Spalwart Marathon Trail

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—01. Calf skin lining.

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The selection of premium sneakers available these days is quite extensive. There's a lot to choose from, but Swedish brand Spalwart stands out because their products possess an authentic, vintage look and a rugged beauty all of their own. The Marathon Trail, inspired by a '70s fell running shoe, is a really attractive model that looks great in this dark colourway.

—Available at Nitty Gritty

Abbeyhorn at Present

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—01. Bowl.
—02. Clothes Brush.
—03. Comb.
—04. Tray.

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I've been very impressed by the finishing of Abbeyhorn accessories for a while now, utilizing well-polished horn to construct all of their items. Present in London has a good selection and many of the items are very versatile, if not something serviceable that you would get use out of everyday.

—Available at Present

Recently Received: orSlow for Inventory & Brutus SS14 Fashion Issue

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—01. orSlow Short-Sleeved Red Oxford BD.

—02. Brutus Spring-Summer '14 Fashion Issue.

Weekend Viewing: A Zed & Two Noughts

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—01. A film directed by Peter Greenaway.

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Their are plenty of adept filmmakers in the world, but there are very few genius filmmakers. Peter Greenaway, the director of A Zed & Two Noughts, almost certainly belongs to the latter group. This film came out in 1985, only his third film after the mind-boggling conceptual masterpiece The Falls and the incredibly bizzare The Draughtsman's Contract. A Zed & Two Noughts was a total departure from his previous work though, largely due to him teaming up with cinematographer Sacha Vierney, who helped him develop the crisp, meticulous, almost stagey look that would come to be his visual signature. The power of this film's quirky beauty is only matched by its morbid themes, involving the all too relatable constructs of decay, disaster, and death. Words really can't describe a picture this singular, so please just go and see it, but do prepare to have it burned into your mind's eye for the rest of your life. 

—Trailer via YouTube

Mister Freedom Blank T-Shirt

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—01. Made in USA.

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This plain T-shirt, inspired by 1940s-50s styles, features a tubular body and is made to the high standards Mister Freedom has been setting for years. Also available in navy and white, this sage green option offers a great alternative that feels just right for spring. 

—Available at Self Edge

Delta Vase

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—01. Designed by Mart van Schijndel.

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The Delta Vase, designed in 1981 and having won numerous awards, is an interesting vessel comprised of three pieces of glass adhered to one another with silicone. It is a break from the vase as blown glass and is a beautiful, primitive form with a home in MoMA's permanent collection.

—Available at Cooper Hewitt

Victim No Collar M-65 Jacket

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—01. Blue.
—02. Pocket detail.
—03. Collarless.
—04. Black.

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My journey to collect every single type of traditional jacket in a collarless version gets one step closer to completion with this beautiful piece from Victim & Co. The polyester fabric is offered in both a muddy blue and a faded black, with the former giving the jacket a slight sanitation worker vibe. Thus completing my personal checklist of all the things that make a perfect garment.

—Available at Daylight

Business of Fashion: First Person – Margaret Howell

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Photography: Michael Hemy
Location: Suffolk, England

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The Business of Fashion recently caught up with Margaret Howell at her Suffolk home to discuss the evolution of her brand, the eventual buyout by Anglobal and its growth, especially in Japan. The article underlines the importance she places on maintaining control of the creative output and offers some interesting insight on the business side of things.

—Business of Fashion