After a bit of hinting over the last month or so, the John Boultbee line has finally delivered a first look at their clothing line – a new brand from the Brooks England company that has brought us saddles and bags for more than a century and a half. The new John Boultbee lines looks to expand on the classic Brooks look through garments. The first is this Criterion jacket. “The Criterion Mk.1 Jacket is the first in a line of what will soon be regarded as the world’s finest jackets for cycling, carrying the label John Boultbee.”

Designed with Timothy Everest, the Criterion Mk.1 jacket show appreciation for classic fabrics of the past. Take their outer: “The outer surface of the John Boultbee Criterion Mk. 1 is Ventile, a waterproof and windproof treated woven cotton textile designed in England during the Second World War for use in pilot’s suits. Ventile is also popular among birdwatchers and naturalists because is produces almost no noise when in use.”

Keep and eye on John Boultbee.

Let’s step away form the greens, browns, and blacks that are the usual tell tale colors of the Barbour look. This Grenville in sandstone is just as strong as those and just in time for Spring. “Inspired by Barbour fishing jackets such as the Derwent but with a prominent Mountain Parka influence, the Grenville is a great example of Barbour at their best.” Adding this one to the collection. End has them.

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Triple Aught Design, shows their new “Waffle Base layer” tops for the season. The synthetic waffle design is made of 97% meryl and 3% lycra. The pieces are made in California and are available in “Bone White” and “Titanium.” I had the chance to pick one up today and rode around the city to try it out and it’s quite impressive. The quick drying feature does work and it’s really warm. A good buy for anyone looking for layers. It’s available at TrilpeAughtDesign.

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These cowls will wrap your neck in some extra warmth. You need it. It’s cold outside! “In tribute to the hardy folk of New England, Nor’easter Knits products are born of the old world materials and craftsmanship that have served its fishermen and outdoorsmen for centuries.” Three turtle neck cowls are available. (chcm)

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From Curated – “Destined to join the Eames Splint in the pantheon of leg related design, Bespoke Prosthetics are simply amazing. Led by Scott Summit, an industrial designer who was recently interviewed by Core77 about the project, Bespoke Innovations has a clear mission “apply good industrial design and rapid prototyping techniques to make kick-ass prosthetics.” Each client can customize their limb to taste, ultimately creating something pretty damn cool.”

See more legs and view Summit’s interview here.

Made in downtown Manhattan, this mariner sweater from Freeman’s Sporting Club could be a last gift idea. “this is a winter tool designed specifically for warmth & comfort.5-gauge heavy duty knit for toughness & durability, the yarn is 88% Shetland lambswool and 12% cashmere for comfort at the neck.” Get them.

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This chambray cycling shirt from the Taylor Stitch and Outlier houses features a “pivot sleeve” to help your ride. “”The basic challenge was straightforward, when you lean forward on a bike a buttondown shirt stresses. It pulls uncomfortably taut across the shoulders. The sleeves pull up exposing your wrists to the cold, and the tails pull out of your pants, leaving you either untucked or with a blooming blouse of a shirt. Our solution is the patent-pending Pivot Sleeve, a completely reconstructed buttondown that retains the traditional look and feel of a dress shirt while working equally well both on and off the bicycle.” A nice detail indeed. You have a bunch of colors to choose from.

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This is a big one this Wednesday! We’re more than excited to be working with The Standard Hotels on this giveaway. They’re offering you, the Selectism readers, a two night stay at the The Standard Hotel Downtown LA. LA does not get any better than a couple of nights inside this landmark hotel.

Known throughout circles for their rooftop pool, The Standard Downtown LA brings life to the heart of downtown. Here’s what the Telegraph said about the hotel: “The Standard building was turned from a Fifties office block into the hotel in the mid-Nineties. The transformation took five years but, thankfully, the building’s history and soul weren’t totally eradicated. The lifts remain intact, warts and all, and metallic reliefs from a Fifties oil company adorn the entrance which is also home to a fabulous old Mexican organ, which perfectly offsets the modernism.”

So that’s two nights free stay courtesy of  The Standard Downtown LA! Get in on this one.

Restrictions do apply so be sure to read them after the click.

How to Win:

Join Selectism on Facebook and leave a message on our The Standard Downtown LA discussion page.

Contest ends on Dec 30, 2010.

Be sure and sign up for other  Selectism Holiday Giveaways below:

• Denon Noise Canceling Headphones (ends Dec 29, 2010)
• Bed Stu Westward Boots (ends Dec 29, 2010)
• The ENTIRE Fabric/Fabriclive Back Catalog (ends Dec 28, 2010)
• Brooks Barbican Shoulder Bag (ends Dec 24, 2010)
• Outlier Riding Pack (end Dec 23, 2010)
• Need Supply “Made in the U.S.A.” Pack (ends Dec 22, 2010)
• Baxter of California Shave and Skit Kits (ended Dec 20, 2010)
• HP Envy 100 Printer (ended Dec 17, 2010)
• Liberty London for Apple Ianthe Laptop Sleeve (ended Dec 15, 2010)
• TSOVET SVT-LX73 Watch (ended Dec 13, 2010)
• Rizzoli’s Bespoke Book (ended Dec 10, 2010)
• Seavees Shoes of your choice! (ended Dec 8, 2010)
• Rapha Gift Pack (ended Dec 6, 2010)

View more looks at The Standard Downtown LA after the click.

We looked at the Basil Racuk weekender bags recently. Now, we take a look at their briefcase offering. The California based company hand crafts each and every bag by hand – giving them each a distinct and unique look. Bergdorf Goodman in NYC should have them in stock. (cs)

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Curated turns us onto this bizarrely attractive dish dryer.

“Dynamism” is not a word regularly associated with dish racks, however Matias Conti has achieved just that in a prototype for P&C Plasticwares. Function and aesthetic blend smoothly, Conti’s oceanic inspiration clear in the undulating movement of the final version. Here’s hoping the concept reaches our homes”

See more images over at Curated.