Comune Belts

Belts.

A good black belt always works.

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www.thecomune.com

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Two Finger Ring.

A Bit more Bling.

Ever since seeing the pictures of the 80's hip-hoppers, a ring that's not only on one finger has had it's appeal.

Okay, the picture here doesn't exactly show how the ideal two-finger ring should look like (but it's close). It should be in metal and have a "silver" surface. Of course it doesn't need to be actual silver. It's the style, not the value of the material that matters. It should not be on more than two fingers and it shouldn't have any writing on it.

The real problem will be to find such a ring. It's always like this. I have a clear picture in my mind on what it is I would like. But when I go out and try to find it, it's no where to be seen. You look and you look and in the end you just get angry, or you end up getting something that you're not really happy with. I'm committed to not letting this happen one more time. This time I will just go to a jeweler and pay them to make one.

But before I do that I would just like to ask. Do you know a jeweler, jewelry designer or someone that can work with metal here in Berlin? Then let me know.

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Cra$h from Kali Arulpragasam.

Graphs with Style.

Artistic clean style mixed with politics and graphs make up the Cra$h summer collection from the label Super Fertile.

A graph that show us statistics can be just as powerful as the people who are responsible for the number. The problem has always been that graphs cater to a specific audience. Kali Arulpragasam born in Sri Lanka but living and working out of London is just coming out with a collection of classic bling-bling that will change that.

The collection is named Cra$h after the financial worries that the world is now suffering from. And with all right it does what newspapers haven't been able to do. With style tell the message of nations debt, productivity and unemployment rates. And what better way to make people read stats than to put it between two breast as the designer self explains it.

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The questions that remains is where you can get one of these pieces and how much they cost. If the prize is right then I will consider being on the front line bringing bling-bling to a new crowd.

Stay tuned tomorrow when The Best Stuff I See will be starting a Friday segment that gives you an idea on where to go and how to do it in the phenomena that is Weekends in Berlin.

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NES Medal.

The veterans of the 80's.

Clean, fun and very nostalgic. Supermandolini plays with the notion that the only war some of us took part in was a digital one.

A really clean design and one of the better ideas for a accessory in a long while. Perfect for anyone of the 80's generation.

This might be the only medal some of us actually can wear without it being strange. The medal that is a pin is not to big and will look good on pretty much any jacket. And for the one that can't identify with the NES console Supermandolini has also made medals for the Super Nintendo, Sega 16-bit console and one for PlayStation.

If you haven't put this on your Christmas list, now is the time to do it.

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Adidas Scarf.

It's blowing cold out there.

If you have the cash, you should keep yourself warm with this scarf from Adidas Originals.

The scarf is a important piece, it does not only keep your throat and neck warm but it also compliments your style. That is if it's the right one. Get the wrong one and everything else you're wearing will look like shit. Okey, maybe not shit but it will not make you look better.

One way to go is to get a lot of different scarfs so you always have one that will go with what you're wearing. Another way to go would be to get one maybe two that are fairly neutral in color that can be combined with almost anything. Like this one from Adidas. Black and white with a cool pattern. It seems pretty big as well which makes it something to have all winter. The only down side with this one is (as it so often is) the prize. 200€ they want for it. I can hardly believe it. 200€!, damn. They try to justify it with the fact that it's made from cashmere. But still, that is damn expensive.

I will not get this one but I will try to get something like it. It will not be easy. It's always hard to find exactly what you are looking for.

Why did I go and lose my scarf?

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Neon Green Shoe Laces.

Mr Lacy.

We can just run and hide or we can stand up and fight the darkness.

The fashion circle might be going away from the 80's but there is still time. And what is more 80's than something in a nice neon color? Sure it might count to late 80's maybe even early 90's, but who really cares about the exact second when we have a chance to use them once more.

The only thing to think about is not to use to much. You have to have a specific style to make a neon colored jacket work. What will not be to much is a pair of shoe laces. They can either make your old sneakers look cool in a retro way or they can make all eyes turn to your new sneaks.

But that is not all. Some bright colors will help in the fight against the darkness. The darkness that the season is giving us. Also against the darkness that we chose with our clothes. Everybody is walking around in black and dark blue. It doesn't help. It's dark enough as it is. I must admit that I to am walking around in black clothes, but to my defence I am also sporting neon green shoe laces.

Now all that is needed is a way to incorporate some neon color somewhere else to make it match.

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The Knife.

Stay sharp.

Even in a city-environment a knife can come in handy.

A knife is really a tool with a hundred if not thousands of uses. It's the most important item for survival. It's not that much different in the city. Of course it can be used for defense but that's not what I'm advocating. Because there are risks pulling out a knife. If you don't know how to use it, it can end up hurting you more than your enemy.

I was thinking more about the way they use it in certain parts of France. People there always carry a knife. A folding knife that they have in their pockets. It's not for hunting or fighting but for eating. Instead of using the knifes you get in the restaurant, you use your own. People do this to show off that they can afford a beautiful knife. A knife that is sure to cut through any steak. That and tradition. This might be seen as a snobbish thing to do and it really is. But wouldn't be cool to do.

Besides you never know when you find yourself in the woods in use of a sharp knife.

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Leather Gloves.

Leather Up.

The wind is starting to gain strength. Time to cover up the mitts.

The black leather gloves are classics. For good reason, they are easy to match with, they are black and they are really style-clean. Black leather gloves can be worn by anyone. They have a tendency to work well with almost any type of style. It would actually be hard to fail with these ones.

The only hard thing is to find the right ones. The rule for leather gloves is generally the thinner the better. You still want your hands to look like hands. But if you're looking for winter gloves that should stand -20° this will be impossible. Thinner gloves are also more practical since you don't have to take them off every time you might need fine motor skills. Like handling paper and money. And you don't leave any finger prints.

Just think golf gloves and you should do fine.

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Good with fall. Part 1.

The Flea Market.

There are a few things that are actually good with fall and that the weather is beginning to turn into crap.

One of the nice things to do in fall is to go to flea markets. The old things, the people, the whole set up works better when the leafs are turning gold and the air is a bit chilly. The mood is something special when you get up on a Sunday with a flea market day ahead. Just drinking a coffee to get yourself up and then going straight to the restaurant for brunch. Brunching in Berlin is like a hobby for some people and the interest in this way of eating had given the city a good supply of affordable brunch menus. That all-you-can-eat mentality really works in the city.

After you have filled up on to much food and to little drink it's time to go to one of the many flea markets. And the Berliners love their flea markets. You can find them on Saturdays but on Sunday it's for real, then it's business. And people have stuff to sell. Maybe people got a bit crazy and bought to much stuff in the 80's or they simple need the money, because flea markets are big business.

If you pick the right one you will get a nice mix of normal people selling off their memory's and professionals with € signs in mind. But some of these pros are artist trying to get by or young designers that want to get there brand going. It's that mix, a smoke, a cup of coffee and the fresh autumn air that makes the Flea Market one of the really good things about fall.

The only hard thing is to manage to get up to make a day out of it. I'm usually to hung over to walk out the door at 10 in the morning on a Sunday.

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Cover your neck.

Storms are a Coming.

Summer is not over, it's just slowly fading in to autumn. And for those cold winds you need something to protect your neck with. Then this classic might help. But this is not only a fashionable accessorise but also a vital street war necessity. A piece of combat gear with many uses. You never now when the war begins. And as the pandemic moves on and spreads the scarf can be used as a mask. As a mask the scarf does not only hide your identity from big brother, if soaked with water it also makes it easier to breathe when the teargas comes flying.

It does not stop there, if you or a someone gets injured it can be uses as bandage until the medics can get there. And I'm sure that it can be used as a rope to tie thing together.

But in later days this scarf has hit the big fashion outlets and can be bought in all colors. No longer a way of showing solidarity with Palestine or ones political views. So which one to get? Well, the white with black or white with red can be a nice. All depending on what you wear with it. I like the green with black, the military one.

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G Shock White.

Shock of White.

Time keeps on ticking no matter what we say or do. Still it moves in its own way. A day can move fast or slow even if it has the exact same amount of hours. And we have all broken down time to small units that can be easily counted and understood. And knowing is understanding so it's always important to know what time it is.

Casio brings up another classic with the G-Shock. The original black version has never really bin spot one. It has lacked something and felt plasticy in the wrong way. But that all went away with the white one. It's clean and it very easy to match with. Just wear something white and your there. And for the time being it's right on.

Don't forget to live in the moment, the time is now. ;)

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Dice cuff links.

Player got Style.

Last week I told you about the cleanliness of a white shirt. I also mentioned that if want to run in the big league you need to have a pair of cuff links instead of normal buttons. And here we have them, the players choice.

Not only is the color combo on these guys very clean, the shape and the feeling that goes with a dice is close to unbeatable. The dice is something that gives ideas about Vegas and just risking it all on one roll. Perfect for the one who likes playing games. And who doesn't like a good game?

Cuff links are details. And in my mind true style is something that lays in such details. The fact that what you carry is not a coincidence but a active choice. And with that said, make some choices and go out there in the jungle and show them that you got style.

After all it's Friday :)

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The Sun is still Shining

I wear Sun glasses at night.

Sun glasses is not a new thing, it's bin around for a while, the chines had them in the 12th century. The Inuits also had shades but they didn't using glass on there's but instead they had narrow slits to make less light hit the eyes. Wonder if they also use there sun glasses as a fashion accessory.

But which pair should one choose? There is a lot of different ones to pick from. My favorites has always bin the aviator shades. Not only because you can combine them with almost any set of clothes but also the fact that they give you that inconspicuous edge. I see you but you can't really see me.

But I would say -Why stop at one pair?, don't buy brand names that cost to much. Buy a couple of different pairs in different colors to match the stuff your wearing that day. And who really cares if you don't have designer labels on your sun glasses. I don't and you shouldn't. Cheap sun glasses might not last very long but why should they? Next year the fashion is different anyway.

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The Hip Flask.

The secret stash.

Do you party? Do you hunt in the darkness? If the answer is yes then this should be a part of your gear. A clean silver/leather flask to be carried in your pocket. Fill it up with your favorite spirit and you're set for any opportunity that might appear.

The closest liquor store might be to far away. You might lose the money and card you brought with you. Even if this would happen you can still keep your cool. The same as for the cigarette case I wrote about some time ago.

With that said, I want to wish everybody a nice weekend. Take advantage of the summer weekends. They only come around so often. Have a good one and I will be back next week.

Carpe Diem motherfuckers! ;)

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Retro Ashtray.

Just like in the 70's.

I smoke and there for I need ashtrays. For a smoker a ashtray can have many sides to it. I sometimes think that the ashtray I use tell something to my surroundings. Even if might sound strange, if I use a small some what "classic" ashtray I then feel a bit more stylish. Using a old commercial ashtray will not make me feel better about myself or the fact that I smoke.

After collecting a couple of ashtrays you soon find your favorite. And that favorite is then more worth than something that has a higher financial value. At the moment this retro ashtray in blue and white is my favorite. It does not only give you that retro 70's feeling it is also practical. It's always good to have a ashtray that you can close. It looks better not seeing the old cigarette butts and you reduce the smell. Which is good for all.

So if you have a friend that still smokes search out a nice ashtray that fits to his/her home or fits to his/her personality. It's a gift that is always appreciated. And there is a lot of them out there.

Now I'm heading out for a smoke. You shouldn't do it but I'm going to.

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Starwars USB

May The Stick Be With You.

Information, communication and transportation. Three very important things. And anyone working in an office knows that a Usb stick will come in handy. This stick can do all what a normal Usb-stick can but this one adds one more thing, design.

These guys just show that today everything is designed and that everything can be redesigned as the product's importance change. And why not? If the price is not to high there is no reason not to choose the thing that is designed to make you feel just a bit happier. If the aspect of humans well being on a more "feeling" based level would be incorporated in the design of everyday items, we might all live in a better world. Or it would just be nice to have something that might put a smile on your face.

I just say I like these small star wars guys and I would like to have one. But I'm not going to go out of my way to find one.

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Rubik's Cube.

The Magic cube of Rubik.

Got to thinking about this puzzle. Once the trend of yuppies everywhere with one goal, to have it solved on your desk. I guess it was to show off how smart and therefore how powerful you are. And it must have worked. For a while. I wonder how many math students got pay in cash or cocaine to solve this cube for the party boys of wall street. Probably not as many as the positions in which it can be set, 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 to be exact.

But I don't see it as just a toy, a puzzle game or something to brag with. I see it as a very well designed piece of art. Something to have laying around for it's optical purposes. Bragging or not, cool thing to have.

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Porta Pro listening to the 80's.

Classic sound.

When the world turns to the Ipod everyone has small often shitty white headphones to show that they too have jumped on the I-train. Sure the "I-phones" look okay, but there not nearly as retro as these guys. Brought to us in the Big Brother year of 1984 they do not only kick ass when it comes to style but also when it comes to sound.

I like this clean style of design. It's no wonder these headphones have lasted as long as they have. A classic is a classic.

And on another note, going jogging with the "I-phones" is always a problem, the guys and girls who designed the head phones they did so for some weird ears that must suck in the headphones. That problem is completely removed with the Porta Pro. Not to mention the excellent money to quality ratio.

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To arms.

To the Barricades.

Tomorrow is the first of May, a holiday for the worker. On this day you don't need to work but you should go out on the streets and demonstrate you views and show you discontent. And for such activities you need a Palestinian scarf. This is not only a fashionable accessorise but also a vital street war necessity. A piece of combat gear with many uses. As the pandemic moves on and spreads the scarf can be used as a mask. As a mask the scarf hides you identity from all watching big brother, if soaked with water it makes it easier to breathe when the teargas comes flying and since your in a big crowd the germs will also have a hard time to get through.

It does not stop there, if you or a fellow fighter gets injured it can be uses as bandage until the medics can get there. And I'm sure that it can be used as a rope to tie thing together.

But in later days this scarf has hit the big fashion outlets and can be bought in all colors. No longer a way of showing solidarity with Palestine or ones political views. So how to wear this scarf. Well, the white with black or white with red can be a nice detail. All depending on what you wear with it. I like the green with black, the military one.

The Best Stuff I See will be back on monday so until then watch out and give the Man hell.

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