Sidian, Ersatz & Vanes are a trio of gents that got together and contemplated what they could do with their collective experience of working and designing for other people.

They noted that apart from all of them being men, the other thing that they had in common was they were all wearing shirts.

And voila! The idea to start a label focusing on fine button-downs came about, and shirtmakers they became.

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Montreal-based indie-rock act Arcade Fire recently released their third studio album, The Suburbs, to much critical acclaim and commercial success, topping charts all over the globe.

Not letting the ball drop, their new project with Google Chrome Experiments pushes the envelope for interactive video experiences.

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New Balance has released some promo videos for their latest range of lightweight running shoes, dubbed the Minimus.

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• Singaporean boutique, K.I.N., is having a window display contest, log on for the full details on how to enter – K.I.N. Blog
• Sneaker Freaker is set to drop their 19th issue, available in six different covers, first to be previewed is the Jeremy Scott ObyO Teddy Bear sneaker cover – SneakerFreaker
• The Pentabike ‘Muststash’ bike tool we showed you earlier is now available in anodized-black. Hurry! Only 10 pieces made for this batch – Prolly is not Probably
• G-Shock Japan has revived their classic DW-001 model in an array of eye-scorching colourways – G-Street
• Reviews of the new Playstation Move controller and launch games – IGN
• That new iPhone 4 too much tech for you? Disguise it in Fred & Friends ‘cassette tape’ iPhone case – Designboom
• Hot 3D shoot of Miranda Kerr by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia – ifitshipitshere.blogpsot

A bit too early for Halloween ain’t it? Anyhow, apart from a bright orange and black colourway, the big thing on these are the tongues – they’re fat!

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Here’s a look at Dr. Denim‘s Autumn/Winter ’10 lookbook that sees the Swedish label seek inspiration from work wear and ’50s classroom styles for the mens side, whilst the ladies will be getting a more ’90s rock inspired pieces.

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Foe Dr. Martens’ 50th anniversary project, Danish alternative duo The Raveonettes did a cover of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ by The Stone Roses.

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Head Porter is set to introduce some new colourways of the plaid design Lesson series for Fall/Winter ’10.

Featured here is the tote-bag, keycase, cosmetic pouch, shoulder bag and trays in their new yellow, blue and white tones.

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Medicom Toy’s Real Action Hero series will soon be releasing highly detailed figurine of Jango and Boba Fett – the cult favourite father and son bounty hunter characters from the Star Wars saga.

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Australian label Ksubi gives us a look at the ad campaign for their forthcoming ‘eye eye’ shades collection.

Shot by Kane Skennar, the campaign stars Heidi Harrington, Rosemary Smith, Dion Antony, Jann Cruraszkiewicz and Bambi Northwood-Blyth.

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This year, Nike released the Aina Chukka – a mid-cut take on the classic boat shoe with some added elements from existing Nike footwear silhouettes.

The smart-looking kicks were well received and are back again for Fall ’10.

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No need to fudge around with adapters on your Panasonic G or Olympus EP cams, Cosina will be releasing specially designed lenses for the M4/3 system, starting with the Japan-made Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 Nokton – TOP

In light of American Apparel facing bankruptcy, the guardian.co.uk published an article detailing the company’s rise and fall – The Guardian

Mastermind JAPAN will be winding down operations as well in 2013 to coincide with their 15th anniversary – Hypebeast

Liked Inglourious Basterds? Well Hot Toys will be releasing a rather detailed 1/6th scale rendition of Col. Hans Landa – Plastic and Plush

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA All-Star Scottie Pippen is being honoured with his own statue, what shoes should he wear? – Nice Kicks

Vogue Hommes Japan September 2010, Jo Calderone = Lady Gaga in drag? – Style.com

We recently showed you the teaser for the new Frank Miller directed ad for Gucci Guilty, here’s a fuller video.