At BundleBox we know that the gentlemen among you love a fashion find just as much as the ladies. When A Continuous Lean was brought to our attention we were beside ourselves with excitement to tell you!

Showcasing the cream of unique USA style for Men this Blog turned shop is an absolute gem. The site hails itself as being: ‘About things, American things and good looking things’. With J Crew choosing to advertise on there, we knew we were on to a good thing!

A Continuous Lean Website

Apart from Mens style, the blog also gleans interesting insight into film and Maps and Intel (featuring the best shopping in NYC shown on a map). ACL’s religiously followed American List details the best of American made style.

We took the liberty of delving into the depths of ACL to uncover a few covetable pieces that are perfect to keep you on top style form during Summer.

At the ACL shop you will find some well designed separates and accessories that are the result of a collaboration between ACL and American designers such as the effortlessly cool leather-maker Billykirk, American Classic Gant, and Editors favourite shoe designer Mark McNairy.

We were particularly drawn to the Billykirk briefcases ($325 below) designed using duck canvas and a horween leather trim. The design is based on a WWII era U.S Navy issue officers briefcase and comes in three colours.

Billykirk Briefcases $325 each

The Dirty Bucks Shoes ($295 below) from Mark McNairy are a classic style of shoe for the modern man. Hand-made with a red brick sole, these suede bucks have Goodyear welt construction that will last a life time.

Dirty Bucks Shoes by Mark McNairy $295

CEGO has been a respected New York shirt-maker for the last 25 years and is recommended on the ACL American List. We love this stylish yet traditional red, white and blue striped day shirt ($125 below). CECO also take custom made orders.

CECO Red, White and Blue Striped Shirt $125

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

Have you ever ventured around the shops and found that nothing really jumped out at you. It would be amazing to have the luxury of customising everything you buy with your signature style. Apart from pulling out a sewing kit and contemplating a dressmaking or millinery course, BundleBox has discovered a few USA websites which allow you to add your own design touch.

Here we have stylish and in trend products you can cast your own creative eye over and have a hand in putting them together. We think they are amazing treats for yourself but also fantastic gifts for friends or loved ones.

At Converse you can customise many of their popular shoe designs with a choice of colours, prints and materials. From $60 this is a creative opportunity too good to miss. Plus with the BundleBox Buy For Me service, we can purchase on your behalf and deliver direct to your USA BundleBox address.

Customise your own pair of Converse from $60

With summer coming up the all important sunglasses will be a permanent feature with us on the beach. Fashionista’s favourite Oakleys are renowned for classic styles that withstand the test of time. The Jupiter range is the epitome of laid back cool $130 and with Oakleys customising service you can be original and choose your own colour of lens and frame.

Make your own Oakleys Jupiter Sunglasses $130

Jeweller Aurora Lopez Mejia, is an Artist who uses jewellery as her medium. Having created something of a cult following in the USA the designer’s work has Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie as fans. Its clear that the designer creates something out of the ordinary in her beautifully curated NYC studio Taverna. Each piece of jewellery is hand-stamped and follows the traditions of ancient Talismans.

Aurora Lopez Mejia Jewellery from $195

You can add your own unique words to your jewelry or choose from Aurora’s poignant list of words sourced from old dictionaries. Each piece of jewellery is meant to provoke, empower and inspire. Prices start from $195 for hand-crafted silver pendants.

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

Spring and Summer could not be more evident in shops and online. Everywhere we look there seems to be stacks of cute floral dresses, candy coloured cardigans and dainty sandals. It is a stark contrast to the windy and wet weather we are battling with at the moment and with more forecast, it is not likely we will be dusting off the sun hats just yet!

That is not to say we cannot up the ante on the style front come rain or shine. The Mac has been a timeless wardrobe staple of the savvy fashionista for years. It is practical, stylish and the ultimate cover-up for that tempermental weather period from end of winter into Spring.

BundleBox has scoured the trendiest USA websites in search of the Mac top three. Get inspired and have yours shipped today!

This coat from Jones New York is a signature of style and is versatile to be worn over work clothes and also with jeans and dresses. A wardrobe favourite forever.

Pemberley Belted Trench Coat now $133.99

Tommy Hilfiger epitomises classic USA style and this contemporary short coat is practical yet fashionable.

Classic Tommy Hilfiger Short Trench Coat $198

Kenneth Cole’s metallic trench coat is a updated version of the classic trench style. This is perfect for work and can double over as a even wear coat. Teamed with boots as shown is one of the ways to accessorise with this great wardrobe must have.

Kenneth Cole Metallic Trench Coat $179.98

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

We all love to spruce up the place we call home every once in a while. Your home says so much about who you are and what you love. The kitchen, bedroom and lounge are the places we should feel most at home. It is only fitting that we surround ourselves with beautiful things that we cherish, as well as those things that conjure memories from  memorable vacations, people and times in our lives.

Crate and Barrel came under the Bundlebox radar when a savvy Bundleer ordered something from their website. From that moment we have been hooked on their original take on traditional, contemporary and super stylish ideas for the home. We LOVE a story and Crate and Barrel do not disappoint!

During the 1960s a young couple, Carole and Gordon Segal had just returned from Honeymooning in Europe. Feeling inspired by the cultured items for the home they had discovered they also felt a sense of frustration that there was nowhere to find a variety of contemporary affordable things for the home.

Their passion to make these things available to others influenced them to open their own shop. After hiring one employee and leasing an abandoned elevator factory in Chicago’s Wells Street, Crate and Barrel was born.

Crate and Barrel Chicago Exterior 1962

The couple travelled extensively throughout Europe buying from ceramicists, glassblowers and small French factories who used traditional craftsmanship techniques to create  copper pots and simple bistro dinner sets.

Having gone all out on their Europe spending spree, Carole and Gordon had run out of money for display and shelving in their store. With another creative twist they stacked the wooden crates around the store and used them as a simple form of shelving. The couple say that  ‘Out of necessity came the unique Crate and Barrel style and name’. Overcome with the excitement of opening on a cold December day in 1962, they realised that they had overlooked one important thing, a cash  register.

Based on recent purchases, Bundlebox has listed three must haves from this interesting company whose ethos and concept is as exciting today as it was in 1962.

Marimekko Taupe Bed cover from $29 -$119

Classical Symmetry Blue Print $69

Silver Spin Bar Stools from $99

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

We love to see Bundleers getting creative with purchasing from the US. Of course it is exciting to shop for great savings and deals but it is also exciting to discover unique items from interesting places.

The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York is a celebration of art, architecture, design and creativity attracting approximately 700,000 visitors a year. The MOMA shop is a curated collection all in itself. Apart from being the perfect place to find a momentum of your visit or a gift for a loved one, it is filled with art inspired pieces for the home, jewellery and a fantastic collection of books.

It is all well and good provided you can actually visit but If not, the MOMA Store online is a haven of the best hand-picked items to be found in the shop.

New Spring Home and Accessories Collections at the MOMA Store have just arrived online

With Bundlebox, you can enjoy a shopping trip at MOMA and have it all delivered direct to your door. We picked a few of our favourite MOMA must haves below:

Unique Wall Clock based on George Nelson's iconic 1946 design $336

A symbol of George Nelson’s inspirational design talent, the Multi-coloured ball wall clock is a stylish focal point for any home.

Transform wine glasses into glowing lamps with these uniquely designed paper shades $15

Add an atmospheric glow to your dinner party with these super wine glass lamp shades. Designed by Dekoop for MOMA.

The perfect companion on rainy days $48

Unpredictable weather means you need something you can rely on. This fun sky umbrella is one of MOMA’s best sellers. We think it’s because it reminds us of the starting credits to The Simpsons!

New York Coffee Cup $14

Based on the iconic “We are happy to serve you” paper coffee cup, this cool earth-ware coffee cup will find you enjoying your daily coffee the New York way as well as helping the environment.

Tim Burton MOMA Exhibition Oyster Boy T-Shirt $18

If you have not made it to the Tim Burton Exhibition at MOMA, worry not as you can buy a host of Burton influenced items including books, postcards, prints and the Oyster Boy T-Shirt.

Happy Bundling!

The Bundlebox Team.