I’ve been in the market for a new peacoat ever since moving back to the San Francisco bay area. It’s kind of a prerequisite for winter, and as much as I love the traditional navy blue, I decided to go with a charcoal grey to coordinate with the oodles black we San Franciscans wear. Top of my list was the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat, specifically the Trunk Club edition, which was a charcoal grey with the most fantastic appointments of leather and details. A tougher find, the charcoal color was a limited edition (although they currently sell it in other colors). The Bond coat is actually featured in the James Bond Skyfall movie, although the name originated from the flagship
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Being a coffee snob these days is easy. There are so many options out there that make you a great cup of coffee, but how many of them look good doing it? The Barisieur is a brewing creation from the mind of Joshua Renouf, a Product Design Graduate from Nottingham Trent University, that combines the two- from your nightstand. Part alarm clock, part brewer, all function. The brewing process has been designed all the way down to the sugar and creme storage and placement. Induction heated and assisted by metal ball bearings, the whole process can be customized to your personal tastes. Sleekly designed and finished in wood, the brewing alarm clock looks right at home on the nightstand of
This beautiful shaped wood hanging wine bottle rack is the brainchild of Antonio Lages & Angela Ladeiro. Part of Legnoart, this Italian company is founded on the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Award-winning with extreme attention to detail, the innovative design is combined with eco friendly materials and redefines modern kitchenware. [ad name=”STIL-Medrec”] I’m particular to the look with, or without bottles present (or really any combination thereof). A real eye pleaser, and space saver, this design holds up to 10 wine bottles by their necks on your wall in a decorative way. Display your amazing collection with a modern chic designed rack. Done. Enoteca by Legnoart – $54 from Amazon
I first saw these on a trip to Santa Cruz hanging on the wall of a local gallery and fell in love. The playful subjects and creative visualizations of these already strange looking sea creatures gives a unique perspective, almost child-like. Broken down to the simplest elements, and then reconstructed with lines and 60’s style shapes, his talent is obvious. Just as at home on a nursery wall as a living room or office, the prints inspire the imagination and delight the observer. [ad name=”STIL-Medrec”] Upon visiting the Doug Ross website, I see that his works are wide ranging, but still employ a similar illustration style. Bikes, birds and sea-life seem to be the focus of much of his fine-art
I’ve been into the upright standing workstations lately, but most of these office furniture designs leave a bit to be desired. Given the health benefits of standing over sitting all day, I think it is something I could really get into. I already have a cheap standing desk, but if I had my way (and didn’t work at a non-profit) I would opt for the Locus Workstation by Focal. Not only is it a wonderful design allowing one to stand, lean or sit, it’s just pretty! Of course there are plenty of accessories to gussy up your office workstation and really bling it out if so inclined. So if you are at a chic startup, architecture or design firm, I
These wall hooks by Julian Appelius for Pulpo aptly named Drop spruce up your walls with a spash (and drip) of color, all while functioning as a organizer for your keys, coat, jewelry, hat, bag, tie or whatever else you need to conveniently hang on the wall. [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”] From $18 on Touch of Modern for Pulpo
I’m sure there are some people out there asking, what are the guys on ABC’s The Bachelorette wearing? Well I do have insight on one of the Bachelors- Jean-Paul. What was he wearing on that first night where he met Emily Maynard? Let’s break it down: Suit: Custom tailored bespoke two button, two piece charcoal suit Shirt: Hugo Boss maroon and black striped dress shirt with white patterning Tie: Hugo Boss skinny argyle patterned sheer silk tie Shoes: Antonio Maurizi grey perforated wingtip oxfords. Socks: Happy Socks black, pink and powder blue stripes. Timepiece (watch): IWC Pilots Chronometer It seems there was a lot of Hugo Boss formal wear on the first night, and at least 3 more of the
There is something rugged and nostalgic about leather elbow patches, shoulders, and hunting gear. Even though I am not a hunter, I do appreciate the style influenced by the function and practicality of reinforced areas. This cotton henley by N.I.C.E. Collective is no exception, featuring the contrast collar with extended contrast shoulder panel and netted cotton overlay. I have been taken by this San Francisco based designer on several occasions (I own and love my NICE Collective wool peacoat) and tend to snap up their rare and hard to find designs, too bad I missed this one! Hunters henley by NICE Collective [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”]
The discount designer fashion online shopping battle is commencing with Amazon launching it’s new MYHABIT website. With the future of online fashion shopping for discount designers becoming a real growth area, the success of Gilt Groupe has caught the attention of many online shopping giants. This isn’t the first and probably won’t be the last showdown of online discount fashion. Let’s take a look at the contenders: Item View: MYHABIT: Style notes, model size, photos & video modeling Gilt: Style notes, model size & photos With a very similar layout and process, the only real difference is that MYHABIT boasts a video modeling session with your item. I find this extremely helpful, giving you a better feel for fit, how
We are all in this together -Dan Ketsu James Perse is teaming up with the American Red Cross and the Pacific Tsunami Fund to provide 100% of proceeds from the sales of these shirts to support the relief efforts in Japan. Not only do these shirts look cool, they are also doing a good thing. Show your support in style with a tailored tee that will fit and feel even better knowing that you are doing something to help. Available for both men and women in crew neck and v-neck styles. Starting at $55 from Barneys New York and James Perse [ad name=”go-STIL-smbanner”]