Spring is in the air. There’s something about the transition towards the spring/summer season that is so welcoming; whether it’s being out and enjoying the warmer weather, wearing some lighter fabrics, listening to feel-good music, or simply being inspired by the more lively colors that are slowly beginning to surround us. For this edition of the colectivo index, we are thrilled to share some seasonal related items & things that make us look forward to the upcoming months.

Founded in Toronto in 1985, headquartered in New York City, Club Monaco brings you luxury married with modern sensibility. Club Monaco strives to fulfill the hunger of the culturally influenced; those who want fashionable pieces, but continue to love wearing the timeless classics. As a brand they represents the delicate balance of mixing aesthetics without becoming forcefully conspicuous.  Club Monaco has only been a brick and mortar shop until March 26, 2012 when they launched e-commerce coinciding with their S/S 2012 lookbook which we are obviously digging a whole lot. source: club monaco

Don’t let the sun and heat do a rough number on your face as the temps begin to climb up. Getting its start in 1965, Baxter of California calls Beverly Hills its headquarters. They offer a variety of mens grooming essentials that we should all have in our arsenal to battle the rough elements. Aside from being an outstanding product, Baxter’s appealing packaging and graphic design falls right in line with the colectivo’s creative pallet. source: baxter of california

Hot off the press is Imagine: How Creativity Works, by Jonah Lehrer. In this book author Jonah Lehrer looks at the science of creativity and breaks down the complex process so that we can all learn to apply it more effectively. Lehrer discusses how vital being in a rut is, the importance of playfully thinking like a child, and productive daydreaming. There is no reason why Imagine: How Creativity Works shouldn’t be guiding you to be inspired throughout the Spring/Summer season. $15 available here. source: brain pickings

The Hill-Side should really need little introduction. NYC’s The Hill-side keeps it simple with scarves, pocket squares, bandanas, ties, blankets, and other bits. Brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo, take well-sourced fabrics, Japanese design influence, and create amazing wares out of their NYC headquarters. We have felt great admiration for their design aesthetic, branding philosophy, and the top-notch quality of their products. We are looking forward to their Spring/Summer 2012 offerings. various products available from hickorees.source: need supply blog

We are constantly checking our radars for great examples of collective efforts, so we would like to introduce you to the awesome people at Kinfolk magazine. A quarterly magazine curated by a community of creative folk who share the same interest in organizing small gatherings that are simple, uncomplicated, and less contrived; while fostering a family like environment. Be sure to also check out their great looking online journal for some inspiring photography and design references. $18-24 available here. source: kinfolk mag

And now for some well deserved eye-candy, we give you the Design Museum iPad app. In preparation for their upcoming move to bigger premises, the Design museum of London has launched its free iPad app to showcase some of its most iconic objects. Developed by twentysix with support by Dezeen, the app is slick, minimalistic, and super user-friendly. It’s definitely the perfect companion for a moment of loungin’ or when seeking for some design-related inspiration. avaliable free from itunes. source: dezeen

Finally, for some proper summer vibes, our friends at Neovinyl have recently released the 1st volume in a series of back to basics House related EPs. Arthur Jnr – Distant Thoughts EP (Neovinyl Roots 001) is an ode to classic House that oozes rawness, deepness, and all kinds of funked up elements. If you ask us, this is the right material to drive any evening in the right direction. £5.20 available from beatport. source: neovinyl soundcloud