March 7, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—01. Available in tan and red.
Mt. Rainier Design have teamed up with fellow Japanese company Waste(twice) yet again. The relationship has been building for several seasons and this spring the two companies have collaboration on this lightweight removable hood parka.
March 6, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—01. Platform bench.
—02. Bubble lamp.
—03. EOG Credenza.
Building, a small studio based in Tokyo, Japan offers a nice selection of vintage items alongside their own brand of furniture. This past week the shop put together a nice selection of George Nelson's mid-century designs, including benches, desks and lighting. Sought after gems from Herman Miller and Howard Miller fetch reasonably high prices, but come in mint condition: ideal for window shopping from across the Pacific.
Building, George Nelson, Herman Miller March 5, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—01. orSlow Type III Jacket.
—02. Epperson Mountaineering Climb Tote.
—03. Inverallan for Inventory Items Moss Cap.
—04. orSlow Chambray Shirt.
—05. Homespun Coalminer Shirt.
—06. Post Overalls Twill Chinos.
—07. Tricker's Kendal Shoes.
—08. Superior Labor for Inventory Items Socks.
One of my favorite times of the year is when you can mix garments from different seasons. A nice bit of blue, tan and olive always works well together. Cross over pieces from Post Overalls and Inverallan are still perfect in early spring, while denim and chambray from orSlow work seamlessly together. Sturdy footwear is a necessity all year around, so anytime is good for a pair of C-shade Tricker's.
March 5, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—01. Navy & Camo.
—02. Navy poly cotton.
—03. Camouflage rip stop nylon.
Making a reversible garment that is actually good on both sides is no easy task. Engineered Garments have answered the call however with the Brookline. This spring is the second season for the new style, featuring a navy poly cotton on one side, and a camouflage rip stop on the other. The jacket is also available in a tan and blue version.
March 4, 2012 by Philip Watts 
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—01. Natural japanese canvas, produced in a kiln.
While you may not always be able to improve upon a classic, you can adapt, develop, and refine it. Thanks to a post on the frequently informative Ready For The House this week, Shoes Like Pottery are now very much on my radar. The company make impeccable canvas and rubber footwear in Japan not too dissimilar from the classic styles produced by BF Goodrich and Converse in years passed. However where these shoes differ is in the manufacturing: each pair is made at the MoonStar factory in Kurume, Japan, where the rubber is attached to the canvas shoe by baking it in a kiln.
—Shoes Like Pottery
—Ready For The House
—Available at South Willard
March 3, 2012 by Philip Watts 
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—02. Hand coiled and sewn.
Having admired his sash cord studies for a little while now, I was pleased to see that Partners & Spade recently added Doug Johnston's rope works to their store inventory. Already selling out fast these sculptural works include vessels, bowls, and baskets, and are well worth both admiring and picking up should you need something for your coffee table, or somewhere to throw your dirty socks. Highbrow/Lowbrow.
March 2, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—02. Short version.
When I saw these socks in the Nepenthes showroom last fall, I knew I wanted them. There are tons of great options on the market these days, but the mix of blue, white and purple seems particularly nice.
March 2, 2012 by Ryan Willms 
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—01. Releases March 15th.
TooLs will be releasing their second volume in two weeks. Their latest catalog will include 365 items, and you'll also be able to read about their process and vision for the series in our upcoming spring issue of Inventory.
