Amazing Beards #15

Newman.
Faulkner.Cornelius.

Nikolaj by Nikolaj d'Etoiles S/S 2011

Swedish label Nikolaj d'Etoiles began in 2003, and "Nikolaj," the diffusion line, launched in 2009. The company's mission is to create tailored silhouettes that strike a balance between classical elegance and modern innovation. The NDE wearer explores new realms of fashion without entering into places that are too uncomfortable or abstract. The Spring/Summer 2011 collection, which was inspired by 1930s Indochina, showcases timeless and traditional cuts from natural materials such as cashmere, cotton, and silk.

The latest from Hello Monkey Productions.

Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

It's on sale at ThinkGeek. The inside lining looks like guts. Incredible.

Great commitment to costuming...
And the lightsaber zipper pull.

Meltin'Pot S/S 2011 Denim

Italian brand Meltin'Pot has let loose with their S/S 2011 lookbook, and being a primarily denim/jean brand they're offering a variety of fits, fabrics, washes, and treatments. Incorporated in the collection is a wide spectrum of washed tones and colors. Craft-made, ecologically sound dyes make for unique fading and marbling for a vintage effect. Cotton fabrics range from gabardine to poplin to canvas. Check some of the images below.

Sheep Breed: Swaledale

Swaledale sheep are named for the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale. They live in the mountainous areas of Great Britain, focused predominantly in County Durham, Yorkshire, and the lower fells of Cumbria. The Swaledale has proved itself to be a bold, able-bodied, and hardy sheep breed. These sheep are of medium build with black faces (sometimes speckled with white), and both males and females grow curled horns. They are well-fitted to endure the hardships of exposed and high-lying situations. Swaledale ewes are excellent lamb rearers. Their off-white coats are thick, straight, and coarse and they produce wool that is durable in wear and of even texture. Being excellent feeders and of strong constitution, as mutton producers they are second to none.

Lacing

Bertoia Side Chair

How You're Tying Your Scarf

"Chrisco"

"Chrisco," completed in 2009, was built out of the Construction Navale Bordeaux (CNB) shipyard. Luca Brenta & Co. are the naval and exterior architects responsible for this 100-foot sloop, and the interiors were designed by Wetzels Brown Partners.

New Bonzer Threads

Two new Campbell Bros. t-shirts, featuring some cool art. Screen printed in Ventura on American Apparel shirts. This is a small run, so get 'em while they're hot.

Stone Island Tour, Part 2

The tour continues with a trip to the Stone Island dyeing facility. In case you missed part one, you can view it here.

Anachronorm for the Millennium

It would be nice to work in a place that allowed you to wear jeans to work, or to have gone to a school that allowed denim; alas, your glass has been half full of chinos for a long time. Time was, you and your boy, Chris, used to kick the old bull about finding the pair that would not be of the moment, or even the year, but a pair for the millennium. Now, while no conclusions can be drawn without a full test of the equipment, it appears that a strong candidate has emerged out of Okayama, Japan, from the brand Anachronorm.

Oh, and you probably won't want to miss the outerwear. Two highlights that are perfect for this time of year: