The looks is leather. No doubt about that. The application is a merge of classic Souther European sandals with a very West Coast Americana skateboard. I would fear strapping into this thing on the cobble streets of Europe, but I am sure someone is interested. Kick flipping the leather wrapped board could be disastrous. Made to order via GIFL. (via ffffound)

The Timex "Black Edition" Collection is finally coming to USA shores. The line, which was formerly only available through Timex Japan represent what could arguably be some of the most timeless looks from Timex – Classic Analog and Big Easy Rider. Look for it soon from select retails including Blackbird.

For those in need of a unique keyholder, try Martin Margiela’s Leather Key Holder. Made in Italy of 100% leather and metal, the key holder offers unique hoods to fit over the grip of your home, office and car keys. Available now at AR.

This Salvatore Ferragamo Headphones Tie looks like the perfect accessory for the DJ in your life or for your boy/girlfriend who wears cans day in and day out to listen to his/her favorite music. Made in Italy and available in blue and red from Saks. (via gs)

Visionaire Magazine is offering up a special packaging for their 50th issue: a Goyard trunk loaded to the gills with those first 50 Visionaire issues OR a Goyard trunk loaded to the gills with 10 sets of those 50 issues! Price? Massive! 50k$US or 150k$US depending if you want read copies or want to hoard copies. WSJ’s Eva Ramirez offers some thoughts on the pricepoints. "The lofty price tag for a collection of "magazines" is the result of multiple factors, including Visionaire’s increasing collectability, as well as trends in the luxury goods market, which continues to hit ever-higher price points… Last December, the entire run, from 1–53, was purchased anonymously for $65,000."

Clearly Visionaire Magazine and Goyard up the ante for all future collaborations to come. This is one hell of a set.

Over on the R29 Pipeline, Piera Gelardi profiles some eight sets of clear shades that are sure to highlight your attire under the sun. "All of a sudden we’re spotting see-through specs everywhere. Coincidence? Perhaps—but unlikely. What caught our attention this time wasn’t just crystal-clear style, but translucent shades of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber."

See all eight clear frames here.

DNR is reporting this morning on some moves from Polo Ralph Lauren towards the opening of solo standing purple and black mens stores. "Freestanding men’s stores for Black or Purple Label may be in the cards for Polo Ralph Lauren. As those labels continue to expand their reach, adding more product categories and offerings, the company is considering breaking them out as separate retail concepts."

Read the story at DNR.

We’re live in Barcelona for the bi-annual Bread and Butter fair. First looks at some interesting collaborations, specifically this Raf Simons designed series for Dr. Marten. Featuring three looks for men, that remain familiar to the Dr. Marten heritage, these should hit the store for Spring 2009.

Acne Jeans Bogus Belts arent the normal leather or nylon variety. Mating rubber with silver buckle finishes, the bogus belts are appealing and fresh and remind me well of my diver’s watch strap. Pick them up at Blackbird for 125$US in burgundy, silver birch, or bungee.

Polo shirts are tough to avoid in an scenario. Arguably as quintessential as denim, they offer a classic looks that can save the day for any event but a black tie affair. Off the Cuff take a looks at the class polo and its history. "Though when they hear “polo” shirt most people think Polo ™ shirt, the first truly branded version was developed in 1929 for tennis legend Rene’ “The Crocodile” Lacoste."