Weekend Viewing: Wise Blood

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—01. Directed by John Huston.

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For those of you who know John Huston primarily for his underdog westerns, prepare for a shock to the system. Wise Blood was released at the tail end of the 1970s, a decade where directors were allowed unprecedented freedom to explore their ideas, and many – Huston included – didn't take the opportunity for granted. This movie is a vicious piece of work. Brad Dourif turns in a searing performance as Hazel Motes, a man preaching his way through a cryptic American city in hopes of founding a new place of worship: The Church of Truth Without Christ.

—Available from Netflix

Mackintosh Duncan Coat

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—01. Made in UK.

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There are a lot of excellent examples of trench coats in beige or navy. While maybe more of a statement, this version of the Duncan in Cedar by weatherproof outerwear originators, Mackintosh, is just the choice to step outside of convention but still have the same level of premium, handmade garment construction.

—Available at Neghbour

Bermuda Trips

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—01. A selection of small goods.

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Bermuda Trips is the name of a new webstore launched by Dean Edmonds and Natsumi Sashida. The intention here is simple: to offer a range of affordable and interesting small products and travel finds, both new and old, that have each spoken to Dean and Natsumi in some way. At Bermuda Trips one-of-a kind Crazy Rugby Shirts find a home alongside vintage bumper stickers, various homewares, military miscellany and prototypes of Dean's own furniture, design and sculptural works. With no set schedule, keep an eye on the site for regular additions and updates in the weeks and months ahead.

—Bermuda Trips

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A.P.C. by Louis W. Chelsea Bomber

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—01. Near black.
—02. Camel.

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Featuring clean details, a classic cut and deerskin suede, this bomber fits perfectly into the A.P.C. collection. The small range of jackets created by Louis W. come with a higher price point, but the premium materials and simplicity of the pieces work well in tandem to create a great looking take on the iconic bomber style.

—Available at A.P.C.

Marc Hundley – The Waves, The Body Alone

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Team Gallery
47 Wooster Street
New York, NY
September 5th – October 20th, 2013

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Marc Hundley's new solo show at Team Gallery takes its title from Virginia Woolf's highly influential novel The Waves. The book follows many narrators and narratives and weaves them together to form a complex and connected whole. The exhibition was conceived using a similar method – each work of art presented is connected by some detail to the next. The framed works are all hand-printed on canvas or paper and make reference to books Hundley has read, images he has seen, or music he’s listened to, that relate in some way to significant moments in his life.

—Team Gallery

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Needles Arrow Down Parka

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—01. Made in Japan.

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Sometimes Needles refines a piece of Americana to such a point it borders on exquisite. This parka, with its quilted down interior and deer leather reinforced pockets, gets my vote for one of the casual coats of the season – if there was such an award.

—Available at Eggplant

Chippewa Bridgeman

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—01. Sand suede.

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The lace-to-toe styling of the Chippewa Bridgeman is perfect for those who want their work boot to cut a different silhouette. Made out of a thick tan suede with heavy-duty waxed laces, these boots will stand up to years of use and the 5" height is incredibly easy to wear.

—Chippewa

Filson Lined Cruiser Jacket

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—01. Made in USA.
—02. 100% wool outer.

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The Cruiser, first produced by Filson in 1914, is in some ways the ultimate overshirt. Made out of a durable 100% wool fabric, it features a generous fit for ease of layering and, in this instance, a two-tone grey and navy body with a plaid flannel lining. It was originally designed for the Pacific Northwest forestry trade, so I'm sure it can withstand a whole range of climatic conditions.

—Available at Oi Polloi