Rag and Bone releases another new arrival to their Autumn collection. The “Ramsey Pullover Sweater” is a solid layering piece. The fabric is 95% cotton and 5% cashmere with a crew neck collar. A nice aesthetic detail on a classic garment. You can wear this piece under any pea coat, mountain parka, or technical rain jacket for added warmth and because it’s Rag and Bone you can flaunt it to your fellow “fashionisto’s.” The sweater is available at Rag-bone.

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Six Scents kindly sent over a fragrance from their third series: “Can’t Smell Fear” for today’s giveaway. A bit more on the Six Scents story: “Annually, a group of six emerging fashion designers are selected to create a series of six fragrances with six celebrated perfumers in order to raise awareness and funding for a deserving charity. Collectively, diverse members of the creative world are invited to contribute and a global initiative is launched.”

“Can’t Smell the Fear” is the fragrance from Juun J & Natalie Garcia – Cetto. While a winner will get this bottle for free, all sales benefit War Child International. Help support them however you can.

How to Win:

Join Selectism on Facebook and leave a message on our Six Scents discussion page.

Contest ends on Dec 31, 2010.

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

• Two Night Stay at The Standard Downtown LA (ends Dec 30, 2010)
• 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 (ended Dec 23, 2010)
• Need Supply “Made in the U.S.A.” Pack (ended 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)

German based silversmiths, Werkstatt Munchen, create and craft hardcore accessories. They believe “jewelry should embellish the people in its original meaning.” These handcrafter pieces pay so much attention to detail it shows in each design. The “Ring in Ring Chain” necklace is just one example. The necklace is available at Archive.

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If you’re a bit Rex Ryan-esque about your footwear, you could do a lot worse than this valet box. Valet boxes are a sure sign that you’re a certified shoe lover, so why not make that leap. Now’s not the time to be pretending that it’s just a fling. (Edwards)

At this point you should be sorting out what you’re doing for New years (it’s too late for Christmas gifts now). If you’re the type who’s up for those always disappointing new years eve parties, this blazer should be up your alley. This way, if the party you go to is a letdown, you can console yourself with the fact that you look good. (ASOS)

We’re on a trainer trip this week. We’ve always been confused by folks who claim to be over them, they’re as much of a staple as that chambray shirt you started wearing two years ago. Coincidentally, these would look quite nice with a chambray and some chinos. (Crooked Tongues)

No denying it, we thought a lot about sweats in 2010.

In truth, the thought didn’t much translate to purchase or wearing, but it is likely to linger through to 2011. Folk’s Herrignbone Loopaback Track Pant will be high on mind. Nicely tailored, cleanly designed with the contrast hit to the back pocket, and smart enough to pair with t-shirt or oxford. These come in both Navy and Poppy. Navy is our choice.

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There has been a great amount of type based furniture in 2010. Bookcases, children’s chests, even plain old storage units. Mark Lauckhardt, a designer focused primarily on photography and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers his take on the trend with “Typography Furniture” (yes, thrilling name). Lauckhardt’s desire to have type exist in daily life (which is does anyway) translates well in two table forms. With a pair of “H” acting not unlike pier table legs and a “T” table mimicking an actual tilt top tea table, the collection has a few neat components. However, there are also major faults. The lower case “H” chair is appalling, and the “F” lamp not much better.

A full look at Laukhardt’s “Typography Furniture” after the jump. (via Industrial Design Served).

01. Zarb Champagne by THEY (Above)

“Dutch brand agency THEY have commissioned designers including Eindhoven collective La Bolleur and Amsterdam designers Tjep  to design bottles for their own brand of champagne.” (Dezeen).

02. On Boring

“I get told all the time that I am boring. “I really liked what you wrote about Modern Family, but the rest of your stuff, you know…” Shrug. That’s friends. Or from an editor: “I couldn’t gin up enough interest around the office.” Another editor: “What’s the news hook?” Yet a third editor: “Hits a little too close to home for us.”" (Alexandra Lange).

03. Embracing the “Overly Confessional:” Scholar-Fandom and Approaches to Personal Research

“Matt Hills’ account of the responsibilities of a scholar-fan suggests that although there is scope for personal accounts within academic writing, boundaries should be drawn to prevent work from becoming too personal and therefore undermining the author’s credibility. Hills’ observation suggests that a little personality can inject verve into a potentially staid academic piece, but there exists a real danger that in revealing ones thoughts and feelings to peers academic authority and capital can be lost. However, it feels apt that Flow, where ‘non-jargony, highly readable pieces’ are encouraged, is where I come out and declare not only the influence my own scholar-fandom has on my work, but also argue that embracing an “overly confessional” approach to my academic writing is integral to the fidelity of my research.” (FlowTV).

04. Integral House by Shim – Sutcliffe

“Math professor Dr. James Stewart, who is also a former violinist with the Hamilton Symphony Orchestra near Toronto, Ontario, has made millions writing calculus textbooks. When he decided to spend most of his fortune on a residence, he could have used any architect anywhere in the world. Instead of an international star, he selected the then-relatively unknown pair, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe of Shim Sutcliffe to create his residence in a ravine in the posh Toronto neighborhood of Rosedale.” (Daily Icon).

Japanese lifestyle brand, Kapital, show us some new items for 2011. The new “No.EK-51” jacket has a 100% cotton exterior. The shawl style collar and oversized fit make this a very versatile jacket. With all the different style parkas out in the market, this has very modern aesthetic to it. This would make a solid layering jacket for those rainy days. The piece comes in black and olive it’s only available at CottonSheep.

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