Ten C Jeans

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—01. Made in Italy.

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Ten C have expanded their line this season to include a pair of 5-pocket jeans. They are not made from denim, but rather OJJ – the brand's exclusive knitted nylon-polyester microfibre that is used for all their outerwear. The material will age uniquely and gracefully, acquiring a patina with repeated wear, much like the indigo fabric most jeans are made of.   

—Available at Haven

Russell Moccasin South 40 Boot for Context

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—01. Horween Whiskey Cavalier Leather.

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Russell Moccasin is slowly showing up in more stockists in North America, having been ubiquitous in Japanese select shops for a long time. Context is a logical fit for the legendary bookmaker from the same state and they've collaborated on an incredible version of Russell's South 40 hunting boot. The Horween Whiskey Cavalier leather looks great, especially paired with Vibram's high-traction Olympia sole.  

—Available at Context

Phigvel Sporting Club Jacket

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—01. 78% Cotton / 22% Nylon.

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Phigvel always does a great job at recreating and reinterpreting American classics. Here's their take on the iconic Drizzler, a style that will always be a timeless spring jacket, in a colour that would work particularly well with indigo jeans.  

—Available at Equal

Levi's Vintage Clothing 1962 551Z

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—01. 14oz preshrunk denim.

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The 1962 551Z is the model that predates the would-be classic 505, and they're a great alternative to the more common 1940s and '50s 501s from LVC. This pair is pre-shrunk making size guessing a non-issue, and I also really like the wear a zip-fly leaves behind compared to a button-fly.

—Available at Mr Porter

Adidas Originals MCN Pro Model 84-Lab

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—01. Premium Suede.
—02. Interpreted by Mark McNairy.

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I've always been fond of the Adidas Pro Model, and that's probably why this is my favourite of the recent 84-Lab collaborations between Kazuki Kuraishi and Mark McNairy. The shoe's design is very clean and features McNairy's trademark sense of humour on the rear.

—Available at Cali Roots

Doug Johnston at Totokaelo

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—01. Large Pencil Bucket.
—02. 100' Bowl.
—03. Large Cone.
—04. Utility Pail.

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The Art–Object section at Seattle-based shop, Totokaelo, currently has an impressive selection of Doug Johnston pieces in stock. The sewn cotton vessels, bags, and structural objects are all unique, and particularly functional around the home.

—Available at Totokaelo

MHL Style Book Spring 2014

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—01. Jacket exclusive to MHL shops.
—02. MHL x Canton Denim.

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The Japanese Margaret Howell site has just released the latest MHL Style Book, featuring photography by Kiyotaka Hatanaka and styling by Yuriko E. The Spring-Summer '14 collection includes all the utilitarian basics you'd expect from MHL, while the variety of blues and muted tones keep the individual pieces as wearable as ever.

—Margaret Howell Japan

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Nigel Cabourn Canadian Jacket

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—01. Made in England.

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Nigel Cabourn's collection is something I anticipate every season for its exceptional outerwear and this style is a real standout. A light, hooded, weatherproof spring jacket is something every closet needs, and the exposed asymmetrical RiRi zipper adds a really nice touch to a clean design that would be an excellent choice for wet weather. 

—Available at End