Winter may be blasting most of the Northern Hemisphere at the moment but that has not stopped Barbour from previewing looks into their Autumn/Winter 2010/11 collection. The “Down Series” consists of the Down Explorer Jacket, Down Wax Jacket, and Down Wax Vest – all of which are sure to be built Barbour tough. Sure it’s early but at least you know what’s coming. (cs)

More looks at the “Down Series” from Barbour’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection after the click.

The Browns catalogue turns us onto two straw hats from two distinguished houses of fashion. The Lanvin is a straw hat with a ribbon detail that sits around the brim of the hat and has intentional frayed edging. The Maison Martin Margiela on the other hand, carries no ribbon, sinks more on the head and features a narrow brim. Price wise you’ll pay a bit more for the Lavin but the Margiela may do just fine. Like all hats, you should try it on before purchasing.

More looks at the straw hats from Lanvin and Maiston Martin Margiela after the click.

It’s finally here. We’ve taken our time putting these up, but they’re here now. As usual, we’ve split the mammoth collection into two separate posts. This post deals with the shoes and the second post will deal with the boots and trainers. The collection continues in the vein B Store are known for, combining classic shoe styles with dandy-esque twists.

Without falling into cliché-avenue, there’s something for everyone in this collection – Provided that everyone is a forward thinking stylish man. The most controversial shoe will be the shoes with parts of the side panels cut out (we can already hear the sound of a thousand laptops slamming down) but we think they’d be rather fetching on the right guy.

Take a look at the rest of the collection after the leap.

Edwin’s collaborative shirting with Pendleton brings together the outstanding heritage and craft of two fine mills. The obvious (from title and look) is Pendleton Woolen Mills, located in beautiful Oregon, USA. The second of the mills, offering the lovely denim detailing, is Kaihara of Japan. Established in 1951, Kaihara began with 34 looms. By the 1970s, they had developed rope dying machines, and 20 years later grown into one of the world’s most renowned producers of sanforized selvedge denim.

What does this bit of (watered down) history tell us about new product? Well, it suggests Edwin has maintained an interest in established methods of production and factories with irrefutable lineage. And, the result is a run of limited (just 300) pieces down in very special color.

Set for July release, so this is just a little tease.

Tony Fletcher’s All Hopped Up and Ready to Go chronicles the New York City music scene over the course of 5o years. His thoroughly researched narrative takes readers through the core neighborhoods of New York, introducing the distinctive sounds birthed in each. Characters range from Dizzy Gillespie to the Ramones; sounds from bebop through to hip-hop. Throughout, Fletcher ties the music to the wider artistic innovations of the period.

Why was New York fertile ground for these new sounds? And, how did they come to take the nation by storm?

Those are the base questions in All Hopped Up and Ready to Go. Handled deftly by Fletcher, the intellectual underpinnings of the book and the information he unearths makes for fascinating reading. Out now from W.W. Norton & Company.

Available now from Amazon.

If you’re like us, you’ve been waiting for the sales like a hawk circling its prey. One of our favourite prey, sorry, pieces has to be these YMC Engineers shoes. They’re handsome shoes – as all shoes should be – and the soles make them suitable for bad weather. The same can’t be said for our leather soled brogues. And, to top it all off, they on sale at the grand some of £87.75. (Daniel Jenkins)

Song remains the same, detailed images after the leap.

Sometimes we feel like we’re neglecting your needs. Spring previews are all well and good – there’s more coming today – but sometimes you need a piece for right now, not months down the line. That’s why we’re showing this Camo hat. It’s as toasty as a hat should be and the bolt of blue is a welcome break from the (almost) overplayed red beanies. (Caliroots)

We’re all about the accessories this year. You can never have too many and they’re always an easy way to spice up a look. Take these polka dot handkerchiefs for example. An easy way to add some dandy to your outfit, this silk hanky can be used as either a regular old pocket square or as a neckerchief (which we’re all about this year). This Aspinal number excels in the two C’s, colours (four available) and cost (£12). [Aspinal of London]

Take a look at the rest of the colourways after the leap.

Blackbird suggest this Ringer Hill Jacket from Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Some deets on the jacket. “Quilted puffer jacket with 100% nylon shell, 100% polyester lining, and 80% down, 20% feathers insulation. This super-warm coat will keep you cozy on windy autumn days when any other lightweight option would fall short. It’s a no-brainer over any of your casual duds.”

More looks at the Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Ringer Hill Jacket after the click.

iPhone users who travel often will be happy to learn that Wallpaper* practical City Guides catered to the creatives are now available for purchase via the iPhone/iTouch App Store in iTunes. Priced at 3,99$US, the City Guides “present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. here is a precise, informative, insider’s checklist of all you need to know about the world’s most intoxicating cities.”

More looks at the Wallpaper* City Guides for the iPhone/iTouch after the click.