In Malin + Goetz short tradition of great products, clean packaging and natural ingredients, their most recent addition is the Hair Pomade. As promised, the pomade provides a stronger alternative to their Sage Styling Cream.
The pomade provides a matte finish using meadowfoam seed, cannabis sativa seed and soybean hydrate. In addition, Yucca and aloe plant extracts help prevent damage and protect.
Available in the Malin + Goetz Online Shop.
There have been some interesting trends with men lately including a new appreciation for fashionable apothecary and a return to traditional grooming. Leading the trend, Baxter of California has been popping up in menswear boutiques since its conception in 1965 with their clean packaging and multitude of masculine products.
We had a chance to preview the entire Baxter line and were especially impressed with their shaving products. The Super Close Shave Formula and After Shave Balm are both worth checking out. Even more exciting is the Baxter Safety Razor. The chrome plated, double edge, safety razor is making a resurgence years after its conception in the late 18th century.
You can upgrade your shaving experience and pick up the Baxter of California shaving line in their Online Shop.
Awhile ago Handsome had the pleasure of running into a man by the name of Andrew Damatio. At first he was just a cool kid we met at a party, but we quickly learned that beyond being a good person, he is also an apt DJ, a talented producer (under the guise Robotrip), and lead singer of the exciting electro tinged band Animal Instincts.
You must check out the song Spanglish that he produced (with vocals by Nico from 21 Pump Street), as it was made to slaughter weak minded people everywhere. The song starts off with an unassuming beat, but everything quickly begins to build when the decidedly lo-fi riddim influenced vocals drop. Before you know it, you are overpowered by contemporary sounds that recall equal parts Rusko, Major Lazer, and A.R.E. Weapons. A devastating and very winning combination in our minds.
His work with Animal Instincts is much more conventional but no less worthy of praise. We have two songs for you to enjoy including “Got U”, an ode to those hazy nights of over indulgence and the amusing romances that have a way of popping up in such a state.
Big things ahead for this one.
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DOWNLOAD: Robotrip – Spanglish (feat. Nico)
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DOWNLOAD: Animal Instincts – Got U
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DOWNLOAD: Animal Instincts – Hassle Free
Common Projects debuted their Fall/Winter 2010 Footwear, which is now available at Colette. The brand is venturing into several new silhouettes and doesn’t disappoint. Our favourite this time around is The Artic Boot (pictured), which slims down the traditionally utilitarian boot.
Also check out the Achilles Low in green and the 5 Hole Slip On Mid ahead.
Ryan McGinley has put together some super cool short films including a recent series entitled Entrance Romance. The series was shot with a Phantom camera, capturing over 1000 frames per second. Check out Entrance Romance for model Carolyn Murphy combined with some super slow motion water, fire and dogs.
Here’s an interview with Murphy on the making of the film.
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Glenn O’Brien and Jay-Z have both provided advice to give up flip-flops for some summer shoes. Jeffrey Campbell is making things easy with his SF Huaraches made of woven leather. The shoes are a good option for some style-infused, sock-less summer days ahead.
Available at OAK NYC.
Black colourway and detailed shots ahead.
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.
unouomedude (“you know you owe me dude”) hails from Jacksonville, Florida and has made some very catchy beach jams we’d like to share. The success of “Island Summer” relies on a serious synth line whereas “Buildings” recalls Animal Collective with its discordant ooh’s -and-ahh’s, however, they both remain firmly beachy.
He even runs a legitimate TUMBLR (not your average “here are some random photos of places I travel to for ‘gigs’”) that is worth checking out.
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DOWNLOAD: unouomedude – Island Summer
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DOWNLOAD: unouomedude – Buildings
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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DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco – Enemy Of The State: A Love Story [Mixtape]
