Diet Butcher Slim Skin Suit

I don't know if this one's a first or something but this suit ensemble is a shining glory for Diet Butcher Slim Skin. As I'm trying to convince myself this one's real, still, I am impress with how the Japanese contemporary label was able to come up with such competitive formal dressing. The slim silhouette, the fabric, the... everything was something to look forward as I would eagerly wait for the progress of another season. Now available at Blackbird Ballard.

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Odyn Vovk Painted Linen Trousers

Sometimes, I feel like ditching plain jeans and go beyond from it. By the time the feeling heats up, that's when I look for something unusual or something extraordinary. Here's an example of unusual beauty.

Embodying the more industrial reference points that mark the Odyn Vovk look, these textural trousers possess a finish that comes off oil stained and battle worn. Designed with slashed back pocket opening, extra leg seaming, and a form-fitting straight leg cut that stacks up dramatically when tucked into engineer or military style boots, these lightweight summer pants bring harsh road warrior aesthetics to a fabric more commonly associated with mint juleps and straw hats.

100% linen slim straight leg trousers in white with hand painted dirty black finish, hidden buttonless Excella front zip closure, jean style front patch pockets, inverted yoke with rear slash opening pockets, T-shaped leg seams at the back of the knee, and unfinished leg openings. Made in the U.S.A.

Available through Blackbird Ballard.

Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2010 David Sunglasses

We love wearing shades during spring, summer or simply days when sun shine at its best. And we also love our confidence when we get to cover our eyes and simply look sharp and striking while walking in front of insecure pests. Just to get myself satisfied with what I'm looking right now and not having any physical contact, I'll just express my thoughts about it... these shades are to die for! Taking inspiration from the classic wayfarers, these Robert Geller "David" sunglasses are in no further range of being versatile and sophisticated. All made in Japan, the shades are available for preorder in limited stocks. Get it here.

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Diet Butcher Slim Skin Alpaca Cardigan

Blackbird Ballard stocks this interesting alpaca cardigan with wool suit jacket back panel from Diet Butcher Slim Skin. "Featuring a sinister, ripped and frayed looking loose knit front and sleeves and a starkly contrasting sleek and tailored back, this one-of-a-kind sweater from Diet Butcher Slim Skin's sought after Holiday '09 Collection offers more looks than you can shake a stick at and stunning texture and proportion to boot." Fashionably spooky eh? Get it here.

CMRTYZ Mondo Shredder Shirt

The edginess continues. CMRTYZ, the brand we all know for shredding shirts, comes with their new offering - Mondo Shredder shirts in white & black colorways. "100% pima cotton hand shredded short sleeve T-shirt with distressed collar, sleeves, and hem. CMRTYZ is a two-man, hands-on, DIY operation and their Mondo Shredders are the perfect example of everything that's right about their aesthetic. Each shirt's back panel is painstakingly shredded by hand, washed, and hung to develop a one-of-a-kind shape unique to each individual garment." Get it at Blackbird Ballard.

Julius Oversize Drape Collar Coat

Here's an interesting coat from Julius, the Japanese brand which never fails to impress me. As always, I take notice on the unusual styling and this coat has an oversize drape collar, something that you don't see on any ordinary outfit or some winter essentials. The huge extended collar panel can eventually turn into a hood, a cowl or even a heavily-layered lapel. The coat also has a high-waist belt that "can be cinched up front to alter the shape of the coat's billowy folds, hung loose and untied to allow the garment to hang full length, or tied back, creating a heavy and sinister reinterpretation of the early 20th century dinner jacket with tails". Very versatile, obviously, this one piece coat can be a trickery to anyone which might cause them to think it's compose of two outfits.

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Julius Vegetable Tanned Boots

Blackbird drops off some oversize boots from Japanese brand Julius. Three styles are being offered; Engineer, Zip, and Slouch, with distinct concepts to somehow give variation. Talking about leather on these three, the vegetable tanned material isn't the best option when you're in wet situation, I meant mad wet. Get it at Blackbird, of course.

Robert Geller F/W 2009 Dip-Dyed Dress Shirt

This fading design may not be his signature style but Rober Geller has targeted an interesting concept. Much more like a streetwear design rather than an item coming from a designer brand, this one's comparable to the youthful offerings of BAPE and some. As casual as it is, the twist coming from the dip-dyed effect gave a fresher yet funkier look that makes Geller's aesthetic a cooler one. Now available at Blackbird Ballard.

TheSouthSider Style Inspiration: Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2009

Here i am motivated again to put up a style inspiration that features not only stars but also looks coming in from "it" runway shows. Scanning through the archives of Fall 2009 of Men.Style (Spring 2010 rules the site today anyway), I never had this "closed-door" eye sighting for Rag & Bone, so I decided to choose one look from their modern Japanese street wear style.

Browsing for perfect counterparts, I immediately rushed in to Oak site and looked for some stocks from Harmon and was delighted to see a pair of a black fisherman pants on the site, so I thought it would be great for substitution for Rag & Bone's Ninja trousers. As seen in "New Items" selection of Oak, there goes the perfect black layered overcoat that has dual function. Just unzip to the middle and it would look like a vest paired in coat. To pair up with layered coat, I thought that a Kitsuné classic shirt found at Studiohomme would be great for the look. Lastly, boots perfectly fit in to the look since the fisherman pants weren't lengthy enough so this Red Wings black chrome leather boot found at Blackbird Ballard would be the real deal.

(Clockwise: Oak Black Layered Overcoat at Oak NYC, $422.00; Harmon Black Fisherman Pants at Oak NYC, $388.00; Red Wing Classic Moc Black Chrome Leather Boots at Blackbird Ballard, $265.00; Kitsuné White Classic Shirt at Studiohomme, €180.00)

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Patchwork Bag

Diet Butcher Slim Skin's interesting approach to this caryall doesn't only comes from the patchwork details but also its function, style and shape. "Mixed leather patchwork bag with cotton/linen blend liner and heavy chain detail. This one-of-a-kind carryall features an asymmetrical kidney shaped main compartment, two adjustable shoulder straps (wear it like a backpack if you want), a silver two-way zipper, and of course, a patchwork pattern made from several different kinds of leather in different shades. Plus, interior pockets give you organizational function along with this stunning piece's singular form." Also, take notice on the cool addition of the bead chains, making the whole vibe rougher and edgy. Now available at Blackbird.

KZO Yosemite Short Poncho

Blame it to the Peruvians, these ponchos wouldn't exist if they don't need to get warm or dry for rainy seasons and as for KZO, it wouldn't be this contemporary if it wasn't for their Fall/Winter collection. Putting up volume and wonderful details, this poncho made from herringbone cloth is an assurance to keep you warm yet being dapper in an atypical outerwear. Now available at Blackbirdballard.com.

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Hi-Top Sneakers at Blackbird Ballard

Diet Butcher Slim Skin's ultra high and patented leather sneakers are making shinier appearance at Blackbird Ballard's new items selection. The silhouette seems to be similar to other sneaker counterparts, but the side zip and overlapping laces gave that edgier and unique look. With white rubber sole breaking the reign of polished black color, the addition of stitch details complemented everything.

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Black Sneakers, $605.00

Blackbird Designer Sale

KZO Camera Backpack

Available at Blackbird Ballard, this camera backpack has a sleek look coming in black color. Beautiful it is, this bag is made for that camera enthusiast.

"The lens and camera body spaces held in place with velcro allow the pro or hobbyist photographer to make the best use of space for their gear. Its padded, has a top zip that expands to hold memory cards, film and light meter. A small front pocket and two mesh side pockets for more storage. A side zip which can hold a 17" laptop. The best part is the extra zip out layer for rain protection. And even if you're not a photographer, just remove the dividers and you have one very rad back pack."

Source: HelloBlackBird

Jack Spade Waxwear Utility Bag

After viewing Blackbird's blog, I just got into this waxwear approach of the utility bag from Jack Spade. Made from a woven cotton, the Jack Spade waxwear items are soaked in turn-of-the-century paraffin formulas enough reason for their strong waterproofed items. For school or work use, this bag would definitely be just like what it is right now when time passes by. SU-WEET.

Avail this utility bag for $425 here.

Get On Your Blackbird Vintage Boots

Blackbird Ballard's new stock of vintage boots are idyllic to those who crave for aging goods. Spotting some red wings, i love the combination of the design plus the whole vintage look. Made tough and nicely broken in, these are hand selected by Blackbird.

Sofaux: Hardwork!

I have to say this shirt is a product of Hard Work. It's hand-screen painted and hand dyed, and most of all the effort of trying to make it rugged definitely adds that appealing look. Available at Blackbird Ballard, this shirt also comes in grey color.

Sofaux Purple Slick T-Shirt