Sokokashiko: Pottery Gallery

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—01. Mashiko, Japan.

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Last spring Natsumi traveled to Mashiko, Japan and visited several traditional pottery galleries, shops and craftspeople. In part five of her photograph posts from her trip to Mashiko, she showcased this particularly beautiful, open space which has a lovely variety of pottery from the region.

—Sokokashiko

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Mono.Archiv #02

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—01-04. Issues 16-30.

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Mono.Archiv #2 collects issues 16-30 of Mono.Kultur in a silkscreened box with a printed wrap-around, and containing several previously sold out issues. The set has been produced in an edition of 150 and is available directly from Mono.Kultur's online store.

—Available at Mono.Konsum

Engineered Garments Spring '13 Preview

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—01. Western Shirts.
—02. Cambridge Shorts.
—03. Cotton Scarves.
—04. 19th Century BD Shirts.

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Engineered Garments are preparing to drop their first spring delivery at the end of the week. As usual, the first sightings of the new collection will be in Nepenthes and Engineered Garments stores, followed by select Japanese retailers. While it doesn't feel much like spring, we are still looking forward to our first delivery in the coming weeks.

—Engineered Garments

Free Shipping until December 23rd

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—01. Free Shipping Code: DECSHIP.

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For the next week we'll be offering free shipping on all orders until December 23rd. Whether you want to grab a piece you've been eyeing all season, or just want a couple publications, you'll receive our quick shipping via FedEx, free of charge.

—Inventory Stockroom

Tricker's for Tres Bien Shop

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—01. Cordovan Longwing.
—02. Amber Derby.

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Tres Bien have just received a handful of special make-ups from Tricker's. The English made shoes feature premium leathers and simple details. The Cipresso cordovan longwings are an especially good looking investment.

—Available at Tres Bien Shop

Swimsuit Department's Takahiro Goko

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—01-03. Takahiro Goko's home.

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Swimsuit Department has become one of our favourite blogs and online shops for interesting vintage finds. Based in Tokyo, Takahiro Goko used to work for United Arrows and Landscape Products before launching his own venture. Lifecycling has just published an interview to accompany Megumi Seki's photographs of his home.

—Lifecycling
—Swimsuit Department

Corona Short Explorer Jacket

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—01. Olive Drab Wind Resistant.
—02. Tan Poplin.

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Depending on your proxy contacts, Japanese language skills, or Google Translate ability, Corona have now made it a little bit easier to purchase their products by adding an online store to their website. Only a few styles are presently available, with the Explorer jacket being one of the most interesting.

—Available at Corona

Nanamica 65/35 Cruiser Jacket

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—01. Pertex Technology.
—02. Interior and concealable hood.

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Present have just taken stock of several great new Nanamica pieces, including this 65/35 Cruiser in beige. Made using Pertex technology – a wind resistant and breathable wicking fabric – it features plenty of bells and whistles, but is essentially a versatile and easy-to-wear jacket.

—Available at Present