Barbour Japanese SL Bedale

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—01. 100% Cotton.
—02. Previously only available in Japan.

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This shorter, slimmer-cut Bedale model by Barbour makes for a modernized take on the traditional classic. While it might be the most recognizable design in their line-up, based on overall styling, versatile pocket configuration, and proven durability, it's obvious why the Bedale is so beloved.

—Available at Kafka

Russell Moccasin Sporting Clays Chukka 5-Eyelet

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—01. Vibram 2060 Sole.

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I remember seeing and loving a pair of 4-Eyelet Sporting Clay's chukkas a Japanese select shop had made a few months back. Now we have a 5-Eyelet version, and I don't know what it is about the extra brass lace grommets that make me like these boots increasingly, but they undoubtedly add something to this already impeccable design. 

—Available at Chicken Shack

Nanamica Briefcase

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—01. Made in Japan.
—02. Cordura exterior.

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Sometimes I find a backpack clashes with particular outfits. A blazer-style jacket and two shoulder straps, for instance, does not work for me. That's when an alternate bag is needed, and Nanamica's briefcase with dual carrying options, simple roll-top opening and leather accents is an exceptional looking choice.

—Available at Present

Morgan Peck Sculptures

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—01. Geometric Un-Glazed Sculpture 3.
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—04. White Scallop Vase.

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As part of their Art-Object offering, Totokaelo in Seattle have a wide selection of small-scale sculptures by LA-based artist Morgan Peck. The abstract ceramic stoneware is handmade and whether practical or purely decorative, each piece has its own individual appeal.

—Available at Totokaelo

Rowena Sartin Basik Belt

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—01. Cow Leather.
—02. Made in Los Angeles.

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Monochromatic is a great way to go with a black leather belt – an accessory that should favour the stealth approach anyways. This simple design from the co-founder of the Los Angeles shop Iko Iko, does just that, and is produced in limited numbers in their West Hollywood studio. 

—Available at Neighbour

Dries Van Noten Verdi Bomber Jackets

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—01. Black.
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Dries Van Noten's spring collection is filled with pattern and colour. While one side of these jackets stay true to this theme, the other side offers a much more toned down, wearable option.

—Available at End

Postalco Pressed Cotton Card & Coin Wallet

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—01. Made in Japan.
—02. Cotton and calf leather.

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Postalco's accessories are some of the best around. Utilizing simple branding, convenient design, and premium materials, this wallet is just the way it should be; it's understated and simple, with three pockets to hold all your necessities: cards, coins and bills.  

—Available at Mohawk General Store

Weekend Viewing: The Hit

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—01. Directed by Stephen Frears.

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Stephen Frears has had a long and unpredictable run as a filmmaker. He's tried his hand at nearly every genre at this point, and while I'm not crazy about everything he's done, there is an undeniable artistry to each frame of each film. He made a significant splash last year with his new drama Philomena, but it was his early films such as My Beautiful Laundrette, Prick Up Your Ears, and this film, The Hit, that will forever be his legacy. The grittiness in this picture is not something that can be faked. You get pulled so effortlessly into the twisted crime tale due to the sheer sense of reality the film posses. Each character is somehow likable, even though they are seemingly bad people; something that I've definitely noticed to be true of real world criminals. In summary, this is a masterclass gangster film, one I've found has been criminally overlooked by the Scarface crowd.

—Available from Criterion