SAVE - Lark and Wolff by Steven Alan Waxed Country Jacket - $198

It appears this is the year of diversification at Steven Alan. Adding on to an already lengthy list of collaborations with brands and stores like Dockers, Chari & Co. Bike Store, and Warby Parker Eyewear, Mr. Alan has done a collaboration line by the name of Lark & Wolff for the hipster chain store Urban Outfitters. Alan manages to achieve a significantly lower price point while still retaining his signature rinkled-cool aesthetic in garments that don't stray far form what he is offering in his full price line.

From a quick review of his website, you would see that the Waxed Country Jacket I have suggested here is a fine example of this fact. Reminiscent of a classic Barbour waxed cotton jacket, this piece is an affordable substitute with a slim cut and simple look. And, like I said, it also happens to resemble his Rain Slicker, which runs around $330. Save.

SAVE - J. Press for UO Ribbon Belt - $28

J. Press and Urban Outfitters have collaborated on a well edited capsule collection of items fit for the closeted preppy hipster. Slim fitting shirts and pants are simple with clean lines, but the accessories are really the standouts. In particlar, these ribbon belts. As a certified W.A.S.P. myself, I can tell you that colleigiate colored ribbon belts are a necessity, but they also look great with jeans, a t-shirt, and a pair of boots. Great for adding some color to your wardrobe, and at $28, I'm getting all 3. Save.

SAVE - Lanvin for H&M Tuxedo Blazer - $149

LANVIN FOR H&M. SEE THE FULL COLLECTION AT HM.COM

And so the saga continues... I went to H&M today to check out the Lanvin collab and they were sold out of everything in my size (small)! The remnents clinging to the hangers looked unreal, so I will definitely be checking back to see if they have the tuxedo blazer (pictured above) back in. If you are a size large, or even medium, I would suggest heading to your nearest H&M location right away. Save.

Lanvin for H&M - Lookbook

A few months ago I posted about the H&M and Lanvin collaboration that was in the works. Well the lookbook is finally here, but I'm sad to say that I have a few mixed feelings.

Right off of the bat, I was excited about the fact that H&M didn't make Lucas Ossendrijver (Lanvin's Menswear designer) skew his creative vision for the collab: a blazer with piping, fuller dress pants, and colorful patent leather shoes populate the fashionable collection that screams, "LANVIN!".

On the other hand, though those pieces are exciting, there certainly isn't anything too avant-garde. While this may seem a little contradictory to my former comment, let me explain a little further.

Lanvin is known for stylish mens pieces at exorbitant prices. They can range anywhere form a white seersucker dinner jacket, to a classic white tee bejeweled with sequins in the shape of a mosquito. This collection is no doubt Lanvin, but, unfortunately, none of my favorite pieces that I would be too afraid to buy full price trickled down. The women's collection, dissimilarly, has tons of outlandish pieces, clones of which are probably sitting in the windows of Bergdorfs or Barneys right now!

That said, I will certainly check out the more dressy options (especially the killer tuxedo jacket) to add a little pop to my wardrobe, but, overall, I don't find it exciting enough to wait online and fight some 6 foot hipster for.

Tuxedo- $299, Bowtie- $29.95, Shirt- $49.95, Shoes- $79.95, Sunglasses- $19.95

Blazer- $149, Shirt- $49.95, Tie- $29.95, Pants- $59.95, Shoes- $79.95, Sunglasses- $19.95

Coat- $249, Pants- $59.95, Scarf- $49.95, Shirt- $49.95, Shoes- $79.95, Sunglasses- $19.95

(TITLE IMAGE: Coat- $149, Blazer- $149, Shirt- $49.95, Bowtie- $29.95, Pants- $59.95 Cap- $19.95, Shoes- $79.95)

Filson x Levi's

Super American heritage brands collide in this collaboration between Filson and Levi's. Filson recently made a comeback in fashion circles with its chic luggage (a staple for hipsters in the workforce), while Levi's has continued to reinvent itself and stay current, especially in a world obsessed with "vintage" and storied brands.

In this case, Filson has made three pieces based on some of their bestselling goods exclusively for Levi's. An indigo denim shooting shirt ($128), a Cruiser jacket ($178), and a waxed cotton jacket with contrasting collar ($188) all bear both the Levi's and Filson logos and inspiration from both lines.

Steven Alan x Dockers

Storied workwear brand Dockers is partnering with Steven Alan on a collection of blazers, shirts, ties, and pants for Fall 2010. Strangely, the prices run cheaper than Steven Alan's namesake label: $248 for jackets, $148 for shirts, $128 for pants, and $48 for ties. I would say collaborations usually cause a hike in prices, but I'm certainly not complaining cause it all looks great!

Photos: Hypebeast.com

Lanvin for H&M

Yes it looks girly, but don't be fooled. The upcoming collaboration between the chic French house Lanvin and the Swedish fast fashion power H&M will also include a host of men's clothing designed by Lanvin's Lucas Ossendrijver. If you haven't yet, take a look at Lanvin's menswear presentation for Fall 2010 either online, or even better, in store (I suggest Bergdorf for the best selection). Embelished tees, intricate biker jacket meets car coats, and sharply tailored dresswear abound. Hopefully Ossendrijver has enough creative freedom to do something along the same lines.

The collection will be unveiled November 2nd and released on November 23rd.

Splurge - Fall Shoes

For fall I always look for a dress sneaker, a casual sneaker, a boot, and a loafer/driving shoe. This season presents a perfect option for each one of these categories. It's clear that they are all very expensive shoes, but there is something about a great shoe that is hard to find. My shoe needs to compliment everything in my closet while retaining it's own voice and standing out so that I get some bang for my buck. Here, I present my picks for Fall in every category. Splurge.

Dress Sneaker: Trussardi 1911 High-Top Sneaker - $526

This Trussardi high top is classic and stylish. The plaid works perfectly with the black leather, and the white laces and sole lighten it all up and provide a nice contrast. This shoe would look great with a pair of dress pants or some skinny dark jeans and a dress shirt.

Casual Sneaker: Common Projects Zip-Up Sneaker - $385

The zip is a cool detail and the two tone gives it a little edge. On the other hand, white and grey go with everything and their design durability ensures that these sneakers will only look better with wear.

Boot: Sorel Caribou x colette Snow Boot - $322

Sorel Caribou make the classic snow boot. Through their collaboration with colette, they have updated the boot into something that will look classic with any winter look, while still delivering pop by way of the neon laces.

Loafer/ Driving Shoe: Tod's Moccasin - $425

Tod's make, hands down, my favorite driving shoe loafer. I would probably go with the grey for everyday wear, but the red and green could definitely be a chic statement.

SPLURGE - Band of Outisders x Sperry Top-Siders - Around $195

Every season for a while now, Band of Outsiders has done a collaboration with Sperry Top-Sider. Band takes the classic boat shoe model and remixes it to produce a modern version, whether that be through the use of a strange fabric or a new silhouette, and, of course, charges about three times the original boat shoe price. As always, Top-Siders are one of the most well designed and durable shoes out there, and with Scott Sternberg's creative touch, they become some of the chicest shoes as well.

This fall offers styles in corduroy, shearling, nylon, and wool. I'm partial to the gray wool ones myself, but who can say they don't want to at least see the shearling ones in person? Spurge.

SPLURGE - Weekend Warriors: Saturdays and Warriors of Radness Collaboration

I just realized that I haven't dedicated a post to Saturdays OR Warriors of Radness yet... Well lets knock them both out with one post!

Saturdays is a modern surf company (I say modern to rid your mind of images of below the knee board shorts and over-done graphic tees) based out of Soho. In addition to their own line of swim suits, tees and the like, they also carry great surf and skate inspired brands such as Vans and Lightning Bolt, as well as surf boards, wax, and coffee, in their flagship. Warriors of Radness, for something completely different (not), is a colorful surf brand that tends to crank out collections somewhat resembling what a hipster would wear in an 80's workout video. They have great tees and swim suits, as well as a stamp of approval from the hipster Mecca, Opening Ceremony, where they are carried.

Together, it's pure bliss. Tanks, tees, and swim suits in black, white, blue and red, all with variations of the Weekend Warriors logo. They are perfectly branded, and from what I can say about them only judging by the Saturdays tee I own myself, exceedingly comfortable. The collaboration is available exclusively at the Saturdays Surf location at 31 Crosby St. While I don't know prices just yet, I'm sure you'll want to scoop more than one of these items up, so lets consider it a splurge for now.