Hailing from such heritage menswear brands as Ralph Lauren, Gap and J Crew, Todd Snyder (and his brand which carries his name) has been making waves in the year since his official launch under his own banner. Influenced by his Iowa upbringing, the Todd Snyder collection is rooted in American classics such as tailored suiting, traditional knits and outerwear each styled with thoughtful ease and finish. It’s only fitting that he’s dubbed his 2012 fall collection “American in Paris,” as he’s injected a European aesthetic into military classics such as oiled moleskin peacoats, shearling marsh coats and vintage aviator jackets. Todd Snyder is available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, as well as specialty stores such as Odin and Ron Herman.

Nicola Formichetti is best know as Thierry Mugler’s creative director and Lady Gaga’s stylist, but in a twist of fate, he stepped to the forefront, as he allowed Christopher Makos and Paul Solberg, collectively The Hilton Brothers, to take intimate portraits of him. “The Hilton Brothers: Tyrants + Lederhosen” at the Christopher Henry Gallery in Manhattan fill feature the collaborative effort between the three men in what will certainly be a provocative evening. In addition to the Tyrants + Lederhosen exhibition, the Hilton Brothers have a new book by the same name. The self-described “photo-anthropologists” have packed their artistic travelogue with shots from their globe-trotting travels over the past eight years. Solberg’s 2008 shot of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei in his Beijing studio is among the more indelible images in the Tyrants + Lederhosen show and book.

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The Blake Washbag is a raw and masculine accessory with plenty of space for all the toiletries men need. Featuring a wax-coated cotton canvas outer with a heavy leather trim, the interior is constructed from navy colored nylon and finished with a chocolate brown lining. Additionally, the bag has an outer zip side pocket which is ideal for keeping your most commonly used items at hand. The Blake Washbag can be purchased in indigo, tobacco and olive at Property Of… for $129 USD.

The Nike Air Max Griffey Fury “Fresh Water” is an homage to the Air Diamond Fury, a shoe Junior wore before stepping up to the big leagues and getting a signature collection of his own. Utilizing a a Hyperfuse-style upper with evenly mixed teal and black, the entire design sits on top of a full-length Max Air unit and 360 sole. The “Fresh Water” is available at Wish for $170 USD.

While only available as a promotional item, a look at the Boys and Their Toys Calendar by FLABSLAB evokes an immediate thought of “how can I get my hands on one of those?” Shot by 2010 ELLE Photographer of the Year Joel Lim, the works centers around tastefully portrayed women and some of the most rare and coveted toys in the world. Colorful and provocative, the large format prints are showcased beautifully in this calendar from FLABSLAB.

Pointer continues its successful collaboration with COMME des GARCONS SHIRT with another spring/summer classic in the Chester. Available in navy, navy/black or white/grey, the simple suede and canvas upper fits nicely with the classic tennis gum sole on the bottom. This certainly peaks an interest for the other pieces Pointer and COMME des GARCONS have planned for the warmer weather. Look for these exclusively through COMME des GARCONS outlets.

Accounting for the the tune’s increasing buzz, Young Jeezy has recruited Drake to add his verse to the official remix to his star-studded “I Do” single. Rumors were floating around that Drizzy was supposed to appear on the original version, but either way, it sure is interesting to see him appear on the same cut as Jay-Z and Andre 3000. The original version is featured on Jeezy’s latest offering Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.

Swiss heritage brand Bally offers an enticing footwear option via the “Comanci” Tassel Loafer for Spring/Summer 2012. A re-imagined rendition of the popular classic slip-on shoe, this new footwear release features tasteful leather construction with classic design elements decked across the upper, including tassels and side laces. An interesting facet nonetheless is the application of an elevated wedge sole by means of Goodyear welt process.

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John Clang’s art is a bewildering timescape of distinct strangers sharing space in an ordinary urban landscape. Capturing a fascinating perspective of movement across space and time, “Time” is a series of montage-style images recording people on the street in the same location over a period. The time-spatial distortion experienced by his subjects coupled with his keen abstract aesthetics create coherent nostalgic images that tickle the philosophical and romantic imagination. Are we somehow closer to others in our environment across varying time because of the real space we share?

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The latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection from Dior Homme is being accompanied with a new short film by fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre. Each season, the French powerhouse offers an intriguing visual to provide an alternative and artistic showing of its seasonal lineup. Dubbed “Memoir,” the film follows an uncanny concept that features a hollow abode and eerie woodland with male model Chris Beek.