O.Ballou – Napoli A/W 2014 Film

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—01. Film by Errol Rainey and Jasset Harlech.

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O.Ballou released this short film a couple of months ago to promote their debut collection. The grainy black and white imagery, rough editing and great choice of music give it a raw, Italian feel, highlighting the southern area of Napoli alongside a selection of the brand's first pieces.

—O.Ballou

Sun Buddies: Fall Colours

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—01. Type 01, Midnight Blue.
—02. Type 02, Cloudy Mint.

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Sun Buddies continue to build momentum after landing in some of the best independent retailers and collaborating with Dover Street Market this year. For fall, the brand has released a handful of playful new colourways to add a soft pop of colour at a time when outfits are often dominated by darker tones.

—Available from Très Bien

Desktop Works by Morgan Peck & David Batchelor

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Choosing Keeping
128 Columbia Road
London E2 7RG
September 16 – 21, 2014

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Opening tonight with a private viewing from 6-9pm, Desktop Works, featuring a selection of pieces by Morgan Peck and David Batchelor, will be on display at Choosing Keeping in London until Sunday.

—Choosing Keeping

Naissance Fall-Winter '14

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—01. Check Shirt.
—02. 4-Tone Jacket.

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Nassiance have become a regular on our blog and in Japanese publications but, surprisingly, the brand has yet to make it into any western retailers. The collection is a little bit more colourful this fall, with a mix of interesting outerwear pieces, simple shirting and unique accessories.

—Naissance

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Rebuild by Needles 7 Cut Flannel

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—01. Various flannels.

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The Rebuild by Needles collection continues to grow and this season it includes some really interesting outerwear. The shirts, however, have become a staple at our shop, and they're one of my favourite pieces from the brand. The 7 Cut Flannel comes in a variety of one-off options, now available online and at both of our stores.

—Available from Inventory

Josh Herman Ceramics

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—01. Signed.
—02. Tubes and tea bowl.

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These small stoneware pieces by Josh Herman feature a volcanic texture, muted tones, and come in a variety of sizes. The glazed ceramic tubes make for useful items around the house or office, but look just as good on their own.

—Available from Totokaelo

Weekend Listening: Mercston – Back to 95 Part 2

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—01. Track six of twelve.

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Although it seems unreal to say this, my obsession with Grime is now a decade old. I was going to mark the occasion by posting a Footsie instrumental tape from 2004, the year I discovered the genre, but last night I downloaded the newest installment of Mercston's Back to 95 series and thought I'd highlight that instead. While Mercston has never massively impressed me, with the exception of his garage-tinged, Ghetts-featuring single 'Good Old Days', it has become clear from listening to both parts of this series that he is definitely more comfortable rapping over the signature swung UK sound than he is rapping over the contemporary sound of Grime. Mercston won't come with one liners that will have you rewinding tunes, but his nostalgia-packed delivery flows beautifully over these timeless instrumentals, hijacked from artists like Roy Davis Jr. and Colours. This tape also has typically memorable appearances from Newham Generals' D Double E and Ruff Sqwad don Prince Rapid, making it well worth a click.

—Grime HQ Download

Nigel Cabourn WWI Roll Neck

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—01. 3-gauge Donegal wool.
—02. Made in Scotland.

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Nigel Cabourn is an acknowledged expert at taking the hardwearing details of military and naval wear and turning them into something timeless that will last long enough to be inherited by generations to come. This First World War-referencing sweater is a prime example, and while roll necks are not nearly as versatile as their crew and V-neck cousins, a substantial piece of knitwear like this is hard to beat when it comes to warmth and insulation.

—Available from Superdenim