We’ve been in love with Tres Bien lately. What can we say? They keep bringing out great pieces that we can’t help but feature. Take this Our Legacy hemp denim blazer for instance. Our Legacy are sold in a fair few places this season but, as you’d expect given their relationship, TB are the only folks who’ve got their hands on this piece. While it’s not a suitable jacket, it’d work great as a layering piece. You could even triple the denim (shirt, jacket, jeans) if you had enough contrasting shades. (Our Legacy)

As usual, detailed images after that leap.

We’re noted fans of Soulland here, they give pieces great quirky touches (remember that fedora cap?). What elevates these chinos above a pair of bog-standard chinos is the shade of blue – a few shades above the usual navy, but not so light that you look out of place wearing them in winter – and the pressing. We keep on hearing about how pressed trousers/chinos/jeans are due for a comeback, but this is our first time seeing it in a ‘real’ setting. We were on the fence with regards to this trend, but if they’re as good as these we’ll get behind it. (Azita)

Detailed images after the leap.

01. Water-shaped Bottles by Xiaoli Wen

“Kingston University graduate Xiaoli Wen has created a series of porcelain bottles shaped by a waterfall. Called Water-Shaped Bottles, the project involved  designer making silicone rubber moulds of discarded plastic and glass bottles.” (dezeen)

02. Brush Furniture by Jason Taylor (above)

“Wouldn’t it be great if you could clean your floors with a piece of furniture?” (designmilk)

03. This Woman Makes Chairs That Will Hug You

“She lives in a converted knob factory a few blocks from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Neri Oxman’s apartment — a series of cold white walls and clean right angles — has all the warmth of a parking garage” (esquire)

04. Eye Candy: LAb[au]’s f5×5x5

“That there is the Brussels-based collective LAb[au]’s new project/installation, the unwieldily-named ‘f5×5x5.’ The quartet of creatives behind LAb[au], Manuel Abendroth, Jerome Decock, Alexandre Plennevaux and Els Vernang, examine “the transformation of architecture and spatio-temporal structures in accordance to the technological progress within a practice entitled ‘MetaDeSIGN.’ Metadesign [meta = information about information] displays the theme of space-constructs relative to information processes – architecture as code.’” (core77)

A unique flannel shirt from Fremont. “Speckled black soft long sleeve button down flannel shirt with longer rear hem. vertical front welt pocket detail. Back darts for slim fit. model wears size small.” Available now for 178$US at OAK.

More looks at the Fremont Black Spec Octavian Flannel Shirt after the click.

ABTR gives their criticism of the MB&F watch developed with Alan Silberstein. “From a practical standpoint MB&F watches are wearable art. Few people would actually wear and HM1, HM2, or HM3 watch all the time, but I for one quite appreciate them. Max Busser of the brand is a marketing master as well. He really knows how to get people excited about his watches, and items such as this limited edition of 8 pieces HM2.2 watch are a great was of doing that. For me, this collaboration with watch maker Alain Silberstein is very impressive. I don’t know whose idea it was, Max’s or Alain’s but the result is said to have quite shocked Mr. Busser….” Read more at ABTR.

More looks at the MB&F And Alain Silberstein HM2.2 “Black Box” Watch after the click.

A nice gift option from the Rag & Bone family. This Asiri blanket available at Barneys, features a waffle knit and  rolls away into a solid looking leather holster. Perfect for a walk or lunch in the park. Available in navy or cream for 495$US. (acquire)

More looks at the Rag & Bone Asiri Blanket after the click.

Our friends at HB preview the Spring/Summer 2010 “Monsieur” Collection from Viktor & Rolf. “While winter is delivering its best, V&R’s Monsieur gets ready for the coming spring-summer festivities, counting on a sunny and hot season across the north hemisphere . . . and perhaps all over the globe. No matter the occasion, this gentleman is an expert in preparing smart and elegant looks for afternoons in the English dry countryside, his latest and favorite holidays destination. Expect him to show up impeccable, able to treat both the formal and the informal while adding some spooky tricks…”

More looks from the Viktor & Rolf Monsieur Collection for Spring 2010 after the click.

It looks as though a second issue of  The Rig Out is just around the corner. The small mag, published in conjunction with Oi Polloi, gives some general editorial on the men’s market with a very British angle. Photos from Daiki Suzuki and styled looks from Kitson and Crook Esq fill the previews. If you want your own copy, be sure to mail them up.

More looks from the forthcoming The Rig Out “A Guide to Style in Life” after the click.

Raen Eyewear teams up with Alex Knost to develop a co-op frame for their second complete collection coming in Spring 2010. “Staying true to RAEN’s vintage-inspired foundation, the ‘Flowers’ frame is a throwback to the days at the Factory and the gender-bending Andy Warhol-esque style. This collaboration with Alex was seamless as we share the same philosophy and taste when it comes to product design (strong attention to detail, classic shapes, and overall quality).” Look for it March 2010.