Ten years ago I didn’t think anyone did vintage clothing better then my friends Mr. Abercrombie and Mr. Fitch, but since then times have really changed and Ever clothing is a perfect example. Started by Jason Bleick, who is an OC native and former design VP for Quiksilver, Jason really knows his way around the clothing industry. The major appeal and selling point in Ever is the detail and quality of every garment they make. For example, the popular sweatshirt they make comes thermal lined, grinded out edges, a distressed patch and amazing riri zipper. Each garment comes with a pouch that contains ear plugs, which is Bleick’s way of showing the influences of his travels in his clothing line. Currently offering a complete line for fall containing numerous buttery-soft vintage tee’s, hoodies, and pants, Ever is definitely a line I am going to keep an eye on. Check out their site to find a retailer near you!

It is hard for me to give away one of my hidden gems, but I have to give respect to this website because major respect is due. Trey Ratcliff is the genius behind the blog Stuck In Customs. Although a CEO by trade, Trey has created some of the most breathtaking images I have ever seen. Traveling the world, Trey is always looking for new environments to aim his camera at. There really isn’t much more I can say about Trey’s work, check his blog out and let his images speak for themselves.

Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror exhibition opens tomorrow Tuesday, September 19th at Rockefeller Center. Our friends over at Tumi sponsored the exhibition and just launched a ‘Tumi Quiz‘, which can be played either by SMS, web browser on a cell phone (WAP) or on the Tumi site. Seventy prizes will be awarded including lots of great luggage, Tumi gear and a luxury vacation to the Caribbean. The sculpture will be up from September 19th through the 27th of October, 2006. This looks to be an absolutely gorgeous sculpture (23 tons and 35 feet in diameter), go check it out if you’re in NYC!

American photographer Spencer Tunick has been taking pictures of nude people in public places since 1992, and apparently the mix of red, white and blue (it's really what our skin looks like!) hues all piled together hasn't given him any nightmares yet. This time, he chose Dusseldorf as the backdrop for his latest project. This particular installation was part of Quadrenniale 06, the first edition of an art festival which is set to take place every four years. And on the one hand, I'm like: Get over yourself. Photographing nude people is so overdone. But his juxtaposition of these bodies with large, urban structures is worth a look. Sign up to participate here.

With the biggest collection of cocky tag lines I've seen in a while, pocket-size Luxe Guides are very fond of themselves, but I can see why. Covering 16 cities in Asia and Australia, they claim to be the point where “style meets sass” and provide “lean, mean and on the scene” suggestions for shops, restaurants and hotels, unique services and lifestyle options. They're updated twice a year, written and edited by city residents and approved by a publisher visit. And finally, LUXE accepts absolutely zero paid advertising, free services or products, backhanders or gratuities. Authentic? Definitely. But let's be clear, these aren't really for backpackers, unless you're a trustafarian. Even the Web site says markets them by saying: “if you're fed up with guides written by people who wear their luggage,” so you've been warned.