New guys and gals Limited Edition T’s, designed by our amigo and design-savvy ‘Royal Remarkable‘ (Josh Gajownik), have just been released on Monsieur T. The new design, ‘Don’t Stop,’ reflects Josh’s unique, fresh, and jet-set style, and with free shipping offered throughout the U.S. and Canada, it’s looking like these T’s are shaping up to be a perfect holiday gift. Don’t hesitate though– they only printed 48 mens and 36 ladies for this super-limited-edition run. Hurry hurry rapido!

I enjoy very much getting introduced to new and interesting products, especially ones that make me all at once chuckle and think to myself: ‘wow, I really wish I had that.’ Crit Buns is one such product. Crit Buns was masterminded by former Rhode Island School of Design student Joe Gebbia during one of those super-long art critiques while he was a freshman. The product is simple, yet brilliant: it’s an anatomical foam pad for your posterior. And I got to thinking … the possibilities are endless– you could use Crit Buns in the studio, at a sporting event, watching shooting stars from your rooftop, or during a picnic with that special someone. For a fair $20 price, I would hope that Joe has at least earned a visit to his website from you (nice website design by the way). Joe has also set up CritTunes on his site, a place for insomniac students to submit their late-night playlists to share with others. Keep up the good work Joe. Testimonial after the jump…

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This morning, I watched the news conference accompanying the release of the much anticipated Iraq Study Group Report. The report was facilitated by the United States Institute of Peace, and provides a bi-partisan, forward looking view of situation in Iraq through 79 linked recommendations. The Study Group is comprised of a wealth of policy experts, including former Secretary of State James Baker, and former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. I have to say I was both relieved and frustrated to hear the jist of the report– relieved because I get the sense that the group took a realistic approach in drafting the report– no promises of victory, no sugar coating, no overly-lofty goals, but rather a more forthright design for ’success,’ accompanied by pragmatic and realistic goals. With this relief, I was also frustrated because the report drives home just how dismal the disposition of Iraq is. The findings of the group indicate that there is no possibility for ‘victory’ in Iraq as the current Administration has led us to believe all along; the best we can hope for are smaller, more finite ’successes’ like bringing U.S. Troops home and releasing Iraq to the control of the Iraqi Government. The current Administration, conceding its failure in handling the situation in Iraq, has vocalized support for the report, and has pledged to follow it’s recommendations, but it remains to be seen how many it will follow– the Report is neither legislation nor an executive order, so it has no binding effect on the President or Congress. I just wanted to share this pivotal event with you all, as it may well have heavy bearing on what happens in the Middle East.

I’m about to hop on a jet-plane with Aaron, first stop: Chicago. If you missed last weeks post, we’re speaking at Columbia College tonight at 6:30. Come by, hear about what we do, ask questions, learn a few things, and hopefully leave inspired to make the brand-world we live in a better, more remarkable place.
After the Chicago gig, I’m headed to a Bulls game (funny right), and off early tomorrow morning to meet Jamie in Miami for an action packed weekend of art, food, and exploring the city– so get ready for a blast of Art Basel and all things Miami related posts over the next couple of days and throughout the weekend.

Hope you all are ready for another roundup! This time it’s winter-oriented gear from ‘the vault’– from coats, to snowboards, to high tech snowboard outerwear, we’ve got you covered. As we dip deeper into December and the low temps that come with, make sure you’re wearing the right stuff, and also be sure everyone special on your holiday gift list are taken care of.

• Section Outerwear: We've had the distinct pleasure of spending some serious quality time with the guys over at Section in the past few months… Continue Reading

• Patagonia Quilt Again Jacket: I have been wearing Patagonia gear for the past 25 years (it has been known to show up in my baby pictures). Growing up in a sub-zero alpine climate… Continue Reading

• Burton Mark XIII Cashmere Sweater: This morning was one of those bitter cold, windy November-in-Colorado mornings. I sure wish I had one of these Burton Mark XIII Cashmere Sweaters for the walk to work… Continue Reading

• Ridehouse Clothing: Coming to us out of Quebec is new clothing label Ridehouse, who's board-sport inspired designs scream function, but also blend art and style… Continue Reading

• Trovata Concord Peacoat: Everyone is familiar with the classic and timeless peacoat, but maybe you didn't know that the name ‘peacoat' comes from the Dutch or Frisian word ‘pij' for a type of cloth… Continue Reading

• The iDiom Gray Scale Series: For those who like to spend way too much money on your snowboard outerwear — and like to be the the person who somehow… Continue Reading

• Nau: Nau is almost here (god I love puns). Really though, Nau's new website, complete with a preview of their Spring 2007 line… Continue Reading

• Bamboo Snowboard: The Dutch based company Indigo Snow has introduced the worlds first bamboo snowboard. The board is super light weight and made mostly… Continue Reading

• Burton Faux-Croc Collection: As long as there have been snowboards there has been Burton. The creative force behind the evolution of snowboarding… Continue Reading

• Quicksilver Heating Vest: I'm all about the times when technology crosses with fashion, so this Go Vest from Quiksilver seemed worth a mention… Continue Reading