A very recent obsession/inspiration is 0FR Bookshop and their publications– one like my recent acquisition “Guide Paris.” As you may or may not know, I’ve been working on my own guide, and have had my eyes peeled for others that have been able to set a real standard– this is probably it! They have employ a beautiful aesthetic in everything they do, and have great taste..

Oddly, the day I picked this up– I went home and googled them to find that the owner Alexandre Thumerelle was in that day’s edition of T-Style’s “The Insider,” one of my favorite series. Nice coincidence.

Check them out..

This is really amazing (thx Selectism!)  :

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The good folks at Bed Stu make a strong statement with their ”Gulf Coast Cleanup” collection of footwear. The looks speak for the themselves. The focus is on cleaning up the mess left in Gulf of Mexico from this year’s spill. With that focus in mind, Bed Stu will donate 100% of the profits from the sale of the “Gulf Coast Cleanup” collection to restore wildlife in the Gulf. The collection will hit stores around November 2010.

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First of all, big up to Bed Stu for their activism– not to mention this is such a brilliant piece of art within the context of design. I have always said I would never buy a pair of boatshoes, I may have to break that promise for a pair of these.