Buco Deerskin Motorcycle Gloves

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—01. New Zealand deerskin.
—02. Subtle insignia.

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Made in Japan from heavy chrome-tanned deerskin, these dark-coloured, Buco-branded motorcycle gloves by The Real McCoy's offer a simple, durable alternative to more refined leather options.

—Available from Superdenim

Ten C Heavy Jersey Crew Sweat

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—01. 100% fleece backed cotton.

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Over the past few seasons Ten C have expanded their collection, which mostly focusses on exceptional outerwear designs, to encompass the odd staple piece. Having already released a pair of 5-pocket jeans in their exclusive poly-nylon fabric, they’ve now designed what appears to be the most near-perfect grey crew neck sweatshirt outside of Japan. Free of branding and complete with authentic details such as a ‘double v’ neck and the customary deep waistband and cuffs, this classic sweatshirt has been produced in Italy from a heavyweight Japanese jersey fabric.

—Available from End

Cypress Fall-Winter '14 by Haven

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—01. Motion Overshirt.
—02. Watch Cap.
—03. PH II Boot.

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This winter Canadian-based retailer Haven launched their own in-house brand under the name Cypress. The inaugural collection is concise but cohesive, featuring a handful of basic cotton layers, overshirts, knitwear, chinos and a selection of accessories. The first season's offering also includes two collaborations with respected footwear brands, Viberg and Russell Moccasin.

—Available from Haven

Ganryu Textured Wool Sweater

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—01. Deep blue.
—02. Acrylic and wool blend.

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This sweater from Ganryu is a true work of art. The design cues seem to come from some mix of Angkor Wat's walls and a Rudolf Stingel painting, producing the rare garment that can really speak for itself.

—Available from Number 3

Human – Space – Machine. Stage Experiments at the Bauhaus

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"In 1921, Walter Gropius founded a theater workshop at the Bauhaus. It conducted new research and experiments on the relationship between humans and technology. The central protagonists Lothar Schreyer, Oskar Schlemmer, and László Moholoy-Nagy investigated the issues of mechanization, machine industrialization, and rationalization. They sought a new, meaningful relationship with the dynamized, increasingly technically animated environment. In their stage laboratory, they developed abstract motion studies, designed atmosphere machines, and built theater apparatus. They also organized the famous Bauhaus celebrations, where they staged themselves as a collective of 'new humans.' For the first time, an exhibition and a catalog with sketches, drawings, photographs as well as films, figurines, costumes, models, and apparatus are now devoted to the experiments and concepts of the legendary Bauhaus stage."

—Available from LN-CC
—Spector Books

Acne Tony Cotton Lux Jacket

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Neighbour have received their first shipment of new items from Acne, including this interpretation of the classic coaches jacket. While it might not be as functional in adverse weather as some options, its clean design and simple, thoughtful details make it a versatile, wearable piece with a premium feel.

—Available from Neighbour

Raf Simons Spring-Summer '15

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—01. Cotton-Jersey T-shirt.
—02. Loopback Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt.

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The first pieces from Raf Simons' latest collection have already begun to hit retailers. Never one to shy away from an interesting graphic treatment, these prints offer a lighter, more playful feel compared to those used in his recent Sterling Ruby collaboration, and I quite like how they sit on the black backdrops.

—Available from Mr Porter

Weekend Viewing: Blow Out

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—01. John Travolta as Jack Terry.

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Blow Out, directed by Brian De Palma and released in the US in 1981, is a thriller of striking proportions and, in my opinion, by far the best film he’s made. Taking inspiration from Hitchcock and most obviously the ‘60s classic, Blow-Up, it trades a photographic recording of a murder for a sound recording of one. The film tells the gripping story of an assassination plot caught on tape and how those who witness the event piece it together after the fact. The opening is absolutely pitch-perfect B-horror that leaves you scratching your head for a moment before you’re taken on a taught and thrilling ride, rich with incredible shots and a surplus of costume and production design details.  

—Available from Criterion