Margaret Howell 2014 Calendar: Favourite Buildings

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—01. Battersea Power Station.
—02. Swiss Cottage Library.

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Always a nice gift at this time of year, the new Margaret Howell calendar is now available. To celebrate over two decades of Open House London, the 2014 edition highlights the English designer's favourite buildings to have been a part of the event since it was established by Victoria Thornton in 1992.

—Margaret Howell
—Open House

Neighbour Winter Editorial 2013

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—01. Photography by Ian Lanterman.

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Neighbour's latest editorial focuses on the shop's winter deliveries and features some of the newest brands added to an ever-expanding selection. The layered looks provide easy inspiration and a variety of wearable combinations suitable for the cold weather.

—Neighbour

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Gloves

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—01. Made in Scotland.

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The softness of cashmere should not just be saved for sweaters, and no one would know that better than a company that has been using it since 1797. These gloves, by Johnstons of Elgin, are sure to keep your hands warm during these cold months, wrapping them in the most luxurious wool from Kashmir goats.

—Available at Kauffman Mercantile

Wander the River by Fumihiko Okabe

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Photography: Arata Suzuki
Styling: Fumihiko Okabe
Model: Masuo Honma

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The 17th edition of Nepenthes' online editorial series, Remix, is an epic affair directed by Fumihiko Okabe. Shot in the Akita prefecture by Arata Suzuki, the story captures well-known fly fisherman, Masuo Honma, in a variety of outfits. Seasonal pieces from South2 West8, Sonic Lab, Needles and Engineered Garments feature alongside collaborations with Rayner & Sturges, Beaver of Bolton, Zapf and New Era, as well as items by Mainland Boot, Whangarei, Lundhags, Stadler, Barena and Skookum.

—Wander the River

Pharming Utility by Mountain Research

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—01. Farming-focused.
—02. Tonal ensemble.

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A capsule collection within this season's Mountain Research offering, Pharming Utility provides "everything for the farm" via a selection of two-tone styles in a mix of wide-wale corduroy, cotton and nylon. See highlights from both lines by clicking on the link below.

—Mountain Research AW13 Slideshow

Mingei: Are You Here? at Pace London

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Pace London
6-10 Lexington Street
London W1F 0LB
October 15, 2013 - January 18, 2014

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While group shows can sometimes be hit and miss, it's always a format that has the potential to be something special. It's not often that you visit two such exhibitions in as many weeks, but I've recently been fortunate enough to do so. The first, the Gagosian's who's who of contemporary heavyweights, The Show is Over, has now come to an end. The second, however, Pace London's decidedly more modest yet no less successful, Mingei: Are You Here?, is open until the 18th of January. Click on the link below for more details, and if you're in the capital between now and then, don't miss it.

—Pace London

Head Porter Tanker Key Case

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—01. Made in Japan.
—02. Velcro fastening.

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The Tanker line, known for its exceptional bags and wallets, is Porter's mainstay. This key case, which makes for a slim, and compact accessory, looks great in MA-1 trappings of black and orange nylon and would certainly be a good choice for a practical gift.

—Available at Haven

Online Feature: Gyakusou in Context

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—01. Courtesy of Nike, Inc.

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In the wake of all the exposure, after the dust has settled on previous collections, and as we await next season's product at the end of another year, it's the ideal time to consider Gyakusou in a broader context. Alongside some of the iconic imagery created around the brand, David Hellqvist examines a collaboration between Nike and Undercover that has been successful in design, performance, and sales terms ever since its arrival in 2010.

—Online Feature: Gyakusou in Context