look like the aforementioned heritage hipster. (Rooney)

Ease your way into this morning with some Isley Brothers.

The Baracuta company’s revival continues.. Founders, John and Isaac Miller produced the first Harrington jacket in 1937. They have since expanded their collection by introducing another great piece, the “G10 Harrington Jacket”. The jacket offers a “shower resistant coating, mesh lining, internal pockets.

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While I personally plan on living inside casual trainers and slip-ons most of the summer, I am aware that many still prefer the beauty of a classic hand-crafted shoe. That’s what keeps us unique. Leffot comes through with their latest in-house models from Barrow and Waverly. “Made in Northamptonshire exclusively for Leffot the Barrow and Waverly features welted Brick Dainite soles on a smart square last. The Barrow is available in Milkshake, and the Waverly is available in Milkshake and White.”

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“Gagosian Gallery is pleased to announce “Lindsay Lohan,” the first short film by artist Richard Phillips.
The 90-second motion portrait of Lindsay Lohan, which Richard Phillips created in collaboration with the actor, draws from the conventions of Phillips’ painting, exploring the legacies of classical portraiture in relation to contemporary culture’s mediated representations.” (V Magazine)

While the weather is steaming hot around many parts of the world, Burberry unveils their Autumn 2011 campaign looks. The campaign shots feature British actors, models and musicians. As Christopher Bailey puts it, “”I was inspired by iconic British portraits and our own archive campaigns from the late 1960s of Jean Shrimpton using her trench coat to shelter herself from the poetic and romantic British weather.”

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For some of you in the world, you’re probably experiencing some awesome summer weather. But here in San Francisco, it’s still raining with a slight chance of sun here and there. So jackets are pretty much a necessity all year round.  F.S.C shows us their new “Spring Ventile Parka” that is completely water resistant and perfect for sporadic weather conditions. The jacket features “6 external pockets” with “genuine corozo buttons,” and is all handmade in New York City. A great piece from a company that’s keeping American manufacturing alive.

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01. Your Next Flight May Be Powered By Algae–And A Lot Cheaper

“Biofuel-powered aircraft have finally moved into the real world now that the U.S.-based Air Transport Association has approved a fuel blend of up to 50% organic waste and non-food material (i.e. algae and wood chips) for passenger planes. This means that the next time you take a flight, it may be powered partially by waste. So why should you care? You’re still going to be sitting in a cramped cabin and groped by TSA, right?” (fastcompany)

02. This Is Some Pretty Insane Stunt Driving by BMW Canada

“BMW Canada presents: the 1 Series M Coupe versus concrete walls. As stunt driving goes, this is some seriously bad-ass stuff. Done by ad agency Cundari (the same guys who made the 18,000-pixel banner ad) and shot by Banditos Brothers, who filmed the recent Hot Wheels jump at the Indy 500.” (adfreak)

03. Unknown Pleasures

“The poster, which in typical Saville fashion arrived too late, was not based on the prevailing punk aesthetic but on Jan Tschichold’s New Typography. As he later stated ‘I found Tschichold’s elegantly ordered aesthetic more appealing than the anarchic style of punk graphics. I found a parallel in it for the New Wave that was evolving out of Punk.’ In 1978 Wilson, along with Saville, unemployed actor Tony Erasmus, producer Martin Hannett and band manager Rob Gretton created Factory Records. The chaotic, quixotic and now legendary label set up operations in Erasmus’ home on Palantine Road in Manchester. Because no one had any idea what they were doing, “(codex > coudal)

04. Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life

A Tumblog of Greatness, and my new favorite website: “Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life.” (boing)

If plan on rolling your own (of any variety), please, throw away that plastic pouch that your tobacco was purchased in and transfer the steez to one of the many beautiful Kavatza pouches available. You can store your filtertips, papers, lighters. Beautifully finished in outback leathers. #need (twbe)

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“Introducing The Marina Del Rey collection by Warriors of Radness. This is a small capsule collection influenced by the titillating ostentatious tenacity and affluent lifestyle associated with the largest small craft harbor in the world: Marina Del Rey, located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles, California.”