June 2009
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Adam Kimmel Cashmere Check Scarf
While it does feel a little ridiculous to be talking about scarves in June, for those who like to plan ahead this cashmere check number (€240) is the goods. The main patten is great, but the real kicker is the unexpected tip of blue on the fringe - available from Colette.
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Stone Island Shadow Project Jacket
Made in Italy for the Shadow Project collaboration between Stone Island and the Acronym design team, the jacket (US$765) has just arrived at Blue In Green.
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PRPS Leather Biker Jacket
Made from soft calf leather, the slim-fit PRPS leather jacket (€903) is now on sale at VOLLS.
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Kicking Mule Workshop Hand Dye 1980 Jeans
“The latest addition to the CONTEXT Exclusives lineup, the Kicking Mule Workshop Hand Dye 1980 is a true enthusiast’s jean. This 13.7 oz. white line selvage is dyed using the Japanese hand hank dyeing method known as AWA. The warp yarn is dyed using two different shades of indigo. These yarns are arranged randomly in the weave to create a fabric with great depth of color, texture and...
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Round-Up | Denim Jackets
From left-to-right, top-to-bottom: 1. Studio D’Artisan DB-430 Denim Jacket (£265/£225 excl. VAT) 2. Real McCoys Lee 101J (£315/£268 excl. VAT) 3. Atelier LaDurance Royal Jacket (€199) 4. Nudie Jeans Co. Conny Dry Red Selvage Denim Jacket (SEK1999) 5. Lee Gold Label Rider Jacket (US$249) 6. Somet Raw Denim Jacket (US$325) 7. Iron Heart IH Type III Selvedge Jacket (US$450)...
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Hysteric Glamour Moccasin Boots
New at Cliff Edge - moccasin boots (US$511) in a lovely shade of gold from Hysteric Glamour.
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DSquared Check Wool Duffel Bag
A rare display of form from the Canadian duo - the check wool duffel bag (€736) with leather trim, just in at Luisaviaroma.
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Brutus Trimfit S/S Tartan Shirt
A staple of the mod era, Brutus is the latest heritage brand to relaunch with their classic ‘66 Trimfit shirt - the red tartan (£49) is now in stock at Oi Polloi (also available in gingham).
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Jack Wills Trawler Plimsolls
Nice wash and color selection on these plimsolls (£69) from UK retailer Jack Wills - grab ‘em from their online store (via @allplaidout).
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Paul Smith Panama Hat
Straw panama hat (US$240) in natural and black - at Bluebee.
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Gucci Corduroy Bomber Jacket
Gucci and corduroy are two things that haven’t received much attention on this blog until now, but I must say I’m feeling this Italian made bomber jacket (£480) from their new fall collection - available at Matches.
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Paul Smith Red Ear x Blue In Green Super Slim...
Limited to 47 pairs, this collaboration between Paul Smith Red Ear and Blue in Green Soho was taken on by an 80 year old craftsman in Japan. Made from 13oz selvage denim, with single needle orange stitching, concealed back pocket rivets and alternating button fly tack buttons, the super slim jeans (US$325) are available from Blue In Green.
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Sophia Kokosalaki x Linda Farrow Tortoiseshell...
Classic wayfarer shape in tortoiseshell, with graduated brown lens and hinged bridge / arms for pocket storage - the Sophia Kokosalaki x Linda Farrow sunglasses (£165) have just arrived at Oki-ni.
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Veja The Grid Mid Top Sneakers
Formed in 2005, French company Veja and their range of ethical, Brazilian made sneakers have been going from strength to strength. My favorite model remains The Grid (€110) - available in a nice assortment of colors including blue, purple, grey, green and white from Rzostore.
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Michael Bastian Grey Pinstripe Jacket
One button grey pinstripe jacket (€1345), elbow patches, red/white/navy madras lining - available at Colette.
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PS Paul Smith Black Wool Peacoat
Another fine peacoat (£355) from the new fall collections - available at My Wardrobe.
John Varvatos Square Buckle Belt
Made in Italy, matte black grained leather, antiqued silvertone square buckle - the Varvatos belt (US$136) has just arrived at Bluefly.
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Samurai 15oz S0505XXII Jeans
New at Blue In Green - Samurai’s re-release of the S0505XXII model (US$285) - a zipper fly, mid rise tapered jean in new 15oz Japanese selvage denim.
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Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch
J.Crew have been quietly shifting vintage Rolexes through their website lately, and now UK online retailer ASOS has gotten in on the act. In addition to the obligatory Rolex, comes this rather nice 60’s era Omega Seamaster (£695) - 34mm silver case/dial with a black alligator leather strap.
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Tuk Slim Jim Multi-Check Tie
A bright ‘n’ bold tie for summer from UK newcomers Tuk - get the multi-check Slim Jim (£25) from their online store.
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Ann Demeulemeester White Trim Jacket
Black two-button jacket (€809) with double-layered white trim - just in at Farfetch.
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Polo by Ralph Lauren S/S Madras Shirt
For those not yet tired by the onslaught of madras this season, Polo serves up one of the finest yet - the short sleeve madras check shirt (£75), at Oi Polloi.
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Kitsune x Pierre Hardy Black Suede Desert Boots
Another nice pair of black suede desert boots (€310) - this, a sleeker model from the ongoing Kitsune x Pierre Hardy collaboration, just in at Colette.
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Alden x Context Tanker Boot
New at Context - the Tanker boot (US$495), produced in collaboration with Alden. Goodyear welted, commando sole, waxed leather laces, with a Mock and Norwegian skin stitching process used on the toebox area that penetrates only the outer leather layer (view the full boot specifications here).
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Messenger Bag
The use of dark brown straps against the black leather is unexpected, but I think works - the 15” wide Marc by Marc Jacobs messenger bag (£295) is available from My Wardrobe.
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Six Eight Seven Six Frei Hickory Stripe Work Shirt
From the UK’s Six Eight Seven Six, the hickory stripe Frei SS work shirt (£95) features elongated sleeves and a reinforced chest pocket - get it from their online store.
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Bottega Veneta Suede Desert Boots
Desert boots have been ubiquitous recently, but none I’ve seen match the level of these from Bottega Veneta. Rugged yet refined silhouette, with a perfect contrast between the black suede / matte laces, silver eyelets and tan stitching / heel. The desert boots (£320) are just in at Matches.
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New Line | Petite Noblesse
Petite Noblesse launched this year with the Bushido Collection, a range of made-in-NYC urban carry bags inspired by the armour of samurai warriors.
The combination of materials (canvas/nylon/latex), contrast sitching and matte black rivets give the collection a masculine, utilitarian edge lacking in most tote / carry bags. My pick: the 19” Loyalty weekend bag (US$280), available at...
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Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons Bomber Jacket
Nylon techno fabric exterior with lining in Watanabe’s trademark check - the bomber jacket (US$560) is available from Yoox.
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Sandstorm Tweed Explorer Bag
Designed and handcrafted in Kenya, Sandstorm’s Explorer bag (£245) in Scottish tweed / leather measures 18 x 8 x 10”, fully lined with internal zip / side pockets and removable shoulder strap (also available in canvas / leather and African camel).
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Ralph Lauren Repp Stripes Web Belt
A summer time prep staple - the Ralph Lauren web belt (US$125) is available from their online store.
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Visvim Eiger Sanction Shorts
While not traditionally a fan of cargo shorts, I’m won over by the level of detail (side fasteners, slant front pockets, reinforced seat) and striking rustic orange color on the Eiger Sanction shorts (€317) from Visvim - get ‘em at Slam Jam.
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Whereabouts MC Vest
New at Opening Ceremony - the MC vest (US$287) from promising Japanese label Whereabouts, in navy plaid with anchor print back and gold hardware. It’s difficult enough to find a decent vest, let alone one with such nice details (and already on sale!), so hop on it.
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Fessura Ankle Boots
Nice silhouette on these low profile ankle boots from Italian footwear company Fessura - pre-order in charcoal leather (€245) and brown suede (€177) at Luisaviaroma (ships in September).
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Burberry Hooded Washed Parka
Another great piece from Burberry’s FW09/10 collection - the hooded washed parka (US$895) is made from cotton, with dual slant chest pockets, draw cords at back and sides, zip and snap button closures, and finished with a half lining in their trademark check. Up for pre-order at their online store (ships mid August).
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Generic Surplus Suede Work Boot
A new model from Generic Man’s diffusion line, the work boot (US$70) has a grey suede upper, contrast laces and gum rubber sole - just in at Urban Outfitters.
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Maharishi Deck Shorts
The deck shorts (US$148) are available in washed red and charcoal from Uncle Otis.
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SeaVees Pantone White Plimsolls
Honouring the introduction of the Pantone Matching System in 1963, the 09/63 Pantone White plimsolls (US$110) have just been released at SeaVees.
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Adam Kimmel Patterned Sweater
Kimmel revises his signature sweater (€420) for fall in black wool/silk/angora - at Colette.
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Supreme Chino Shorts
Liking the length and front utility pocket on these khaki chino shorts (US$98) from Supreme.
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Number (N)ine Backpack
Measuring 18” x 12”, fully lined - the n(n) backpack (US$800) is available from Cliff Edge.
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Burberry Navy Wool Peacoat
I need not write anything here, as this thing sells itself - the Burberry navy wool peacoat (£395) is available from My Wardrobe.
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Acne Evolved Trousers
Love the deep shade of burgundy on these tapered pants (an update on their previous Expand model) from Acne’s AW09/10 preview - the Evolved trousers (US$220) are available (also in navy) from their online store.
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Sacai Double Cardigan
There is an element of surprise and versatilty to the AW09/10 collection of Japanese newcomers Sacai - this wool/nylon double cardigan (€675) can be worn in a multitude of ways, with detachable sleeves and open shoulder seam detail.
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Prada Grey Textured Shoes
Textured leather shoes (US$365) in steel grey from Prada - available at Yoox.
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Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses
Made in Japan, the sunglasses (US$440) are available in red and green from Aloha Rag.
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Arne & Carlos Crewneck Sweater
New stock from Norwegian duo Arne & Carlos has just arrived at Tres Bien, including this checked crewneck sweater (US$312), made in Peru from 100% pima cotton.
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New Balance 670 Sneakers
It’s taken some time for me to get the New Balance aesthetic, but the brand is now starting to grow on me. This summer, they issue their mesh/suede 670 model (£70) in an archival grey/navy colorway, available for pre-order at End Clothing (ships in July).
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Engineered Garments Selvege Engineered Jacket
Made from natural selvege cotton with light stitch detailing, the selvege engineered jacket (US$335) is available exclusively in North America at Odin.
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Albam Bi Fold Wallet
Made in England, Albam’s folding card wallet (£75) is produced from vegetable tanned leather with their signature cross-stitch at the bottom. It holds up to 8 cards (plus notes), and is available in several colors from their online store.