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Best Made Stow-Away Capsule

Best Made Stow-Away Capsule

Best Made Stow-Away Capsule

Dry As A Bone

Sleeping under the stars during your hike to the top of the Haleakala volcano is one of your favorite weekend getaways, but it can get a bit nipply. Though your Selk Bag will keep you plenty warm, it’s always nice to get a fire going too. Protect your matches (or other small valuables) from sudden Hawaiian downpours with Best Made’s Brass Stow-Away Capsule ($32.00). This hand-turned, fitted, and finished device is practically indestructible and water-tight to 200 psi. It sits conveniently around your neck on a mil spec, self-tensioning lanyard, always at the ready. Plus, it’s got a solid liquid-dampened, jewel-bearing compass set into the stopper so you never lose your way—not that you can’t navigate by the stars, but just in case it’s cloudy, can’t hurt to have a backup.

Salt Optics Collection One 2012

Salt Optics Collection One 2012

Salt Optics Collection One 2012

The Eyes Have It

Sunshine on your shoulders makes you happy (especially the sunshine in Zanzibar—there’s just something extra awesome about the rays on that tiny African island). But sunshine in your eyes, not so bueno. Protect your peepers with these stylish new options from the 2012 Salt Optics Collection One ($425). The “Goodwin” takes the classic Aviator to a new level, with raven black frames and polarized CR39 Grey Gradient Lenses. For your days out of the sun, the “Briggs” echo a classic era of Americana, with real rivet hinges and authentic vintage smokey tortoise acetate. Spifferoo.

Trunk Club

Trunk Club

Trunk Club

Shopping Salvation At Last!

Let’s face it. Unless it involves picking out something with an engine, remote control or sesame seed bun, shopping sucks. The geniuses at Trunk Club ($75.00-$225) know that. And they’re here to help. The idea is simply brilliant. Start with an assortment of the best brands men’s fashion has to offer. Next, a stylist personally hand-selects a “trunk” of clothes they think you’ll like based on preferences you’ve volunteered. Then, they pack them up—in entire outfits if you want—successfully taking all the guesswork out of looking good in the morning. Your new wardrobe is shipped to you at home (for free), and anything you don’t like, you just send back. If only assembling a fantasy team were this easy.

1805 Imperial Phantom Pocket Watch

1805 Imperial Phantom Pocket Watch

1805 Imperial Phantom Pocket Watch

Holmes…Sherlock Holmes

While “on record,” your crime-fighting days are behind you, every so often when Scotland Yard or Her Majesty’s Secret Service are particularly stumped on a case, you’re generous enough to lend a helping hand. Be on time for your next briefing with the 1805 Imperial Phantom Pocket Watch ($1,300). A dashing cross between Sherlock Holmes and 007 himself, this handsome timepiece hangs on a snake coil chain (with two options for your coin clasp), has glass of anti-reflective mineral crystal with a sapphire coating, features an analog alarm and is water resistant to 50 meters—though you’re always smart enough not to get yourself into hot water. Unless it involves a jacuzzi, of course.

Herschel Supply Co. Walton Duffle

Herschel Supply Co. Walton Duffle

Herschel Supply Co. Walton Duffle

First Class Baggage

There are two types of travelers you encounter at the airport. The three piece suit and tie with rolling carryon, and the amateur in full sweat suit and laceups with a backpack. You’re clearly neither. An experienced and appropriately dapper dude like you packs a Herschel. With exposed metal zippers, leather detailing, and signature shoe compartment, the Herschel Supply Co. Walton Duffle ($150) is the perfect bag for a jetsetter like you. The large duffle measures 11.5H x 19W x 10D, with 36 liter capacity and features like large external and internal pockets to keep you organized. It comes fully lined with their signature coated cotton-poly fabric, and a removable shoulder strap. If you aren’t already flying first class they’ll be sure to upgrade you once they see the Walton by your side. Just smile and nod when the other schmucks pass by with their rolleys and Jansports on their way back to coach.