While the workwear movement of the 50’s and 60s continues to work its way (again) across world, the Japanese makers have their eyes set on some choice 80’s workings that seem ready for a refresh. Crunchgear points us at the legendary Seiko “PyramidTalk” talking desk top clock. “Some of the older CrunchGear readers will surely remember the PyramidTalk, a clock that verbally announced the time and other information. Seiko started selling the clock in 1984, and it turned out to be a big worldwide hit, with sales ballooning to 200,000 units per year at its peak. And now, just in time for Christmas, consumers (in Japan, at least) can lay their hands on an updated version.”

See more photos of the updated Seiko PyramidTalk Clock after the jump.

Blackbird is all about filling the air in your house/apt/loft/condo with the fresh scent of winter outdoor living. “Literally translated from French as “wood fire,” this top-selling room spray’s smoky fragrance evokes the warm, familiar and sophisticated smell of rare woods burned on long winter days. 5.1 fluid ounces. Made in France.” Fill the room people.

Watch Happening gives their insight on the latest Panerai Radiomir Titanium 47mm forthcoming release. “Created in an edition of only 12 pieces, the new Radiomir is intended for collectors, lovers of exclusivity and history enthusiasts. The black background of the display highlights the three indexes and highly luminescent gold hands (hours, minutes and small seconds). The display, with a knurled ring around it in rose gold, is protected by a sapphire crystal that is 1.9 mm thick.”

More looks at the Panerai Radiomir Titanium 47mm Watch after the click.

T Magazine explores the interior design stylings of Martin Margiela with a profile of the Suite Ile aux Oiseaux at Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux. “For 650 euros a night and up (a special package includes “a gift signed by Maison Martin Margiela” — perhaps one of the Maison’s new wine-bottle lamps?), guests can retreat to the avant-garde chambre between spa treatments and bottles of premier cru at the hotel’s La Grand’Vigne restaurant. (In keeping with the spa theme, the restaurant offers a calorie-conscious menu amid the foie gras.)”

Read the full writeup at T Magazine.

A new fresh pair of shoes from Kitsuné made with a little help from Pierre Hardy. As Highsnobiety puts it, “For Spring/Summer 2010 the French fashion and music duo, Kitsuné, continues to work with shoe maker Pierre Hardy. For next season they chose to go with a low cut suede leather shoe. It comes in a classic light beige tone, perfectly matching the golf inspired Kitsuné Spring/Summer 2010 Collection.” Avaialble now through Colette Paris.

More looks at the Pierre Hardy for Kitsuné Shoes after the click.

Superfuture drops their latest guide right before the Christmas Eve rush. For those in Hong Kong looking for those unique hard to find spots, consider picking up the hong Kong Superguide. “The Hong Kong Superguide introduces professional design, fashion, and global entertainment seekers to the city with a map of the most relevant Hong Kong destinations. Five customized maps dissect the city even further, detailing useful information including essential Cantonese ‘take me to Gucci’, navigating complicated Chinese addresses, and using public restrooms. Successfully traveling to Hong Kong is made even simpler with hotel recommendations according to price, and suggested daily itineraries according to interests such as architecture, discount shopping, art and sight seeing.”

Two more days of this. Today we bring you some gifts from the good people at Jansport. Three winners will received a bag from their Jansport Heritage line which we covered over the summer. Jansport Heritage “looks as far back as 1967 (and through the late 80’s) to pull a variety of bags used for hike, ski, commutes, and more.” They’re simple to the point classic backpacks.

As always, it’s pretty easy to enter and win.

Follow Selectism on Twitter and tweet the following message: Follow @selectism and RT this message by Dec 26 for a chance to win one of 3 Jansport Heritage Backpacks http://bit.ly/7LJ1Q8

We’ll randomly choose a retweet as the winner after Dec 27.

OPEN GIVEAWAYS:

EMI Music Pack (ends Dec 25)

Freeman Transport Pouch Set (ends Dec 26)

A slightly different jacket from the Barbour stable, the Dry Fly should appeal to those who crave the look of waxed canvas without some of the weight. The jacket comes dressed in 4oz (flyweight) Barbour Skyloil wax, either green or black, and lined with a shirt weight tartan. Four exterior pockets and the easily recognizable fly patch for outer detailing. (no. 6).

Further images of the Barbour Dry Fly after the jump.

Texas tipple doesn’t get much press. And, in all honesty, it is probably because Shiner Bock is crap. (Note: I had a run in with a much larger lad in San Antonio after uttering that last bit of wisdom).

Shiner, luckily for all with any beer integrity, brews more than just the famed bock. Their Holiday Cheer could easily get an award for best dressed holiday drink. The nostalgic packaging has instant appeal, great type face, and the classic colors of winter celebration.

What’s behind the slick attire? “An old world Duckelweizen brewed with Texas peaches and roasted peacans.” A gentle reminder of Texas’ German heritage (which accounts for fantastic sausages) and Kosmos Spoetzl’s desire to bring Bavarian brewing tradition to the cleanest little City in Texas.

Remarkable, really, that they’ve been going in Shiner since 1909.

Journal Standard have clearly got their eye on the ball, as they’ve come out with a high neck cardigan. You’ve probably heard enough ranting and raving about the topic from us so let’s just stick to why we like this cardigan (aside from the obvious). The first reason is because it’ll double up well as a jacket come spring (you remember those, right?) and the second is because, erm, it looks good. We’re simple folks and sometimes good looks is all we need. And a proxy. (Style Cruise)

Take a look at further shots after the leap.