RAEN 2010

Fall09 | Goodbye Cruel Summer. | Vol. 002

RAEN ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION COLLAB WITH ALEX KNOST The 2010 sophomore collection for RAEN Optics includes its first co-op frame. With the brand's roots steeped in surfing and music, it was only natural to align with multi-talented longboard rebel and musician (Japanese Motors, tomorrows tulips), Alex Knost. Staying true to RAEN's vintage-inspired foundation, the “Flowers” frame is a throwback to the days at the Factory and the gender-bending Andy Warhol-esque style. This collaboration with Alex was seamless as we share the same philosophy and taste when it comes to product design (strong attention to detail, classic shapes, and overall quality). "Flowers are large enough to fit and successfully block the sun from a man’s eyes, at the same time they lack the dead weight and overly bulky design that inhibits a woman from wearing them. I fancy them as gender neutral, in doing so I hope Flowers install confidence in anyone that aspires to wear a stylistically timeless, and elegantly shaped pair of sunglasses." — Alex Knost The limited edition "Flowers" will be available March 1, 2010.

Barber Side San Diego

My older brother got married this past weekend(more to come on that), and all the groomsman were treated to an old fashion hot towel straight razor shave at an appointment only joint in North Park.

They've got an exclusive and super mellow atmosphere and all the dudes working there were real cool. Zach is the owner & Marvin and Daryl are his right hand men. Marvin and his brother own the Classics Malt Shop on Midway Dr., so you know the vibe these guys have is no front.

They shaves were super nice and made me skin silky smooth, plus if you're the type of guy who gets ingrowns and razor burn, they've got all sorts of tried and true methods for taking care of that the old fashion way. Needless to say, I'll be making monthly shave appointments from now on.