Surface to Air Lapel Pins

Surface to Air returns to the Hint Shop with not one, but two lapel pins. The nondescript black flag is a commentary on the ubiquitous American flag pin, while the white sword is a version of the collective's own insignia, already a play on members-only symbols. Together we think they make a fine pair, a study in contrasts. Made with a fine enamel and ceramic finish with a sturdy tie-tack backing, the twofer is exclusive to Hint.

$65

Lapel Pins

Details: the black flag measures 1" in height, the white sword 1.5". Comes with this nifty gift box and a secret extra gift (okay, we'll tell you, a fun cloth bracelet). Visit Surface to Air's new e-shop for more styles.

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Pattern People Tribute Totes

Not long ago we started selling tote bags with illustrations of Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs enshrined in their trademark goodness. Little did we know they would fly off our server like porn, instantly becoming the most popular items we've ever peddled in the Hint Shop. Now our friends at Pattern People—who not only make patterns/prints for Nike, Vans and Stussy, but also create cutting-edge wallpapers and huge wrap-around room murals—are back with another pair of limited-edition tribute totes exclusively for Hint. This time the noble busts of Prince and Michael Jackson sit nestled in their own trademarks, from doves and gloves to Corvettes and Bubbles, with Prince even appearing in his luscious royal purple. Better still (and unfortunately you can't tell from the pics), both icons come in a subtle sparkle. Plus, we even have a few Karls and Marcs left from the third reprint, if you want to keep it in the fashion family. But move fast, these bags don't stick around.

$50

Details: 18"w x 15"h (excluding handle), black and purple ink on 100% natural cotton canvas.

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General Idea T-Shirts

General Idea—a street-inspired, high-end men's line from South Korea—was the sleeper hit of the New York spring collections, and we're not just saying that to sell merch. We seriously heard more than one stylist gush about the stateside debut of designer Bumsuk Choi, who's shown the line in Seoul for several seasons, becoming the youngest designer to join Seoul Fashion Week. A part-time DJ, he's also collaborated with Puma, Heineken, Absolut and Renault on the design of a race car. You could say he's the South Korean Rei Kawakubo, and to prove it, the words on these shirts appear to make sense ("The world is not enough..."), only to turn conceptual, curl around the back and end in gibberish. Very Comme.

$50

Black Text on White (men's) White Text on Black (men's) Medium Large

Details: 100% cotton, comes in nice packaging.

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Nightshades by Pleasure Principle

These Nightshades from Pleasure Principle came about from the idea of selling sunglasses in vending machines at nightclubs. Why? For that crushing moment you realize it's dawn and you're minutes away from your walk of shame. But with 100% UV protection, the frameless shades, which uncoil like film, work perfectly well all day long.

Incredulous they would stay on, we gave them a test drive on a hot and steamy day. Sure enough, they didn't fall off at all, tenaciously yet delicately gripping the temples. The first in a series of reinterpreted products from Pleasure Principle, the shades are a steal at only $20. Besides, who doesn't want to play out their Corey Hart, 80's fantasies (or memories) and wear their sunglasses at night? 

$20

Nightshades

Details: 100% UV protection, comes in simple white paper sleeve, one size fits all, can be born on your wrist for easy storage!

Photos by Francois Hugon, model Hash in Pleasure Principle's spring '10 collection

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