THE DEMON OF SCREAMIN
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler peformed the national anthem at yesterday’s AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Ravens and it was more humorously entertaining then a well-executed performance. He did a good enough job, although the press this morning has been ripping him up. It was a fair choice to have Tyler perform – his range may be “limited” but his passion for the Patriots and his New England roots go deep. His choice of outfit was kind of funny: leather and fur jacket, running shoes and a vintage logo tee shirt – looked like he had just come from the Salvation Army en route to the game. As he concluded the national anthem, a massive Hercules C130 military plane roared overhead, a welcome relief to the fading voice of the “Demon of Screamin.”
BACKYARDS BY MARMOT
This is a terrific video because it shows skiers you’re less likely to know of: the incredibly talented, smart guides and members of the ski patrol who’s main job is to help people experience the great outdoors while staying safe. Instead of Spicoli on skis talking about how rad he is and how much “pow pow” dumped last night, you get down-to-earth Mike Leake of the Grand Targhee, Wyoming ski patrol discussing his authentic love for skiing, respect for the mountain and unique way of life. A natural, soft-sell brand extension for Marmot.
TRIBUTE TO THE PIONEERS OF SKIING
This is a great tribute to the pioneers of skiing by Warren Miller, inventor of the adventure skiing film genre. It’s also a pitch-perfect look at original alpine mountain style that is currently so popular. Inspiration by simply looking back.
JORDAN: LOVE THE GAME
Check out this great Nike spot, debuted during this past week’s Monday Night Football game. The song is “Rhythm” by Awol One & Daddy Kev.
GLOBE BICYCLES
I spotted this bicycle yesterday on the streets on New York and had to stop and find out the manufacturer. Had never heard of Globe before but am now a fan. Take a look at their great line-up of bicycles that are well positioned for those laid-back riders who enjoy a good brisk fall ride, minus the spandex. Globe is a spin-off of the popular mountain bike company Specialized. The above model is the Daily 1, and will run you a very reasonable $550.
SKEPPSHULT BICYCLES
Spotted on the streets of Stockholm, the “Promenade” from Skeppshult. It’s the steel chain guard, fenders and rack that give it an old-school 1950′s classic Chrysler look. Founded in 1911, the Swedish company is known for their beautiful, handbuilt, and expensive, bicycles, with their “V” model used as a hugely popular commuter across Europe. With the addition of successful public bike sharing programs in Minneapolis and now NYC, there may come a day when two wheels become more popular than four. For a list of U.S. dealerships: info@skeppshultbikes.com. Here’s a pic of the V: (more…)
MOUNTAIN MEN by DARRELL HARTMAN
Born in Maine and based in New York, Darrell Hartman writes about society, fashion, adventure travel, and other topics. He’s covered the Met Gala and worked as a ranger in the U.S. Forest Service. A recent backpacking trip in Utah inspired him to write about mountaineering style in his first post for SL. He tweets at @darrellhartman and keeps his writings on darrellhartman.com.
DH - Menswear has been on a mountain high lately – never mind that the majority of guys wearing these alpine-inspired looks are hiking up to the third or fourth floor at most. But hey, he’s capable of reaching great heights metaphorically. He’s got a sense of adventure. (more…)
UCLA SUMMER BASEBALL HAT
Baseball hats can vary dramatically, they’re either douchey or cool, this one is awesome. Worn and ready to go, California dreamin. $38, available at Kitson.
ONE TO WATCH: ALEX MORGAN
Alex Morgan is the youngest member of the U.S. Women’s World Cup team at 22, and certainly the hottest. If you haven’t been watching the tournament, tune in to the final on Sunday at 2:45 E.T. as the team takes on Japan. A former All-American at Cal, she’s (more…)
FORMALWEAR FOR THE TALLER ATHLETE
Formalwear can be a challenge for taller men. Take this pic of Novak Djokovic and his beautiful girlfriend Jelena Ristic at the Wimbledon Champions Ball. Notice that the jacket fits well enough, although it could go in on the sides a bit and it’s almost too long. It’s the trousers that end up suffering. Djokovic is in ridiculous shape and at 6’2″ he’s probably a 42 Long jacket (more…)
WIMBLEDON STYLE 2011
The four major tennis tournaments, also known as Grand Slams, are a critical time for sportswear brands to debut new collections and although Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon, we’ll give Rafael Nadal the slight edge in the style department. That track jacket (more…)
BILL FOOTE PADDLE BOARDS
If you’ve tried surfing with little to no success and want to experience something a bit more mellow, try paddle boarding, also known as stand up surfing. This new sport dropped onto the scene about three years ago with sales contining to climb at a rapid pace. You can find a good board for (more…)
RON BURGUNDY WINS TROPHY
Bruins goalie Tim Thomas won the Vezina Trophy last night as the NHL’s best goalie for his incredible and dominating season. Sporting a robust and vibrant mustache that would make former Met Keith Hernandez proud, Thomas (more…)
OAKLEY BELT BUCKLE WINS THE OPEN
Congratulations to Rory McIlroy for an amazing show put on this past weekend. An incredible display of talent by the young 22 year old. Let’s just hope that 3×5 belt buckle billboard doesn’t catch on. Is golf becoming NASCAR?
GOLF: THE NEW STYLE
If you haven’t watched golf since Tiger’s wife went viking on him, then you’re A) not alone, and B) gonna be surprised by the new styles hitting the links at the U.S. Open Championship outside of D.C. this weekend. There’s a trend towards baggy, loose fitting (more…)
BRUINS TAKE THE CUP
Hockey players are the toughest athletes in sports hands down and last night the Bruins proved their grit and determination by beating the Canucks. In what other sport can you see a player break a nose or lose three front teeth and get right back into the game? The opposite (more…)
FUTSAL GLOBE SOCCER BALL
Keep this soccer ball in your office and treat it like the conch in “Lord of the Flies;” whoever has it owns the floor. Something this cool is sure to get brainstorming sessions flowing a bit quicker. Designed by IDEA from Japan, the futsal blue world soccer ball costs $72 and is available on the fun website A+R Design.
THE BEST WAY TO WATCH BASEBALL
If you live outside of the area where your favorite baseball team plays, your options for watching them are very limited. This is by far and away the best option out there: Purchase Apple TV for $99, then subscribe to MLB.TV for $119. That puts you at roughly $218. The other route, is to purchase “MLB Extra Innings” through your cable provider at $179 for the “Early Bird Special” or $199 soon thereafter.
So why pay the extra $40? There are too many benefits to mention: (more…)
ORANGE CRUSH: PUBLIC CYCLES’ “D3″
The D3 from Public Cycles out of San Francisco ($690). Big color, bold design, no bell required. An easy shifting, 3-gear bike meant for cruising.
PREP STYLE: VARSITY CREW
This past weekend, the world’s largest regatta, the 43rd Head of the Charles, was held in Boston with 8,000 rowers and 300,000 spectators attending. That’s a lot of tweed and penny loafers. Rowing has always been an iconic representation of prep style, and with the recent obsession with the book “Take Ivy,” it may become the next vintage style to pop up in men’s collections, similar to Michael Bastian’s focus on lacrosse for his successful reinvention of Gant.
The Saturday Evening Post illustrated in 1907 by J.C. Leyendecker & vintage poster “College Crews” by noted illustrator Edward Penfield in 1908.
Stall & Dean, an apparel company established in 1898, makes these vintage varsity crew shirts and sweaters.
Brooks Brothers, fully understanding their target demographic, was this years apparel sponsor of the regatta.
