Jil Sander Maremma Derby

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—01. Black calfskin.

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I don't usually think of footwear when it comes to Jil Sander, but this season the label have produced a handful of interesting styles, including the Maremma Derby. The small heel combined with the outer layer around the base of the upper give the Italian-made shoe a unique yet casual look, that feels quite versatile.

—Available from Totokaelo

Paa Boucle Wool Ball Cap

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—01. 70% wool, 30% nylon.

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Neighbour has just received this season’s hat styles from the New York-based brand Paa. The best thing about their headwear is how effortlessly they produce classic baseball cap designs with a unique and interesting twist. Nearly all of their hats feature some element of refinement and in this instance they’ve taken a simple 6-panel snapback and rendered it in a boucle wool blend, which adds a welcome visual and physical texture.

—Available from Neighbour

Several AW15 Lookbook

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—01. Brotton Coat.
—02. Lorne Donkey Jacket.

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Captured by Chris Kontos, the Autumn-Winter '15 lookbook from British menswear brand Several highlights a selection of key pieces, alongside footwear by Paraboot and Dr. Martens. This season's offering is inspired by Chris Killip's Skinningrove, a photographic study of life in a North Yorkshire fishing village during the 1980s. With an emphasis on classic silhouettes and utilitarian fabrics, the collection is now available from Several, as well as select retailers including Selfridges, I.T, Edifice and Mr Porter.

—Several

Peter Shire: Teapot in Tempest, On the Spot!

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48 pages, 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Edition of 700
Published by OMMU, 2015

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These days Peter Shire is rightly heralded for his association with the Memphis Design Group – which has received a significant upswing in popularity over the last couple of years – as well as his instantly recognizable Echo Park Pottery items. In this volume the art book publisher OMMU has chosen to highlight his drawing output from 1980-2000, which displays the same playful approach to form found in his sculptures and furniture.

—Available from OMMU and Family

Online Feature: Repurpose by Shin Murayama

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—01. Saint James Neck Cushion.

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Last year we commissioned Brooklyn-based designer Shin Murayama to make a series of utilitarian items using iconic products from Levi's, Adidas, Filson, Vans, Champion, Dickies, Red Wing and Saint James. Subsequently staged and shot by photographer Jason Evans for an editorial that appeared in our eleventh issue, one of each repurposed piece is now available to buy from our online store.

—Online Feature: Repurpose by Shin Murayama

Comme des Garçons SHIRT BOY Back Print Coach Jacket

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—01. 100% nylon shell.

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The BOY subsection of Comme des Garçons SHIRT offers a slightly more youthful product. For Fall-Winter '15 the collection has grown to incorporate a small selection of outerwear, including this nylon coach jacket with snap closures, a synthetic fleece lining and printed branding on the back.

—Available from End

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Current Exhibition

Alfred Maurer: Art on the Edge
October 10, 2015 – January 4, 2016

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Crystal Bridges is an American modern art museum located in the charming small town of Bentonville, Arkansas. The glass and wood space was designed by Boston-based architect Moshie Safdie and opened its doors to the public in 2011. The museum sits on 120 acres of Ozark forest: the flow of the space is great, surrounded by nature and lots of water and connected by three miles of trails that are used for walking, running and biking. Outdoor sculptures by Keith Haring, Paul Manship, Roxy Paine, Mark di Suvero and James Turrell are some of the must-see pieces. The permanent collection boasts a wide array of work from artists like Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Winslow Homer, Mark Rothko, Josef Albers, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Donald Judd. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House was fully relocated to Crystal Bridges and opens on November 11, 2015. Arkansas is considered a flyover state by many, but this world-class museum is changing that. After my recent visit I am happy to report it is well worth the trip.

—Crystal Bridges Museum

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Tod's Panelled Suede and Canvas Sneakers

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—01. Made in Italy.

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Luxury Italian brand Tod's are well-known for their driving shoes, but I have never been particularly fond of the style. This model, however, caused me to do a double take, scrolling back to look more closely at the neutral runners I had just seen. Just about perfect in every way, from their use of top-notch materials to statement-free construction, they represent a refined choice that flies appealingly under the radar.

—Available from Mr Porter