If you’ve been perusing The Sartorialist lately, you’ll have noticed that document holders tend to be the bag of choice amongst certain men. They’re perfect for times when you only have a couple of documents and books to carry and don’t need a big bag to carry them around. Aside from just being nice to look at, it’s also made from nappa leather, so it’s great to feel as well. Get it from The Corner.

Oki-Ni have a new version of Rick Owens’ always desirable trainers. This time it’s the ‘trainer boot’ which any lovers of Diet Butcher Slim Skin’s patent high tops will love. Usual Rick Owens trademarks include a high tongue, side zip and a picture of the designer himself on the inside.

More detailed pictures available after the jump.

Available right now from Oki-Ni.

The news has been doing the rounds over the weekend, but we felt we should start the week with this news for posterity. Number (N)ine’s recently displayed AW09 collection – which was called ‘a closed feeling’ – will be their last. Hint Magazine received a letter from the company stating that “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished”. Whether founding member Takahiro Miyashita will start up another company remains to be seen, but this seems to be one designer closure that has nothing to do with the economy.

[Via Hint via Fashionisto via Hypebeast]

Wallpaper* reports in on the latest in in flight luxury from Swiss Air. “when we were asked to take a peek at Swiss Air’s newly designed first class suite, we had high hopes for the Alpine air maestros… What we did not expect, however, was the well-lit, spaciously fitted, techno wonderland that we encountered. Clean lines, white paneling and waffle pine detailing all add to the sense of comforting costliness that wafts around the cabin.”

Read the full review of Swiss Air’s New First Class Suite at Wallpaper*.

I’ll put it right out there: white ceramic masks freak me out. Noir Basic’s Autumn/Winter 2009 collection of leather jackets and hoodies is presented with models wearing white masks. I personally think they could have done without them, but I’ll overlook it because the quality of their garbs deserves some attention. Their finished products are high detail and high quality wears. They’re French made using premium leathers, lambskin, silk, and sterling silver to finish off the details. The suede trim hoodie in grey is simply great as is their lambskin hoodie. Great products, bad masks. Noir Basic Paris.

Monocle collaborates with Orlebar Brown on a pair of Bulldog trunks. “We settled on their mid-thigh Bulldog model (perfect for both long swims far beyond the shore or jaunts into town for a late afternoon stroll around the stores) and a rich, deep brown, best be described as natural liquorice in tone… Tailored with a built in liner to keep everything in place and with their own special carry bag, these trunks are neat and fit true to size.” Find them now in the Monocle Online Store.

More views of the Orlebar Brown Trunks for Monocle Magazine after the jump.

These hand made moc inspired laced shoes from N.D.C. are suede success. The stitching detail and self tie clossure finishes this shoes well. You very well could wear these as a house slipper but the leather sole makes it street ready. Get it now from The Corner.

More detailed views of the N.D.C. Made by Hand Laced Shoes after the jump.

Our good friends at Freeman Transport in Montana are dropping a new waxed cotton five panel hat this coming April. Rain gear fans will appreciate the wax coating on these caps which will keep your head dry or sun proof depending on the conditions. The cap comes in olive and is made in Los Angeles. Pre-order now from Freeman Transport.

More detailed views of the Freeman Transport Five Panel Waxed Cotton Cap after the jump.

We are big fans of traditional manufacturing as you might have noticed by now. Therefore we have also been from the very start supporters of the Albam Clothing shoe range, produced by Grenson. Albam now gives us a nice behind the scenes look at the manufacturing of the range in the Grenson factory.

Check it out here.

We just came across this campaign image from the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. Aside from the beautiful suit, the velour bow tie jumps into sight right away. It looks great, also because its slightly oversized. We would have gone with a more simple all white shirt in this case, but overall the outfit is very well put together. The velour blazer has seen a huge comeback in recent years and to be honest, we cannot see it anymore. But with the bow tie, velour has found a new home!