Alley Oop

"I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch"

Interesting look Tom... I can't picture him going into Abercrombie to pick out those sweats haha

LeRoy Grannis Surf Photography

Ever since being introduced to vintage photography of the islands of Hawaii while visiting for the first time, I have been infatuated with surf photography. There is definitely something nostalgic about bright, sunny skies, natural women, untouched beaches and clear water that appeals to me. Jon Patric of The Selvedge Yard recently ran this piece on the work of Leroy Grannis and I couldn't help but to re-post it. Visit The Selvedge Yard for more LeRoy Grannis photography as well as many other features on Americana photography. You can also find Grannis' books in online stores like Amazon for next to nothin.

From the desk of Contributing Editor, Eli M. Getson–
LeRoy Grannis, considered by many to be the premier photographer of California’s thriving surf culture in the 60’s and 70’s, started out not as a professional or trained artist– but as a hobbyist. He didn’t even begin his epic career until the ripe age of 42 yrs old. That was back in 1959– prime time to document America entering the golden age of surf mania, and capture it with a keen eye and insight that only a true surfer could possess.











all photography property of LeRoy Grannis

Kyle Turris Shootout Goal Vs. NYI 12/19/2010

stick -> skate -> stick-> cookie jar

New Era Vintage LA Kings Snapback

Limited to 144 pieces, get this New Era LA Kings 59fifty snapback today, exclusive to Caliroots for $45USD.

The Blind Barber

I NEED to find a spot like this at home!

THE BLIND BARBER
339 East 10th St.
New York, NY 10009
United States
Tel: 212.228.2123

Ask Men Style Correspondent - Sean Avery

Sean Avery lives a double life: pest in the rink and fashion expert off the ice. Bi-weekly Sean writes a Style Q&A for AskMen.com. His posts are a little tricky to find, but it is definitely worth the search for the useful tips and laughs. Here are some of my favourite questions and responses:

What do your teammates think about your interest in fashion?

My teammates totally accept my interest in fashion, and are slowly starting to ask me when nobody is looking what they could do to improve their look.

The first thing I tell all of them is that their clothes don’t fit and are too baggy. A baggy black suit with a dress shirt that is too big looks like you sell carpets; a simple slim black suit with a fitted shirt makes you look like a man with class.

What’s your take on the pink-shirt debate?

I really think that unless it’s an Easter-egg hunt, you should not ever wear a pink shirt.

What's your take on leather coats over suits? I'm currently looking at a brown leather (I believe calfskin) coat to wear over my brown suit, but seeing as I'm usually a pretty fashionable man and this coat will set me back a pretty penny, I have to know if it'll work to save face and money.

Unless you’re Shaft, do not ever wear a leather trench coat over a suit or your pajamas... Jesus.

I have a question that pertains to shoes and belts. I seem to have a difficult time finding a belt that matches my shoes, or vice versa. Do the belt and shoe have to be the same color or can one be a couple of shades off?

Your belt just has to be in the family -- it can be any shade of brown or blue. The only rule I have is never wear a white belt with white shoes.

Actually, don't ever wear a white belt ever!

Winter is on its way, men, so start wearing a lot of black -- you really can't f*ck that up....

Peace & Love,
Sean

TV Exploits NHL Players

SOPHNET. Cashmere Silk Camouflage Scarves

On December 11, my favorite Japanese label SOPHNET. will be releasing this line of camouflage cashmere silk scarves that will set you back only $640 USD. Yup Japanese stuff is expensive, maybe in another lifetime...


Woodland


Dark Woodland


Duck Hunter


Dark Duck Hunter

Baseball Cardigans Revisited

A few weeks back I covered a post that Uni Watch did on baseball cardigans of the early 20th century. Since then, Mitchell and Ness has gotten in touch with Uni Watch's write Paul Lukas and shared within an interview that they did in fact reproduce them for a brief period in the 90s. Here are some of my favourites, go check out the entire interview and more pictures here.

Castle Walls - T.I. Ft. Christina Aguilera

Picked up T.I.'s new album No Mercy today and I have to say I am pretty impressed. The sound is definitely toned down and more reflective compared to his previous albums. I guess some time behind bars changes a man...or does it? The album features tons of collabs from artists like Drake, Pharrell, Kanye, Ricky Rosae' Ross, Eminem but none as impressive as Castle Walls with Christina Aguilera. The lyrics are so on point and Christina's voice is perfect for it, I'm predicting that it hits number one on the charts for 2011. Listen to it for yourself and tell me different.

Castle Walls by davyheart

Yeezy Taught Me

Mercy, mercy me, that Murcielago Gallardo

Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Christmas Grinch"

These are just ridiculous! If there is anything I want under my tree on the 25th, it is these. Kobe will wear this special "Grinch" colorway of his 6th Nike signature sneaker when his Lakers take on Lebron's Heat Christmas day.

pics via gentry 187 of NikeTalk

Let the Good Times Roll

And people say the game of hockey has changed.

Nike Air Max 1 ACG

January 2011. Take out the pink laces and replace them with white or black.

Pendleton x Vans Vault Taka Hayashi Hi & Lo LX

Interesting. Get them at Haven today.

Nike Air Griffey Max 1 - Cincinnati Reds

Nothing speaks more to the 90s era of professional sports than Ken Griffey Jr. As we get closer to 2011, more pictures and videos are emerging daily for this brand new colorway of his signature Air Griffey Max 1 that appears to be pretty similar to the pair he wore in the 2003 All Star game. Watch the video below to see them in the flesh. Probably wont see these in Canada, but you can bet eBay will have them come spring 2011.

Jay-Z vs. 50 Cent

You have probably already see Jay Pharoah's Denzel impression on SNL already, but his Jay-Z and 50's may be just as good. Check out his YouTube page here to see all his other acts.

Jawbone Jambox Bluetooth Speaker

Just in time for the holiday season is Jawbone's bluetooth Jambox speaker. This little brick will pair up with your iPhone, iPad, iPad, computer or basically any other bluetooth device that you own. Don't let its size fool you either, it is extremely powerful, and definitely an improvement over your weak MacBook speakers. This is the perfect device for someone's office, as it additionally doubles as a fully functioning speaker phone. What if your favorite device doesn't have bluetooth functionality? No worries, Jawbone has your back as they have included a 3.5mm stereo cable to connect your Jambox to your device. Concerned that the Jambox will become outdated with the invention of new devices? Again, Jawbone has you covered with the included USB output that allows you to update your Jambox with the latest firmware. Pick out your favorite color of blue, black, red or silver at retailers like the Apple Store and Best Buy today for $200.