Unless you like having them rip apart, there’s really no point to buying cheap flip-flops. If your pair from last summer didn’t make it, treat yourself to a pair of Reefs. These Reef Slap II thong style Sandals feature a rubber sole for added shock resistance and grip when travelling on the sidewalk or boardwalk. With a leather upper and anatomical arch support, they’re also durable and comfortable – making them a solid summertime investment.
The Chronomat is an existing watch model from Breitling, but new for 2012 is the 2,000 unit production run of the Chronomat GMT Limited. The watch features a 24 hour time reading, date display and 1/4th second, 30 minutes, & 12 hours Chronograph. The sapphire crystal caseback lets you admire the self-winding mechanical movement, which has an impressive power reserve of 70 hrs. The red hands really make the watch pop, but the fine aesthetics won’t come cheap – expect to pay around $10k for one of these limited Breitlings.
Spring is in full-effect and summer will be here before you know it. Why not invest in some quality shades for the upcoming sunny season? These Elmore Sunglasses by Von Zipper are inspired by the classic Wayfarer and definitely add a modern attitude. While they are designed to make you look like one of the cool kids rather than for use in physical activity, they do feature impact resistant lenses – which means they can withstand some quality day drinking. Plus they are polarized, so you’ll be able to scan for summer babes glare-free.
Want to keep your dress or work attire fresh, but don’t want to shell out the cash for a bunch of new ties? Check out TieSociety.com, and online tie and cuff link rental service. Essentially the Netflix for ties, you can order designer ties, bow ties, and cuff links online which you’ll receive at your door via free shipping. Return your items in the included prepaid shipping return package and get the styles stored in your “closet” (akin to the Netflix Queue) shipped back. The Tie Society service features unlimited exchanges – and plans start at $11/mo for 1 item per exchange and up to $50/mo for allowing 10 items to be swapped at once. With a vast assortment of styles, you’ll never look repetitive.
While it’s not going to make the grade for an interview, this lightweight Chino Suit from Banana Republic is a great for classy outings this summer. Cut with a tailored fit, it has a modern and slim look that will have you looking sharp – because “puffy” never looks good. The blazer, which can also be worn with jeans and a t-shirt for more casual occasions, runs for $250 and the matching pants will set you back $130. Not too bad when we’re talking suits.
To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Ray-Ban has launched the Legends Collection. This includes the return of the Laramie for women, and retro Aviator, Round, and Meteor styles for the fellas. Available with vintage colored lenses, these sunglasses are a blast from the past. Shown above is the Ray-Ban Meteor with a Havana frame and blue lenses, and as with all of the shades in the Legends Collection – there is a selection of retro colors for both the frame and lenses. If you need to be even more exclusive, there is also a Johnny Marr limited edition pair available in the Ray-Ban Legends Collection for you collectors out there.
The Luminox Navy Seal watch features a self-powered illumination system that glows 100x brighter than other luminous watches. Even if you’re not going on a stealthy covert night mission, you can still enjoy this unique “glowing” display military-style timepiece. The 44mm polyurethane case houses the quartz powered movement and the watch features a black bezel, date display, and both 12 and 24 hour numerals. This rugged Swiss made watch is preferred by Navy Seals and is water resistant up to 660 ft.
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It hit 70 degrees today in New York, which should be a good indicator that winter is ending and it’s time to end your hibernation. If you’re going to head out this spring and summer, treat yourself to a nice new shirt (especially if your current collection is riddled with beer and mustard stains). This lightweight Campus long-sleeve shirt by GUESS will keep you comfortable and looking sharp.
Winter is ending and if you’re looking for a sharp new casual jacket for spring, check out this versatile Hooded Beach Jacket by Brooks Brothers. Made with water-repellant polyester and lined with soft cotton – this nautical inspired jacket will have you looking good on the boat, late night beach bonfire, or backyard BBQ this spring. Priced at $168 it’s available in both navy and yellow.
We’re always proud of our Frachelli Girl Keri Lynn Ford and we wanted to share this snazzy photo of her decked out in a Venetian Masquerade costume. While we’re a bit partial to her wearing a Frachelli.com tank top, there’s no denying that this Vogue-esque shot is very sexy. Photo by Sarah Lyons of picturegroove and outfit by Maison Lyle.
If you don’t have $1,995 to shell out for the last timepiece we posted, don’t worry you can still get a cool watch for under a Benjamin. While it’s not going to go too well with a suit, the Casio G-Shock Tough Culture is a cool looking watch with plenty of features and benefits. Backlit for nighttime use, this G-Shock has digital time, day, date, and month displays – all of which are housed in a rugged G-Shock case that’s ready for abuse. Durability isn’t the only thing that makes it good for sports – it’s lightweight, comfortable, and also includes an easy to use stopwatch.
If your year-end bonus wasn’t lucrative enough to get you a tire scorching drop-top 458 Spider for this spring, you can still sport the prancing horse logo for under a hundred bucks. This Ferrari track jacket by Puma is sporty and stylish light weight zip-up that can also be a substitute for a hoodie. However, if you wear it along with a Panerai for Ferrari watch, while driving a Ferrari, you may be over doing it (if only I had the funding to make that mistake).
If you’re looking for a watch built for speed, check out the Tag Heuer Formula 1 series. Recently added to the collection is the Chronograph Full Black model, which was engineered with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and race tested by F1 driver Jenson Button. The blacked-out stealthy looking watch features a 42mm case that is steel coated with titanium carbide, sapphire crystal face, date display, and luminescent markers. Powered by precision quartz movement, the watch boasts a 1/10th of a second Chronograph and will stay put while you’re racing thanks to the double-security folding clasp and rubber bracelet. All of which won’t come cheap, the retail for this new model is $1,995.
