A Spring trench from April77. The “Troop Dimension Noir Coat” is a twill coat finished in khaki brown with hidden button closures, waist cinch, and class. Check the details on the flaps and shoulders. Lovely. Available now from Ssense.

More views of the April77 Troop Dimension Noir Coat after the jump.

GQ UK runs a quick feature on the choice scents for Summer 2009. Though the feature tends to stick to the big guns on men’s fragrances – Hugo Boss, DKNY, Armani, Burberry – the feature is a starting point for a dip into seasonal fragrance market. Worth a read.

Here is a quick video teaser following up on the already reported home furnishings partnership between Diesel, Foscarini, & Moroso.

“Diesel’s Home Collection recently was enriched by the addition of two new partners – both  leaders in the world of interiors –Foscarini for lighting and Moroso for furniture…The two new licenses will be of a 4 year duration with a worldwide retail agreement which is starting with the European and US markets.” (yatzer)

The headquarters of Grey Goose (located in Brussels) has a new bar. Designed by Puresang, the space features an extended bar which dips and rises as a conference table on one side. A faceted wall of blue triangular glass tiles keeps the brand identity well located in the interior. (via Dezeen).

On the “heels” of our Acne shoe preview yesterday, we bring you some boots to look over this morning. The gum sole on the “Trance” models seem a bit bottom heavy for my tastes. The “Rocky” on the other hand brings a modern twist to the classic workbook. Again, the green finish is my favorite of the group.

Many more looks at the Acnes Boots for Autumn/Winter 2009 after the jump.

Sometimes a phrase just feels right. A reader called S.N.S Herning’s AW09 collection a ‘powerful sweater armada’ yesterday and we feel that’s the perfect description for when a label brings an amazing collection based around one item. It’s also the perfect phrase to describe Ally Capellino’s AW09 collection, which we’re previewing today. The collection continues on in the classic Capellino way – waxed cotton, classic bags, quintessentally British – that sort of thing.

Take a look after the jump to see more preview images and a pretty scared looking model.

You may have seen preview shots of Kitsuné’s AW09 collection elsewhere, but we can exclusively show the full collection for you here. As has been said elsewhere, Kitsune’s collection is a collection of sexy preppy pieces, ranging from varsity jackets and hooded tops to cardigans and corduroy suits. We’ve also thrown in pictures of the womens collection, purely because we thought the clothes looked good – not because we fancied the model or anything.

Take a look at the collection after the jump.

In From Demon to Darling: The Legal History of Wine In America, lawyer and wine maker Richard Mendelson offers an accessible introduction to American wine law. Why is this interesting? Because American policy toward wine (and alcohol) has alternatively made the beverage a source of evil or a celebration of cultural achievement. The duality is certainly worth review, and Mendelson’s approach makes for a unique take on food ways history. Out from University of California Press.

As much as I love B-Store, they need to sort out their shoe size problem. They tend to have their ugliest styles (I’m talking to you, Mario 31) in a size 12 while their best ones only go to 11. Personal beefs aside, these are some great looking white shoes with a contrast sole. We’re seeing a high amount of white shoes this season and for the most part, designers have managed to make them to wearable. Get these from ASOS.

01. How Avedon Blurred His Own Image

“On a morning in April 1967, Twiggy, the doe-eyed British modeling sensation, sat on a stool before Richard Avedon in his studio on East 58th Street. She had on a plain black dress and black fishnets, and it was her first session with the fashion photographer. She was 17…” (nyt)

02. DAZED DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: PHOENIX – ‘1901’ VIDEO (above)

“Rule number one of setting the comeback trail on fire? Tear up the rulebook. Release one of your finest songs (‘1901’) as a free download on your website (getting more than 2 million hits in the process) and then go on to play the biggest American TV show out there (‘Saturday Night Live’).” (dazed)

03. World’s Best Chef To Open A Pizza Place

“What does the chef at the world’s best restaurant do for an encore? How about opening a pizza joint? The LA Times reports that El Bulli chef, Ferran Adria has been in Italy studying pizza making. it’s quite a change in direction for a man famous for his devotion to molecular gastronomy.” (luxist)

04. Frank Bruni Moving To Times Magazine

“When we recruited Frank Bruni from the Rome Bureau to be the restaurant critic of The New York Times, there was a quizzical buzz in the food-o-sphere. Sure, Frank had shown himself to be a gifted reporter on subjects domestic and foreign…” (dinersjournal/nyt)