Apolis has been sourcing some pretty cool stuff from all around the world. These leather sandals are handmade in Tel Aviv, Israel, and feature “100% NATURAL VARNISHED VEGETABLE TANNED ITALIAN LEATHER, THREE BRASS RIVETS, RECYCLED RUBBER SOLE.” After a year of wear and tear they should weather quite nicely. Retail $98
So maybe you didn’t date the prom queen and wear a letterman jacket for playing football, or maybe you did wear a letterman jacket and played on the tennis team (true story). Relive the glory days with one of these swanky Seal Stadium jackets from Golden Bear. Made in the USA. Retail $198
“100 % lightweight cotton shell with lightweight poly lining.
Cowhide leather trim on slash pockets and hanger loop.
100% cotton stripe knit cuff, collar and wasitband.
Antique nickel snap front.”
Phil Mickelson makes a boatload of money from various endorsements, surprisingly you don’t see a swoosh, three stripes or horse on any of his golf apparel. That’s because Lefty wears custom tailored polo shirts by London clothier Q’aja Couture and pants by designer Tom Ford. He wore a variation of the one pictured above today at the Masters. Maybe they can spice up his fourth green jacket for Sunday. Go Phil! Retail $130+
If you desire a one of a kind military inspired timepiece, the Project X Stealth Series Rolex is right on the money and requires a lot of it. You can buy a hundred Timex Vintage Field Watches for the cost of one uber customized Stealth Rolex. Or buy the Timex and a mint condition E30 BMW M3, two timeless classics for the price of one. Decisions decisions. Retail $15,000 (only 28 are available)
“Using the new larger case of the Submariner Ceramic Date, the custom design features & subtle styling of the ‘STEALTH MK III’ create the perfect watch for daylight operations. Featuring our unique ‘Crown Guard’ + ‘Cyclops’ removal adaptation, to provide a cleaner classic silhouette & respectful homage to Connery’s 1950s Bond Submariner. The anti-reflective satin case finish, MATT Black-out Bezel and ‘STEALTH’ inscribed Maxi Dial, creates a cool aesthetic combined with enhanced durability. Presented on a G10 NATO strap is secured by Military fixed bars bars, installed using the original tooling methods found on the 1970s vintage Military issues. The ‘STEALTH’ MK III will be offered in a limited numbered edition of just 28 examples.”
A clean and affordable timepiece that deserves a spot on your roster. In fact it’ll probably make your daily rotation. Sorry for the baseball puns, can’t help it, it’s opening day! I love the the subtle contrast of the blue hands against the white face. Retail $350
If you love HBO’s Hard Knocks, you’re going to love Showtime’s new original series shadowing the World Champion San Francisco Giants. Fear the beard! First episode airs April 13th.
Get familiar with Outlier’s pivot sleeve design because it’s pretty darn cool. Most fitted jackets make it hard to throw a football, swing a golf club, or hunch over to reach the handlebars. The new Bomber includes the pivot sleeves and you’ll look super classy with the New Zealand merino wool cuffs and collar. The jacket is constructed with Outlier’s 4Season fabric so you have versatile protection in any weather condition. Available in four different snazzy colorways. Retail $290
The Cartella from Pad&Quill is a high quality leather cover that disguises your Macbook Air as a book. When opened, the case doubles as a lapdesk with all ports accessible. It’s thin enough so that it does’t defeat the purpose of having a Macbook Air, and offers some protection if you hand carry or throw it in a bag. Currently only available in black. Retail $80-90
In general women are much better at picking out what to wear in advance. For guys, if it’s semi-wrinkled and doesn’t smell funny it’ll do. If you have a bit more pride about how you look, regardless if it Tuesday morning or Friday evening, the Johnston & Murphy Valet Stand is a nice piece to have in your walk-in or bedroom. The brass knob is for your tie, two levels for your pants/scarfs, accessory tray for your timepiece and cuff links, and 18″ coat hanger on top. Don’t forget to pick out your shoes too, that’s what the base is for. Retail $160
What makes this bag so unique is the canvas used, which is from a roll preserved from the Korean War during the 1950s. Essentially this bag smells and feels uber vintage, but it’s entirely new construction. The lining is pure quality too, UFAC class 1 flame retardant waterproof black nylon. A weekender bag that is a perfect 10. Retail $375
