NFC technology has yet to his the mainstream (though some research points to this year being an important one in its move towards wider adoption), but it’s at the center of many a geeky dream. Here’s one with a solidly stylish twist: Cherry on the Bag, a collection of leather bags and tech accessories imbedded [...]
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For the record, I haven’t worn a watch since 1998. But the TableTurns Watch by Flüd might make me rethink that. A turntable-style face and sleek silver and white color combo are a nice collision of retro kitsch and glam, a pairing I can always get behind. While there’s nothing particularly high-tech about this time-teller ($80), [...]
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Much buzzed-about menswear ecommerce company American Giant is has made a name for itself by offering reasonably-priced, USA-made basics that appeal to the kind of guy who can appreciate merch with a good story behind it, but at the end of the day, is mostly just interested in high-quality, decent-looking stuff he’ll be happy hacking [...]
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The next trend in ecommerce may very well take place offline. Case in point: the launch of the first West Coast Bonobos Guideshop, officially open as of today in Palo Alto. Following the menswear brand’s roll out of Guideshops in New York and Boston, the company has returned to its Silicon Valley roots for its [...]
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For creatures of habit without the time or inclination to shop, a new way to stay stocked has arrived from online menswear retailer Bench & Loom. Launched today, the upscale e-tailer’s The Basics service allows shoppers to order selections of grooming products, underwear and undershirts for delivery at regular intervals. “Guys want to look nice [...]
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Exemplifying the idea of digital style is the about-to-drop fall/winter 2012 collection of tech-friendly bags and cases by Hex. Though it won’t become available for purchase until later this summer, there’s eye candy worth viewing in this dreamy little YouTube promo video. The collection ($49.95 to $99.95) will be the latest installment from the SoCal [...]
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