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We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. As always, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase this month, and here they are.
Arnette Agent sunglasses
Price: $89.95 - $119.95
Buy it: Arnette.com
Arnette Sunglasses dropped five new frame styles recently -- including the Alter Ego, Defy, Snap and Wanted. But, our favorite was the Agent, a throwback style featuring classic lines, rich acetate frame material, medium sized lenses and a mixed bag of low-key and pop colors to ensure retro-freshness from sun up to sun down. The new frames coming in: Gloss Black/Grey, White/Blue-Grey Gradient, Crystal/Grey Mirror Silver Gradient, Brown Havana/Brown, Yellow/Grey Gradient, and Orange/Grey Gradient.
Jetway Bag in Black Tarp
Price: $195
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
If you travel a lot, you might need a stylish bag that actually holds what you need. The Jetway Bag in Black Tarp features durable 600D Nylon with PU2 backing, a book-like opening for easy packing and unpacking, skateboard wheels, a telescoping handle with a comfort grip, two top handles for easy loading and unloading, an easy access exterior pocket, printed logos on the front and side, and included toiletry bag and a separate large laundry bag. The bag has just about everything you need, doesn't cost and arm and a leg, and looks cool too. Perfect for you kids who jetset.
Benny Gold Heart of Gold Shirt
Price: $32
Buy it: BennyGold.com
Benny Gold recently worked with Desired Hearts on their new logo and first collection. The range dropped earlier this week and includes a special collab colorway that is exclusive to the Benny Gold store. The shirts are produced in a limited run of 79 (gold atomic number), so be quick!
K1X's 4 Elements 4 Icons 4 Basketballs: Frank 151 x STAY HIGH 149
Price: unknown
Buy it: K1x.com
After recently presenting the Marok Basketball from the K1X's 4 Elements 4 Icons 4 Basketballs series, the brand now gives an exclusive first look at the second part of the project. The AIR ball of K1X's limited artist series of unique basketballs is a collaboration between Frank 151 and graffiti legend Stay High 149. Frank 151 is a rapidly growing cultural icon based in NYC. Its centrepiece is the Frank Book, a magazine which is capturing the essence of the global urban mindset and lifestyle. The New York-based global media platform is also known for Frank’s Chop Shop - a barber shop providing custom products including excusive New Era Caps. Frank151 is influencing, enhancing and changing generations and cultures worldwide.
Wayne Roberts aka "Stay High 149" aka "Voice of the Ghetto" was born and raised in the Bronx. He is considered one of the founding fathers and living legend of graffiti writing. As a pioneer, innovator and influencer he has inspired generations of graffiti writers. For more info on making of the ball, check out an exclusive interview with Wayne Roberts here.
Penguin Round in the Middle button-up
Price: $89
Buy it: OriginalPenguin.com
Vintage inspired menswear line, Original Penguin, recently sent us some samples of their lines, which includes everything from button-ups and polos to casual graphic tees, demin and loungewear. We particularly loved the quality of the line, and love their button-ups. They're not only cool looking, but from a closer look you can tell their crafted with quality in mind. This particular button-up features buttoned cuffs, with their embroidered Penguin logo on the right cuff. If you wanna get a little dressy without getty too dressy, this is what you need.
Skullcandy Agent Headphones
Price: $45
Buy it: Evogear.com
Back in July spotted some hot new Skullcandy headphones at the Bread & Butter trade show in Berlin, Germany. Skullcandy is now launching the projects one by one. Check out the new Agent headphones, which feature hi-fidelity sound and a contour so sleek it’s virtually undetectable by enemy radar. The stealth-like approach combines a sleek headband mated to retro inspired metal adjusters to fit all recruits. Mix it up with CMYK colours or go low-key with black and white. Whether dictated by expedience or personal preference, sometimes you've got to keep a low profile and tread lightly.
Estevan Oriol's L.A. Woman photography book
Price: $24
Buy it: Amazon.com
Popular Los Angeles based photographer/director, Estevan Oriol, recently dropped his latest project -- a book of photos called L.A. Woman. Using his unique, raw ability to capture the perfect images in black-n-white, the veteran shot stills to showcase what the "L.A. Woman" is all about. It's a 112-page book, featuring page after page of some of the city's hottest women. What more can you ask for?
Dover Street Market x Victorinox Swiss Army Knives
Price: N/A
Buy it: DoverStreetMarket.com
This collabo between London retailer Dover Street Market and Swizz's Victorinox label for an exclusive Swiss Army knife caught our eye on HighSnobiety.com. The multi-use tool/knife comes in both the classic 6-function style and the more modern style with a 4GB USB flash drive. Its adorned with a London street map on one, while the other sports the DSM logo. As far as we know, this item is not available on their online store, so if you're in London, you'll have to stop by their store to cop one.
Case-Mate I.D. case for the iPhone
Price: $29.99
Buy it: Case-Mate.com
Case-Mate, the designer by high-end digital accessories, recent rolled out their I.D. case for the new iPhone 3G. Everyone knows less is more, and with this case, you can get rid of some of the bulk in your pockets. The I.D. Case is the next wave in convenience for iPhone 3G users. The new protective case features an ultra slim slot for bare necessities -- ID, cash, debit or credit card -- freeing up much needed space in your pocket. It's nice, sleek and useful, and for just under $30, it's not bad either.
Supra x Karmaloop Skytop exclusive
Price: $120
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
Leading online streetwear retailer, KarmaLoop.com, has teamed up with Supra Footwear for an exclusive Skytop sneaker. Dubbed the "Holy bananas!" by the blogosphere for it's bright yellow color, the collabo features full tonal patent leather upper, heel and toe panels with a perforated leather tongue and side panels, as well as additional perforated detail at the toe. It also includes the new-look black wax laces, an enamel Supra crown logo detail at the heel loop, a padded tongue with full fabric interior in black and a vulcanized rubber sole.
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