Attn: Clarks Desert Mali At Topman

Looks like Topman is more than just good for nothing.  I wasn't expecting this, but these guys are the first US stockists to be selling the much buzzed about Clarks Desert Mali reissue that I know of.  Now before you start going bonkers and making it rain like you're at Pacman Jones' bachelor party, you should know that Topman is currently only stocking the leather versions - apologies to my suede soldiers out there.  The brown version looks great.  The black, not so much.  Both are pretty much Doc Martens for the crepe sole set.  The pricepoint has been floating around for a while so hopefully no one is caught off guard with the kinda off putting $178 tag.  This boot is quickly shaping up to be a must have for Desert Boot fanatics and something nice to look at for the rest of us.  Personally, I'll stick with what I've got.

-L.A.S

[Editor's note: If you don't care about  shipping charges you can find another Mali colorway at Asos.]

Topman Does Thom

Topman is one of those brands often accused of fast food fashion i.e. marketing inferior quality, cheap products that capitalize on the latest trends of the moment.  I'm not their biggest fan, but for those who don't have an illegal slush fun in Mexico it can be a decent option to get some fitted basics to round out your wardrobe.  As I was browsing their site this afternoon, looking for some double breasted blazer options, I realized that Topman was pushing a few sport coats that look like they were stolen from Thom Browne's showroom - seriously, we are talking blatant ripoffs.  I think this is kinda shaddy (I've talked about creative licensing on the blog enough as it is), but I guess if you really want some TB or Black Fleece gear this could be your starting point.  Topman makes no secret of what they do so you can't really blame them.  Their target demographic of skinny hipster-ish kids with meager incomes eat stuff like this up so I won't throw stones for a shrewd business decision.  So yeah, do you want some TB? Are you so broke that you wouldn't even be allowed to step foot in a Barneys? Well, here ya go.

-L.A.S