Burgus Plus Lot.968 Natural Indigo Jeans

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—01. 14 oz. selvedge denim.
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These jeans from Burgus Plus, the house brand of near 60-year-old Japanese retailer Hinoya, stand out as a really special denim choice amongst the countless other options out there. The deerskin leather reinforcements on the back pockets are definitely a highlight, as are the relaxed fit, two-tone selvedge, and beautiful high-contrast fade that can be achieved over time.

—Available from Hickoree’s

Mackintosh Dunkeld Wool Raincoat

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—01. Loro Piana Storm System.

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Anyone familiar with the heralded Scottish outerwear brand knows that weather-ready fabrics are what they do best. This variation of one of their classic silhouettes uses the versatile Loro Piana Storm System fabric to create a stylish piece of outerwear with great wind and rain protection, which you’ll be able to wear for years to come.

—Available from Dick's

Weekend Viewing: A Man Escaped

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—01. François Leterrier as Lieutenant Fontaine.

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Robert Bresson is an unequivocal master of the art form. He is probably more admired and influential than he gets credit for, but those in the know definitely consider him in the same league as greats such as Kubrick, Kurosawa and Fellini. While those directors don’t hold back on style, Bresson favours a spare, more simplistic approach. The French filmmaker prefers themes on the human condition to speak for themselves, rather than grandiose set pieces and florid, impressionistic camerawork. A Man Escaped (1956) juxtaposes a methodical plan for a Nazi prison break with ruminations on incarceration and man's desire for freedom. The outcome is a tense, well-paced affair with the stakes rising as mounting death sentences are carried out around our protagonist, Lieutenant Fontaine, and doubt is ultimately cast on which inmates he can trust. If you have never seen a Bresson film and are looking for a jumping off point, this is a great place to start and it will surely leave you wanting to see the rest of his filmography.

—Available from Criterion

Dries Van Noten Slip-on Boot

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Featuring a tobacco rubber sole, smooth black leather and some subtle broguing, these casual Chelsea-style boots from Dries Van Noten are a great looking fall footwear option.

—Available from Totokaelo

Sacai Fall-Winter '14 Items

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—01. Pleated Trousers.
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Japanese brand Sacai have delivered a strong collection this fall, working with beautiful wools, technical fabrics and an interesting mix of silhouettes. Roden Gray have received a good selection from the offering – the Pleated Trousers and Cinch Waist Check Shirt being my personal favourites.

—Available from Roden Gray

Plants by Polly Brown

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Released earlier this year by Brooklyn-based Pau Wau Publications, Plants features a look inside the "offices of the world’s most iconic brands," and specifically at their choice in foliage. The hardcover book is 120 pages and was printed in an edition of 500.

—Available from Alldayeveryday
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Doek at SEVERAL;

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Several continues to add new items to their online store each week. These include pieces from their own line as well as complimentary products from other brands. One the latest arrivals in the latter category is the Doek Oxford – available in navy and ecru options, and soon to be joined by the equally appealing Court model. Produced using a weaving technique that dates back to the Edo era, it's great to see these deceptively simple shoes starting to be offered outside of Japan.

—Available from Several;

Marion Fortat Gum Vases

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—01. Short.
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These beautiful, irregular shaped glass vases are a great alternative to the many ceramic options out there. Available in two sizes, they are handmade in Copenhagen by Marion Fortat – a Danish designer "deeply fascinated by the physical transformation of glass, which in its conversion from amorphous to solid reveals the craftsman's work."

—Available from Couverture & The Garbstore