Last year we introduced you to the stunning illustration work of Jonathan Bartlett. He updated his portfolio with some even more enchanting illustrations, still in his very unique style inspired by the 50′s, of stylish men really in tune with today’s fashion! Now you can buy his posters on his website linked below.
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Anchored in Ralph Lauren‘s authentic American heritage, their new collection Denim & Supply is replacing the Polo jeans line. Offering a new approach to denim and sportswear, capturing the weathered character of found vintage pieces and effortlessly styling them with an eclectic, individualistic spirit. Watch video below directed by Trendland’s friend Nathan Copan.
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Listen to “I’m Alive” here

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If anything, Johnny Thunder knew how to make you feel alive, and that’s just what this fuzzy 60′s mod song does. “I’m Alive” is a crunchy, underrated classic with garage band style and the vocal bravery of Mr. Thunder, a former lead singer of the Drifters. That shrieking, untamed voice is pure rock ‘n’ roll, not to mention, that blues-ridden electric guitar. The track, originally belonging to Tommy James and the Shondells, became killer when Johnny touched it. Read the full story

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Get out the time machine, Raphael Saadiq is back with his new rock-infused LP, Stone Rollin’. As you’ll see, he’s remained faithful to the retro soulful roots that caught our attention in his 2008 hit album, The Way I See It. The old-school  inspirations have always been there for this music veteran who started as member and founder of Tony! Toni! Toné about 20 years ago. He started from a more R&B-inspired style with delicious Stevie Wonder-esque tracks like “Still Ray” on his first album as Raphael Saadiq in 2002. And now, a well-rounded artist to a T, Raphael has created a vintage gem with his single, “Good Man.”
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Back to the vintage! Is there a ‘new’ vintage Trend coming in print design? The latest issue of the New York Times Magazine launched Sunday March 6, 2011, with a brand new redesign. You can see a few pages of examples from the last issue below. Do you like the return to the Times’ older design values? I personally do!

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Coinciding with the London Fashion in Film Festival (1 – 12 December), Flash Projects in London is exhibiting iconic original vintage photographs by Jean Clemmer, exploring fantasy, sensuality and haute couture in 1960s Paris.
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