The Toronto, Canada born Club Monaco line (now part of the Ralph Lauren family) pulls down the curtain to unveil their new “Made in the U.S.A.” collection which brings an assortment of neckties, suits and more – all made in the United States – to a market ready for it. Sold through their 5th Ave. shop and their Bloor Stree, Toronto shop, the Club Monaco collection is only the start of a larger initiative that will surround the brand with collaborations featuring familiar names: Archival Clothing, London Unercover, Tannery Goods, and even Undercover. The formula, while not new, has clearly helped other retailers reach a consumer audience that expects products and themes that go well beyond the usual. The guiding hand of Michael Williams and his team will add that golden touch to the “Made in the U.S.A.” collection to help it forward.

A full look at the collection after the click.

The Boston Marathon is in full swing today. In appreciation of the event, New Balance delivers their Made in the USA 574 with some special Boston branding. “Both colorways: all green, and grey with blue mesh, are embroidered with “Bos 2011” on their heels. The production run was limited to 36 pairs of each color, and will only be available at The Tannery Flagship on Boylston, just feet from the Boston Marathon finish line.”

More looks after the click.

Levi’s Cords for Opening Ceremony launches the seasonal collaboration between Levi’s and Opening Ceremony.

For Spring 2010, Levi’s and Opening Cermony work in cord. The collection includes the iconic trucker jacket, a cord button down, and two slimmed versions of the 505 silhouette – available in pant, cut-off, and short. All manufactured in the United States, the collection bursts with spring color. Inspiration, apparently, comes from “the habitual spring migration of New Yorkers to the scenic upstate country side.” Regardless of back story, the collaboration yields cords of teal, fuschia, olive, curry, beige and more. These are designed to be mixed up or styled monochromatically (as our friend Mr. Mort has shown).

Levi’s Cords for Opening Cermony launches at select retailers in the coming week and becomes available through levi.com on February 15, 2010. Prices will range from $106 to $178.

For more looks from the collection, and to get a sense of the color spectrum, read on.

All I want for Christmas is a hand-crafted wooden boat. At this point, it is between a canoe from Klassen or a kayak from previously featured Guillemot Kayaks. Both produce stunning craft, equally suited to hitting the water or conspicuous display. Klassen, run by John Klassen, incorporates magnificent inlay in the canoe design. Needless from a boat building point of view, fantastic from an aesthetic one.

Klassen was inspired by his grandfather, an accomplished carpenter, and father, a canoe guide, and began building boats 30 years ago. Located in Whitefish, MT, each Klassen boat is built from 200 hours of John’s devoted attention.

In short, boats like these are the American made product that really make my mouth water.

Detailed images of wicked canoes after the jump.

I find this a crying shame. Why are only the best quality Levi’s sold outside of the the United States? Sure, I can pick up some LVC denim, but that is also far and few between amongst a handful of retailers domestically. Bring U.S.A. made Levi’s, such as this 505 Regular Fit "Made in the USA" model, available form the Levi’s Japan Online Store to me, here in New England. I just want the options that the European and Asian market get. Levi’s, please help. (via acl)

More views of the Levi’s "Made in the U.S.A" 505 Regular Fit Jeans after the jump.