Inventory Magazine Issue 10

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—01. Dean Edmonds by James Pearson-Howes.
—02. Ichiro Nakatsu by Kato Shinsaku.

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Our cover stories for Spring-Summer '14 focus on Ichiro Nakatsu, founder of the ever-impressive Japanese brand orSlow, and emerging English furniture designer, Dean Edmonds. The tenth issue of Inventory also features Heath Ceramics, Nieves, Andrea Aranow, Nepenthes, Artek and Haider Ackermann, as well as contributions by Mark Borthwick, JIMA and Margaret Howell. It will officially be released at Nepenthes New York on April 10th, but both covers are now available for pre-order and will begin shipping the week commencing April 7th.

—Pre-Order INVENTORY Issue 10

Peter Cain: More Courage and Less Oil

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—01. Published by Matthew Marks Gallery.
—02. Prelude #3, 1990.

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I've never really been into cars. I had an Acura with AC and a six CD changer and that was the pinnacle of automotive engineering as far as I was concerned. That's why it's so amazing I've become such a huge fan of Peter Cain, when the bulk of his paintings are of vehicles. Don't expect pages of airbrushed Lambos in front of Miami sunsets in the pages of this book; all you'll find is subtly twisted surrealist takes on the machines, which for whatever reason, I find particularly captivating.

—Available at Matthew Marks Gallery

Neighborhood Anchor / B-Charm Zippo

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—01. Made in USA.
—02. 1935 Replica.

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Neighborhood makes a lot of highly detailed and interesting accessories, but this, featuring authentic brass details and a rich patina, is one of the most usable I've seen. Produced by Zippo, the only name in refillable lighters that matters, it's something you can carry with you everyday, safe in the knowledge that it will last a lifetime.

—Available at Haven

Yuketen for Inventory: Marcel Oxford – Khaki Rough-Out

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—01. Made in USA.

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This season we've once again commissioned Yuketen to produce limited numbers of the Marcel oxford especially for Inventory. Available in a fantastic khaki coloured rough-out leather, the richly textured, durable cowhide is complimented by a tonal Vibram 2060 sole unit.

—Available at Inventory

MHL Spring-Summer '14

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Photography: Matt Hind
Photographer: Ellen Nolan

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Photographer Matt Hind has captured another photographer, Ellen Nolan, modelling this season's MHL collection while she works. The naturally lit setting provides the perfect atmosphere to showcase the label's easy-to-wear pieces on a well-suited subject.

—Margaret Howell

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Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory: Spring Hats

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—01. Made in Seattle, USA.

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Our spring order from Ebbets Field Flannels has finally landed, in both shops and online. The latest collaboration includes three cotton canvas 5-panel hats and a pair of two-tone wool baseball hats – all with adjustable leather straps.

—Available at Inventory

The Real McCoy's Double Diamond Button-Down Shirt

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—01. Made in Japan.

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The Real McCoy's Double Diamond button-down shirt, like most of their goods, makes comparisons to other versions nearly impossible. The chambray shirt is probably well represented in most people's wardrobes right now, but with an option like this you'd never need or want another one.

—Available at Blue in Green

New Balance 2040 GL

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—01. ENCAP midsole.

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The 2040 is one of the lesser seen US-made New Balance models. Certainly not as popular as the 998 or 993, it fairs just as well in daily wear, and ups the ante in running terms. The shoe is filled with technical advancements, making it easy to see why it's the brand's most expensive model. 

—Available at New Balance