Mainland Boots Charles Oxford

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—01. Chestnut suede.

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Having been produced in New Zealand since 1890, Mainland Boots offer a reliable, well-made alternative to the more popular casual work shoes out there. Rough-out leather and a Vibram 2021 sole is always a desirable combination, but the antique finished welt and cushioned insole add uniqueness and comfort to a staple silhouette.

—Available at The Bureau

Nanamica Travel Pants

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—01. 100% cotton.

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These lightweight, relaxed fitting pants lean towards the daring side, stripes normally reserved for the top half, but with sneakers and a T-shirt they'd make for a comfortable outfit that still looks urbane. The unlined 100% cotton also makes them a great alternative to infinitely more bland sweatpants. 

—Available at The Bureau

Western Mountaineering Flash XR Jacket

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—01. Mid-season restock.
—02. Fully insulated hood and pockets.

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The weather hurtling itself against the window probably has a large part to play in the appeal of this particular jacket right now, but considering that freezing cold temperatures and constant snow flurries are set to be a permanent fixture this winter, the more I stare at it, the warmer and more essential it looks. Clean lines, classic styling and goose down? Sign me up.

—Available at The Bureau

The Bureau Belfast – Mournes

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—01. Winter wilds.

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Mournes is the title of a new editorial produced by The Bureau and shot on location in the Mourne Mountains in County Down. Featuring clothing, shoes and accessories from the likes of Visvim, Ten C, New Balance, South2 West8 and Engineered Garments, the editorial was shot by Christopher Martin and styled by Michael Hamilton and Gareth Young.

—Mournes

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Needles Rebuild BDU Mods Parka

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The Rebuild project by Needles continuously offers interesting and ultimately unique pieces of clothing. While a lot of the items are a little too tricky for my tastes, there's something about the Mods Parka that feels just right. With so much going on, the multiple panels, tones, and fabric variations somehow make more sense on a larger scale, and while I'm probably not ready to pull the trigger yet, I'm sure plenty of others are little more brave with their outerwear choices.

—Available at The Bureau

Junya Watanabe MAN Garment Dyed Twill Coat

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—01. Garment dyed.
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'Reasonably priced' is an objective statement when it comes to fashion, and especially when it comes to Junya Watanabe. So let's ignore the cost for the moment and concentrate on the details and the design, which, on this piece, are in abundance without being overpowering. Here the details are practical; adjustable cuffs, rear vent, and side entry compartments, while the contrast herringbone fabric on the patch pockets makes for a subtle and wearable take on a traditional Watanabe design cue.

—Available at The Bureau

Engineered Garments Lafayette Jacket

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Shown here as part of The Bureau's Fall Look series, and alongside the Long Bush Shirt, the Lafayette Jacket is one of a number of new styles introduced by Engineered Garments this season. Perfect for the crisp weather that's just begun to arrive here in New York, this style offers everything Engineered Garments is so well-known for, along with a few nice surprises. While perhaps not for everyone, the elasticated cuffs and drawcord hem are a nice change from more traditionally styled pieces, and the Uniform Serge Wool is a warm but relatively thin fabric choice, that allows for plenty of layering options.

—Available at The Bureau

Engineered Garments FW13 at The Bureau

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—01. Winter blues.
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The Bureau have recently published a series of looks featuring the latest from the ever-popular Engineered Garments brand, alongside footwear from Visvim, Birkenstock, Tricker's and Alden.

—Engineered Garments FW13 at The Bureau