Inis Meáin Marcus Beag Crew Knit

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—01. Made in Ireland.
—02. Pima cotton.

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Inis Meáin produces some beautiful sweaters, standing out in a part of the world known for incredibly well-made knitwear. For a perfect example look no further than this navy cotton crew neck, featuring an interesting raised stripe design, which would be as useful during the remaining winter months as it would come spring.

—Available from End

Dries Van Noten SS16 Arrivals

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—01. Hyga Eye Print Tee.
—02. Vrazer Leopard Lined Jacket.

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End has just received their first delivery from Dries Van Noten to kickoff the new season. Light jackets, T-shirts and accessories make up most of the selection, with a variety of leopard print applications standing out. The Marilyn Monroe and Eye print tees, at the core of the Belgian brand's Spring-Summer '16 collection, are especially strong.

—Available from End

Adidas Topanga

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—01. Collegiate Gold, Dark Marine, Off-white.
—02. Collegiate Navy, Clear Sky, Off-white.

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These days there seems to be more classic Adidas sneakers being released than ever before, offering the opportunity to pick up your favourite styles from the past, while also discovering some unfamiliar ones. The Topanga debuted in the Spezial collection in 2014, based on a model produced by the German sportswear brand in the '70s called the California. This season it's available in a two colours, my favourite being the decidedly more subdued blue-on-blue option.

—Available from End

Sassafras at End

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—01. Sprayer Pant.
—02. Blower Bud Coat.

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It’s great to see the accessibility and profile of Sassafras rising, with twice as many UK-based stores now offering the brand's gardening-inspired clothing. End is the latest shop to do so, having just received a number of utilitarian shirts, pants and jackets made from durable materials like duck canvas, denim, wool, and a real staple in the line season after season, 60/40.

—Available from End

Kaptain Sunshine Mackinaw Shirt Jacket

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—01. 100% wool.
—02. Made in Japan.

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While being thoroughly basic in the best possible way, this shirt jacket from Kaptain Sunshine makes the right subtle references. The slotted flap pocket recalls Filson's iconic Mackinaw Cruiser, which is an important allusion for this pared down version, considering the hardwearing history of the classic American style. Cut from water-repellent heavyweight wool, the fit is slightly boxy allowing for ample layering and with the enduring success of this timeless design, it’s every bit as relevant as it's always been.

—Available from End

Undercover Hamburger Soft Toy

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—01. Presented in burger box packaging.

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I have never been much of a follower of limited edition Japanese toys, but Undercover's recently reissued plush hamburger is one such collectible I'm actually contemplating purchasing. It’s not just my affinity for America’s most enduring meal compelling me to do so, but also the gentle monster the brand have created and its wry packaging.

—Available from End

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

Needles Ghillie Sneaker

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—01. Treated suede detailing.

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It's very difficult to make a shoe silhouette that feels interesting and original, yet also wearable. The Ghillie Sneaker from Needles may share some similarities with the Jack Purcell and Chuck Taylor, but the mix of fabrics, unique lacing system, thick rubber outsole and almost non-existent branding definitely give it an identity of its own.

—Available from Haven