Sculptor Tom Sachs has teamed up with Nike to collaborate on a very unique collection consisting of a sneaker, trench, jacket, and two bags in conjunction with Sachs' newest exhibition Space Program: Mars. The pieces makes use of untraditional materials like airbag and spacesuit fabric while featuring illustrations and charts useful for survival inside of each item. Check out the whole collection here. -Bob
Subtly beautiful pencils from One Fine Dae. Each pencil notes (bad pun) a summer event that must be had (though I wish I knew where I could find a drive-in theater).-Bob
Field Notes is offering their great pocket-sized notebooks in a six pack of colors, each one highlighting one of America's core crops. They come packaged with a small map showing where the crops are grown and a little triangular Field Note patch. Scoop one up before they're gone! -Bob
T-shirts by illustration duo Artisanal Ansatz in collaboration with Bic (yep, the pen company) which are being exclusively offered at Colette in Paris. Each tee comes with a Bic pen and notepad. See the rest of the tees here. -Bob
I'm really loving these Crazy Tees (that's really what they're called. What else could you call them?) by Left Field NYC as seen on Indigo & Cotton's blog. Pair one with a set of board shorts and hit the beach in style. Made in the USA. -Bob
Great styling by street style spotter Mister Mort with Jack Spade's summer suiting collection. Believe it or not, wearing a suit in warmer months is not impossible, it just takes the right fabrics. I think Mort did a great job pairing patterns and textures to keep things interesting. See more from the set here. -Bob
There are some eye-popping prints on these board shorts from Paul Smith as seen at Por Vocacao. It's funny to see hawaiian print garments coming back into fashion after spending so much time as sort of sartorial punchline, but there's definitely some interesting pieces out there—these included! -Bob
Above are the gorgeous moody spring lookbook photos shot by Vancouver-based photographer Alana Paterson for Danish brand Norse Projects. I'm not generally one for branded pieces but Norse pulls it off in a clean fashion. See the rest of the lookbook here. -Bob
Above are seasonal neckties from Brooklyn-based The Hill-Side as seen at Hickoree's Hard Goods. I'm really loving the "Ocean" print pictured first as well as the colorful handwoven Guatemalan fabric below that. Also be sure to check out their lookbook over at Secret Forts. -Bob
Above are some early Spring looks from Inventory Magazine for this often tricky transitional season. This month has been full of ups and downs as I go from wearing a jacket one day to sunglasses and shorts another. Check out more looks they've put together here. -Bob
The ever-present black and orange mini U-Lock can be a little drab for some, but Kryptonite offers these kits to replace the original rubber casing. Mix and match a couple of them and you've got a pretty unique way to keep your bike safe. -Bob
Socks and underwear by HUF of San Francisco from their Plantlife collection offering a variety of Cannabis inspired garments and accessories. Check out the rest here. -Bob
These are just a few of the polka dot pieces I've notice pop up this season. What's not to love about polka dots? They're fun, and they let other people know that you're fun too. Shirt by Saturdays, cap by Fairends, and shorts by The Village Green. -Bob
Next weekend brings the menswear pop-up event Confirmed Stock to the 2640 Space (2640 St. Paul Street) in Baltimore. The pop-up will bring brands and vendors predominantly focused on American made goods such as Two Inch Cuffs and Corter Leather. For more information check out the event page here. -Bob
Sure, you can be temporary immortalized on a street fashion blog if you're at the right place and time (and wearing something cool), but I think the chance event of being caught by a google street view car is infinitely more amazing. Check out the rest of the blog here and if you've got some time why not roam your city via street view and submit some stylish local pedestrians? -Bob
Above are some examples of the Spring styling from Japanese brand South 2 West 8. I can't say I could wear either of these complete ensembles but the scrunched socks and low top shoes might be doable. Check out more wild stuff on their blog.-Bob
During this time of year I'm not yet breaking out the loafer socks so I try to go for something a little more fun than, well, plain black socks. These socks from Chup would look pretty great worn with just about any shoe and a cuff in your pants—shorts too. More over at Union.
Above are some of the great understated products by New York brand Izola who produce a variety of home items and personal accessories. The extra pocket-friendly circular flasks come in three and five ounce sizes with eight different engraved messages to pick from in addition to a blank one. -Bob
Embrace your inner boyscout with one of these classic pocket knives. The top is a classic American W.R. Case for the rugged at heart, while the lower Opinel originating from France is for those who like the fancier things in life. No matter which one you choose, you can't go wrong with either of these classic designs. -Bob
You don't need to be a sci-fi nerd (I'm not, I swear) to acknowledge how cool these Polaroids are which were taken on the 1986 set of Aliens. You might however need to be a bit of a nerd to get really excited (I am) for the release of Prometheus this June, which is a prequel to the original Alien saga. Bring on the summer blockbusters, I am ready. -Bob
