“Scaly” may best describe this crocodile leather on this black belt from Balmain. While I cannot wear an animal skin of this sorts, it is a beautiful accessory for the gentleman who can pull it off. Restir has them.

More looks at the Balmain Croco Leather Belt after the click.

” ‘Friends’ is taken from Cap Pas Cap’s ‘Haunted Light’ LP out now on Skinny Wolves Records.”

Carhartt, a staple in American workwear manufacturing, shows us how to make lined work vests. The “Arctic Quilted Lined Vest” is an amazing piece for Fall and comes in a couple different colors. This “sandstone duck vest features a nylon lining quilted to arctic-weight polyester insulation.” The vest is “constructed of tough 12-oz. 100% cotton sandstone duck with plied yarns. Some features: inside pocket with hook-and-loop closure, 2 large quilted front handwarmer pockets and a drop tail in back, elastic side tabs at waist and a rib-knit collar. The vest could layer on top of any denim jacket or even a flannel.  See the vest at Carhartt.

More looks at the Carhartt Arctic-Quilt Lined Vest after the click.

Ralph Laurent goes at the $500 price-point with their “tartan” leather ipad case. “Crafted in Italy from smooth calfskin in a heritage-rich tartan plaid pattern, our sleek iPad cover also converts to a stand.” A pretty simple and functional case it would seem. Get it direct.

More looks at the Ralph Lauren Tartan Leather iPad Cases after the click.

Venture Heat, a company that designs technical heating clothing, created the “588 Heated Softshell Jacket.” The jacket offers “the latest in battery and heating technology to enable you to create your own personal micro-climate.” Their jacket was tailored to meet all the needs of a adventurer needing warmth. A water/wind repellant jacket that could be the answer to “layering comfortably,” without all the old hassles of immobility with traditional layering techniques.  A must have for any modern outdoorsman. The jacket is available at  VentureHeat.

More looks at the Venture Heat 588 Heated Softshell Jacket.

YMC re-works another Gloverall classic for their Autumn 2010 season. While I sit here in the Cali heat, I think many may be preparing for the onslaught of the frigids. This coat may offer some protection at a reasonable price. Available in chocolate and navy colors.

Going on a few years strong, NY’s own The Pop Up Flea is happening this weekend and we have the details below:

Friday November 19th (3-9pm), Saturday the 20th (11am-7pm) and Sunday the 21st (11am-6pm)
Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street (btw Spring and Kenmare) NYC

The Pop Up Flea: Friday November 19th (3-9pm), Saturday the 20th (11am-7pm) and Sunday the 21st (11am-6pm)Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street (btw Spring and Kenmare) NYC
Check the vendor list for this year’s event: Oak Street Bootmakers, J.W Hulme, Levi’s Vintage Clothing, L.L. Bean Signature, Smith + Butler, Tellason, Billykirk, Aether, Tanner Goods, Scout Original, Wooden Sleepers, Riviera Club, Alexander Olch, Gant, Oliver Spencer, The Hill-Side / Hickoree’s Hard Goods, Grown & Sewn, Stanley & Sons, J.Crew, Gitman Brothers Vintage, Schott NYC, Digby & Iona, Alexander West, Leather Head / Lemon Ball …

This Holiday season, the good folks at Wheelmen have a few tricks up their sleeve. The first takes their staple messenger – the Minuteman – and spices it up with black and Chevron wool. “The Minuteman contains multiple pockets, specific iphone / blackberry side pocket, waterproof zipper, and side stabilizer strap. 1/4″ padding sewn inside and also uses a 2″ Cam Lock to ensure prevent bag sway. Laptop pocket inside hold a 15″ snug. Made here in the USA! The Minuteman is classic tailored with function to match.”

The materials are rounded out with waxed canvas and a 1000 denier nylon lining.

More images of the Wheelmen Minuteman Messenger Bag in Chevron wool after the jump.

Yeah, we’ve started with the Christmas recommendations already. Although these are technically gifts, we’re not sure anyone would appreciate getting a stamp collection celebrating Christmas on Christmas day – so it’s one to get yourself. We’re also not sure how much fun can be derived from stamping all of your greetings cards, but that’s a hurdle you’ll have to cross after purchasing it. (Pedlars)

We’re close to posting up Dents gloves every winter but we’ve got an excuse this time – this pair is different from the ones usually featured (we said we had an excuse, we didn’t say we had a good excuse). Coming in cashmere, they’ve got a suede palm for easy grippage and have that ‘you won’t know how good they are until you touch them’ thing about them. (Oi Polloi)