Edwin Plaid Shirts – Autumn/Winter 2009
If you’re starting to shop around for plaid shirts for the winter, be on the look out for some of Edwin’s selections from their current collection. Some of their standouts are these pieces that are made from nice soft brushed cotton. Details also include double button collar tab, single button chest pockets and an Edwin side seam tab. These three pictured up top is the Shin Red, Ken Red, and Shin Burgundy models. Available now at Coggles.
Zoologie – Autumn/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Australian label Zoologie looks to the Native American tribes of North America for inspiration for their Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Textures, shapes, and patterns were specifically taken from the tribe’s Hopi Kachina dolls and mixed it with the ideals of pioneering, traveling, and the interactions of the native populations. Items such as washed denim, leathers, wools, and cottons are constructed for the range along with other fabrics such as silks, viscose and super soft modal. Visit Zoologie’s site for more information on their upcoming collection.
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Audemars Piguet Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph
An oval, forged carbon case is the defining characteristic of Audemars Piguet’s new Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph, a limited edition timepiece released early this month. The matte finish of the lightweight case is complemented by a bezel, crown, and pushers finished in glossy black ceramic. A blackened steel clasp and black crocodile leather strap complete the subtle, dark palette. Red and white accents on the face and dials stand out dramatically against the black backdrop.
The open construction of the face reveals an AP Calibre 2884 hand wound column-wheel chronograph tourbillon movement with twin barrels, which serve to store mechanical energy, ensuring the watch will only need to be wound once. Just 120 examples of the Millenary Carbon One will be produced.
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L’Optimums Editorial – Politiquement Correct
Only the finest from Prada, Dior and Gucci will do for the fancy Foreign Diplomat featured in a new editorial from L’Optimums titled Poltiquement Correct. A universal embargo on color has been put into play, pushing the palette into unified shades of black and blacker from the tastefully tailored three piece suits through the Cartier tanker watches and Dolce & Gabbana leather attachés. A darkly chic imagining of United Nations noir.
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Parajumpers – Kodiak Navy Jacket
Former Diesel, Woolrich, Valentino and Barbour designer Massimo Rossetti created Parajumpers as an outerwear company that construct jackets and parkas for the most demanding weather conditions. It is dedicated to the profession of “the men of the 210th Rescue Squadron, based in Anchorage, Alaska, are highly trained for extreme rescues and recoveries in the wildest, most remote and hostile corners of the Globe. Whether it be ships adrift at sea, rock climbers stuck atop a 4,000 meter peak, or submariners sunk at unimaginable depths, these men are called to intervene.”
The Kodiak slim fit, navy hooded, quilted parka jacket comes from the Masterpiece Series. The hood features a detachable fur trim, drawstring pulls, central zip so that it can be worn opened out. The collar has a parachute clip fastening with yellow grosgrain pull and the main jacket features a concealed zip and button fastening with re-enforced taping, two flap fastening handwarmer pockets, single, tall chest pocket, two flap pockets with a leather trim and microfleece lining for added warmth, a large curved front pocket with three further internal pockets. This pocket can also be opened from the back with a yellow grosgrain pull. The pockets have press stud fastenings with re-enforced taping. The sleeves feature re-enforced elbows that have a Velcro opening and removable pads, a zipped pocket with pen holders and a detachable Parajumpers – ‘That Others May Live’ patch. The quilted lining is fully removable, is filled with down and feathers and has four inside pockets and a drawstring waist. There is a vented rear and zipped side seam vents for added ventilation. Available now at Coggles.
Pendleton Weekend Bags
Trusted online shop Oi Polloi has stocked some new weekend bags by Pendleton that could be beneficial to any of your upcoming travel plans this fall. One of the options is the Spirit weekend bag in leather and pure virgin wool/cotton. It has padded leather handles, detachable shoulder straps, and includes inside and outside pockets, and protective metal feet. If you’re looking for a more traditional pattern the the plaid bag might be more to your liking. It’s honestly a win/win situation either way as both bags will give you the quality and functionality you’d expect from a brand like Pendleton. Available now at Oi Polloi.
Fred Perry – 2009 Winter Collection
Go Tanabe photographs the fuzzed and flanneled Winter 2009/10 collection from Fred Perry. Plaid bravely battles argyle for its place as the print of the season as tartan patterned trousers, sweaters and golf coats mix with nubby neck-ties, fur-hooded parkas, and electric orange knit scarves. A suave but sporty mix of Perry’s most popular looks.
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Burberry: The Art of The Trench
If you’ve not yet found yourself the perfect trench coat, there’s (finally) a Burberry sponsored socially networking site to make you feel completely left out of one of fashion’s most enduring trends. The Art of The Trench features the stylistically superior from all over the world in their own trench coats as documented by The Sartorialist Scott Schuman. Filter his fowl-weather finds by gender, popularity, color, etc. to assemble your own personal trench-trend forecast.
Visit: The Art of The Trench
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6876 and Regent Belt Company’s R6 Line
From Forward thinking menswear label 6876 collaborate with Regent Belt Company for a truly unique clash of brands to create R6. Named after the year of the French student revolution and the year that punk kicked off in the UK, 6876 was started in 1995 by Kenneth MacKenzie. Since conception 6876 has continued to develop and grow and is now one of the UK’s only truly independent menswear labels. Regent Belt company, a traditional leather working company has been around for over 40 years, making quality goods in the heart of the UK’s traditional leather working industry, Northampton. R6 brings these two brands together to fuse tradition, design and craftsmanship into a collection of bags, belts, wallets, card holders and lanyards.
Each item is crafted in Northampton by traditional artisans using Italian and Bridal leather with quality trimmings such as pewter buckles, fused with the subtle design flair of 6876’s Kenneth Mackenzie, making a truly unique and exciting product.
All items will be available from selected stores and www.sixeightsevensix.com
The full range is being launched in Feb for S/S 10.
Monitaly Riders Coat
Yuki Mastuda’ Monitaly mixes military inspired pieces with Italian inspired designs. For fall, the label’s take on the riders coat is something a bit different from the other outerwear selections you’ll find at the moment, especially for men. This green/red plaid option has a very interesting collar and shoulder button detailing. Aside from its purpose of keeping you warm, this unique jacket will also keep you in style throughout the cold weather months. Available now at 111vox.
