Bell & Ross Aviation Series

Professional use has always been at the heart of Bell & Ross watches. Nestled snuggly in the Swiss watch-making tradition, the time pieces are designed and engineered to withstand the harsh environments that these unique professionals encounter. Astronauts, elite police, submariners, military pilots, race car drivers, and underwater bomb-disposal experts rely on Bell & Ross watches to withstand the extremes of temperature, violent accelerations, and dangerous pressures. With its square casing the company's Aviation Series ($2,300+) has quite good looks to compliment all that function. The watches are available in a variety of materials including classic stainless steel, carbon fiber, and ceramic. The mechanical movement has been called a "living organ", and is a masterpiece of ingenuity, symbolizing several centuries of human and watch-making history. Maybe you don't fall into the "extreme professionals" category, but surely you can appreciate a superbly crafted tool.          

Back Off

Many admire this shoe, few know who makes it or where to get it. Most often seen on Black Milk models, it has a wedge heel and leather upper with silver banding on the bottom platform. The Back Off Boot ($180) is a product of designer Jeffery Campbell. The boot sports a five inch heel and a 2 inch sole. Back Off comes in several different leathers standard and now even more crazy patterns sold exclusively on the Black Milk site.

Allen Edmonds Long Branch

Cold weather is beginning to set in and that ​means it's time to break out the boots. This pair comes from Allen Edmonds. The Long Branch ($350) model captures their brand quite well. Stemming form the company's popular Dalton boot, the Long Branch incorporates a more purposeful Vibram sole making it a true boot. The greatest thing about Allen Edmonds is their commitment to craft- ALL of their shoes are still hand made in the USA. Furthermore, when you've really beat the shoes up after years of use you can send them back to be completely rebuilt for a small price. This boot may be just as happy in the boardroom as the workshop. Sustainability, meet Tradition.

Suunto Elementum

It is no secret that Suunto watches have been helping people accomplish pretty amazing feats​ for quite some time now. However, up to this point they have been bulky, large, plastic, and a bit nerdy. This left many longing for a capable watch that could be worn everyday. Now, the line of Suunto Elementum watches (~$900) are the only products in this niche- and they are indeed capable. The trio (Aqua, Terra, Ventus) boast features that include: altimeter, barometer, 3D compass, water sensor, depth gauges, various chronographs and more. The real accomplishment though, lies in their looks- with a choice of wrist band styles, the body is no longer plastic and not screaming, "I'm a wrist-top computer".   

Hard Graft Flat Pack 15" / Heritage

Possibly the slimmest bag for the 15" Macbook Pro Retina and no doubt the best looking. The ​Flat Pack 15" / Heritage ($360) is the latest accessory from Hard Graft. 100% German wool and vegetable tanned Italian leather are beautifully hand stitched in Italy and large enough to fit your laptop, charger, wallet, notebooks and iPhone. The opening is nestled on the inside to keep your loot safe while ribbing on the outside keeps it secure. 

PussPuss DJ Line

This is how you show your musical loyalty.​ The Puss Puss is the creator behind this line of audio gear inspired swim and party wear ($98). Instruments include everything from Technics turntables to Roland rhythm composers to APC midi controllers. All the styles are made by hand in the EU from quality Italian fabrics. Show you know what's really going down in that track.  

Mosley Tribes Cosley

Mosley Tribes combines the design and aesthetic of Oliver Peoples with visionaries from the urban lifestyle & performance sports worlds in an effort to fill the void between fashion and active lifestyle brands. The brand seeks to fuse modern classic design and active living. The entire Mosley line-up features VFX lens technology that enhances visibility and protection. VFX offers the most environmentally functional lenses to fit specific customer needs based on light conditions and activities. The Cosley ($225) is a great representation of this pursuit.

Dragon APX Goggles

​It is officially that time of year where we are all craving snow like mad people... Hence, our first winter post. Feast your eyes on the all new Dragon APX Goggle (~$180). At first glance they are, well, massive really. This is pretty much as close as you can get to wearing a full on fighter jet helmet. The massive lens equates to unparalleled peripheral vision. The goggles feature armor plated venting, cushy padding, and they come in a wide range of styles. Developed and tested by Dragon's own team of maniacs the APX comes in two lens sizes- massive(APX) and large(APXs). 

Black Milk Galaxy Leggings

​Coming from the land down under are Black Milk's Red Galaxy Leggings ($77). Featuring an actual Nasa photograph of the Jewel Box Nebula, these tights are truly otherworldly. We are big fans of Black Milk and with Halloween just around the corner, many of their crazy prints are sure to please. Astro photographers and fashonistas geek out.   

Barbarus Bow Tie

Made from reclaimed heart pine,​ the Barbarus Bow Tie ($160) adds organic warmth to otherwise cold dressy styles. Barbarus sustainably sources their wood from old pylons found in the Savannah River. The use of this interesting material ensures no two neck pieces are the same. A leather strap and protective pouch seal the deal.