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The Link: Best New Menswear Designers, Apple iPad, JD Salinger, Beer, Burgers & More…

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Who made the list of best new menswear designers in America? – GQ

The iPad is finally here and will be everyone’s cool new toy but find out what’s missing from the slick new device – Wired

JD Salinger author of Catcher in the Rye dies at 91 – New York Times

Beer bottles or cans?  What’s your preference? – Bonappetit

Jay Z, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Gorillaz, Thom Yorke and Major Lazer @ Coachella.  Check out the complete lineup – Pitchfork

Where have you been all my life Mac and Cheese Burger? – A Hamburger Today

In Stereo: Basement Jaxx – My Turn

I had the song ’My Turn’ by Basement Jaxx in my music rotation over the past year and for some reason I have only just seen the video today.  Good tune and even better video.

Clarks X Hobo Desert Boots

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Back in October Hobo gave us their version of the classic Clarks Wallabees and I must say they looked pretty darn good.  Hobo’s spring/summer 2010 collection was just released and the ongoing relationship between Clarks continues with the desert boot.  This time around the iconic footwear  in black suede was made over with bright powder blue laces and shiny studs that curve over the back end of the heel.  I’m still not sure about the shiny studs but they are probably something I would get use to.  After all they are extremely comfortable shoes and can be worn all year round. 

Website:  Hobo | Clarks

Barbour Duralinen Flyer

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This is the time when all of the fashion world are gawking at either spring/summer or fall/winter 2010 collections.  As for myself I have been trolling the online world for a lightweight and practical spring jacket.  I’m looking casual evening or weekend jacket that can be counted on week in and week out. 

Barbour is highly regarded for their heritage and attention to detail especially with the jackets they produce.  I really like the Duralinen Flyer as the blouson bomber style makes it a versatile and breathable jacket.  The black exterior is made of coated linen and works well with the soft beige interior.  The double lines under the ribbed waist and cuffs add a nice subtle touch.  The Duralinen Flyer is definitely at the top of my list for consideration. 

Website:  Barbour

Labellife Mixcast / 001 / The Introduction

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Music here and now!  Labellife is happy to present you all with the first installment of our mixcast series.  Each mixcast will feature music we are currently listening to or just something we are feeling at the moment and want to share with you.  What makes the mixcast series even better is you can either stream from the labellife website or save the MP3 and play from your favorite media player at anytime. 

We know there is an extremely massive amount of good music around the world so Labellife will not be the only ones providing new mixcasts.  Special guests will be invited on a regular basis to contbitue their own mixcast.  The Labellife series hopes to make a connection with all our readers and listeners and give you an enjoyable music experience.  Please feel free to give us any positive or negative feedback as we would like to hear from you.  In the meantime sit back and give our first mixcast ‘The Introduction’ a listen because as we all know ‘Music is therapy’.

Mixcast 001 / The Introduction
By: Labellife

01 / Diplo - Into the Sun ft. Martina
02 / RJD2 – Games you Can Win ft Kenna
03 / Theophilus – Humdrum Town
04 / Groove Armada – Drop the Tough (The Twelves Rmx)
05 / Miami Horror – Sometimes
06 / MGMT – Of Moon Birds & Monsters (Holy Ghost Rmx)
07 / Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Moulinex Rmx)
08 / Black Kids – I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend (The Twelves Rmx)
09 / Chromeo – Night by Night 

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Filson Yellow Gloves

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When you think of yellow gloves, construction or dishwashing comes to mind.  Well in this case Filson has turned classic work-wear gloves into a stylish modern accessory for everyone.  The highly durable gloves are made from 100% goatskin but still feel and look supremely soft.  The protective lining is even more impressive, made with 88% virgin merino wool, 7% nylon, 3% acrylic and 2% lycra.  The warm and comfortable Filson gloves will get you through the rest of the winter plus between you and me they will look even better over the years. 

Website:  Blackbird

The Link: Tote Bags, Burberry, Jake Davis, Starbucks, Food Trucks

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Get yourself a real man’s tote bag – T Magazine Blogs

Looking forward to Burberry’s Prorsum fall/winter collection? Check out a preview of the line or watch their runway show streamed live from Milan this Saturday – Selectism | Burberry Live

Jake Davis x Capsule x T Magazine = Very Cool! – Jake Davis Blog

Times are changing and Starbucks is in the mood to renovate – T Magazine 

Good food on the go.  Ten of the best food trucks in America – GQ

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