Shwood creates beautiful wooden sunglasses that take retro styles and give them a natural twist.

In their own words:

A simple experiment with nature. Born from the limb of a Madrone tree, a rusty pair of cabinet hinges, and lenses from the corner store, Shwood has been a curious endeavor from the beginning. An endeavor to create a product that encompasses the individuality and uniqueness that can only be found in natural surroundings. A desire to experiment with design, materials, and aesthetics in the search for something that works. Free from passing trends, the brand’s focus remains that of its roots, innovation and creation. Long live creativity.

Shwood’s in-house manufacturing process merges precision technology with classic skilled craftsmanship to create a timeless art form. Every step from veneering and precision lens cutting, to shaping and finishing is conducted in our own Portland-based workshop to promise an entirely handcrafted eyewear piece. Wood manipulation is kept to a minimum in order to showcase the medium’s natural and unique splendor. All models are accompanied by 100% UVA/UVB protection Carl Zeiss lenses imported from Italy. Polarized lenses are also available.

With collections that range from $125 on up to $195 for limited edition collaborations made with rare and unique woods (including recycled skateboard decks!) there’s a style and a price for everyone, so check out Shwood to see what fits.

[Shwood]

Apparently, not only is this solar bikini real, but it’s going to be available for pre-order soon.

The bikini itself is made from 1″ x 4″ photovoltaic film strips that have been sewn together with conductive thread, terminating in a 5 volt regulator with female USB connector. All told, it pumps out enough juice to charge an iPod while you relax in the sun and soak up the rays.

(The male version, called the iDrink, will put out enough power to charge a custom cooled drink coozy.)

[Solar Bikini via Ecouterre]

The Fluent Stash by Nau is made for “organizational origami”.

With its die-cut wool felt design, the Stash is designed to keep your electronics, toiletries, ninja stars, or anything else that you want to keep close at hand organized and ready to go at a moments notice.

With three stash pockets and a zip-secured mesh pocket, it can either be hung for easy access, or folded back on itself so that it’s free-standing.

[Nau - Fluent Stash via Cool Hunting]

I’m a big fan of minimalist wallets, so when I saw ‘The Fold’ from Leffot, I was instantly in love.

Essentially just a single piece of Horween shell cordovan (or as they affectionately call it, “horse ass leather”), it holds your cash and cards in place with three simple folds.

Available in Rust, Natural and Dark Brown, you can either order the Small size for US Dollars, or the Large size for International Currencies and a credit card or two if you have more worldly travels in mind.

If you think you need more than that, just remember Leffot’s motto: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

[Leffot - The Fold via Like Cool]

Etsy user taraduff makes a “Lumberjack Hat” that doesn’t just make you feel like a lumberjack, it also makes you look like one too.

That’s because the knitted stocking cap includes a shaggy knitted beard and mustache that are stored within, and can be pulled over your face if the weather gets cold, or if you just want to look like you know your way around an axe.

Each hat is knitted by hand on a round loom, and the beard/mustache combos are all hand crocheted, so no two are the same. Plus, since each is unique, you can find a color combo that fits your personal style, or order a custom combo if you’ve got something specific in mind.

[Etsy - taraduff]

T-Post is a monthly magazine that gets delivered as a t-shirt, with the news story on the inside, and an artist’s interpretation of that new story on the outside.

This month, they’re talking about Higher Education, and Marc Stromberg’s t-shirt design includes an augmented reality tag that allows you to play Rock, Paper, Scissors with a hand that comes out of your chest when you sit in front of a webcam.

Don’t believe me? Check it out:

Now I’m not quite ready to call Augmented Reality clothing a trend, but with the Adidas AR Game Pack and now a shirt that plays Rock, Paper, Scissors, the world of fashion is quickly becoming a world where things aren’t always as they appear.

[T-Post - Higher Education]

Reknit is a project by Haik Avanian where very month during 2010, you can send his mom an old sweater, and she’ll turn it into a new article of clothing.

This month, she’s knitting any old sweater into a new, hand-made, one of a kind scarf.

Now that’s a sustainable movement I can get behind!

[Reknit]

[Via: Josh Spear]

These New Era/Star Wars collabs are definitely over the top, but they’re also 100% cool. I have no idea what you’d wear them with, but if you don’t get laid at the Star Wars convention wearing one of these, you’re doing it wrong.

[Via: GEARFUSE]

KISS fans and anyone that just likes wearing strange pieces of clothing should appreciate this collaboration between the long-tongued rock band and Mark Ecko’s Black Rhino line.

A tribute to Kiss, one of the most recognized American rock bands… and bassist Gene Simmons’ who constantly flaunted his impossibly long tongue.

The hoodie zips all the way up to reveal a Gene Simmons mask, and the giant red tongue design on the front should be hard to miss whether your face is covered or not. There’s also a large KISS logo across the back in case someone thinks you’re just trying to chew through a boa constrictor.

[Black Rhino - KISS Hoodie]

[Via: Like Cool]

In 2010, Adidas and Star Wars will team up for an awesome looking collaboration that will include both footwear and apparel, such as the Stormtrooper sneaks shown above. Though little is known about the line at this point, the force looks to be strong with these ones.

[Via: Hypebeast]

Wear the world on your finger with a set of acrylic rings that feature laser cut world landmarks from Etsy seller Plastique.

The set includes the Leaning Tower of Piza, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and the Space Needle.

If you get mugged, they also double as a replacement for brass knuckles.

[Etsy - Plastique - World Landmark Acrylic Ring Set]

Give yourself some financial comfort with The Mattress Wallet: It’s less risky than the stock market and more mobile than your mattress at home, making The Mattress Wallet the choice for savvy investors.

Featuring slots for all your cards and plenty of room for a big wad of cash, The Mattress Wallet doesn’t just look the part; it plays it too.

Plus, why stick money under your mattress when you can just bring your mattress with you?

[The Mattress Wallet]

[Via: Josh Spear]

Trunk Club wants to revolutionize the way that men shop for clothes by becoming the Netflix/Zappos of clothing.

The main benefit of Trunk Club is a personal clothing expert that you can meet with via webcam who will evaluate your style and recommend, find and deliver clothing and accessories that match.

Then, once the clothes arrive, you can try them on and let your personal clothing expert evaluate the fit and style before allowing you to select what you want and ship the rest back for free.

Surprisingly, there are no membership fees or consultation costs, and you just pay the normal retail price for all pieces that you decide to keep. There’s no shipping, no obligation, and no need to ever wade through the mall again.

Still skeptical? Gear Patrol recently gave the service a trial run, and was impressed with the ease of use and the range of choices that were presented. You can read the full review here.

[Trunk Club]

The Flipside 2.0 is an RFID blocking, card/cash organizing, secure locking, assisted opening, multi-colored masterpiece of a wallet, and to top it all off, it’ll only set you back $39.95.

[Flipside]

DQM (AKA Dave’s Quality Meat) has teamed up with Oakley to create 50 pairs of bacon-themed Frogskin sunglasses.

Who knew fashion could be so delicious?

[DQM - Bacon Frogskins]

[Via: Geekology]

Timbuk2’s new Dolores Chiller messenger bag doesn’t just look like a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon, it’ll hold a 12-pack of them as well!

That’s because the beer themed bag is lined with waterproof and insulated material on the inside so that you can pack it with ice and keep some cold ones chilled on a hot summer day. Plus, there’s a bottle opener built right in so that you don’t have to use your teeth. (Again.)

[Timbuk2 - Dolores Chiller]

Incase and Arkitip teamed up to create the new HunterGatherer line of MacBook and iPhone cases, and the result is a fantastic looking concept that will give your gadgets more style than most people can handle.

Featuring woodgrain on the outside and woven orange fabric on the inside, it’ll look equally at home when your hunting the woods for wild game or hunting in the wild world of your local Starbucks for an open chair.

[Incase - HunterGatherer]

What do you get the girl that has everything?

How about a MILSPEC corset that features MOLLE modular pouch attachment webbing, self-adjustable quick-release buckles, and enough accessories to keep you busy for hours?

Tactical Corsets are designed to look as good as they function, and give girls the same utility that cargo pants give guys while still supporting the female form.

[Tactical Corsets]

Nooka has always been known for their unique looking watches, but now they’re branching out into other fashion accessories, and the first new offering is a line of wallets they’re calling the Nooka AO, or Asset Organizer.

The Nooka AO is made from silicon, which will fold and bend without breaking or damaging your cards, and it includes a few dividers to keep everything neat and tidy.

[Nooka]

[Via: Nooka Via: Acquire]

You wouldn’t want to wear them to grandma’s house, but the tracksuits that Mama Anders has designed, which feature bits and pieces of blow-up dolls, are definitely a good way to get noticed.

According to Mama Anders:

These dolls are so ugly and vulgar that turning them into something beautiful has become a challenge for me. The doll is a means to convey something else.

[Mama Anders Design]

[Via: LikeCool]