Barneys Co-Op celebrates 25 years in business with a slew of exclusives for their dirt and online shops. $450 gets your this medium Boston duffle bag from Porter in a nice shiny nylon. “Nylon roll duffle bag with top zip, rolled handles and removable shoulder strap. Single exterior pocket with snap and Velcro® closure. Nylon lined interior with clear PVC organization pocket.”

More looks at the Porter Medium Boston Duffle for Barneys Co-Op 25th Anniversary after the click.

01. The 9 Best Videos Of The Week

“here are too many music videos. And unlike songs and albums (which there are also too many of), videos demand your full attention to enjoy them. We know it’s a part-time job in itself to make it through all the clips we post, so welcome to ‘Straight To Video’: Once a week we’ll round up the best music videos to come out in the last few days, from those we posted and those we did not, along with live performances and other visual bits that you may have missed. ” (stereogum)

02. James Blake covers Feist

“And now we get news of the first single from his as-yet-untitled debut album, which is due out early next year. It’s a warped cover of Feist’s Reminder ballad “The Limit to Your Love” that puts Blake’s striking voice front and center. The single is out November 8 via ATLAS. Keep an eye out for a video for the track directed by Martin de Thurah (Fever Ray, Röyksopp) on Pitchfork.tv next week.” (pitchfork)

03. Austin City Limits this weekend, stream it

“The Austin City Limits festival at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas kicks off today and runs through Sunday (10/8 – 10/10). If you haven’t arranged flights/hotels by now you can check out the fest from the comfort of your home. Stream the webcast from the fest at the ACL site.” (brooklynvegan)

04. Gorillaz 45-Minute “Letterman” Concert

“The virtual rock band performs an exclusive concert from the Ed Sullivan Theater on October 7, 2010.” (Letterman)

Dazed gives a detailed look at those Lee Rider Jackets specially copped for The XX’s tour (of North America at the moment). “Mercury Prize winners, the XX have joined forces with denim brand Lee to personalise their own on-stage denim jackets for the current tour. The XX chose Lee’s iconic classic Rider Jacket originally created for cowboys and ranch workers back in the 1930s, which was one of the first denim jackets of its kind. A limited number have been created for the band and their entourage to celebrate the current 2010 tour. The Lee Rider Jacket has been customised with their band’s ‘X’ on the back in tonal stitch and in white above the front pocket.”

Another look at the Lee Rider Jacket for The XX after the click.

DSM previews a new book with an incredible list of contributors. “This is the first monologue on the work of the celebrated milliner Stephen Jones. The preface is by John Galliano and texts include authorities such as Hamish Bowles, Andrew Bolton, Suzy Menkes and Anna Piaggi, with new photography by Nick Knight and David Bailey.” Those in London can preview Stephen Jones: & the Accent of Fashion on October 13th.

Pre-order now from Amazon.

Some more Rapha + Paul Smith goodness. This silk scarf may work for you. “Made in England, the Rapha + Paul Smith Silk Scarf is designed to insulate the neck whilst cycling. The fabric has been treated to make it sweat and shower resistant and stitched for a luxury finish.” With my flu, I could use a neck warmer right now.

More looks at the Rapha + Paul Smith Silk Scarf after the click.

The demanding heritage man will need this Orvis beer cozy to keep the hands warm while the beer stays cold – maybe. Drink fast as this wool may increase the temperature of your intake. Seriously, for the hardcore. (10engines)

Damn, sweatpants may not get better than these Italian made ones from Band of Outsiders. Made from a 80/20 virgin wool/nylon mix, they feature a detailed drawstring closure and padded knee pads which probably keep your knees a bit warmer than without the pads. Well done and beautiful. Fwdfwd has them.

More looks at the Band of Outsiders Knee Pad Sweatpants in Black/White Melange after the click.

While Urban Outfitters calls their wonderful “O Christmas Tree” Book a preview for Holiday 2010, it is more a celebration around the Christmas holiday tree. Inside this book you’ll find an assortment of tree shots from Alec Soth – all photographed in Minnesota. Here’s a quick look.

More looks inside Urban Outfitters “O Christmas Tree” Holiday Preview 2010 book after the click.

Lad Musician opens up the books and mixes a variety of patterned textiles for their Spring 2011. Clearly, they are not ones to sit and wash themselves in the dark and neutral solids of seasons’ past. Today, we find a bright offering that opens the doors for more of the same. Let us know your thoughts. (fashionsnap)

More looks from the Lad Musician Spring 2011 collection after the click.

The Fred Perry/ Raf Simons relation continues to run strong. Here’s a basic polo in solid stripes. “A woven stripe polo shirt from the Raf Simons / Fred Perry Fall 10 collaboration.  This standard fitting polo is made from striped panels of brushed cotton in the colours of the season. This piece is finished with a brand patch sewn on the arm.” Oki-ni has them.

More looks at the Raf Simons for Fred Perry Stripe Polo Shirt for Autumn 2010 after the click.