Swank City

Martini Anchor

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:38:15 +0000

Nauti & Co. celebrates cocktail hour with it’s original Martini Anchor. These First Edition box sets have been handmade, numbered & specially packaged in a beautifully branded, wooden box. All are hand-crafted with a wood-like texture and a high polish finish. Six .925 Sterling Silver h’orderve picks to a box.

You can see them in person at J.Crew’s 484 Broadway Mens Shop in SOHO, NYC, or order online at their Etsy shop.

Martini Anchor Pick ($299)

Chunky Knit Scarf

Editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:30:32 +0000

We were really hoping to find that perfect scarf this winter that also had little pockets. Try as we did, nothing was ever as warm and inviting (and inexpensive) as this big chunky scarf from Need Supply Co. After looking over their catalog, it’s not at all surprising we kept coming back. It’s extra long, 100% acrylic and comes in five colors.

Tulle Chunky Cable Knit Scarf ($35)

Let us know if you’ve seen one with pockets that you like
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Skull Lapel Pin

Editor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:00:16 +0000

Halloween may be over, but our romance with all things skull and bones isn’t. We’ll just blame it on Johnny Depp, I guess. We’ve been sitting on this little number since we found it over at Will’s blog, Momentum of Failure, in October. It definitely hasn’t become any less cool in that time. Granted it’s probably because it was so awesome to begin with. Thanks J.Press.

Skull Lapel Pin ($15)

Acorn Cakelet Pan

Editor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:32 +0000

You probably didn’t know that the Swank office is shared with a couple of squirrels ~~(and a few nuts)~~. So they were keen to approve this charming little cake pan from last year that turns out 18 exquisitely detailed miniature cakes, breads or muffins shaped like acorns. It’s made for Williams-Sonoma by Nordic Ware. Their pans are always very well made; great baking and easy clean-up.

The best part is that you really don’t have to decorate the mini-cakes after they’re out. Murdock and Jack will be pleased.

Acorn Cakelet Pan ($30)

Tutti Fruitti Maryanne by Kate Spade

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:30:22 +0000

Let it be known here and now that I likely have a Kate Spade addiction/problem. Shoes, clothes, jewelry and even stationary. I’m sure an intervention isn’t too far away at this point, but everything is just so… perfect. Like these brand new and colorful, high-gloss totes in quilted patent leather. Elegant, but fun. Clean lines and yet functional. I want all four.

It’s a roomy bag about 10 inches tall bedecked with covered button detailing at the straps – designed to be worn over the shoulder or carried satchel-style. Inside you’ll find contrasting noel jacquard lining, center zip divider, double slide pockets, and interior zip pocket. Click over to see the white one, and another angle.

Tutti Fruitti Maryanne by Kate Spade ($325)

UPDATE: Dots Gloves Give-a-way Extended!

Editor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:53:03 +0000

~~Because of our *ahem* website problem, we’ve extended the contest entry deadline to this Thursday morning at 9am eastern time.~~
The Dots Gloves Give-a-way Contest is now closed; winner(s) will be randomly chosen and notified by email.

Maker Tee

jacob.wilkens — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:45:33 +0000

Are you the designer? The maker? The ideas guy – or the business man? What ever your role, we just love the simplicity and “start-up” statement these tees from Boston-based Etcetera Media. Rockstar silver ink screen-printed on super soft Alternative Apparel t-shirts in an understated gray.

Chris or Kelly: if you’re reading, we’d like large, idea’s guy review sample please! wink

Maker Tee from Creative Economy ($24)

Green Valley Christmas Tree & Wreath Delivery

jacob.wilkens — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:16 +0000

Some years we’ve managed to go out and cut down our own tree, other years we put up the fake one. No matter what, it always seems more festive when our tree is real. Time and weather aren’t always on our side though. Meet Green Valley Christmas tree farm. They’ll actually deliver you a perfect Christmas tree within 24 hours of it being harvested. Fancy that! If you celebrate Christmas and decide to put up a tree this year, or are already planning next years party, why not have the best Fraser Fir around.

They have more than just tree’s to choose from though. Aside from their wide selection of White Pines, Noble and Fraser Firs – they also do holiday wreaths and pre-scheduled delivery. Should you be looking for decorating tips, let’s not forget we’ve already given you a suggestion for at least one ornament…

Green Valley Christmas Trees and Wreaths ($35 and up)

Marc New York Wool Trench

jacob.wilkens — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:30:29 +0000

This smart looking trench by Mark New York works whether you’re headed out for a business lunch, happy hour cocktails, or for errands around town on the weekend. It looks gray, but it’s actually got hints of brown chevron wool woven in that accent it nicely. The sleek look is accomplished by hiding four main buttons up front, with one visible at the front yoke and an extra-wide lapel to keep you warm.

Marc New York Brown & Gray Wool Trench ($296)

Dots Gloves Give-a-way Reminder

jacob.wilkens — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:05:25 +0000

Just a quick reminder that we’re giving away a pair of Dots Gloves to a couple lucky readers.