The “Resort Collection” is Gourmet’s latest endeavor for Winter 2008.  The collection consists of two sneakers, the Due and the Quattro.  The Due comes in full grain calf suede, braided laces, double sided zipper closure and memory foam insoles.  The available colorways are black and bone. The Quattro also features braided laces and memory foam insoles.  However, the upper comes in full grain tumbled calf nubuck and comes in dark chocolate and black.  Being that memory foam is synonymous with comfort, I really can’t wait to try both pairs on at Cmonwealth this December.

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A grip more fitteds in this week from ECapcity. First up are 2 retro inspired fitteds, the first is a white and red pinstripe Cleveland Indians New Era hat and then a Los Angeles Kings New Era cap in a metallic silver / grey and black.  Check out the other fitteds dropping this week below.

• San Francisco Giants fitted hat with a 50th Anniversary patch in a black and orange.
• Candlestick Park fitted hat based off the Giants on the field cap.
• Mets Fitted In a maroon/orange and black color scheme.
• Shea Stadium Patch cap in black/royal/orange.
• USC inspired Los Angeles Dodgers New Era cap in a cardinal and yellow color-way.
• Anaheim Angels fitted in Grey and Royal Blue.

To see more: New Era Fitted Hats

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PHONE: 201)453-8485

I’m always on the hunt for the perfect t-shirt because I’m never fully satisfied with the one I have on. To me what makes a great t-shirt is the way it is cut, the fabric, and how comfortable it is. The past couple of years I have been wearing American Apparel t-shirts because of their appearance, the soft cotton, and it is relatively cheap (the Poly-Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt is only $18). However I have slowly been getting tired of my AA t-shirts and wondered what else is out there? Below are a couple of my favorites, and yes, they are much pricier but it might just be worth the money.

 
Left: LnA Deep V Short Sleeve Tee $60, Right: KANE Label V Neck Tee $85

Images from ShopBop

After a whole year and nearly one month of hype, SSUR has released their fedora inspired fitted.  Originally only available in charcoal, black and a woven pattern have been added as new colorways.  Also, as part of the Fall 2008 collection, SSUR teamed up with Rebel Ape.  The end result is a digi camo all over pattern fitted with two removeable patches.  The wait is over.  Now just head over to SSUR off 7 Spring Street to cop the fitted.  Head over to the back for more images of SSUR’s Fall 08 collection.

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SSUR PLUS
7 Spring Street
New York, NY  10012
212-431-5375

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Week 3 brings foil back for the Bear Mop logo.  With its tonal colorway, this shirt is simultaneously subtle and flashy.  No numbers were given, but being that it is an online exclusive, the run is limited.  Head over to Mishka to cop it.  I’m praying the next few weeks include a plaid pattern or maybe even a reissue of the 3M bear mop.

Image Source: Mishka NYC

Rock-N-Jocks brings you some of the best New Era custom fitteds in the game. Bo knows this Kansas City Royals Custom Fitted is on fire.  This hat is all sparkling grape with an all seaglass bill. The embroidered “KC crown” logo is in seaglass and white. The back of the hat has the embroiderd MLB logo also in seaglass and white. Next up is the New York Mets custom fitted New Era. This hat is all green with an all orange bill. The embroidered Mets logo is in green, white, and orange, and outlined in green. The back of the hat has the embroidered “NY” logo in orange. Lastly is the Chicago Cubs pinstripes New Era custom fitted. This hat is all white with navy blue pinstripes on the front, sides and back of the hat. The embroidered “cub face” logo is in white, blue and outlined in red. The top of the bill is in blue with the bottom of the bill in red. All three of these New Era custom fitteds are limited to a total of 30 pieces each and exclusively at www.rocknjocks.com.

During the end of September, Stussy released new clothing and accessories for the girl’s fall collection. In collaboration with Commonwealth, limited edition Mexico City Olympic t-shirts (in black and white) were released on the same day.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to preview the new items when some friends were in town. Between rehersals, speaking to the press, meeting fans and performing on the (ABDC) live show, their free time is very limited. In addition to sightseeing, my friends had a day off and wanted to  shop. They were not interested in going to the local mall.  Georgetown and Florida Avenue are some of my favorite spots to shop in this area. Florida Avenue, intersects with a neighborhood comprised of residential housing, restaurants, $4 pizza marts, bars, retail shops, a tennis court and an area for skaters to practice tricks.

That weekend took place during the second opening week of Florida Avenue’s newest retail store, For the Greater Good, is the latest addition to the Adams Morgan neighborhood, sitting alongside Stussy’s Chapter Store and Commonwealth DC. For the Greater Good carries footwear, accessories and apparel for men. Names like Converse, YMC, Fall Count Japan, New York Hat Co. and Ray Ban are among the brands on display. Consumers can browse collections from other brands like Public School (a sophisticated twist of NYC street fashion from Dao-Yi and Maxwell).

The new store offers a contemporary and refined version of the items carried at Commonwealth. It’s going to be interesting to see how this store will evolve and grow within the next generation of fashionable guys.

A couple years ago, DC was considered by many a city that lacks taste and style. Has the perception of fashion in the city changed? It certainly has (in my opinion), fashion is finally making a presence in the nation’s capital.

Thanks to the Commonwealth family for keeping my friends fresh during their time DC.

Picture Source: For The Greater Good

1781 Florida Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20009

Store hours:

Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Saturday: 11-8 & Sunday: 12-5

Barneys teams up with Alife again for another Everybody Mid collabo.  This time around, the Everybody High also receives the Barneys treatment, hence the name, Orange Pack.  For Fall 2008, orange accents, full grain, perforated and crinkled patent leather are adorned on both sneakers.  The mids as you see above, go for $145 and the highs after the jump are only $150.  Although, both dreamsicle colorways are better suited for the spring/summer, I wouldn’t sleep on either sneaker.  You can cop them at select Barneys retail stores or on their Barneys online.

Image Source: Alife NYC

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