Subparel : Stuff for Everyone

Cool Stuff: Reef Greenwall Flip Flops

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:28:00 -0800

I have always been a huge fan of Reef flip flops for as long as I can remember. They are lightweight, nicely designed, and usually come in a ton of different color choices. I was really excited to hear about the new Greenwall flip flops which…

Cool Stuff: Keen Everett Recycled Day Pack

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:37:00 -0800

Keen has always been known for their incredible shoes and then they launched their bag line which were just as solid, so it really should come as no surprised that they have stepped it up a notch. Their new Hybrid line has only stepped it up and the…

Cool Stuff: Gama-Go Bird is the Word Girl's Hoodie

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:01:00 -0800

GAMA-GO always comes up with the cutest things and following up there limited edition guys hoodies, they have added female ones as well. Featuring great colors and characters, we had to go with the "Bird is the Word" as our favorite.…

Cool Stuff: Gama-Go Yeti Woodland Guys Hoodie

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:58:00 -0800

GAMA-GO has always been known for making awesomely colorful and creative apparel and they just took it s step further. Today they just release a limited edition run of hoodies with some awesome choices. Our favorite for guys was definitely the Yeti…

Cool Stuff: Stabo Bivvy Trousers

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:02:00 -0800

This entry definitely falls into the clever/weird/oddly appealing category. The folks at UK based Stabo have come up with a pair of trousers made from recycled World War II military tents (also called bivouacs). They come in 4 different colors and…

Cool Stuff: Angela Adams Hannah Tegan Sky Bag

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:15:00 -0800

If you are looking for something to add a bit of color to your spring wardrobe, then look no further. The Hannah Tegan Sky bag from Angela Adams is a fabulous choice as it not only looks good, but is incredibly functional. Outside it is sleek and…

Cool Stuff: Eclectikid "Ready or Not" Tee

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:36:00 -0800

This is another one of those awesome stories when it comes to kids clothing. Dad, who is an artist, decides that he really isn't happy with a lot of the designs that were out there. So Mom convinces him to start designing his own stuff and the next…

Cool Stuff: Clae Diego Umber 2008

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:45:00 -0800

Shoes are pretty much the only way a guy can truly standout, so you really need to have a nice variety in your collection. The new Clae 2008 Collection just came out and one shoes that truly caught our eye was the Diego Umber. Subdued…

Cool Stuff: Loomstate Mission Fit Jeans

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:07:00 -0800

Finding guys jeans is usually one of those nightmare tasks and if you are trying to do the organic thing, then the task gets ten times harder. So when I found these Loomstate jeans I was immediately drawn to not only their style, but also that…

Feature: Evolution of the Sneaker

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:13:00 -0800

I remember reading several years ago in a leading gentleman's quarterly published magazine how inappropriate it was to pair sneakers and jeans. As I looked down at my feet and felt hopelessly inappropriate, I also remember feeling strangely…

Cool Stuff: Oqoqo Juliet Tee

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:38:00 -0800

I must have been bitten for spring to come because this sweet t-shirt has caught my eye. The empire waist ties in the back to fit all sizes and shapes (and such as sweet color to boot). Oqoqo (pronounced oh-koh-koh) believes in sustainability and…

Cool Stuff: Oeuf Reversible Hoodie

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:27:00 -0800

This has to be the cutest hoodie I've seen around for little guys and girls. It zips up the back and is easy to put on and pull off - no more face scrunches when trying to get something over their little heads. The best part is that they are…

Cool Stuff: Threadless Corporate Ladder Tee

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:47:00 -0800

I have always been a huge fan of Threadless and while sometimes the community really misses the mark, other times they just seem to nail it. One of the latest additions is a tee titled Corporate Ladder. The shirt is subtle, intelligent, and too…

Cool Stuff: Teko EcoMerino Wool Socks

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:43:00 -0800

Socks have always taken a beating when it comes to the coolness factor, but aren't you tired of wearing the same old socks in boring colors? And if you exercise even a little bit, then you know that you can't wear your everyday socks and be…

Cool Stuff: Unetee Dream T-Shirt

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:37:00 -0800

Unetee always has awesomely designed tees and they are all printed on American Apparel product which makes us like them even more. We found this cool one called Dream that is good for guys or gals and it also comes on a sweet hoody. The best…

Cool Stuff: J.Fold Jetstream Wallet

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:09:00 -0800

J.Fold was always one of those companies that got it way before everyone else. In the days of old, guys had to settle for wallets in browns and blacks that looked like they were built more for our Dads than for us. J.Fold brought fun back into…

Interview: Vy&Elle

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:28:00 -0800

Vy&Elle has been around for the last several years, but they have really hit their stride lately and you can now find their bags in stores everywhere. The company was officially founded in 2002 by a trio of friends (Nicky Freegard and Robin and…

Feature: Opening Day Letter From the Editor

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:24:00 -0800

Welcome to opening of Subparel. Our goal here is very simple, we want to seek out cool stuff that you can't find just anywhere and show it off to the world. To get a glimpse of who we are, a little about myself might help. I admit to being a true…

Cool Stuff: Levi's Eco Low Skinny 531s

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:20:00 -0800

Eco-jeans...finally. Levi's are classic for their 501 jeans but they have come a long way. Their eco-jean has hit the market in organic cotton - and they hold true to the style of the skinny jean. They sit low on the hips and make your curves pop…

Cool Stuff: Planet Earth Pinney Crew Neck Sweater

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:17:00 -0800

Planet Earth has always been a huge favorite of mine as they have always produced phenomenal looking snow and street gear. Now that they have released their new “green label”, I am even more pumped. They have a great looking crew neck…