Nica Chromexcel Sandal

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—01. White Birkenstock EVA sole.

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A pair of sturdy sandals are a necessity during the summer, whether they’re Birkenstock, Teva, or this Horween leather option by Waltzing Matilda. Produced in Maine using hand-tacked copper nails in their construction, they are sure to be one of the most well made, not to mention attractive, versions of this usually less than desirable style.

—Available at Union

Ganryu Coaches Jacket

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—01. Made in Japan.

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The use of various striped shirting fabrics is nothing new for Comme des Garçons. However, using these fabrics to piece together this snap button coaches jacket offers a fresh take. The Ganryu collection features a playful aesthetic overall, falling somewhere between Junya Watanabe's namesake label and Homme's more classic styling.

—Available at Union

Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Double Shirt

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—01. Made in Japan.

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In classic Comme des Garçons style this shirt features a beautiful striped cotton fabric, with a twist. The front of the shirt includes a second layer, creating a subtle mismatch, while keeping the design quite wearable overall.

—Available at Union

Junya Watanabe Wool Striped Slacks

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—01. Cropped inseam.

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The Spring-Summer Junya Watanabe collection features a muted colour palette overall, with plenty of black, greys and blues. This pair of cinch back trousers offer a cropped cut, a tapered leg and a subtle use of pattern on a soft, lightweight wool fabric.

—Available at Union

Wtaps League Cap

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—01. Polyester blend.

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There are lots of incredible versions of retro-inspired ball caps out there, and this Wtaps offering is an especially attractive one. Made out of an unusual polyester blend – for this style of cap at least – the League Cap features an embroidered logo and leather sweatband; keeping it true to mid-century professional models.

—Available at Union

Post O'Alls Linden Jacket

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—01-04. The Linden Jacket in Navy.

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This happens all the time. Something I've overlooked, usually something that's not typically a style I go for, appears on my radar, and the temptation to try something different becomes just that little bit stronger. While the Linden from Post O'Alls might not be the type of jacket most often associated with the brand, it's also not the most widely seen either, and makes for something a little more out of the ordinary. Who am I kidding? It's a blue cotton jacket, with pockets and a zip. It is nice though.

—Available at Union

Union LA Spring Looks

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—01. Featuring Salvador Barbier.
—02. Neighborhood Western shirt.

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Union have recently expanded their blog content to include some brief interviews with local characters. Sal Barbier is featured in the first instalment, wearing some of Neighborhood's latest items.

—Union

Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN at Union

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—01. Hunting Jacket.
—02. A pop of orange.
—03. Duck canvas shawl collar.
—04. Worker Blouson.

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The continuation of a concept: gentleman farming with a high level of disposable income.

—Available at Union