French leather works company, Tann’s returns with a new collection of accessories ranging from card cases, wallets, to coin purses and cases. The “Remember” Collection from Tann’s are constructed from high grade suede and calf skin leathers and available now from Colette.

More products and views from the Tann’s Leather Goods offering after the jump.

Swiss firm HHF are among a group of international architects adding facilities for pilgrims walking the Ruta del Peregrino. Located just outside of Guadalajara, the route is traversed by some 2 million people during holy week, enough to prompt the municipalities involved to give a little back. HHF’s Look Out Point operates on a spiral, anticipating movement through the built space. For a full report, head over to Dezeen.

Further images of the HHF designed Look Out Point follow.

Behind the scenes blogs and websites are popping up everyday as companies realise that this allows the consumer to feel that much closer to the product and also show just how much craft is involved in creating something. Eye magazine are the latest to take us behind the creative process, as they recently blogged about how their latest front cover was made. Check out the full feature here.

GQ turns us onto this eye-catching collaboration between Kurt Geiger and Grenson. Available in sky blue, pink, green and yellow, these brogues (or wingtips, depending on which side of the pond you’re on) are definitely ready for Spring. Each pair are handcrafted from calf suede and lined with calf leather in the traditional Grenson manner. These aren’t an everyday brogue, but they’re sure to be a worthy addition to any shoe lovers wardrobe. They’ll be available later on this month online and in Liberty, Selfridges and Harrods.

The shopper bag looks set to be the bag of Spring/Summer. It’s been bubbling underneath the surface for a while and it’s shaping up to be a viable alternative for those who don’t like messenger bags or can’t bothered carrying a weekend bag around everyday. This Corto Moltedo bag is made from Calf-skin leather and has several internal compartments – a feature that’s often missing from most totes and shoppers. Get it from The Corner.

J. Lindeberg previews their forthcoming Ski Collection by showcasing select windstoppers, jackets, and accessories. The Ski Collection, which is expected to hit J. Lindeberg Flagship Stores and select limited number of retailers worldwide, was conceived by J. Lindeberg’s CEO Stefan Engstrom and former North Face design director, Fredrik Dhal, who is now head of J. Lindeberg Ski. Expect high end materials running the gamut from Swiss RIRI zippers, Dermizax stormproof fabrics, and much more. 

Have a look at the Fall 2009 J. Lindeberg Ski Collection after the jump.

The good people at Supernews are reporting that a new Comme des Garçons concept is soon to launch in Japan’s Anoyama hood. “Remember the comme des garçons x louis vuitton store on aoyama’s kotto dori? well, that’s gone now. but what will launch at that spot very soon is black comme des garçons, a new and yet unknown concept store that’ll stay open for two months only. we thought you’d like to know. location: 5-12-3 minami aoyama.”

Super groupies of the CdG are rejoicing. We’re very much excited to see what develops with Black CdG.

Hannes Grebin’s sculptural furniture attempts to assess and redefine traditional notions of comfort and the idea of what can be considered “cozy.” His asymmetric work certainly raises eyebrows, and calls into question just how it would function. Core 77 notes that his design can be read as either creating dialogue or as a joke. Perhaps a bit of both?

See Grebin’s concept for a rug after the jump.

“LE BOOK - the international reference for the creative industry – announces the release of its New York 2009 edition, art by fashion “punk glamor god and design icon Stephen Sprouse (1953-2004). This year marks the five-year anniversary of Sprouse’s passing and LE BOOK is honored to have his work “dress” its publication, continuing a lineage of cover artists that includes Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, and Azzedine Alaïa.”

LE BOOK New York 2009 is available for pre-order from La Boutique online, and via MOMA Design, Colette, and other doors in mid-March.

More views from LE BOOK New York 2009 by Stephen Sprouse after the jump.

Based in the Netherlands, designer Rachel Griffin has taken a unique perspective on how to deal with the eventuality of breaking a product. Simply design them with the common material for repair in mind. That is what she’s done with the “Wear and Repair” glasses made completely from tape. Fix them, and you are simply adding to the design. (Via It’s Nice That).