INVEN.TORY

Another great store in NYC. I am jealous of New Yorkers that they have many many great boutiques with unique styles. It totally shows owner's taste and passion for fashion. Love it!


www.inventorynyc.com

BBQ

Everybody loves BBQ, not Korean style or putting a burger patty on grill. I am talking about that smokey flavor and sweet tangy with a kick of vinegar taste. You gotta try this.

www.q-2-u.com

WORN JEANS

I am ready for some worn look jeans,. Are you ready for it? Not that I don't love dark/raw jeans anymore, I am just ready for a change. Yes, we can!

100 STYLES AND RUNNING

Another case of simple things made well... Yes, that pair of shoes remind you L.L. Bean. But 100 S&R makes it with a modern touch to it.

www.100styles.com

LUISAVIAROMA STORE

Luisaviaroma store designed by Italian archtect Claudio Nardi. 

www.claudionardi.it

www.luisaviaroma.com

BRITISH CLASSIC DESIGN STAMPS

       All the classic designs on stamps by Royal Mail. Job well done, mate!

www.dezeen.com

GANGS OF KABUKICHO

Not a new book, still a great one. Kabukicho, an entertainment section in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo. What goes on there at night is unimaginable . Drinks, sex, drugs, and violence are on the menu in daily bases. Great pictures of the great time.

Photos by Watanabe Katsumi (1965-2005)

www.amazon.com

CHAMBRAY SHIRT

It looks like a denim shirt, but it doesn't feel like one and dress like one. The bird-eye button is always the cool detail about it.

HOTEL KEYS

What happened to old hotel keys? I mean, technology now is in speed of light. I just love the old time when you actual hold a key to open a door instead of sliding a cheap plastic card/key. Good times...

DHC FACIAL SOAP

As pure as it can be. The pure soap from DHC is one fine product. I've never use a facial wash product that is as good as this one. Give it a try.

www.dhc.co.jp

PANTONE EVERYTHING

Isn't it nice to get the color you want on your personal belongings? SoftBank from Japan has this cell phone collaboration by Sharp with Pantone. Users have more choices, not just black, white, grey, or silver.

www.mb.softbank.jp/mb/en


Pantone coffee mug that helps you to match up with color? Yes, no more mysterious coffee/tea for me.

www.suck.uk.com




Simply the best coffee mug.

www.designwarehousesantafe.com

ACNE SHOES

I love ACNE's collection/jeans/paper, but never a big fan of ACNE's shoes. However, miracle does happen once a while. Striking Black is the name of it. Yes, it's striking

www.acnestudios.com

BEAUTY & YOUTH COIN/CARD WALLET

Beauty & Youth from United Arrows has this mini version chain-wallet. I would love to get one of that when I had a handful of coins in Tokyo.


www.zozo.jp/town

TAGS

I was going through some of my old pictures. This one came up. Can anybody tell me what this is?

VINTAGE CONVERSE CANVAS DECK/BOAT SHOES

These pais really catch my eyes. Vintage item does have it's charm. Made in Japan from the 70's.

HUNTER BOOTS

Weather like this always makes me want to have a pair of rain boots even though it hardly rains in Los Angeles. I like the simplicity of Hunter Boots. Just black and waterproof.

www.hunterboots.com

VINTAGE FAUCET

I don't need no fancy faucet.

CHUKKA SPERRY TOP-SIDERS FROM J.CREW

The nubuck chukka Sperry Top-Siders from J.Crew is one of my recent favorite item. It just looks classy. The nubuck material is only for J.Crew.

www.jcrew.com