Wouldn’t it be nice if more magazines made use of video like this? Instead of the usual long biography, Futu magazine explain who they are and what they’re about in just under 3 minutes.

Ivy Style have a great piece on the Miyuki-zoku, the first Japanese style tribe to take influence from the Ivy look. Detailing the tribe from their first emergence in the summer of 1964 to their downfall that same September, it’s an interesting look at when Ivy style was a rebellious look.

Read the full article here.

Western fans will be keen on the following vests from The Joe McCoy. “Classic design of the original down vest worn by cowboys in the 60’s and 70’s. The vest is filled with goose down for the best insulation. The outer is cotton with a 6/40 lining on the inside. The highlight has to be the horse hide yolk, incredibly tough and rigid, you can feel the quality as soon as you slip it on. The buttons are embossed with McCoys and reinforced with leather rivets.” (superd)

More looks at the The Joe McCoy Down Vest after the click.

Oi Polloi has stock on this very classic take on the “english bag.” “Made in the USA from the the very highest quality American leather, which won’t bleed onto your clothing but will pick up nicks and scratches to give a beautiful, natural, ‘aged’ look. With hand-pounded/ sanded copper rivets and an added backside pocket on the backside body of the bag (useful for plane/ train tickets or other important documents that must be accessed readily without fussing with the bag’s flap).” Looks great.

More looks at the Yuketen Vintage English Bag after the jump.

Another great bag from Property Of. The Alfie Book Bag is a good look for your younger brother. “The Alfie Book bag is made of a coated cotton denim outer. Includes a buckle up leather strap closure, adjustable cotton shoulder strap, concealed zip pocket under flap and a nylon twill lining with internal organization pockets.” Available at Need for 245$US.

More looks at the Property Of Alfie Book Bag after the click.

In the past we have featured the design work of Ryuichi Sakamoto – the Kuronan Cruiser and the Bearbricks were favorites of ours. His Touch Wood Phone for NTT Docomo may have trumped them both. “The phones are being created as a joint venture with the ‘more trees’ reforestation project founded by musician Ryuichi Sakamoto and others. They are made with specially treated wood from the thinned forests in Japan managed by the ‘more trees’ project. Each handset is unique featuring the particular grains, patterns and natural coloring of the tree from which it was made.” (luxist)

More looks at the NTT Docomo Japan Touch Wood Phones after the click.

01. Howling Monkey Beer (above)

“Howling Monkey Beer designed by Turner Duckworth.” (dieline)

02. Stereogum’s 25 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2010

“This year in music was great and we’rea gonna let it finish (sorry), but in terms of notable album releases the ship has sailed. No offense, 30 Seconds To Mars.” (sterogum)

03. Happy and Sweet Calendar

“Greek design studio Kanella designed this “Happy and Sweet” calendar. There are 12 chocolate bars in the box, to be eaten each month and you re use the wrapper as a calendar.” (potw)

Our brothers at HS turn us onto this great calendar for 2010. “Swiss Institute presents “Artists on Their Bicycles New York,” a 2010 Calendar, portraying twelve of today’s most famous artists on their bikes, as photographed by Lukas Wassmann. The roster is as follows: Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Collier Schorr, Ugo Rondinone, Richard Phillips, Amy Granat, Rainer Ganahl, Rita Ackermann, Aurel Schmidt, NN, Maurizio Cattelan, Ryan McGinley, Pierre Huyghe, David Byrne and Cindy Sherman. Limited to 500 numbered pieces, the calendar is available now from Swiss Institute.”

More looks from the Artists on Their Bicycles New York 2010 Calendar after the click.

Step up your herringbone game with this piece from Company of We. The cashmere wool herringbone tweed features peak lapels, ribbed knit cuffs,double breasted, front flap pockets, ticket pocket, and comes fully lined. The best part is that if you order between now and the end of November, they’ll give 20% back to your charity of choice. “This year we are working with the NoH8 Campaign, Unicef, and Kiva, because these organizations are constant crusaders for true democratic luxury. 250$US does it.

More looks at the Company of We Captain Leisure Jacket after the click.