Nerd Boyfriend is one of the most handsome, most brilliant websites we’ve ever come across. It is a word-less blog featuring photos of suitably attired men matched with the clothing and accessories to achieve the look. The extensive “nerd boyfriend” directory ranges from the fictional to the iconic, from Marty McFly to Bob Dylan. The site’s ability to find such dead-on matches to the photographs is an impressive feat; what a worthwhile use of someone’s web-rarian skills. Some of our favorite Nerd Boyfriends featured on the site include: Buster Keaton, The Specials, and Michael Keaton as Mr. Mom.

The above photograph of James Joyce is classic and we would’ve loved to see him sport the Monte Carlo.

Killspencer turns “used in combat” military tarps into comfortable, functional bags for everyday use. Only the utmost care and craftsmanship go into porting your laptops & sundries. Industrial duty buckling and one way release snap fasteners reference the materials’ original use, and elevate the canvas into beautiful, resilient products. Made in the U.S.A, Los Angeles based Killspencer plans to open a public factory where customers can have bags made custom to the specifics they carry.

We will be back stateside in a few days, but right now, we are basking in modern and efficient Swedish design. Design House Stockholm is one of our favorite places to shop for all things cool-looking.

Vi ses senare…see you later!

First things first, Iceland is cold. When the wind blows in off the white caps and black water, you recognize this is a people who would know a thing or two about staying warm. The designers at Farmers Market make traditional Icelandic wool sweaters, tailored with sophistication and style. Vikings and socialites agree, this is Nordic beauty at its best.

We’re glad to see our friend, Dana at Made, is on the same page. She created an adorable dress for her daughter out of a very familiar looking fabric. How sickeningly cute would it be for Mom to wear a red Shuffleboard dress paired with her daughter’s “Christmas in July” dress?

Dana’s site is filled with tutorials, patterns, and beautiful pictures of her hand crafted creations. She is a whiz at re-purposing clothing into darn cute children’s outfits. Be inspired and get crafty.

Hard back leather “book” case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro by Twelve South. Makes him look learned.

Classic leather driving gloves to keep her cool behind the wheel.

Elin Jönsson works outfits together and takes photos of them. She does it because its so fun to do, always has been. Her blog, Elinkan (now part of several that comprise, Radar Magazine), is an amazing example of doing something for the sake of loving it, and finding the result is valuable and a joy to others.

Elin recently took some stunners in our Shuffleboard dress. We were thrilled to see she appreciates a good animal mask as much as we do. More here. Thank you Elin!

I know how often the ladies of Animal Head Vintage think about you. As they scour each thrift store and estate sale, while renting trucks to carry spoils of the World’s Longest Yard Sale… these women have you in mind gathering the things you always hope to uncover.

Style and taste is what you’ll find unique in each item of their online store, only the dresses, shoes, and bags worth your time. Worn with hidden faces that you might imagine your own behind each giraffe and zebra, Animal Head curates an ever rotating collection of vintage clothes and accessories at affordable prices. These are the pieces they love themselves, and only part with because they’re going to you.

Jonathan H. Kanarekis is a haberdasher. A dealer in men’s fashion and sundries. When was the last time you had access to one of those?

Proprietor of the Los Angeles-based Jake Vintage, Johnathan purveys the highest quality of vintage menswear and sartorial advice. An infinite resource of do’s and don’ts, he’ll walk you through his beautifully wood-paneled store front with your best interest at heart. He will guide you through how an article is traditionally worn, and then introduce you to the dressing room… which is an entire second room. A lounge with a sofa, and wet bar, all that you might change your pants in the height of comfort. If you are hunting for a specific item or preparing to look great at an special event, Jonathan may very well offer to personally look for you while he is out buying for the store.

“Vintage has a lot of different meanings. For me, it’s about a mental throwback to days of yore when men dressed better and cared about their behavior.”

Johnathan – One of Esquire’s 2007 Best Dressed Real Men in America, and a regular consultant/contributor to AMC’s Mad Men

Fashion Noted

Note to Fashion Noted:
We love your blog. We love your unique and concise format. We love the familiarity of your conversations with the fashion failing and fabulous. Our only request is please post more. We want it all – more often.

Note to Reader:
Fashion Noted is stylist Lisa Hong, doling out advice and admiration where’ere it is required. The premise is simple, each post a two part, Hong directing her thoughts to a subject in question, and then turning them to you her reader. You are intrigued, and informed, and left hoping Talyor Swift and Carolina Herrera appreciate such succinct praise and appraisal.