SHINOLA - FROM MOTOR CITY TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

"Where American is made"

The name Shinola was a household name from 1907 till 1960, as a American brand of wax-based shoe polish. The original trademark of the Rochester, NY based company was filed in 1929. Shinola/Detroit LLC purchased the name from the defunct shoe polish company and now they're putting a shine on new Made in the USA products like watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals and....shoe sine in Detroit, Mi.

They recently opened a store in New York, the store itself has been meticulously renovated to honor the history of the neighborhood and the building. From a design standpoint, inspiration the comes from artist Donald Judd's library in Marfa, TX, and they managed to get their hands on an incredible 1930s Bronze Mercator map, which in all honesty is worth coming into the store just to see.

Shinola Tribeca Flagship

177 Franklin St.

New York, NY 10013

917-728-3000

J.CREW'S SUMMER STYLE EDITION

J.Crew's men's stylist Jack gives us 7 tips for great Summer styling. If you follow these for the months to come, with sunny days and warm weather, nothing can't go wrong for you. 

WATCH OUT FOR Mr. BASTIAN

Michael Bastian is wearing his newest creation for Gant a watch, soon available in most GANT stores worldwide.

(pic via park & bond)

DON'T MISS THE BOAT....

Ain't she sweet? You don't need a yacht, registered in the Bahama's to wear such a beauty. This is the new IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph, for the very first time a waterproof Portuguese with rubber strap.