Bianca Chandôn x Paradise Garage
Bianca Chandôn has teamed up with the longstanding New York-based club, Paradise Garage, to produce a small collection of pieces including short and long-sleeved T-shirts, and an adjustable cap. Proceeds from sales will go to a non-profit AIDS service organization.
—Available from Bianca Chandôn
Brain Dead Blanket by Hassan Rashim
Burgeoning clothing brand Brain Dead chose a few of their favourite graphic designers to create a series of blankets for them. While there were many appealing options, my favourite was designed by Hassan Rashim, who is also behind some of this year's best underground record sleeves.
—Available from Brain Dead
Sasquatchfabrix. Mohair Knit Cardigan
The increased availability of Sasquatchfabrix. outside of Japan has been a welcome feature of the brand's evolution. Their mix of playful design touches and luxurious fabrics make it an interesting addition to the western market. There are a variety of standout pieces in this season's offering of clothing, footwear and accessories, but this black mohair cardigan is one of the most refined.
—Available from Haven
Band of Outsiders Americana Zip Shirt Jacket
This shirt jacket by Band of Outsiders builds on a classic military reference with a number of interesting details. Flap bellows pockets, a substantial brass zipper with contrasting tape either side, and their signature full-length box pleat combine to create something unique yet still wholly understated, like much of the brand's output.
—Available from End
Padmore & Barnes Original P204 and P404
Between 1964 and 1987 Padmore & Barnes was owned by Clarks, and when the Wallabee was introduced in 1967 it was made at their Kilkenny factory. For the next 20 years the Irish shoe manufacturer produced what is often considered the finest version of this style. The Wallabee is still part of the Clarks offering today, but like so many iconic designs it has drifted from its original form over the years. During this time Padmore & Barnes have quietly continued to make their own option, and those wanting the best possible rendition of this classic silhouette should look no further than the P204 and P404 models.
—Available from End
NikeLab ACG
Nike's relaunch of the ACG collection has been much anticipated, but I was a little skeptical when I first heard the news. It would have been easy to simply reproduce old styles and colourways in updated fabrics. However, by enlisting Errolson Hugh they've been able to push the collection forwards. The latest rendition of ACG appears to be an exciting step in the right direction, finding a balance between style and functionality which was always at the brand's core. The footwear is well done, but it's the outerwear and tops that are the most enticing.
—Available from Nike
Max Bill Variation 12 Poster
Max Bill’s poster designs may not receive as much attention as other Bauhaus schooled designers, but it is the basic tenets of ‘continuity’, ‘development’ and ‘invention’, not to mention the tasteful use of a variety of colours, that make his Variation series so successful as works of art that can be hung in any home. Released with permission from the Max Bill Foundation in 2007, these are a great, affordable option for adding some brightness to your wall.
—Available from Metrocs
Rebuild by Needles M-65 x MA-1
One of our last deliveries of the season came from Needles and included this incredible jacket from the Rebuild collection. Mixing an M-65 with an MA-1 could go very wrong, but the Japanese brand have managed to create a unique, interesting and very wearable piece.
—Available from Inventory
Tricker’s Low Leg Logger Boot
These British logging boots utilize the exacting craftsmanship we all expect from Northampton-based footwear specialists Tricker's. While still thoroughly rugged, they also have an undeniably refined silhouette and perhaps pair more uniformly with less casual outfits that include trousers, knits and blazers; a look not entirely possible with versions produced by many North America brands.
—Available from Superdenim
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