Look: Rusty Tonesen

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—01. Engineered Garments Field Cap.
—01. Post Overalls Cruzer Jacket.
—01. Mt. Rainier for Inventory Items vest.
—01. The Real McCoy's HBT shirt.
—01. Deadstock Swedish Army Belt.
—01. Engineered Garments Workaday cords.
—01. Beams Plus melange socks.
—01. Yuketen reverse chukkas.

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The climate in Vancouver right now is ideal for comfortable layering. A few layers of cotton with a little bit of wool is enough to get by. It also allows for spring accessories to add some color on the top and bottom. The Beams Plus socks are some of the best we've seen, now available in different colors and heights. They are the perfect hit between some earth tone pants and boots.

—All items available at Inventory Stockroom

Watching: Bauhaus 1918-28 & Purple

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—01. Bauhaus, 1918-1928.
—02. Purple, featuring Mark Borthwick.

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There are a few books I've been hunting for online, however when it comes to ebay it can be a tricky beast. Some days you'll get an incredible deal, and sometimes the item you want will just sit there, for 28 days, 11 hours and 12 minutes. Buy it now. No 'or best offer', not really much of an option. Just waiting for it to run out, while it just waits for your patience to run out.

—eBay

Straw ‘Napa’ Hats

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—01. Perfect for summer.

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Mark these ones up as wishful future thinking. It's not feeling anywhere near summer, and I doubt I could ever wear one of these even if I was trapped in an eternal heat wave, but they do look rather nice. The natural tones and light weight nature of the material feels like summer. I'm sure there is somebody out there who could make these look incredible.

—Available at Partners & Spade

Honeycomb Planter

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—01. Two sizes, six colours.

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I usually think that simple white or off-white planters are the best, but these honeycomb pots are a really nice way to add some colour to your home or office. The shapes work well together, along with the tones of the natural crackle glaze.

—Available at Hasami

Nanamica Spring '12 at The Bureau

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—01. Tote Bag, Wind Shirt and Wind Parka.

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The good folks over at The Bureau have just recently received a delivery of spring product from Nanamica. The bags, shirts, and outerwear in the collection all feature the interesting fabrics, technical advances, and re-envisioned silhouettes that the innovative Japanese brand has become so well-known for.

—Spring '12 Nanamica at The Bureau

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Levi's Vintage Clothing 1960's Striped Tees

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—01. Blue.
—02. More blue.

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The tees shirts in the Levi's Vintage Clothing rage continue to be their second best items after the denim. While they aren't cheap, these striped 60s tees look great, and I like the blues and soft look of the cotton, definitely ideal for the spring season ahead.

—Available at Present

On Sale: MHL Outdoor Jacket

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—01. Charcoal Military wool.

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On my quick stop at the new MHL shop in London, I noticed one piece that stood out. It's now on sale, making it especially enticing at the moment. The blanket check lining combined with the charcoal Military wool works well. The cut of the jacket is classic Marget Howell, which suits the detailing and materials nicely.

—Margaret Howell

Grain & Gram: Jason Gregory

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—01. The palette.
—02. Office stills.
—03. Jason Gregory.

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Grain & Gram recently published an interview with Jason Gregory of Makr. Included is a really nice video which offers an in-depth look at the Makr offices and gives a nice idea of the people at the small company.

—Grain & Gram
—Makr