This fully lined wool and leather alpine hiker style backpack from KZO brings a tinge of lux to the backpack world. Not that it really needed it seeing as the higher end packs speak for themselves, but KZO is determined to do it right with rugged construction, build, and functionality. (blackbird)

More looks at the KZO Alpine Backpack after the jump.

North Carolina is home to many great American things. To name a few: Lexington BBQ, Cameron Indoor Stadium, and Cone Mills. The folks at Raleigh Denim (a husband and wife team) understand this well. Their jeans are 98% made in North Carolina. Mr. ACL had the chance to chat with them, so I won’t rehash all the info here, but I will say that Raleigh employs the most fun hidden print detail in denim I’ve ever seen. Hell, it almost makes up for the fact that the city of Raleigh stole the Whalers from me. (Stole being a bit strong here, but feelings were hurt and have yet to be fully repaired).

The jeans themselves aren’t too shabby either.

More details and those wicked pockets after the jump.

Here’s part two in the ‘hot off the factory floor’ tour. The saddle shoe’s dandified nature make them the natural step up for those who’ve grown a little tired of their brogues – and an easy target of ridicule. We’re ardent supporters of anyone attempting a dandy look, especially when everyone else is pretending to be an extra from Deer Hunter. Like the shoes featured yesterday, expect these to drop around January.

Karl Lagerfeld and Philippe Starck act as guest editors for the October issue of Wallpaper*. Their duties extend to designing covers for the magazine – one each respectively. Lagerfeld’s is shown above, Starck’s after the jump.

Using three layers of tracing paper, Starck devised a cover that is at once a single image, but when layers are pulled way reveals standalone looks. The new issue is on shelves now. (via db).

If ever there was a company that needed to cut out the middleman, it was S.N.S Herning. With the brand being relatively hard to find outside of a few select retailers, it’s a pleasure to be able to go into the (virtual) store and buy the pieces with only an added 20 euros for shipping. We could easily spend a months wages on SNS knits (as shown in our seven days feature), but if we had to pick just one, this’d be it. Why? Just look at it. Then remember why your parents told you not to ask stupid questions. (SNS Herning)

Chambray-fatigue is a syndrome that attacks those suffering from an overdose of the fabric. Take a seat and lets us explain why this chambray shirt is worth purchasing. The difference between this and the hundreds of other chambray shirts available right now is that this is a heavyweight material, making it much more suitable for winter – as well as making it much harder to iron – as you can see in the pictures above. The detailing is simple and fuss free and the quality of Gitman goes without saying. They’re a brand respected by everyone, whether you’re a fashion kid or someone who sits on message boards writing bitter posts about us. Hopefully we’ve cured you. (Tres Bien)

Washed, vintage, antique – companies still don’t know what to call this leather. Whatever you want to name it, there’s been a lot of it doing the rounds lately; everyone from Our Legacy to Loake have been using it for their new shoes and now Preventi have hopped onto the wagon. Personally we prefer an English Brogue over the American longtip, but we can still appreciate it as long as it’s done well. We could have done with some more views of the shoes, but apparently Luisaviaroma – try saying that quickly – believe otherwise. (Luisaviaroma)

01. 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

“Debuting at the Frankfurt auto show this month – 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic. Limited to 250 pieces, the Porsche Exclusive team has been fine tuning this one for 3 years – “Porsche Exclusive is Porsche’s Specialist Department for the most outstanding customised versions of Porsche cars going beyond even the highest standard of the Company’s regular production models.” So are you ready to see more drool inducing pics and the full press release?” (notcot)

02. iPod nano 5G with Video Camera

“iPod nano now comes with a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. Yet it’s still the same ultraportable size.” (apple)

03. Winners of the 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classrooms

“Several months ago, Architecture for Humanity, in partnership with Orient Global, put designers all around the world to the test in their 2009 Open Architecture Challenge for the Classroom of the Future. The mission? Address the unique issues that schools everywhere are facing in order to provide innovative, cost-effective and sustainable learning spaces for students. Over 400 entries were submitted and the winners were just announced this week” (inhabitant)

04. UK James Dyson Award winner announced

“The UK James Dyson Award goes to the Automist, by RCA students Yusuf Muhammed and Paul Thomas. The concept is of a (retrofittable) kitchen sink faucet that disperses a thorough mist in the event of a fire, effectively dousing the flames.” (core77)

Wallpaper* checks in with looks at the new A.P.C. Store on Dover Street in London. “Thanks to the campaigning of the numerous Francophilic clothing fans in London, Uber-French denim brand A.P.Chas this month opened a new store in the fashionable throes of Mayfair’s Dover Street…”

More looks at the A.P.C Store on Dover Street in London after the jump.

This shoe shine kit by Christoph Matthias deserves attention for it’s production line. Made in Germany, the kits are assembled by a workforce of physically and mentally handicapped employees. Each set comes in a felt carrying case with 4 brushes, a polishing cloth and saddle soap. Available from gselect.

More looks at the Shoe Shine Kit by Christoph Matthias after the jump.