Smith-Wykes is a new menswear label by Michaell Smith and Rory Wykes. They have just released their first collection for the A/W 2012 season. More about the label and more images of the clean, stylish and detailed first collection here.
Via Lineage of Influence.
The Nike Air Max 1 (or Air Max ’87 if you like) is back this season in some nice new colourways for 2012. The iconic shoe looks amazing in Cyber. Not only under your jeans, even under your chino or suit. Available for pre-order at End Clothing.
Great news for lovers of denim, craftsmanship and inspiring stories. In Cardigan (a small town in Wales) they made 35,000 pairs of jeans a week. For three decades, until the factory left town. But all the skills and knowhow remained. That is why David Hieatt founded The Hiut Denim Company and brought back the art of denim-making to Wales. And they only make jeans. That’s it. Nothing else. No distractions. Nothing to steal their focus. Just the way it should be. Read more here.
Norse Projects partnered up with footwear brand Pro-Keds. The collection features a re-worked Pro-Keds Royal Master in three colourways drawn from prominent elements in Copenhagen everyday life: the ocean, the beach and old town. More here.
The latest collection by Canadian fashion designer Paul Davis, his fourth, was presented during the Paris Fashion Week. The clean and stylish collection (with some nice details and great fabrics) will soon be available in eight stores internationally. More information here.
Snow, rain, cold? Check out this great piece of craftsmanship by S.E.H Kelly. The raglan-sleeved mac is made from a dry-waxed cotton, which is made by the British Millerain mill in Greater Manchester, and will protect you during the colder seasons. It has a small curved collar, concealed placket, deep slouch pockets. The internals of the mac are made from the Yorkshire-made wool-cashmere. This is an amazing coat and is available here.
Levi’s Made & Crafted have set up pop up store inside Smith + Butler (Brooklyn, New York City-based retailer). A great combination of craftsmanship and passion for traditional American style.
Via Por Homme.
Grain & Gram is an essential journal if you love craftsmanship. Check out their latest great article about Jason Gregory, designer and founder of Makr.
After their first popular collaboration, Dr. Martens and British Millerain have joined forces once again to produce a range of durable and weather-proof waxed-cotton shoes. The Windsor Alfred brogue is made in a rich shade of navy, with a contrasting tan welt and a patented Dr. Martens bouncing sole. Available at Oki-Ni.
The new varsity jacket from the Nike Sportswear (NSW) line features brown leather sleeves, rib mock-neck and striped cuffs and hem. Great contrasting colors.
Via Off The Hook.
Sharp, elegant, simple but comfortable and stylish looks by British hands-on designer Margaret Howell for A/W 2012. More here.
Veja is known from their ecological and fair trade shoes. The ‘Soleta’ series is a collection of bags, wallets, cardholders, purses and travellers. All pieces are crafted from the highest quality Soleta leather. Only available exclusively at a handful of selected design stores. More about Veja here.
