London’s St. Martins Lane Hotel and New York City’s cult beauty lab MALIN+GOETZ have partnered to open a temporary apothecary in the hotel’s Front Room. Hotel guests and outside shoppers can experience the foodie-inspired, no fuss, advanced skincare products. And, in the Christmas spirit shippers can select items like Peppermint Shampoo.

You may remember that in year’s past such retailers as Dover Street Market have inhabited the space, this partnership serving as a nice continuation of a holiday tradition of well selected pop-up shops.

More images of the space follow.

Kiehl’s officially launched last night in New York. The party had its share of art world stars in attendence, hello Kaws, but most importantly 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of each “A Wonderland of Merry” product will benefit The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC).

Curated was on hand to snap a few shots. Check them out here.

“To Lee, With Love, Nick.”

Celebrating the breathtaking imagination and groundbreaking designs of Lee Alexander McQueen, the latest fashion film by Nick Knight pays tribute to McQueen’s sensational creations, stellar career, and most importantly to the man himself. Directed by Knight and set to an exclusive soundtrack by Björk, the film is featured online at SHOWstudio.com.

Curated turns us onto this artwork:

“Heating, especially space heaters, is rarely a high priority for cutting edge design. Bas van Raay, a Dutch designer, sees things a bit differently. While his heaters are certainly inspired by furniture forms, I’m wary of labeling them strictly speaking as such. However, they are remarkable objects and make up the impressive “I Am Furniture” collection.”

See more over at Curated.

Not entirely sure how Freeman Sporting Club’s Cowichan Cardigan has slipped our attention. The sweater is knit completely in midtown Manhattan (yes, garmento land is not just for shirts and ties), and the whole process was neatly written up on the firms own blog by the talented Mr. Coggins.

His words, wise as they are, are available here. Our added two cents… that’s to highlight our joy in finding a new layer to this “Heritage” tale. FSC has worked with Stoll, a German builder of weaving machines, to produce the sweaters. Once simple a machine showroom, Stoll’s NYC base has become a production center. A subtle shift, but one that ensures (to a degree) that traditions are continued.

It is especially nice to find that the pockets are knitted into the body… no sewn on extras here. The wool for these heavy shawl-collared sweaters is 100% Shetland lambswool, sourced from an old, respected vendor. In sum total, the cardi fits the “made local, buy local” ethos if FSC, even in “buy local” is currently extending to ones nearest web access.

Process pictures for the Cowichan Cardigan follow.

Here’s a little marmite to brighten up your morning. Patchwork is a love it or hate it sorta thing, but we love how it looks on this coat. It’s not one for the shy guys (or the guys who don’t know how to proxy) but it’d definitely make the wearer stand out. In a good way, of course. Get your proxy on at Style Cruise.

For reasons unknown, Pendleton still have an undying love for boxy fits. While we’re sure just a darting of the body and some higher armholes would make 99% of their collabs redundant, they seem unable to do that. Gripes aside, the boxy fit does make for a great overshirt, so we’re not complaining too much. (Tres Bien)

Let’s be honest, no one’s getting this as a Christmas gift for someone else (and if you are then you must be singing this song as well). So treat yourself this December with these Lanvin high tops. They’ve had a couple of off-seasons when it comes to footwear but it looks like Lanvin have found their footing again (geddit?) with creations like this one. [Farfetch]

01. Park Slope
(Pictured Above) [Joe's NYC]

02. Rine Allen Studio Visit Part 2
“As promised, here are some more photos from Rinne Allen’s beautiful studio” (Simply Photo)

03. Planet Monocle

“Tyler Brûlé ushered in a design revolution with Wallpaper magazine. His new global media strategy is equally rarefied, and only occasionally ridiculous. Listen to him for a while, and the world seems positively aglow with possibility.” (New York Magazine)

04. Gym Class Magazine

“So, print’s demise was down to most publications turning terrible these last few years? I can buy that. It’s a theme that crops up a couple of times in the new ‘Gym Class Magazine.’ I won’t pretend I’ve picked up this magazine before – I’d seen the covers of earlier issues, assumed it was a gay-themed magazine and then paid more for something perfect-bound and defiantly hetro that I never actually read. Stupid me. I was wrong about the theme of the magazine (but as Jerry and George were keen to maintain, “Not that there’s anything wrong with that”) and I suspect I’ve missed out on some print fanboy masterpieces.” (Gwarizm)

We would like to remind you that Field Notes is still kicking out a variety of gift packs which will work well for anyone on your list. Their lastest in Balsam Fir: “These memo books are our newest flavor, perfect for the season. They are printed with a white, high-gloss stamp on an Olive Speckletone 100# cover stock from the French Paper Company of Niles, Michigan. The insides of the covers are printed in ‘Wet Bark Black’ and the graph paper is lined in a sweet ‘Coniferous Green.’”

A full look after the click.