After a few previews, the HNDSM Jewelry Line is ready to launch this Monday August 30th. The Jewelry Line will be the first collection from HNDSM, which will be followed by some new projects including a basics line that is being produced in Canada.

HNDSM Jewelry is all made in Canada from the best materials we could get our hands on. We’ve put together a small line of thought out pieces inspired by the abstract philosophies that keep our minds healthy.

Check out our interview with Faux Magazine for some insight into the coming line.

You can follow the brand on Facebook and check out the line at HNDSM.com where the online store will be launching after the weekend.

This past Thursday Handsome had the chance to catch Brazilian dj/producer duo The Twelves do a set on their first stop of their US tour. Their set included a lot of classic electro/disco/bloghouse (Empire of the Sun, Daft Punk, older MIA remixes, etc.) to get the crowd into a dancing frenzy. Of course they did this all with that Twelves touch of seamless mixing and pumped up drum patterns. It got so hot in that place they had to brake out a fan to cool their gear down (sign of good party).

Watch the video we made of the night above to get a feel for what you’re missing out on if you haven’t been lucky enough to catch them yet.

We were happy to see the launch of (capsule) Travel Mart this year as we get ready to attend (capsule) Clothing Show next week in New York City. The Travel Mart consists of a few pieces made exclusively for (capsule) this year from the likes of Jack Spade, Ally Capellino and Mark McNairy. One of our favourite is the Sharps Barber & Shop x (capsule) Grooming Kit. It’s a little male-centric travel set of shaving and grooming products from the local NYC shop.

We’re looking forward to the show and checking out SS2010 lines from some of our favourite brands including: Billy Reid, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Public School, Norse Projects, New Balance, Kitsuné, RETROSUPERFUTURE, Rogues Gallery, Velour, YMC and Won Hundred.

Send us an e mail or tweet if you’re at the show or in the city.

Handsome had the chance to return to Boston over the weekend to meet up with a few stores and take in some of the city. We checked out some of our favourite spots and came across some new places too. Here’s a few suggestions for next time you’re in the city.

Bodega (pictured) is undoubtedly the highlight of shopping in Boston. The unassuming storefront seems exciting every time we visit. Make your way past the convenient store upfront, through the Snapple machine and check out the exceptional store space. You’ll be greeted by hardwood shelving, great service, Original Fake, Head Porter Plus and one of the best curated collections of sneakers in the country.

It’s worth the trip over to Charles Street to check out Uncle Pete’s. The boutique, owned by Pete Tam is a clean set up filled with Comme Des Garcons, Rag & Bone, Hype Means Nothing, YMC and Surface 2 Air.

Stel’s on Newbury Street fills a basement retail space with some well chosen brands including Robert Geller, Wings + Horns, APC, Nom De Guerre as well as Steven Allan.

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We were interviewed by Faux magazine a few days ago. In it we discuss our upcoming HNDSM line, our inspiration behind it, and why women are sometimes braver than men.

Read the full interview on their website.

The HNDSM Jewelry line is coming together and here’s a preview of two more pieces that will be included in the collection. The pieces are currently in the works, and soon, the whole line will be available in our Online Shop this summer.

We’re looking forward to your thoughts on the future of HNDSM. We’ll keep you updated with news on our next concept collection, jewelry and more pieces from the coming HNDSM line.

Spending some time in LA last weekend, walking just off of 3rd Street we had the serendipitous privilege of bumping into Lupe Fiasco. We had a little chat with him on a sidewalk patio and were happy to see how to down to Earth he was. Unperturbed by the shift in his lunch, he was super nice, and sent some good luck Handsome’s way.

In appreciation of a couple of albums of excellence and for holding role model status, we hooked up Lupe with A Man Who Believes Nothing tee.

If you’re getting antsy for Lupe’s next album, LASERS, listen to his most recent mixtape, Enemy of The State: A Love Story.

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We made our way around L.A. over the weekend, spreading the Handsome word and in the process we’ve come across some super sweet street art, restaurants, clothing stores and ran into Lupe Fiasco.

We were pretty excited to stumble across some street art pieces by Space Invader, Shepard Fairey, Mr. Brainwash, Andre and Skullphone. Sidenote: Watch Exit Through the Gift Shop for some further education on those names. More pictures of all the artists’ work ahead.

Also next time you’re in L.A. here’s some of our favourite stores to check out:

South Willard

A sweet small store with a well curated collection of brands that’s free of all filler. Check it out for some Band of Outsiders, Dries Van Noten and South Willard’s in house brand.

Opening Ceremony

One of the coolest parts of the store is the fact that it’s in Charlie Chaplin’s former dance studio. The space is filled with the same brands that established Opening Ceremony in their New York flagship. You can go through some well chosen pieces from some of our favourites including Band of Outsiders, Acne, Pegleg, Dana Lee, and Alexander Wang.

Confederacy

Sharing the block with a massive Goodwill outlet, it was apparent that Danny Masterson’s store was taking a novel approach to high end retail. Their well chosen selection is housed in one of the nicest retail spaces we saw in the city. We walked through the high ceiling womens’ section, through the courtyard, passed Jon Hamm, and entered the super impressive menswear room. Racks and shelves of Patrik Ervell, Common Projects and Phillip Lim fill the space complemented by some telephone booth change rooms and a selection of photography books.

Also check out: Douglas Fir, Fred Segal, American Rag and Secret Service.

All photos compliments of Handsome Clothing Co.

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HNDSM has been working on several new things for the coming season, and among them are a new concept series and a jewelry line. Here’s a little preview of a necklace to come. We’ll keep you posted with some more shots of new designs.

Enterprise Toronto‘s Lessons From The Trenches event was a great success and we were happy to be a part of it. It was excellent to see so many young entrepreneurs come out and take part. We enjoyed participating on the panel with Steve Stunt and such admirable Toronto-based entrepreneurs as well as getting a chance to meet all the people who came out.

Best of luck with everybody starting a new business and those with existing ones. Stay on your dreams.

More pictures ahead.

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