Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000

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—01. Child's rocker by Gloria Caranica.

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"MoMA’s ambitious survey of 20th century design for children is the first large-scale overview of the modernist preoccupation with children and childhood as a paradigm for progressive design thinking. The exhibition will bring together areas underrepresented in design history and often considered separately, including school architecture, clothing, playgrounds, toys and games, children’s hospitals and safety equipment, nurseries, furniture, and books."

—At MoMA until November 5th, 2012

Recently Received at Doo-Bop

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—01. Paraboot William, Navy Cowhide.

—02. Paraboot William, Dark Brown Scotch Grain Leather.

Studio D'Artisan T-Shirts

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—01. Mid Weight Navy.
—02. Heavy Weight White.

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Summer may well be on its last legs, but the heat of August must still be suffered before the more forgiving and usually cooler September arrives. It's at about this time when I've worn in and worn out almost all of my summer T-shirts, and am quite frankly sick of wearing the same two or three things every day. These mid and heavy weight loopwheel T-shirts from Studio D'Artisan might be a little on the expensive side, but when they're 50% of your entire outfit, the price starts to look a little more reasonable.

—Available at Blue in Green

North Face Purple Label Pertex Bags

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—01. Packing Cases.
—02. Wrap Bag.

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While it seems obvious, having options is never a bad thing when it comes to storing and carrying things. While a few brands offer a similar set of different options, The North Face Purple Label has done it right by using the super lightweight, waterproof and durable Pertex. Their set of packing cases provides a nice range of sizes for any trip big or small, while the performance fabric adds functionality to that utility. The blue, red and white stripes are an especially nice version of the technical fabric which they've also used on a great adjustable wrap bag which is also worth a look.

—Available at Nanamica

Library of Independent Exchange

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—01. Recent acquisitions.

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The Library of Independent Exchange is a non-profit reference library based in Plymouth, directed by Christopher Green and Mark James, and founded on the basis that nothing of its kind existed in the South West of England. Their aim to assemble a selection of contemporary independent publications for public reference has resulted in a vital, ever-expanding resource for the region. Follow the link below for more information on a project we're honoured to be a part of.

—Library of Independent Exchange

People Around Here by Jason Polan

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Exhibition & Book Release
August 9th, 6-9pm
Ace Hotel, NYC

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"People Around Here is an exhibition of drawings by Jason Polan. It is a component of Polan’s larger project Every Person in New York, where he is attempting to draw every person in New York. Here, he is focusing on the area around Broadway and 29th Street. His work is a witty examination of human nature on a grand scale."

—Available from Seems

LVC 1950s Tab Twill Shirts

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—01. Pirate Black.
—02. Castor Grey.

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A classic, easy to wear piece from the Fall-Winter '12 Levi's Vintage Clothing collection, these shirts have just arrived at Haven, along with a selection of other items from the brand. Simplicity is the key with these, as well as good fabric and colour choices, and the use of shell buttons to add some contrast.

—Available at Haven

Stone Island Archivio '982-'012

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—01. Archivio '982-'012.
—02. Spring_Summer '991 .
—03. Autumn_Winter '990-'991.
—04. The Compass Rose.

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It's almost impossible to sum up the ambition, significance, and scope of this publication in a single blog post. At a staggering 644 pages, its contents, art directed by Simon Foxton and Nick Griffiths, tell the 30 year story of one of the most important brands in modern sportswear. Over 300 meticulously captioned images offer a rare examination of Stone Island's famed archive, each page representing not only a moment in time, but also underlining the Italian brand's status as a perpetual innovator. The perfect accompaniment to the recent exhibition at Stazione Leopolda in Florence, this book is an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in clothing history.

—Available for pre-order at Firmament