This courier windshirt from Nau is a solid fitting garment that doubles as a windbreaker as well as a casual shirt. It is well suited for those engagements that require a clean look, with the benefit as a functional cycling shirt. It’s cut well on the waist. “Treated with a DWR finish for added water repellency, the micro-fiber polyester fabric uses a fine gauge knit to offer a uniquely soft, light hand. Welded seams eliminate stitches and bulk, while the shirt collar flips up and buttons closed for added protection.”

More looks at the Nau Courier Windshirt after the click.

Forthcoming from Taschen, Ando: Complete Works. is a fully updated look at the architect Tadao Ando. His buildings have been described as “land art” and draw influence from both his native Japan and modernist tradition. Ando’s output is also varied – reaching churches, museums, and private homes.

As with all architectural releases from Taschen, the writing is handled by Philip Jodidio, who is also responsible for monographs on Norman Foster and Jean Nouvel.

Select page views from Ando. Complete Works. after the jump.

Available for pre-order from Amazon.

Quality is what you think of when you try on a Wings + Horn piece. We’re assuming this coat is no exception. “100% cotton micro herringbone twill double vented field coat with hidden six button front closure, four front pockets (two flap pockets with button closures and two curved patch pockets just above them), and taped interior seams and shoulder lining. Made in Canada.” Be aware  W+H fits their garments for tiny humans. Size up appropriately. Blackbird!

More looks at the Wings + Horns Ventile Field Mac Coat after the click.

With a price point of just $95, Warby Parker provides something unusual – handsome prescription frames at low cost.

The company was started by four friends working under the premise that glasses shouldn’t cost a lot. And, they further this belief by working with RestoringVision.org, so that your purchase not only helps you but guarantees frames for a person in need. We’re quite taken by the vintage inspired range, particularly the tortoiseshell options, all made of acetate and featuring anti-reflective, polycarbonate lenses.

And, perhaps most impressive, they also offer Monocles. Don’t believe us? Read on.

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On days like today, all I can think about are new cans. Headphones, in my opinion, extend sound in a manner which allows the listening to experience a more personal understanding of sound. For those who wave my comment off as being hogwash, I simply recommend taking your favorite piece of music auditioning it against something more high end than those white ear buds your iPod/Phone arrived with.

For just under $300, these German Beyerdynamic DT 880 headphones are a  reasonable upgrade to your stock headphones. I’ve auditioned them numerous times and they’re best fit for the reader who is into more lad back acoustic and compositional sounds, they will allow you to hear every note, tape, and finger pluck found in the sounds you enjoy. They also happen to look great and the velour pad (also found on higher end Sennheisers and Denon) are just pure comfort. Amazon has them.

Here’s a well built work coat from Japan. Sassafras delivers this “Double Feel Sun” jacket. It’s made from a lightweight fabric and features snap closures for easy in and out. The olive green finish along with the short waist length makes it a great fit for people who want to get the most out of their gear. (utilitycoop)

More looks at the SassaFras Double Feel Sun Jacket after the click.

Timezone blows the doors off with this first look at the Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronographe Rectangulaire All Black ceramic wrist killer.  Not much to say after you check the photo above.. “It is rhodium-plated, circular-grained, hand-decorated and snailed finished with Cotes de Geneva decoration.” Look for at BASELworld.

Curation of hotel room art is not such a new idea, but The Standard Hotel family extends this concept from the walls to the LCDs that occupy each room. “The Standard Hotels and Creative Time are proud to introduce an in-room video art exhibit featuring the work of 10 renowned international video artists, debuting on March 5th at The Standard, New York. The StandART channel, viewable on in-room televisions at all four Standard hotels in New York, Hollywood, Downtown LA, and Miami, is an extension of both companies’ ongoing commitment to presenting innovative art in the public realm.” Features artists include Marilyn Minter, Mika Rottenberg, Neistat Brothers, Lee Walton, and many others.

More looks at the The StandART Channel Curated by Creative Time after the click.

First things first; Duffle coats aren’t going anywhere. They’ve been back on the style scene for a while (which is what people mean when they say ’so and so has made a comeback’) and, if Velour’s version is anything to go by, they’re only going to get better.

Aside from the shirting we previewed earlier, there’s a boatload of crewneck jumpers (our favourite kind), chinos and coats built to take a beating.

Take a leap to see the rest of the collection.