Porter Classic Kendo Parka Jacket

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—01. Designed by Katsuyuki Yoshida.
—02. Available in black and blue.

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Porter Classic is renowned the world over for making some very serious clothing, and the pieces themselves are remarkable to behold in person. This jacket looks especially interesting, as a seemingly straightforward climbing fleece has been reworked to reflect the heavy-duty fighting outfits worn for Kendo, the Japanese martial arts practice.

—Available from Museum Ark

Porter Smokey Tote

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—01. Black Cotton.
—02. Made in Japan.

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Porter has always been one of those brands that I've felt has a refined sense of quality and design, casual yet professional in nature, this tote bag is a perfect example of that ideal which has made the brand so successful. Individuals looking for something clean, between the lines of a briefcase and a backpack, without sacrificing masculinity, can identify with a classic tote bag. I got this bag two to three years ago and I can confidently attest to how well it has held up. The colour and texture of the bag has maintained its integrity through a ton of use. Ultimately, with a product like this, where you are using it everyday, your expectation lies within the bags functionality and longevity, I can say it has met all my standards.

—Available at Tres Bien Shop

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