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The Standard Relay: Libertine Libertine, L.L. Bean, Vinyl Sampling, Pat Graham Photography, and Furniture

Posted on October 13, 2011

 



Libertine Libertine FW '11:

Good fabrics and wooden buttons! I’ve been a sucker for those lately. Found via Another Something & Co. 

 

Analog Vinyl Sampling:

This video isn’t particularly informative but it’s fun to watch vinyl records being spliced and diced. Found via Selectism.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/27732732]

 

Instrument Photography:

Photographer Pat Graham has put out a new book featuring unique instruments and musical periphery. Check out the little writeup here at Selectism.

 

L.L. Bean Handsewn Eastport Moc Boot:

Let me point out that I hate it when people tie their shoes (or rather, don’t tie) as pictured below. Regardless these things are snazzy and you’ll need ’em in the coming months. Found via Gear Patrol.

Hans Leather Chair:

Listen, I can’t afford this thing and odds are neither can you. But it’s still gorgeous and worth at least an ounce of admiration. I’m headed to see an Eames documentary screening tonight so maybe my design hormones are just raging today. Found via Gear Patrol.

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The Standard Relay: Birth Control case from Draught Dry Goods, Makr video, Steve Powers, and Matermathu

Posted on October 4, 2011

 

Makr Box Printing:

A cool short video showing the process Makr goes through to stamp their boxes. Using a letterpress to do this has always been an addition of cool points for me. Found via FREE/MAN.

Birth Control Case from Draught Dry Goods:

Well, I couldn’t believe it either but frankly that’s not the point. Draught Dry Goods has now put out a black leather birth control case for your purchasing and quirky-using pleasure, as pictured below. They’ve also got a cool fall/winter collection out right now featuring some leather bicycle grips that are worth a look.

 

Steve Powers' Beer Cozis:

Had to run this one because the guy’s from Philly. Steve Powers, of Philadelphia Love Letter Project fame, has released some beer cozis and they’re pretty clever. Found via Curated Magazine.

a Curated Magazine.

 

Tellason Interviews:

Cool little piece about Telason Denim. Again, found via FREE/MAN.

 

Matermathu Teaser video:

I don’t like to mix work and…well, work especially when it has to do with something I’m financially or creatively involved in which is why this is the last post of this edition of The Standard Relay. I play in a blues-rock band called Matermathu (may-ter-muh-thoo) based out of Philadelphia and we have a record coming out soon titled “Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City”. Here’s a teaser video to promote the song “Cold Love”. Let me know what you think.

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The Standard Relay: Letterpress How-To, Hickoree’s Store, Steven Alan Jacket, & Raleigh Denim x Need Supply Co.

Posted on September 27, 2011

Raleigh Denim x Need Supply Co.: Collaborations are an awesome way to be exposed to the genius of different brands without busting your piggy bank wide open. Both Raleigh Denim & Need Supply Co. do great work and this collaboration is no exception. A great looking canvas pant dyed with indigo in a great cut. It’s expensive but if you’re in the market, this is a pretty good way to go. Found via Selectism.

Steven Alan Seaside Slicker: Steven Alan, while expensive goods no doubt, generally does a good job both creating their own goods and having a well-curated collection of others. This jacket is no exception and as put by Gear Patrol, this jacket is a nice alternative to typical American jackets you’ll see as the weather changes.

Hickoree’s Brick & Mortar Store: As reported by Secret Forts, the gentlemen from Hickoree’s Hard Goods have now opened their first brick and mortar store in NYC recently. The photos are superb and give you a great idea of just how diverse the stuff Hickoree’s pedals is. Check ’em out both online and in-store.

Letterpress How-To: While cutsie, this video does a great job of showing (in a very general way) how a powered letterpress works. I’m still a fan of keeping it old school with the fully manual models but this is an awesome showcase of the process. Thanks to visual artist and my good friend Nick Fadely for sending this over.

[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/22639018]

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The Standard Relay: Bridgestone Bicycle Catalog, Nick Wooster, A Record Collector, Rapha Promos, and more.

Posted on September 20, 2011

 

Bridgestone Bicycle Catalog:

A good look at an illustrated bicycle catalog from 1993 (!!!). (Cork Grips).

Conversation w/ Nick Wooster:

Because the man seems to perpetually be the face of street style:

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/29044678]

In the Garage-Record Collector:

Very well done video featuring an extremely quirky but interesting dude. Huge record collection and amateur radio setup.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aai-rhC3UMk]

Rapha Video:

To tell you the truth, I have no idea why they made this video but Rapha did a damn good job. I’ve got quite a bit of stuff from their Paul Smith collaboration so I feel somewhat compelled to post this out of respect. Good looking video and interestingly edited (via Another Something & Co.)

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/29091629]

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The Standard Relay: Jack Spade’s Scavenger Hunt, The Monitaly Field Jacket, Sushi Girl, and more.

Posted on September 6, 2011

 

FREE/MAN Brand's New Products -

The dudes over at FREE/MAN picked up some Hill Side stuff this week in their newly opened shop that looks really awesome. Check that out while you’re looking at their other collaborations that amaze me on a daily basis.

 

The Monitaly Field Jacket -

This thing looks pretty rad especially if you’re going to be out in those cold Western mornings any time soon. I’m visiting areas around the midwest this week and already wishing I had one of these to throw on in the mornings. Fall is nigh and winter cometh. Be ready. (via selectism).

 

Sushi Girl Trailer -

Listen, I know you can find trailers on your own. Everyone’s got their resources to find the latest trailer to come out for that one script that got buzz two years ago from some college student. But you probably haven’t seen this one yet. In fact people at my office haven’t even seen this one until a few days ago and they’re on the forefront of most things rad. Check it. The backing track rules and the cast is pretty interesting (read: Mark Hamil). Make sure you watch it in HD so that Roxy Music can tear your ears apart in the best way possible.

 

Jack Spade FNO Scavenger Hunt: Clues & Booze -

I’m assuming this is public knowledge because it’s sponsored by Heineken and Bombay Sapphire and it popped up in my inbox without any confidentiality warning SO if you’re in the NYC area, take note of this event. You have basically no notice; this event is on September 8th (two days from now) from 6-9pm. You can either do it in SoHo or in the West Village. Click either of the previous links there to RSVP at your preferred location. Here are the exact addresses:

SoHo: 56 Greene Street NYC 10012 (212)-625-1820

West Village: 400 Bleecker Street NYC 10014

This thing could win you cash monies to spend at Jack Spade!  Your team can consist of up to 3 people and each person will be rewarded $200 assuming you win. Check it out, if I were back east right now I absolutely would be there.

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