Sasquatchfabrix. Pig Leather Hat

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—01. Made in Japan.
—02. Deerskin chin strap.

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Avant-garde Japanese brand Sasquatchfabrix. continually produce great-looking accessories. A leather hat could easily be a bad idea, but one closely modelled on the classic US military boonie style is a bonus in my book, especially when rendered in a luxurious yet tough material that can be counted on to stand up to everyday abuse.

—Available from Haven

Arc'teryx Veilance Quoin Jacket

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—01. Righthand pocket doubles as a stuff sack.

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A new Arc'teryx Veilance design for Spring '16, the Quoin Jacket is insulted with Polartec Alpha fleece, while the outer layer features nylon ripstop taffeta. The simple snap-front, coach-style piece is wind and water-resistant, combining the Canadian brand's technical perspective with a classic silhouette.

—Available from Haven

Human Made Hickory Hat

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—01. Screen-printed branding.
—02. Unlined interior.

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I’m a big fan of both hickory stripe fabric and bucket hats, so this headwear option was ostensibly made for me. The shape and size look perfect, but the most unique detail is the reinforced, bias cut brim. It creates a striking visual alongside the subtle screen-printed branding, reminiscent of the stamps seen on vintage military items.

—Available from Haven

Blackmeans Quilted Sheep Leather Biker Jacket

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—01. Tonal hardware throughout.

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With years of experience gained from producing leather goods for other well-known Japanese labels, Blackmeans was launched as a brand in its own right in 2008. Combining traditional craftsmanship with punk influences and an avant-garde aesthetic, the Toyko-based company deliver some of the best contemporary leather jackets on the market.

—Available from Haven

Sasquatchfabrix. High-Cut Slip-On

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—01. Cotton canvas upper.
—02. Elastic forefoot band.

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These intriguing monochromatic slip-ons by Sasquatchfabrix. feel like prison issue Chuck Taylors, and that juxtaposition is precisely their charm. The laceless high-tops feature an elastic strap to hold your foot securely in place, giving an otherwise simple silhouette a distinctive look of its own.  

—Available from Haven

TAKAHIRO MIYASHITA The Soloist Rib Neck Sweater

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Haven's Fall-Winter '15 offering from The Soloist is perhaps their best to date. There's plenty to pick from, including some of the more wearable garments – like this rib neck sweater – as well as the affected and intricate pieces the brand is so well-known for. It's hard to go wrong with a black wool raglan sweater, and something so straightforward can still feel interesting and well-designed, making this sweater extremely appealing at this time of year.

—Available from Haven

Intelligence Magazine Issue 01 Launch

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—01. Released today.

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This evening in Vancouver the good people at Haven are set to launch their latest project, Intelligence Magazine. The biannual publication will focus on the brands, artists and designers that strike a chord with the editors. The inaugural issue includes articles about Hiroshi Fujiwara, Kostas Seremetis and Shin Okishima, alongside editorials on Sasquatchfabrix., OAMC and Nepenthes.

—Intelligence Magazine
—Haven

Haven Lookbook: FW.15.04

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—01. Big Pinking Jersey Pants.

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Haven has published a pretty steady stream of lookbook entries on their website this season, featuring an outfit apiece from their latest offerings. This one combines leather items from Hender Scheme and Sasquatchfabrix., with a couple of sportswear pieces from the latter to round out the mix.

—Haven