My favorite part of this A.P.C. datebook is how it runs from 8a-10p. Maybe it’s J.T.’s way of telling all to wake-up at a comfortable hour and end your work day early? The specs: “Black covered cover. Removable transparent plastic protective case. A two-page spread for each week. Daily schedule from 8am to 10pm.” Five years, my friends! Now you can turn the pages back and remember almost too much of your work history.

Another look at the A.P.C. Five-Year Datebook after the click.

Our friends at Cool Hunting are looking to make this Holiday season just a bit more special. Today, they announced the launch of the “CH Editions,” a series special collaborative works that feature Cool Hunting teaming up with some well known brands to bring new creations to the market. To start off the  ”CH Editions,” here is  look at  Cool Hunting’s “Toujours Plus” limited edition Malton 160 Cushion by Marvin Watches.

The watch is based on Marvin’s brand new Malton 160 Cushion model and features a 42mm black stainless steel casing against “Cool Hunting” green. There’s a bunch of custom features making this model unique including a white on black Helvetica offset date dial, custom colored illuminescent markers on the hands, a contrasting black/green leather strap, and “Toujours Plus,” the French translation for one of Cool Hunting’s mottos: “Always More” engraved on the face. Only eight “Tourjours Plus” watches are being produced – we did say limited.

We should also mention that you can view the watches in the Cool Hunting for Gap holiday pop up at 680 Fifth Avenue in NYC. More details available at coolhunting.com/gap. They will also be auctioning one of them off with 100% of the proceeds going to Animal Haven, a NYC animal rescue.

A better look at the Cool Hunting, Marvin “Toujours Plus” Malton 160 Cushion watch after the click.

Part one of the two part film available on vbs.tv.

“A preview video for the forthcoming Spring 2011 collection from Bed Stu.”

The “Stanley Grey Marie” cardigan is a shawl neck button up and is a 100% cotton knit. The leather buttons are a great detail on the cardigan. This would be a great layering piece, because of the shawl collar. Another solid piece from VE and it’s available at TomorrowsLaundry.

More looks at the Vanishing Elephant “Stanely Grey Marie” Cardigan after the click.

Infiniti celebrated their 20 year anniversary in 2009 with the announcement of the Inifinit Essence concept car. Yesterday, Infiniti announced the “Sculpture Essence,” numbered to 300 units to further celebrate the vehicle. The sculpture is made from resin and designed by the vehicle’s original Infiniti designer, and supervised by Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Shiro Nakamura.

Louis Vuitton is also involved again with the brand. “For this special order, Louis Vuitton craftsmen have designed an original Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite design case to serve as a high quality, transport and presentation case for the first Essence Sculpture that will be on display at the global Headquarters of Infiniti in Japan. This case has been handcrafted in Louis Vuitton’s historical workshop in Asnières (France).”

More looks at the Infiniti “Sculpture Essence” after the click.

Johan Soderlund and Mats Andersson, the duo behind Indigofera, bring out another awesome piece from their recent collection. “Indigofera is a name that pays tribute to the plant and the origin of the luxuriant and vibrant blue quintessential to the classic blue denim.” Indigofera releases their take on the classic “Type 3 Denim jacket.” The jacket is “unwashed” and will patina like no other. The jacket is availble at Norse Store.

More looks at the Indigofera Kyle Sherpa Jacket after the click.

A serious wrap for the Leica M9 camera from Artisan & Artist “This crocodile indigo leather cover by Artisan & Artist look just gorgeous to protect your Leica M9. Priced at… over $1600 this is an alternative for those who cannot afford Leica Hermes camera.” I mean, who “cannot” afford the Leica Hermes? (luxuryes)

More looks at the Leica M9 Crocodile Leather Case after the click.

High Snob turns us onto news of this watch:

“Bamford Watch Department has added Audemars Piguet to their roster of custom watches. The Royal Oak Dual Time is blacked out and beautiful, as is expected from Bamford.”

I’ve been spending a few days at the Los Angeles Auto Show – did not get a chance to see it all but it has been interesting to say the least. While speaking to one of the other media on site, I noticed in his hand was a magazine with “the” Kate Moss on the cover. What could it be? None other than a new auto centric magazine from one of the more sleek of makes – Lotus. Lotus Magazine issue 1 is a well designed affari which fills space as the automaker’s lookbook and a guide to the driver’s lifestyle. (photos: Patrick Rall)

Some looks from inside Lotus Magazine #1 after the click.