Just to prove to you that good things rarely change, here’s a look at some deadstock Spring Court tennis trainer boxes from the 1950’s. Not that much different than what we see today except those boxes have gone through some work. Also, note the 3 hole design (after the jump) as opposed to the current 4 hole. We personally prefer the old packaging as well. It shows a period when graphic design was still young. A great look at some of our favorite sneakers as they were back in the day. We have said it before – it’s all about the airsole in the Spring Court trainers.

A full look at the 1950’s Vintage Spring Court Sneakers after the jump.

When Kenji mentions a Japanese brand, I tend to listen. He knows Tokyo and the constantly evolving street scene.  Find him out on the daily, and he’ll likely have on an understated piece of apparel procured down some small alley in Tokyo. Of late, we have been discussing the John Bull boutique which happens to be Kenji approved. I am sure he would approved of these classic inspired “Old Atheltic” Zip-up hoodies. The wash finish – available in navy, grey, and natural – is hand processed giving it a natural inconsistent feel between garments. More from John Bull soon…

UPDATE: John Bull uses Loopwheeler looms to produce these zip-ups. In nerd terms, it means low run, super soft, unique, hand loomed goodness.

More looks at the John Bull Old Atheltic Zip-Ups after the jump.

The boys at Alter have produced a limited run of 12 men’s vests fashioned from vintage vests and re-constructed for a  modern look. Chopped up and reworked, the vests are set to a limited run of 12 units and sell for a very reasonable $65. (alter)

Many more views of the Alter Re-Constructed Men’s Vests after the jump.

Here’s an special selection for you all. Dover Street Market has somehow re-acquired a wide selection of their vintage t-shirt collaborations (we’re hearing they came direct from their CdG ties). The DSM collaboration vintage t-shirts include long lost works with The New Yorker, Sound Shop, Fred Perry, Pocko, and more. These are indeed rare and hard to find, so be sure to check in with DSM if your heart designs one of the looks. (number3)

Many more views of the Dover Street Market Rare Vintage T-Shirts after the jump.

Heavy Tweed pulls off their usual discovery with this recent post on a variety of outdoor gear lines from the Brooks Brothers family. “One thing that fascinates me is that Brooks didn’t only sell suits and casual wear, but also sold a variety of outdoors wear… Over the years the American clothier, Brooks Brothers, produced a number of iconic labels such as Brookscloth, Brooksweave, Brooksflannel, Brookstweed, and as the page below shows, ‘Brooksweather.’”

If you’ve hopped on the patent shoe bandwagon then you may be left wanting even more items that match the high shine of your shoes. Aside from a belt, the best item to match to your shoes is your watch. This vintage Omega watch should fulfil any patent needs the wearer might have, with the subdued face making sure it isn’t pimpishly (yes, that is a word) flamboyant. Get it from ASOS.

There is a long standing tradition of using period garments to dress furniture. During the 1920s (and a bit beyond), collectors of the Colonial Revival often sought dresses to use as authentic coverings. Though not directly related to this trend, Suzan Fellman takes vintage scarfs as and employs them to drive the visual treatment of her SF collection. Dior, Chanel, no one in high fashion is safe from Fellman’s scissors. Theresult is a series of chairs with classic patterning and sometimes bold, unexpected branding. 

View another example of Suzan Fellman’s scarf driven furniture after the jump.

We just came across the newly released Sifury x Woolrich x Anoutcommune vintage chambray shirts. They come in black, blue and beige and with minimal Sifury branding above the chest pocket. Produced by Woolrich, you can be sure that the shirts are of authentic quality. A nice piece for the winter.

More detailed images follow after the jump.

Available in an edition of 999 sets containing 2 glasses and a bottle, this Dom Pérignon Rosé for Sylvie Fleury Box Set contains a vintage "bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 1998.  By imprinting a pair of lips on wine glasses, Sylvie Fleury has revealed by this artistic expression the very essence of the legendary wine, which creation is associated to Pierre Pérignon since 1668…" Available now from Colette.

More views of Dom Pérignon Rosé for Sylvie Fleury Box Set after the jump.

Something popped up on eBay last week that is catching the attention of those ultra-vintage hunters worldwide. A pair of 1890’s Levi 201’s were found in the Mojave Desert in Californian. This find find in itself is not a common one but what is making this find a biggie is the condition of the denim jeans themselves. From the auction, "They are covered in candlewax from the candle’s the miner was using to light the tunnel he was working in. They were found with and old paper bag with the name of a mercantile store which operated between 1895 and 1898 in the town or Randsburg.  Their was also a gunny sack with the initials A.P.K. and Randsburg marked on it.  A.P.K. is through to be Adam P. Kuffel who was a partner in the mercantile store." As of this posting, the auction has hit 8000$US and we can only assume it will reach 5 digits soon.

This has to be seen to believe. Visit this eBay auction and view more shots of the denim after the jump.