We're not really quite sure why they call it what they do, but Dave's Quality Meat Inside Out Flannel Shirt ($79) is a quality fall garment. With plaid flannels coming back into style this season, Dave's Inside Out wears well with classic, large plaid patterns in either red or navy, button cuffs, a front chest pocket, and all the lumberjack flair you can handle.
We don't really enjoy paying more than a grand for a coat, but at least this one does more than just one thing. The D&G 3-in-1 Coat ($1,550) is really two garments in one — a shiny, quilted zip-up vest with a genuine coyote fur trim around the collar, and a slightly longish, more conservative black coat made from a wool/cashmere blend, and featuring cable-knit cuffs, a front button closure, four button-flap outer pockets, two interior pockets, a center back vent with button closure, and shoulder epaulettes for a dash of military chic.
It's becoming a little difficult to find a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on the market, so why not add a bit of his style to your existing place. With individual serial numbers, Wright's signature engraving, and a price to match, the Frank Lloyd Wright Sofa ($6,500) and Recliner ($4,500) feature the tasteful restraint, clean lines, and expert craftsmanship you'd expect from a product carrying Wright's name. The master architect designed these officially-licensed pieces in 1912 for the William B. Greene House in Aurora, Illinois; these pricey reproductions are made from solid oak, with a walnut stain and caramel leather upholstery.
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We're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.
Most of the time when you see a product made from recycled whatever, the "whatever" part loses its original functionality — you can't exactly use a bench made from recycled milk jugs to hold milk. Which is only one of the many reasons Sonic Fabric Ties ($90) are so neat. Made from 50% colored thread and 50% recycled audio cassette tape, these unusual accessories can actually be played by running a tape head over them, playing sound collages from designer Alyce Santoro's CD Between Stations.
Lest you actually have to start your car with your car keys, Viper SmartStart ($300-$500) is a cool new system that allows you start your car with your iPhone or iPod touch. Using a GSM signal, SmartStart either plugs into your existing Viper security/remote start system or comes bundled with one, letting you not only start but also lock or unlock the car, arm or unarm the alarm, open the trunk, and activate the panic mode, no matter how far away you might be from your vehicle. [Thanks, Dan]
Spice up your living room decor with the UpCycle Ottoman ($425). This 18-inch square foot cushion is upholstered with repurposed jute bags that were previously used to transport organic coffee beans, logos, stencil print, and all, making each and every one unique. Granted they aren't likely to match your current furniture, but as conversation pieces, they're hard to beat.
Get yourself ready for another NBA season with The Book of Basketball ($17). Written by ESPN's "The Sports Guy" Bill Simmons, this 700-page tome takes an irreverent, entertaining, and yet informed look at the NBA from the view of a fan, and is filled with interesting anecdotes, tributes to great players of the pasts, and enough stats to make the tax code look simple.
We're not sure whether it's actually worn by guides in Maine, but the Woolrich Woolen Mills Maine Guide Jacket ($500) is certainly up to the job. Made in the U.S. from 100% Melton Wool, this stately jacket features a slightly athletic fit, matching black buttons on the front closure, lower pockets, cuffs, and stand-up collar, and interior and chest pockets.
Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless FLAC and 320 Kbps MP3 formats, 13 mini-documentary films, replicated UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes, all delivered on a specially-designed 16GB USB stick that fits into a Apple Corps-shaped green apple adorned with the band's logo. Limited to just 30,000 copies, it's more expensive than buying the box set, but if you're fearful of physical media, or just a collector by nature, go for it.
When most people think of tiny houses, they think of the quaint, smallish-homes one finds in older neighborhoods, built back before the rise of the McMansion. But Tumbleweed Tiny Houses ($39,000 and up) make those homes looks like mansions in their own right. Ranging from 65 to 130 sq. ft. — plans for "Small" houses ranging from 251 to 774 sq. ft. are also available — these tiny homes are built with a goal of minimal environmental impact and maximum use of space, and since they sit on wheels, arriving pre-assembled, no building permit is required. Perfect for a backyard shack, rustic weekend getaway, or the modern nomad.
Inspired by the company's military heritage with looks that prove it, the Victorinox Mobilizer NXT Hardside Officer's Trunk ($520-$650) is kind of expensive, but is also built to last. It features an aircraft-grade aluminum dual-trolley handle with a Geluxe grip, urethane wheels with swivel casters for greater mobility, a trunk-style lid with a one-latch opening system, a large main compartment with adjustable compression straps and a removable mesh pouch, a hidden ID tray in the handle bezel, and more.
Whether you're playing soccer, basketball, or football, odds are you're gonna take some hits from time to time — which is why there's Nike Pro Combat ($21-$80). These high-tech undergarments are made from Dri-Fit fabric to wick sweat away while allowing for the maximum freedom of movement, and also feature hard plates and foam cells in the most contact-prone areas to keep you protected and help keep your mind on the game.
