C’H’C’M’

C’H’C’M’ (Clinton Hill Classic Menswear), is an online men's shop that has an impressive collection of American and European brands that all have strong heritage, incredible attention to detail and keep basic function in mind. Their booth at this past November's Pop-Up Flea here in New York created tons of buzz and anticipation for their next pop-up in January in the East Village where they will roll out their Spring 2010 line.

Sweetu Patel founded the company in March 2009. A former furniture designer, the selection includes names like Gitman Brothers, Saint James, Mackintosh, Drakes, Northern Waters, Jack Spade and Rogues Gallery. Shop C’H’C’M’ here.

John Derian Company

This is one of those stores you just have to visit. Moroccan rugs, Hugo Guinness original and signed prints (every May they have an exhibition for Hugo’s one-of-a-kind drawings on paper), Rogues Gallery vintage tees and all of the odds and ends that your home would ever need. This cozy antique/vintage shop can outfit your home and accessorize your life with handpicked French and American flea market goods by Mr. Derian himself. Click here to read more.

John Derian

6 East 2nd Street (near Bowery)

New York, New York 10003

212.677.3917

L.L. Bean Signature Collection

L.L.Bean, Inc., the classic American label that was founded in 1912 and originally only sold the Maine Hunting Shoe, is now coming out with a Signature Collection in March 2010.

The company hired designer Alex Carleton, the founder of Rogues Gallery, as its creative director. In March, it will introduce the line including light-weight tailored linen blazers, buffalo plaid and madras shirts, nubby shawl-neck sweaters and a new version of the field coat for men. The women’s collection will feature a belted camp jacket, a denim line, madras shirtdresses, wrap skirts and new chino styles. Carleton will also create a new twist on L.L. Bean classics such as the Boat and Tote Bags. They released that the Signature Collection will not be priced much higher than the basic product line.

Images from the above launch party credit to L.L. Bean.