From Yuki Matsuda, the man behind Yuketen, comes Monitaly, a merger of Mr. Matsuda’s three loves – his daughter, military inspired goods, and Italy. The heavy duty parka jacket comes finished int hat traditional winter workwear color that makes you think it could well be a Carhartt, but upon further examination, it’s a jacket standing in its own.

More looks at the Monitaly Parka Jacket after the jump.

Check these two great melton blankets from Canada’s Wings + Horns. The oversized blankets easily wrap the body while working pockets allow you to carry along a few things. It should pack nicely and provide you with an alternative to the usual throw one you have stuffed in your closet. Choose between oxford and grey. You cannot go wrong either way. We love the custom delivery box as well.(context)

More looks at the Wings + Horn Melton Blankets after the click.

Say what you want about Church’s, but they’re one brand who haven’t gone down the collaboration route. And, in a world where Turnbull & Asser is collaborating with BBC, that says a lot. Loafers have been threatening to go back in style for a few years now, but it looks like this is the year when people finally start giving it a shot. While we’ve seen a few tassled loafers knocking about, these are by far our favourite. These are available on Church’s e-store, but as they’re in love with flash we can’t link directly to the page. If you need directions, it’s under the ‘loafers’ tab. (Church’s)

Take a leap to see the rest of the colourways Church’s have in stock.

Since I’ve been traveling the past year and a half using a tote bag given as a throw away at PROJECT, my own tolerance for luggage is high. Not so for a Dutch business man named Henk, who dissatisfied with a suitcase decided to start Travelfriend Luxury Luggage. The mission is simple – “develop a line of super-premium luxury goods that appeal to the five senses, as well as the sixth sense: desire.” Customers can buy from the “ready to ship,”  from limited editions, or customize their own suitcase. (via Daily Icon).

On a whole, the related marketing is a touch outdated. It’s also pretty amusing. Style shots after the jump. Not surprisingly they are hinged on the sixth sense: desire.

A simple and to the point seaman’s coat from Corona found over on Noa’s. It comes dyed in natural indigo and has a flavor that works in town or on the shore. The over closure on the neck as a nice touch to this piece. A heavy duty and proper fit from Corona.

Like cardigans or bow ties, denim jackets are one of those pieces that a huge majority of people would never have dreamed of wearing 3 or 4 years ago. The denim jacket’s fashion resurgence has seen every other brand bring out those slim cut summer jackets and, whilst they do look good, we need something a little chunkier for the winter.

Acne have answered our needs with this ‘target’ jacket, which has been adjusted for winter. While it is a very nice jacket, it does have it’s practicalities – namely the detachable hood. It also has a drawstring, but we’re not sure we’d get much use out of that. (Acne)

One major problem with ‘men’s style’ blogs (us included) is that they tend to totally ignore situational dressing. You can’t really pull off burgundy cords in a regular office – at least not without a manager having a stern word with you. So, with that in mind, here’s a coat that will be well suited for those days when you’re not really allowed to be all superfashion. The detailing on the front is enough of a twist and the buttoning is a nice quirk. You can’t look like you came off the runway everyday. (The Local Firm)

Heritage Research began selling hand made garments for the Japanese market. Using only British and Japanese milled cloth, the company is inspired by military, outerwear and workwear themes. Currently making a push into their home market, Heritage Research is offering a full range. Most of the pieces are built of subtle detail. Their varsity jacket a rare graphic inspired inclusion, still made though with the same exacting standards.

While the majority of the the firms product are produced in the UK, the Varsity is sourced and constructed in the United States. The jacket is of all wool body with full grain, 3.5 oz, aniline dyed leather sleeves. The chanille patches are manufactured on vintage shuttle looms. Each piece of the jacket is designed for utmost authenticity and the cut is slimmed down for a more contemporary look.

More views of the Heritage Research Varsity Jacket follow.

For us, fashion can be described by one phrase – ‘never say never’. We’d thought we’d never wear corduroy – we we wrong. We thought we’d given up on backpacks – we were wrong. We thought we’d never see a wearable dip dye mac – we were kinda wrong. We haven’t seen many dip-dye macs in our time, but this has to be top of the (very short) list. In fact, we’d recommend wearing this piece with some tan cords and a good looking backpack. Just remember to say never to bumbags. (Ashtray)

Luminox Japan showed off some specially designed leather holsters at the Inazuma Festival in Tokyo. A few varieties of the holsters were produced ranging from belt loop and motorcycle mounts. They leather holster look exclusive this the Japan market as well as this show. Included in this set are looks at a few Japan only color ways.

More looks at the Luminox Japan Leather Watch Holsters after the click.