First, they insist that Moosehead is a drinkable sud. Second, they try to beat Americans at their own game – baseball. Sam Holman, for what its worth, makes some magnificent baseball bats. His Sam Bat, located in Ottawa, was the first maple stick approved for use by the Major Leagues.
Founded in 1997, Sam Bat’s can now be found in the hands of top flight dudes and guys like Prince Fielder. Editions are also available that would look fabulous over the mantle. And, there are Little League approved bats for youngsters wishing to swing the same Maple as their professional heroes.
We recently discovered – and by discovered we mean he emailed us – photographer Carlos De Spinola. He’s done the blog rounds a couple of times before but we felt it only fair to highlight his portfolio, which ranges from shots like the one above to ones of London Fashion Week. And on another note, we’ve managed to snag him to shoot our next seven days editorial and, to talk in annoyingly obtuse blog-speak, a couple of projects we’re working on.
Fashion illustrated has always been a favorite of ours. Pony Step presents “An Illustrated Look at Men’s Fashion”, a series of Fall/Winter 2010 looks illustrated by Richard Killroy.
Selectism has a nice story on Blackbird’s latest in-house exclusive with Alden.
Seattle recognizes Mr. Frank Osgood as father of their public transportation system. Introducing a horse drawn trolley system in 1894, Osgood begins to further facilitate the movement of laborers and the pursuit of leisure in the city. Five years later, Osgood gave the horses a rest and introduced electric trolleys and Seattle is the first West Coast town to become fully modernized in this way.
The folks at Seattle’s Blackbird have great reverence for Osgood and his contributions to the public welfare of their home town. So much so, that they’ve produced a pair (as in two models) of shoes inspired by him. I like a quirky reading of history, and as such am willing to believe for a moment that public transportation is especially good for keeping shoes clean on the way to work.
Regardless of this somewhat dubious analysis of urban development, the shoes are very handsome (in my humble opinion). The above model is the Hayburner Saddle Shoe in #8 burgundy cordovan and black alpine grain leather. The second, after the jump, is the Leschi Picnic Saddle Shoe in black calf and navy blue suede. Think labor and leisure. Or, more simply, work and play.
P.S. The shoes are manufactured by Alden.
More looks at the Alden for Blackbird Osgood Series Saddle Shoe follow here.
“Shapes and symbols have been a method of communicating and comprehending the unknown since the beginning of time. Android Homme brings you a brand video that utilizes some basic symbols and shapes to outline the process of reprogramming. This piece, directed by Javier Laval, is intended to stimulate and trigger memories from our ancient past to our near and distant future.”
Check out some flicks from Android Homme Spring 2010 after the click.
