James Perse produced this ribbed beanie – always made in California. It is offered in three colors. Picture says it all. A nice alternative to the very popular Mac Jacobs’ cashmere beanie. Choose your poison. Available online at James Perse.

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We showed you the black version. Now the olive greens look to have been released just in time for Christmas Eve. To get them today would require you being in Boston or Cambridge (Tannery, CONCEPTS, Wilderness Workshop). Yeah. We know. You hate the Celtics. Oh well. These green galoshes, officially called the “arsta” should work for you in any climate. Perfect for the wet weather. Well priced too.

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Yeah, I know. No time now, but may soon. A solid wallet from Property of… (using one of their old two-pockets at the moment) “Wool and leather wallet from Property Of… Features wool shell, leather trim and interior, industrial zipper detail, snap closure coin pocket, double expandable cash section, and seven card slots. Leather zip pull.” Need Supply has them.

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Because we generous/lazy (delete as applicable) we’ve decided to show off these outtakes from the last two shoots we did. We could go into how we the shoot worked and other navel gazing activities but we won’t, because it’s not that interesting. Consider this a Christmas gift for your tumblr.

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Our friends at Ghostly deliver a nice little package of their CD releases from 2010. “A stellar year for Ghostly International, 2010 saw the release of more than 25 records along with the debut of exceptional new artists including Shigeto, Mux Mool, and Gold Panda.” Not a bad pack at all. Respect Ghostly. They’ve been here for a while. Not many can say that!

Creative Review turns us onto the re-opening of the Print Club. In their own words….

“If you missed Print Club London’s recent Blisters Blackout exhibition – which featured 40 screenprints, each by a different artist, and each incorporating phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) ink – then don’t worry. Because all the work is now on show in Print Club London’s Brick Lane shop and gallery.”

If you’re not in town, you can always order their wares from their online store.

Christmas Eve and you have no time to shop online and make it for tomorrow. You know this. I know this. So browe. We browse away looking at some things to consider buying on Monday – with fistfuls of dosh and fat bellies. We start with this Alexander McQueen “melting ice” tie. “Silk tie in black and white with melting ice pattern.” It’s 100% silk and Italo-made. Ssense. You should be with your friends and family right now.

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“Since we can remember we have been playing in the Canadian Rockies: skiing, snowboarding, climbing, paragliding, biking, hiking and just having a great time. After many years of working in the technical outdoor gear industry we determined to start a premium quality all-mountain apparel line based on no-compromise function in any condition, comfortable fit-on-body, and style for life on the go. Connecting our backcountry experiences, technical expertise, and creative inspiration we formed Westcomb in 2005.” All their products are made in Canada and carry a strong sense of the outdoors in every piece. Some of the features on the jacket are: S-zipper, adjustable waist and waist gaiter and an internal media pocket. The jacket comes in many colors and is available at Westcomb.

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The last thing we ever imagined could turn into a luxury good is a frescobol bat. One of the world’s simplest games, involving nothing more than swatting a ball back and forth, is given full hand-crafted attention by the FB Collection. Their bats – the Lopes Mendes models are out now with more in Spring 2011 – are made with a choice of brightly colored handle and a lovely blend of hard woods. Hitting at 110 quid, its no surprise their more popular in St. Tropez than your everyday Brazilian beach. Still, as much as we know their ridiculous we can’t help thinking they look nice.

A.P.C. gives us the new Resort Collection for 2011. In their collection, the “country jacket” looks like a great piece if you are looking for a contemporary lightweight denim jacket. The 100% cotton jacket is fitted and slim and offers a “velvet collar.” Other features are: front yokes, back gusset, breast pocket with button flap and side pockets. It comes in black and red and is available for preorder at A.P.C.

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