Faber-Castell delivers a massive collection of art pencils as part of their 250th anniversary - 1761 start! “The handcrafted dark brown wooden box is paired with leather wrapped metal handle. A security closure and individual code come with each set. The five-drawer box is filled with crayons, porcelain water pot, eraser pencil, art eraser and more; a complete set of colour pencils are placed alongside each other; 120 Polychromos artist’s pastel, pastel pencil 60 Pitt, 8B-6H of 15 Castell 9000 black-lead pencils and the renowned 120 Polychromos artist’s colour pencils and 120 Albrecht Dürer watercolour pencils.” (ts)

“In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was recorded (like all White House calls at the time), and has since become the stuff of legend. Johnson’s anatomically specific directions to Mr. Haggar are some of the most intimate words we’ve ever heard from the mouth of a President.

We at Put This On took the historic original audio and gave it to animator Tawd Dorenfeld, who created this majestic fantasia of bungholiana.”

Here’s a couple of styled looks from Topman showcasing their men’s Spring 2011 collection. Casual and friendly garments look to provide some with a full wardrobe or select pieces to accentuate your tastes. Better yet, use Topman as a go-to in those moments of fashion emergency – say you still a can of paint on your trousers. Then again, that is fashion. (carolines)

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Giuliano Fujiwara delivers looks at their forthcoming Autumn 2011 bags and accessories. Dig through the gallery for a great collection of shots. Two day bags are prominent on the overall collection with the camel leather – shown above – being the standout.

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There are (unofficially) two Filson Black Label collections in the wild. One for Europe and another for the U.S.A. Problem is, it would seem that Filson does not want the U.S.A. “black label” collection to actually be referred as Black Label. If that confuses you slightly, it does us as well. Nevertheless, the Seattle based garment and accessories maker works their classic looks with more slightly modern cuts for the fashion-conscious. They’re very well done and work well with today’s trends.

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Brooks England previews an interesting accessory which looks similar to a small  hand bag but is much more than that. The Victoria bag is designed to be both carried in hand as well as attach to your bicycle saddle when in transit. The Victoria slips over your saddle (as a cover) allowing the pouch end to hang off the rear of the saddle – like a normal saddle bag. An interesting concept acquired from an entry to one French horse saddle maker’s design competition.

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Remember back when during the explosion of the streetwear scene you saw roped off booths at tradeshows (you still may). Well, that what the scene at the Red Wing boot (as well as Filson who share the same distributor in Europe) at Bread & Butter Berlin. For Autumn you’ll find some re-takes on their line through leathers and color. Above we see some colorways that pay homage to the branches of the U.S. military.

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Style gives their take on the new Formichetti collection for Mugler. “Their clothes mostly read as new—not old—Mugler. They borrowed certain signatures from the house’s expansive vocabulary: the strong shoulders on the jackets, the shorn lapels, something of the originator’s talent as a colorist. But they were quieter than Mugler’s own brand of bombast, and less witty; they brought out the sinister side of suiting, the darker connotations of uniform. Formichetti’s fabrics, especially the man-made neoprene, plastic, nylon, and latex, were sensuously textured but chilly—every other piece shone, but it was light without heat.”

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Designed by Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen, the Float Cappuccino Cups are manufactured in Canada (that’s for you, Pete). “The double-layered structure of the Float glassware series separates the bowl containing the liquid from the hand, keeping cold liquids from warming in the hand and hot liquids from scalding. Condensation is also elevated from the table surface, eliminating the need for coasters. All of the items are mouth-blown from borosilicate glass, an extremely pure and chemically inert glass which is heat resistant.”

Available now from Moss.

It’s been a long time coming – a very long time taking the fact that they launched in1823 – but Mackintosh have just opened their first standalone store. It’s based in London (104 Mount street to be exact) and showcases some of the history of the brand alongside newer collections like their Kitsune collab. If you’re in town, it’s well worth a visit.