All nonsense aside, the main reason we like sunglasses is because (a) they’ll make us look good and (b) we get to admire all the great sights that summer brings us without looking like you’re staring. Of course you can be caught if you stare in an overly leech-like manner but aside from that you’re merely complimenting the other person’s attractiveness. And hey, if they notice you in a good way – a guarantee if your glasses are this nice and you’re not hideous to look at – it’s the perfect opportunity to go over and talk to them. And yes, this topic is more important than talking about the design of the glasses. (Aplace)

Check the AW 2010 Raf by Raf Simons collection which HIghsnobiety gave some love to recently. “We take a first detailed look at the Raf by Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. The designer worked with a lot of leather and the classic leather biker jacket seems to take center stage in the new collection. It comes made from a mix of wool and leather and also in the form of a vest, looking very interesting.”

More looks from the Raf by Raf Simons for Autumn/Winter 2010 here…

If the Richard Chai jacket did not suit your fancy, consider this short waist “blouson” jacket from Raf by Raf Simons available now at Browns. “A black blouson jacket with a high neck that fastens with two large buttons. Concealed button down front. Two front pockets. Long sleeves. Ribbed knitted cuffs and hemline.” Very well done and proper for the Spring or Summer.

More views of the Raf by Raf Simons Blouson Jacket after the jump.

One of the main reasons to show these nylon trouser shorts from Raf by Raf Simons is to show the Raf sandals for Dr. Martens in action. They look much less Spartan that I assumed they would be but we’ll revert back to the trouser shorts. Slightly more above the knee on this tall model than expected, the black shorts have a flat front trouser finish, button tab front, and back welt pockets. Enjoy from OAK NYC.

More views of the Raf by Raf Simons Trouser Shorts after the jump.

There’s never a better time to buy an item you were iffy about than in the sales. Brown’s have started their online sale recently and, as always, there are some great bargains to be had. Take this Raf by Raf Simons T-shirt for example. While the original price was never a wallet breaker, the new price does make it that much more enticing. Get it from Browns.

Whilst the English gentleman look is a popular look, Tweeds still haven’t got much of a look-in. Most people still can’t shake off the idea of it being made solely for grandad’sand therefore dismissed it. It would probably take designers like Raf Simons redesigning the jacket to make Tweed look acceptable, as he’s done here with hisdiffusion line’s tweed Harrington. Marrying the new and the old, the cut makes it modern while the tweed gives it the country look. Get it at ASOS.

The new Raf By Raf Simons collection for Fall/Winter 2008 has arrived at Browns, one of our favorite shops in London. Part of the collection is a collaboration with Fred Perry. Basically Raf Simons took over the spot that Junya Watanabe was holding before, as it is an on-going collaboration between the two.

They also got in some new high-top sneakers in black and white. Nice premium leathers, no unnecessary details, just a solid winter sneaker. 

This is a Raf by Raf High Top Sneaker available this season from oki-ni.com in black and white. The style is executed in all one colour including the lace and the sole. There is an embossed RAF logo on the tongue and an application on the heel. The sneaker comes in black and white and is available now. If you are looking for something simple, yet in premium quality, these might just be perfect.