The good people over at Pointer shoes have been doing some great collaborations as of late. I was pretty excited yesterday when this wallet they did with Japanese brand Porter came in the mail. I remember years ago when my friend Leslie and I discovered Pointer and we knew they were poised for great things. Happy to see these guys doing some amazing things. This wallet is going to come in handy for my next big trip.

I love the inside pocket zipper, the multiple card holder with mesh pocket and the canvas straps are a huge bonus. Oh and it’s army green which is one of my favorite colors.

Thanks Guys!

SSENSE just updated their website with the new 3.1 Phillip Lim -31 MILE BACKPACK. There is nothing like a classy leather backpack. You can look stylish and clean without looking like your little brother.

Leather backpack in black. Silver tone hardware. Foldover flap with adjustable stud strap closure. Concealed adjustable stud strap under flap. Foldover pocket at front. Single carry handle at top. Adjustable shoulder straps. Brushed leather interior with zip pocket. Approx. 19″ height, 16″ width, 6″ depth. 100% leather. Made in United States.

$1375

The fellas at Bruxe are back at it again with a new collection of jewelry and some really interesting pieces. The pieces are related to their lifestyle and the lifestyle of their friends. I snapped some of my favorite pieces. Enjoy!

Skate Series: Truck, Nut & Bolt

Bike Series: Presta Valve, Valve Cap, Valve Adapter

Others: Tea Cup, Bald Eagle Claw, Hawk Claw, Tooth, Antique Nail, Sewing Machine

All offered in Gold, Silver and Bronze.

These are available in very small quantities at Magasin General Bruxe and will be available at their online store bruxedesign.com by September 25.

Funny story about this bag and how I acquired it but I will save that for another time. This bag has seen me through some good times, I took this and this only on a 10 day trip to France and it was all good. Mind you it was packed to the nines and the airlines weren’t too keen on me bringing it on as a carry on.They wanted to deny it because it did not always fit in that metal thing, but I managed to get it on. The thing about those metal things is that they are not accurate, your bag always fits! ha! Anyway the bag is dope, it doubles as a duffel and a backpack. It has a special place for your kicks and it zips from what I like to refer to as the belly. I love it and I think it is very dope. The bag is not out yet but it will be dropping soon. What I like about Herschel is that they are Canadian and make a great affordable product.

The bag is made with cordura fabric so you know it is durable and trust me I was afraid it was going to burst open on that last trip and it held up without a sweat.

Thanks Herschel

I tweeted earlier “What do you guys look for in a notebook?” and I got some pretty hilarious answers, especially one from Bun B who replied  ”PAPER”. In all seriousness I am noticing a surge in notebook popularity which is odd because of this highly digital world that we live in. My friend Nick from Complex usually shows up on press trips with a notebook in hand while others have digital recorders. As of recently I started writing things down in a notebook and I like the feeling even though my handwriting is getting worse.

I recently received some notebooks from Arwey and I was really impressed with the quality.

There are a lot of notebook options available in the market place. What do you guys look for in a notebook.

About Arwey

Craftsmanship
Quality
Design (functions + minimal forms)
Colours

They are manufactured using the highest quality components sourced from the best suppliers in the world, our notebooks are bound in two distinctive materials:

1- PU is a long-lasting material which is smooth and soft to the touch.

2- Canvas is a stylish alternative where a more traditional, firmer and textured surface is preferred.

Interior features follows;

+ Useful sketching and writing guides (lined-squared-dotted)
+ Perforated pages
+ Information pages

Arwey notebooks are made using smooth ivory paper allowing your pen or pencil to glide easily across the page. And paper is sustainably sourced and FSC certified.

Arwey’s factory is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Today I walked into Magasin General and I came across this new watch brand by the name of Neuvo (pronounced nouveau) which is french for new. The watches are pretty cool, reminds you of the popular 80′s model but just with better metals and an easier way to adjust them. I love the copper colour I think it is my favorite, even though they are all fresh.

If you guys know me, you know that I like to share! I was able to get my hands on 1 of each colour and I want to give you guys a chance to win one.

There is 1 black, 1 silver, 1 bronze and 1 copper. The watches are nice, trust me!

RULES

1. Leave a comment on this post answering this question: WHAT TIME IS IT?

2. You have to be following me on twitter @marcustroy and you must follow @neuvomonde

3. You must tweet: #marcustroycontest  He is giving away 4 @neuvomonde watches follow him @marcustroy for details.

If you do all of this correctly you will be entered to win 1 of 4 watches. The contest ends September 15th.

Good luck!

Like me on  facebook/themarcustroyexperience

When I was in Paris I stopped by Collette and picked up this great leather camera strap by ROBERU. Roberu is a Japanese brand with its own leather factory, working the leather with unrivaled craftmandship ; all achievements are made by hand. The camera strap is perfect for the GF1. Adding style to your camera is the new personalization. I think you should invest into a dope camera strap to personalize your camera. I think it shows style & caracter!

80 euros.

Deurne 48 Hr Travel Bag

Haneda slim computer Bag

Hartsfield Travel Tote with Strap

Narita iPad2® Zip Case

Narita iPad2® Zip Case

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie’s Fall/ Winter 2011 collection celebrates unity through contrast. The collection is fantastic and I wanted to share with you all some of my favorite pieces from the collection.

The silhouettes are clean but still pay attention to detail. I feel that the collection screams luxury and elegance without sacrificing style and brand recognition.

Redefining the concept of timelessness, each piece is designed to be relevant for generations to come. Constructed from quality materials that only get better with age, each product is meticulously crafted from the finest grade leather and 100% organic cotton, so you can explore your world with consciousness, efficiency and style.

Last week my brother was in ATL and he met up with Tunde who had a gift for me. Tunde is the man behind Fresh i AM, a collection of hats, accessories and clothing. The brand started getting some notoriety when Theophilus London has been popping up everyone rocking these snapbacks. The hats are only available in limited amounts and all the sayings are hand sewn.

State of Mind is a collection of hand-crafted snap-back hats that feature 10 clean, bold designs that are deceptively simple yet heavy with meaning. Their purpose is to act as a simultaneous representation and reflection of the current state of things whose definitions enjoy the ability to fluctuate depending on context, intent and delivery. While coming across as a physical representation of our wants, needs and desires, the sole purpose is to make a singular statement that drips with a variety of interpretations.

He gave me the EVOL hat which says LOVE backwards. I love the double meaning of this cap and it is a reminder of what I must do everyday.

We got on the phone for an in-depth interview that I will be sharing with you guys soon, We talk about how he hooked up with Theo and the story behind the collection. Check out the full collection here

Some pictures of TL & Kanye in Cannes.

Thanks Dito, Danniel and Tunde for the love.

My friends from Oakley invited us out to Osheaga festival yesterday and they gave us pairs of the new Oakley silhouette called the Plaintiff. These are fresh, I’ve always been a fan of aviators even though that frame goes in and out of style. They are perfect for a face like mine. I am happy that Oakley is venturing into other great silhouettes…they do have the best lenses in the game.