Straight up slick and solid black leather jacket from BLK DNM. So slick, in fact, that it finds us questioning the nature of a leather jacket. As in, what does a dude’s ability to wear or not to wear a leather jacket say about his nature?

You have to own a leather jacket with every fiber of your being, but said ownership must always be kept out of sight. If you go around owning the jacket in everyone’s faces, you might get some spit in your eye. Own the beast quietly and with reserve, however, and jukeboxes will play for you for free. Get this one at the source.

More looks after the jump…

It is that time again. GQ has just announced their “Best New Menswear Designers in America” with a list of familiar names getting a nod: Mark McNairy, Johan Lindeberg (BLK DNM), Todd Synder, Ovadia & Sons, Saturdays, and Ian Velardi. As they mention in the release: “This year’s group includes six highly regarded designers that were selected by GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson and creative director Jim Moore, along with the fashion editors of the magazine.”

Each designer will also work on a limited edition collection for GAP, which in itself is a big coup for the apparel retailer. Last year’s sponsor was Dockers. The selection of “Best New Menswear Designers in America” will also be highlighted in the April 2012 issue of GQ.

More looks in our gallery…

Johan Lindeberg’s BLK DNM line stormed itself front and forward over the last year. In celebration of their one-year anniversary, BLK DNM teamed up with Purple Magazine’s Olivier Zahm for a photo exhibition currently on display at BLK DNM’s NYC shop at 237 Lafayette St. Artists participating in the exhibition’s “collage wall” include: Terry Richardson, Aaron Young, Richard Longo, Max Snow, Olaf Breuning, Jeremy Everett, Wes Lang, David Salle, Spencer Sweeny, and Olivier Zahm himself.

Zahm also designed ”a ‘Purple in 3D’ installation for the unveiling of a new window display and created a custom playlist for BLK DNM.” Those looking to bring home a piece of the exhibition may purchase a limited edition t-shirt. Be sure to visit the exhibition on your next stop into NYC.

Our giveaway today comes from Johan Lindeberg’s BLK DNM line. The New York based online brand, which offers a direct to sale model to consumers has garnered a serious following in the city and beyond. Their Perfume 11 is the latest addition to their offering. It is a true unisex fragrance which mixes in various scent memories from Lindeberg’s past.  Perfume 11 can also be yours this holiday season… here is your chance to win.

The usual instruction that keep our gift giving simple:

1. “Like” Selectism on Facebook
2. “Like” BLK DNM on Facebook.
3. “Like” this post on Facebook.

It’s that easy. Contest begins today. Winners will be announced after December 24.

Other open giveaways happening now. Enter to win!

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Johan Lindeberg debuted the new BLK DNM fragrance last week during Art Basel. Entitled, “Perfume 11,” the new BLK DNM scent is a unisex affair which is inspired by the scent in women throughout Lindeberg’s life. Respect to that. Except notes of “black amber, birch tar, and soft musks (base notes) blend with incense, fir balsam (mid notes) and finally cardamom (top notes) to create a peppery blend.”

Lindeberg notes that the numerical “11″ denotes 2011. In his mind, “between this year’s nuclear, financial and political crises and rallies, I feel an energy right now that is not dissimilar to the political movement and idealism I experienced… in the late 60’s. The current climate is a strong inspiration for me.” The 50ml “Perfume 11″ is available online and at their Lafayette St. location in New York City.

More looks at the bottle after click.

A classic rocker look with the Johan Lindeberg updated feel from BLK DNM. It is finished in camel leather and features reinforced elbows, classic shoulder vents and enough silver hardware to keep those vampires aware – maybe not. The quilted internal liner keeps it comfortable on the inside. Find it at BLK DNM.

More look after the click.

Johan Lindeberg commissions “Film 2″ for his BLK DNM collection. Director, Martin de Thurah, gets the nod on the work. Music comes from Peder & Asger Baden, Sacha Gabriel and  Sune Martin.

“Film 2″ was screened last week in BLK DNM’s New York City store. The film stars Raina Hamner and documents her movement through New York City.

Well worth a viewing…

BLK DNM, the new line from Johan Lindeberg, is already at it with an exception collaboration with New York’s Moscot eyewear line. Launched today, the Moscot x BLK DNM Sunglass collection features three frames shapes that run the classic square to a chunkier look. Moscot uses the highest quality parts including five-barrel hinges and their “signature” metal inserts along the temples. Flimsy they are not. Well built and available now from BLK DMN.

More looks after the click.

Johan Lindeberg’s BLK DNM opens their first non-online shop, Pop 1, this week in New York City. Buyers and browsers will find a wide selection of the BLK DNM offering from denim, jackets and beyond. Find them at 237 Lafayette (between Prince and Spring).

Johan Lindeberg’s brand, BLK DNM, is a cross-seasonal affair that avoid the boundaries of normal season cycles by selling exclusively online through their online shop. To get their “message” out even further, BLK DMN is releasing the BLK DMN Gazette on June 8. inside you will find “creative contributions of our friends in downtown New York to establish the visual language of the brand.”

We preview BLK DNM Gazette after the click.