The story of Original Penguin dates back to 1955 and Munsingwear, a Minneapolis-based underwear and military garment store, that launched the Original Penguin golf-shirt in the United States. Worn by the likes of Richard Nixon, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Arnold Palmer, and Bing Crosby, this golf shirt became a symbol in suburban leisure until well into the 1980s. This year, however, they have a new Creative Director in Ann Doty Payne, who lends her unique aesthetic to the brand by introducing new patterns as well as reinvigorating heritage prints with new colourways and silhouettes. We applaud Ms Payne as she put together a nearly perfect collection for the Holiday season. We’d be hard-pressed to choose a favourite, and there’s probably only one or two items we’d wear with a bit of reluctance. Our hats off to Original Penguin for creating menswear as it should be. mash rating: 9/10

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Everyone knows the significance of the Sharpie. If you’re an artist, illustrator, graffiti writer, etc… it’s most likely one of your more important markers, as well as an indispensable tool of the trade. For those who live and die by the Sharpie, you can know bypass the old plastic version, and get your very own stainless steel Sharpie. Look for it at your local stationary store. You’re welcome.

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Ernesto Yerena created this print of Che Guevara. It measures 22 x 31″ and was printed on coventry rag paper. It comes in two colours, each limited to 100, and signed and numbered. It will release sometime today through Hecho Con Ganas.

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A few weeks back, we reported on Ryan McGinley’s new exhibit, Moonmilk. For those who are unable to make it to London’s Alison Jacques Gallery, there is the book of the same name. Slated to release on September 10th through Mörel Books, you can already pre-order your copy here.

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Super have teamed up with Liberty to design three new sunglasses featuring Liberty’s famous floral prints. The three styles are limited to 50 each and can be purchased directly through Liberty’s website. mash rating: 6/10

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Before the iPod, iPhone, iMac and MacBook was the very first Macintosh. Released way back in 1984, there are some who weren’t even alive at the time, and some who personally recall the computer. There are even passionate collectors of Macs. For those comes this tee depicting the machine that started it all. It’s yours for $18. Get it here.

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Kidrobot gets together with Anton Ginzburg to create a new set of Doppelgangers. This latest, miniTotem version are smaller (measuring 1.75″ tall), and can be stacked on top of each other. They come in a whole bunch of colours, and will release next month for $4.95 each. mash rating: 7/10

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Tomorrow will see the opening of Parra’s new show entitled ‘I Like the Tee Shirt But I Will Get the Painting’ at Berlin’s Pool Gallery. Two days later, a Pop Up shop will open up at Wood Wood offering several items designed by the Dutch artist himself. Bot the show and Pop Up shop will run until October 10th.

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