Sale pick time! This time it’s a short sleeved shirt from Mr. Ervell, we’re recommending. Short sleeves are still a marmite piece but, like most things, it ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it. And, most importantly, this shirt doesn’t give that photocopier salesman look that most short sleeve shirts give off. (Patrik Ervell)

01. Fashion did not destroy Galliano

“Fashion, I understand, is a seductive target. It’s hard to resist attacking such a big, glossy, seemingly superficial industry. But please, can we stop? Yesterday, reading another treatise (this one by Tom Sykes in the Sunday Telegraph) blaming fashion for John Galliano’s descent into addiction, which led to his arrest for alleged anti-Semitic remarks, which led to his firing from Christian Dior and the house that bears his name, which led to a trial last week, I wanted to rip my hair out. Come on. Can we get some perspective?” (Financial Times)

02. David Haye promises ‘brutal execution’

“WBA champion David Haye promises a “brutal execution” of Wladimir Klitschko in their heavyweight fight Saturday.

Calling the IBF and WBO champion a “robot” stuck in his “rigid ways,” Haye said he was in the best shape of his life and vowed to send the younger Klitschko brother to hospital in their bout in Hamburg’s soccer stadium.

“You are going to see the most brutal execution of a boxer,” Haye said Monday. “I will absolutely destroy him.” (ESPN)

03. Building a luxury brand on a shoestring

“Inspiration can come from the strangest places. For Marc Hare, the combination of a week from hell and an encounter in a tapas bar were the catalysts for his transformation from disgruntled marketer to luxury men’s shoe designer.

“I had this week where I thought I might as well end it all now,” he says of the seven days in 2007 in which his marriage ended, he was made redundant from his marketing job at Swedish fashion retailer J. Lindeberg and he broke his leg.” (The Telegraph)

04. Masters of Style: Celebrating the Stories behind Italian Fashion (Pictured)

“To mark the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, Masters of Style brings together six of Italy’s most influential fashion houses to celebrate the stories behind Italian fashion. Looking at defining moments from their advertising campaigns, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Missoni and Prada will showcase a personally hand-picked selection of images from their collections and archives, bringing to life iconic style moments and offering an insight into the passion and influences behind their work.” (Somerset House)

A video look at the forthcoming Autumn/Winter 2011 collection from Canada’s 18 Waits.

We look to Fashionisto for their thoughts on the agnès b Spring/Summer 2012 collection. ”Cultivating a cheeky mix of inspirations, the latest collection from agnès b chronicles the experience of growing up and upgrading to the inevitable wardrobe of cherished suiting pieces. Beginning with a touch of chic Grecian times and progressing to the fantastic imagery of men ready for that step into business…”

Note the OBEY hit on the shirt above.

More looks after the click.

A video look at the full ACNE menswear show for Spring/Summer 2012.

Florida’s MAKR leather goods delivers a short run of special Polaroid SX-70 carry cases for NYC’s Ed. Varie is a Gallery and Bookshop. Beautifully done, they will upgrade that original case in an instant. (acq)

Hermès first imaged their Arceau watch back in 1978. It was inspired by the stirrup saddler detail. Today, Hermès issues new models on the classic, still inspired by their equestrian roots. The new Hermès Arceau Chrono Colors (shown above) are available in white and navy. They feature matching dials and strap colors. Note the touch of Hermès orange…

More looks after the click.

Blanc & Noir preview two new footwear styles for Spring/Summer 2012. The brand features a high top sneaker in leather, suede and canvas alongside a washed suede boot. Both come in beige or black and both shoes are made in Italy.

NOWNESS goes behind the scenes with Scott Sternberg preparing his Florence show, inspired by “West Side Story.” NOWNESS trailed the designer before and after the show, which featured 46 dancers and models sashaying to Leonard Bernstein’s iconic score while outfitted in the brand’s eponymous line of preppy menswear for spring/summer 2012, as well as the tomboy-inspired womenswear range Boy and its offshoot Girl.”

Exclusive to Selfridges, the NSW Collection Summer 2011 brings craftsmanship and detail to echo Nike’s experience working with the world’s best athletes. All 15 pieces in the collection – highlighted by the Stowaway Trench – have been produced in Italy, and reflect the flare and style of the playing premier play on the tennis court. Wimbledon, no surprise, serves up some inspiration. The range was launched in conjunction with the tournament start and is housed in Selfridges’ own Ultralounge.

“This is a lifestyle collection we originally made for our top tier athletes, but we wanted to be able to give that same elite offering to our consumers too. For the last 40 years Nike has been at the forefront of sporting innovation, meshing it with culture yet always striving to build the very best products for our athletes.” said Nike Sportswear Creative Director, Phil Dickinson.

View the entire collection after the jump.