Cool Hunting

Rock N' Clothing Tees
The collectable desirability of vintage Rock and Roll t-shirts nears that of sneakers. In the case of the Rock shirts however, the thinner and closer the garment is to the end of its life the better. A Mötley Crüe tee, owned by a slightly chubby and sadly misunderstood teenager, only to be used later by her mother to clean toilets, simply adds to the...

Sovereign Beck Ties
The creation of longtime collaborators Ryan Sovereign and William Beck, since 2005 this fledging Brooklyn-based creator of silk ties has injected some fashion and style in the oft-staid accessory that is the neck-tie. Graduates of RISD and Industrial Design & Sculpture, these two young designers have crafted a neck tie that the wearer feels like he's getting away with something when he dons. Two...

Needled: SkinBag
Skin-deep fashion gets literal with these synthetic skin accessories made by French artist Olivier Goulet. Marisa wrote about them today on Needled, pointing out that the totes, purses, laptop sleeves, belts, and bracelets can be customized with tattoos and piercings. She also explains how the creepy chic aesthetic's purposefully aged-looking material is intended to reference natural "instinctive" bodies versus the artificial....

Walk the World Flip-Flops
If you're flying South for the winter, pack these Walk the World flip-flops by Lomo. Printed with a photo-collage of street signs, they're available in both Tokyo and London versions and are a great medium to appreciate the "little differences" in foreign visual landscapes.Pick them up from Lomo directly....

Ballistic Nylon Clarks
From the trusted cobblers at Clarks comes a new and somewhat unnecessary version of their Desert Boots. Made of Ballistic Nylon, this limited edition variety can withstand shrapnel or anything else you do to it. Maintaining the flexibility and comfort Clarks are known for, the Ballistic Nylon material adds a bit more weight than the original, but at least your feet will be protected....

Ubiq Fall/Winter 2007
Japanese brand Ubiq always comes up with head-turning, sometimes offbeat designs when it comes to their footwear. The latest 2007 Fall/Winter collection is no different. My favorites from the group have to be the Braska and Bernadette models. A mid-cut boot, the Braska (right) is not as clunky as most urban hiking alternatives. The most innovative feature is the gator-like fleece sock appended to...