Bloomframe

Bloomframe, a window that turns into a balcony, was widely covered last month for making many an urbanite's dream come true. Designed by Amsterdam architect duo Hofman Dujardin, the prototype window frame opens with the push of a button. Other than the dirt problems posed by using a floor as a wall, the inconvenience of having to set up (and store) furniture and structural safety …

Kicking Mule Workshop Denim

I'm loving my "1980 Skinny" Kicking Mule Workshop (KMW) jeans (above left). So much so I think I've worn them nearly every day since I got them. Boulder-based KMW produces denim for those who appreciate quality, details and subtlety; for those who want to make their jeans their own. They make a few styles (for guys) including the 1950 Classic, 1980 Skinny, Rocker and 2010 …

Spec+ Spring/Summer 07

Updating classic styles with contemporary details, Spec+ is one of the latest welcome additions to menswear in NYC. With subtle gold accents and Japanese linings, their Spring/Summer 07 collection has just enough edge to breathe new life into familiar styles without going all-out trendy. The trench ($298), for example, is a current ubiquitous look that Spec+ keeps clean save the slant pockets and a d-ring …