I got my first pair of APC New Standards this past October, and as this weather has been warming up, they have definitely seen the seat of my bike much more often. This of course, has created a greater stress on the crotch which makes me even more so nervous for the notorious “blown-out crotch” (pictured). Thanks to a great review via Jake Davis, check out what NYC’s Denim Therapy can do to help. Click for the continuation.

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WOOD WOOD is a Denmark based clothing company/boutique that has been around for a while now. Picture Need Supply with it’s own house brand. They have simple and clean design principles which have kept them coming back with strong seasonal looks. With two stores in Copenhagen where they’re based and one in Berlin, we’re glad to have them. Click for the continuation.

There are literally 11 days until the official morning of Spring and we’re still continuing to get in great new stuff for this already warm season. Crisp collard shirts, lightweight pants, great bags for summer trips and short sleeves that you’ll probably end up taking off. Click here for a look at what we’ve just gotten in. More after the jump.

With just 18 days left until the first morning of Spring 2010, our options for warm weather are getting heavier by the day. We just got in tons of stuff from Cheap Monday, Shades of Greige, Comune, Sperry, Vans, Levi’s, Free People, Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, Eryin Brine and much more. Click for the continuation to see some of The Blaaahg’s favorite picks.

Layer x Layer is a nice little company out of New York that creates the amazing little made-to-order bags. Love the clean lines and attention to detail. Click for the continuation. >via

Japan’s Hysteric Glamour continues their gritty, Japanese rock band style with some great photogrphy by WATARU. I could definitely see myself in that denim jacket. >via Click for the continuation.

London based Marios Schwab just released some amazing shoes for his Spring 2010 line. When we say we love spring, what we really mean is we love shoes, and Marios Schwab. Click for the continuation.

We’re really feeling the Spring collection by Omelle. The company is made up of Cherise Angelle and Nicole LaFave, two LA designers with a taste for luxury footwear with a distinct and imaginative voice. Click for the continuation.

It’s a fact of life, tie dye will never, and I mean never go out of style. It will always be the new black, and if anyone ever gives you shit for wearing, they’ve probably never heard new born song birds chirp to the sun on a moist spring morning. Take a look at some new twists on this class fabric modification by Plastic Island, Top Shop, Burberry and more. Click for the continuation. >via

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Supreme’s 2010 Spring/Summer collection, you’re missing out on some really, really good stuff. Not to sure about the leopard print pants, but…

I am loving that clogs are so in right now. This season’s it shoe, as shown on the Chanel runway, are so perfect for spring and summer! And if you can’t afford the hefty Chanel price tag, Jeffrey Campbell fulfills our dreams as always with the fabulous “Charli”.

Brandon Scott has spent the past nine years hustling, networking and gathering as much intel as possible in hopes of one day setting out on his own. Fusing German and Japanese aesthetics with West Coast flavor, Scott has recently dropped his drool-worthy S/S 2010 collection under his own label. It also helps that he is the grandson Bauhaus educated architect, at least I think so. Click for the continuation.

Spring is getting closer and closer. We’ve been getting in spring lines from Warriors of Radness, Good Society, Clarks, Vans, Shades of Greige, Jeffrey Campbell, Cheap Monday, Garnett Jewelry, Mercedes Salazar, Eryn Brinie, Free People and many more. Take a look online or stop in the store today to check them out.

Really enjoying Wrangler’s new “Are We Animals” campaign, organized by the Fred Agency & Farid Paris. A work of the photographer Jeff Burton. I’m very glad they remained with their original logo, classic. Click for the continuation.  >via

ENGINE Magazine, out of Japan, published this interesting editorial recently in which it showcases some key looks for spring / summer 2010. Versatile combinations of garments from labels as wide ranging as Burberry Prorsum, Prada, Dsquared², Brooks Brothers, Lanvin, Gucci, Jil Sander and Moncler Gamme Bleu all get the nod in this interesting, and engaging feature…(via) Click for the continuation.

We just got in the 2010 Spring line from the warriors. If you’re itching for a good pair of trunks, come in for a look. Click for the continuation.

Even though there are still 47 days left until Spring 2010, that doesn’t meat your feet cant’ dream big. We just got in a bunch of new spring footwear that might make that warmer weather come sooner than you think. Click here to see what we’ve got.

I’m picturing these with some rolled, perfectly worn-in APC’s, white t-shirt, cold Budweiser in my hand, an open 11-pack in my bike’s basket, rolling down the street in the middle of summer. Vena Cava is wonderful. Converse 1HUND(RED). You can get them here. Click for the continuation.

Please take some time out of your day and watch this short for Sophomore’s Spring 2010 collection. It’s shot and directed by Cass Bird, one of my favorite photographers and directors in the game right now. She always keeps it fresh, fun, and no matter the weather, summer always exists in her work. NYC Summertime, whoa…

Vans has just released their entire Spring 2010 Vault Collection. My mouth is watering, I can’t feel the tips of my toes and my vision is blurred right now. I love when classics get even better. Click to see more, and for the full collection, click here.

Many folks outside of California had never seen or even heard of Levi’s jeans, and going national brought on stiff competition from the likes of Lee (who was bigger out East and in the Midwest), with their 101 Cowboy Pants, which eventually evolved into Lee Riders, and their iconic 101J jean jacket.  The 101J is without a doubt Lee’s best effort to date — and just like the Levi’s 501 jean that Lee themselves unapologetically copied,  it spawned many imitators over the years (via). Let these images do the speaking. Click for the continuation.

Is this creepy or cool? Not sure yet, but it sure is different. Instead of rare jewels, Australian silversmith Polly van der Glas takes old dendrites, sterilizes them and sets them beautifully in sterling silver. Rings, necklaces, etc., but finding a pair with good, clean teeth is up to you. Click for the continuation.

Yakkay, a Danish based company, has taken a very unique approach to helmet design. Take a well made carbon fiber shell and simply ad a well designed cover to it. This evening, should I wear my houndstooth or seersucker? Click for the continuation.

Dad, what does “Fuck” mean? Available here.

Fashion writer and art-director, Jake Davis asks the question: “What do you do after your 3-year old APC’s crotch blows out?” Read the comments here and suggest your own tips for care.

Best Made Co. quotes, “Every high-rise condo, luxury office, executive suite, ranch house, and farmstead must have a Best Made axe in it. Axes shouldn’t only be in the hands of lumberjacks: anyone who respects the merits of an axe should have one in their name. An axe is indispensable and sublime, the epitome of fortitude and strength, a perfect design object, a timeless instrument.” This being said, don’t be caught off guard this winter with uncut firewood and your boo being all cold. Each axe is handmade to order out of top grade hickory and a solid steel head. Don’t head up to the winter cabin in your designer coat on without an axe this year. Click for the continuation.

Just found this neat little pop up company called Little Houses. They make some pretty cute cold weather jackets.

If you’re looking to really splurge on some shoes this winter, take a look at these amazing booties done by none other than the UK’s own Alexander McQueen. Tan golfing leather inspired heeled ankle booth with a beautiful fringed toe, toggled laces and a very sturdy 115cm curved louis heel with a 1cm platform. Warning, they’re a pretty penny. Click for the continuation.

Ah, the beauty of a plaid flannel with the strength and durability of a work jacket. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present a brief education on the cruiser, or the Filson Mackinaw Cruiser as it was originally named. It all started in 1850 with C.C. Filson who grew up in Nebraska, worked on rail roads, drank hard whiskey and then eventually moved to Seattle. It just so happened at this time that the great Klondike Gold Rush was beginning, thus thousands of burly/greedy men were headed north in search of gold. Filson timed it perfectly and opened C.C. Filson’s Pioneer Alaska Clothing & Blanket Manufacturers (aka making tough as nails fabrics and materials that can last the Pacific-Northwest’s winters. Their first catalog appeared in 1914 and from this grew the Mackinaw Cruiser. This garment was so good that Filson had it patented that same year. The Mackinaw cruiser is made of 26 oz. Mackinaw wool (hints the name), 6 button front, 4 large utility pockets, cruiser pouch in the back, two hand warmer pockets and an inside left chest pocket. Thus an element of timeless style was born.

Ah, the Nike Blazer. What a staple in any man’s sneaker collection. The blazer was born in 1972 and quickly became famous due to George “The Iceman” Gervin’s ice cold slam dunks, most often seen in the Nike Blazer (all leather at the time). The shoe can easily be recognized because of it’s big-ass swoosh. Around this time Nike was really learning the importance of branding, especially with basketball, thus making the trademark swoosh as big as they could make it was the obvious idea here, just like a diamond on a woman’s finger! Nike grew popular with skateboarders in the 1980’s due to it’s mid-length height and flat, grippy sole. Although Nike never officially entered the skateboarding game until 2002, the blazer remained a popular skate shoe. Check out the newest member to our Blazer selection by clicking here.

We discovered WHERE during our last trip to the UK. Besides the amazing design, the companies ethics and fundamentals as a whole are what really attracted us to them. The pieces are hand made from very small producers and artisan communities around the globe. Everyone involved in the entire process of each piece receives a fair wage and is treated with the upmost respect, the way things should be. Designer Laura Villasenin is responsible for the footwear’s unique look. Laura graduated from London’s renowned school, Cordwainers, with a first class design degree in Product Design and development in the fashion industry. Click for the continuation.

With a new fragrance and a spankin’ new Dover St. flagship store, Ponystep spoke with Jean Touitou, the brains behind APC. Click for the continuation.

Blue Gold is the documentary of denim, what it started out as and where it is now. It takes you the collectors of Japan who will pay upwards to $30,000 for a single pair of jeans to the far west where the fabric was created. It’s definitely a documentary worth checking out. Click here to watch the trailer.

The Shawl Collar Cardigan is pure style, the turtleneck is another story. Boxer Gene Tunney had the ladies K.O.’d whenever he slipped one of those bad boys on. This season is full of options for this look, better yet, refined options with a bit of today’s touch. It’s a staple in any timeless collection that will withstand the changes in styles throughout the years, it’s a guaranteed hit. Look for details like leather buttons, pockets and unique fabrics. Most importantly the fit. Here’s what we have to offer…

I grew up chopping firewood in 10 inches of snow. At the age of 12 I was using a chainsaw and driving a tractor. I remember one time my dad took me into town, (please note that I lived half an hour from the nearest grocery store) we went to a store on Main Street called Red Front Clothing, and they sold workwear, knives, and thats about it. My dad told me that when my foot got a little bigger, he’d get me a pair of Red Wing boots for Christmas. This of course was not appealing because I wanted a Sega Genesis. However my dad still has his Red Wing boots that he’s had for over 15 years and they are worn perfectly from snow, rain, grease and the outdoors. Red Wing isn’t some pop up company, they’ve been around since 1905 and they still use the same machinery from 1905, so you’ve got some real history on your feet. Red Wing Boots are now in stock and you can get them here.

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I’m sure most of the midwest and the rest of America already has lights staple gunned to their front porch. This year you can add a little twist to your tree by picking up these Kid Robot/Frank Kozik collab ornaments which are way better than any chrome tinsel or popcorn.

The latest hype from Stockholm, Sweden is the new parfum brand Byredo. Most of their fragrances are unisex and have a very fresh subtle scent of newly-washed. They also have candles, body wash and body lotion. Acne Art Department made the beautiful branding and art direction.

Chilewich, a fine textiles company has teamed up with Griffin to create a simply amazing iPhone case. The material takes the sleekness and shine off the phone and almost puts a mother’s touch on the device. The fabric adds very little thickness to the phone, making it slide right in that back pocket just as easy as it always did. They are currently available at the MoMA and the Apple store.

Fashionurbia gave us an inside look from the sketch-to-product of an original Chanel dress. The video really lets you know how many hours and hours and hours of manual hand labor go into each unique piece of the collection. Now you won’t feel so bad paying 5 figures for a dress. You can watch the video here.

Swedish Hope have always had a special liking for classic male fashion with uniform details. This jacket, called Jake, is from their new line. Will be out shortly

Want to keep warm this winter and still be able to express your anger towards mean boys? Try these amazing wool gloves form Free People. They feature the perfect cutaway length and some amazing copper detail around the wrist. Great results for backhanding him if he doesn’t call you back. Get them here.

We’re so stoked to get this Massachusetts based company on our shelves and available online this winter. Founded in 1975 in the mountains of New England, Penfied knows what the cold feels like and they’re designed to keep you far from it. Their garments are designed by people who know the outdoors and what it can deliver, best of all, they’re made in the USA. Over the years they’ve collaborated with companies like Stussy, Rag & Bone, Limoland, A.R.C., Staple Design and Edifice. We’re glad they’re in before it gets to cold out. Check out the winter line here.

Want some foot coverage that wont have you tip-toeing around when the weather is nasty this winter? Come take a look at some boots that date back to the 1920’s. This is some real shit here. Palladium started making aircraft tires for WWII, but once the war was over, they needed a use for this amazing  vulcanized rubber that they had created. So they started creating footwear that was just as tough as their tires. Soon even the French Foreign Legion started to strictly use their boots.

Today their available with a tweaked style, hints of the French Military and an amazing fit. Interested? You can pick them up here.

We just got in these awesome day packs, or “Kånkens” from a 49 year old company based in Northern Sweden called Fjällräven which means Arctic Fox in Swedish. The name is honoring the small predator which lives in the Swedish mountains in the harshest of climates. The packs are made of a material called “Vinylon F” which is virtually unbeatable in the outdoor industry. It’s extremely strong, waterproof and lightweight. They come in some pretty cool colors too.

We’ve just got in a bunch of new winter coats for the guys. Selections from Ben Sherman, Spiewak, Alpha Industries, Insight, Shades of Greige, Life After Denim and more. How crucial is a good winter coat this year? Well, it’s already snowed in North Carolina and Massachusetts, so unless you want to freeze your ass off, it might be a good idea to take a peep. Here are a few of our favorites that just came in, all with a little bit of military inspiration built in. If it worked for the hard-ass soldiers, I’m sure it will work for your lazy ass this winter.

Viktor & Rolf’s Spring 2010 collection is like nothing we’ve ever seen before. True wearable art. They are based in Amsterdam and founded in 1993. Click here to see a video of their latest show, it’s wild.

So this is a rocking chair combined with well-curved purple hot dog. It was designed by Jaime Hayón and Nienke Klunder. This is either for toddlers or adults going though a mid-life crisis. We found it here.

Remember flying first class over Tuscany while sipping Cristal? No? Well next time you do, look out the window and this is what you’ll see. Now, the lower class coach travelers have the option to walk on this beautiful scenery. These colorful geometric handmade throw rugs designed by Liz Eeuwes were inspired by the Scottish countryside. They are made entirely out of New Zealand wool. If you want one of these bad boys, just ask Liz.

I love these Doc Martens we just received.  The Wasp collection has outdoor Americana styling. It features uppers made from a durable leather, with a slightly polished finish, a distinctive yellow welt trim and a lining carrying our original McMartens Tartan design.  See them here.