New Balance MRL996 Grey

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—01. Suede & mesh.
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All of my favourite New Balance styles lately seem to be in a plain grey colourway. Plain grey 998's are all over the Japanese shops but these classic 996's are a little easier to acquire for those of us in the west, from shops such as Sweden's Tres Bien Shop. They're even more throwback than 998's, with a slimmer profile.

—Available at Tres Bien

Comme des Garçons SHIRT Long Sleeve Insert Tee

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—01. Made in France.

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Comme des Garçons can always be relied upon to offer a wide variety of designs, from classic to avant-garde. This long sleeve tee from the SHIRT line bridges the gap between the two, featuring a simple but unique aesthetic which would look even better between a couple of fall layers.

—Available at End

Vans Vintage Old Skool

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—01. Navy.
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This fall Vans have released a couple of vintage-inspired renditions of their classic Old Skool model. The simplicity and colour choices make for a surprisingly refreshing look.

—Available at Nitty Gritty

Josh Brand – Nature

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—01. Edition of 500.
—02. Published by Hassla

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Now available from New York publisher Hassla, Josh Brand's beautiful first book Nature features photographs of everyday subjects alongside images the artist has painted on using ink and dye.

—Available from Hassla

Bohemians M-Hat

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—01. 50% Cotton, 50% Linen.

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While there are a few good floral buckets out at the moment, if you really want to feel like you're spiking your own coffee in the morning, this version from Bohemians is definitely the one for you.

—Available at Maps

Sassafras Leaf Blower Pants

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—01-03. Made in Japan.

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This iteration of Sassafras' Leaf Blower Pants, in reversed sateen, looks incredible, adding a hint of colour while still being wearable with a whole range. I really like Sassafras' 'trademarked' arrangement of pockets covering pockets, with traditional pant pockets being hidden by large patch pockets, and even a smaller button pocket on the front. The Leaf Blower Pants are thoughtfully and intricately designed, like all of Sassafras' pieces, but the details remain subtle.

—Available at Doo-Bop

The Real McCoy's Double Diamond Thermal Henley

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—01. 100% Cotton.

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Here's another great example of the exceptional cotton goods that The Real McCoy's produces: a medium weight henley that uses a knit construction that forms ridges rather than the more often seen waffle pattern. One can never go wrong with the made in Japan knits of McCoy's thermals, and they are arguably the best example of this workwear staple on the market.

—Available at Blue In Green

n-s 003 Shirt

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—01. Baseball collar.
—02. 100% linen.

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Boasting a strange mix of yarn-like linen and an extended cut, this shirt is great as a stand alone piece or as an interesting accent under a jacket. Barring the fact that you live in a low-lying Himalayan village, you are sure to bump into few others with such a distinct garment.

—Available from Bean's