Sons of Trade is a new menswear accessory line that is the brainchild of Braden Jones, a Southern California-based artist, surfer and CEO. With this line, Braden combines his passion for quality and a refined but slightly rugged fashion sense with user-friendly bags and accessories. Most guys we know have bags upon bags of wires, cables, guitar accessories, motorcycle tools, surf wax and all kinds of other random knick knacks strewn all over. These high-quality yet stylish bags would be the perfect way to store all of that random stuff in style.
 

 

 

 
Shop Sons of Trade here and get inspired by their Tumblr here.

This seagull print button-down from Uniqlo is perfect for spring & summer weddings or any other occasion occurring in the next few months that requires a bit of dressing up. It could easily be dressed-up even further with one of these skinny ties. The print keeps it cool and casual while the buttons make it just dapper enough for a date or your cousin’s wedding.
 

 
Buy the button-down here + ties here.

If you need a new pair of boardies, Quiksilver has a nice selection for S/S ’13. We’re loving the pops of color and the patterns, it all looks so fresh. See more styles from their latest collection here.
 

 

 

 

 

Four Pins has a great round-up of this Club Monaco x Katin collab, which we agree is perfect for summer. Check it out in the Club Monaco Beach Shop or on Four Pins.
 
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Complex Magazine is spot-on with this article. They’ve stacked hip hop stars and streetwear brands against 90s grunge classics and as random as it may sound, they totally nailed it. Head over to Complex to view the full slideshow.
 
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A few weeks ago, the guys from WAAR sent over a heads up on their new line, ourCaste. These dudes are meticulous in their detailing and have amazing style PLUS they’ve enlisted industry veteran Michael Tomson “MT” of Gotcha and MCD fame to provide some insight and support so we know this is going to be good. In their own words…

ourCaste is a handsome interpretation of spontaneously fast times on global shores, under city lights and over earth’s rugged roads. You belong as part of a wild crew of enthusiasts—a brave new class pursuing our passions. Make yourself at home. This is your house and ourCaste.
 
ourCaste has been built by a decades long love affair with the things we could always count on growing up, regardless of where life took us. Throughout the years, our eyes may have been caught wandering to new, younger passions like design and typography, but we’ve never been unfaithful to our true love of surfing, pushing around on skateboards and riding motorcycles. A common bond is built in these sub-cultures, and they in turn shape a lifestyle that is authentic. As a new, young brand we are eager to shine light on what these loves have meant to us, and our interpretation through product of what they aesthetically represent. We are a community built of enthusiasts, living and creating the sub-cultures that connect us all.

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