A step back to the land of heritage for a moment with a look at this repro from the very excellent Workers, Japan line. They took an original tool bag when way back when and accuratelt reproduced the model using superior stitching, canvas, and leather applications that reinforce the hell out of a pretty indestructible bag. Serious business for those looking for a beat-all bag. Back again after some time.

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A video clip from the recently launched The Avant/Garde Diaries initiative from Mercedes-Benz.

A new model from the IWC family bring a slight lift for their Ingenieur model. The new Ingenieur Mission Earth Edition pays homage to the Plastiki catamaran that sailed across the Pacific. The watch features a 46mm face and a beautiful blue band. IWC was of course the official partner of the Plastiki voyage. (tz)

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Rizzoli previews their forthcoming re-issue of the book, Ralph Lauren, as written by the designer himself. Originally released more than five years past, the new edition of Ralph Lauren a compact edition perfect for travel reading. “The landmark volume celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren, now available in a smaller, more portable edition. Unlike many designers, Ralph Lauren is not known for a single signature look, but rather for his sweeping dreams of American living.”

Available from Amazon.

The Cut profiles the new Kiehl’s Spa 1851 full service grooming spa and it caters to the gents. As them mention, it is the “uptown answer to Bliss.” Original artwork from Curtis Jinkins and David LaChapelle fill their Treatment rooms while their men’s grooming area features custom barber chairs by motorbike builder, Paul Cox. Find Spa 1851 at 157 E. 64th St., at Lexington Ave.

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All about these. Han’s 50’s sweatshorts are roomy as hell and finished in a narrow leg to bag them even further. A breathable and fresh take on the very casual side of summer. cstore has them and so should you. No need to tuck the shirt in…

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Some Autumn 2011 takes on the phone case from the Margiela line. This Italo-made leather case is lined with wool to protect your device from the drops. Simple and to the point. Por Vocacao has them.

In the heat of summer, heavy denim doesn’t really function. However, 4 stroke offers a pair of 12 oz selvedge canvas fabric pants, made with proprietary Cone Mills White Oak canvas, to satisfy 5-pocket desires in the warmer months.

The White natural canvas “Bones” version, in vanguard slim fit canvas selvedge with exclusive back patch branded leather 4 stroke bars , is exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman in NYC. The Navy “Blue Blood” canvas selvedge, in warsaw tailored straight fit, was done exclusively for Neiman Marcus. both are Cone white oak cotton products for 4 stroke.

View the “Blue Blood” and details of both pants after the jump.

Amsterdam Shoe Company delivers their men’s looks for Autumn 2011. The shot the looks at one of our favorite locations. “REM island which was used as a pirate tv and radio station in the 60s. It was located six miles off the dutch coast outside of the governments jurisdiction. It has now been transported to the western wood harborin Amsterdam and has just recently opened as a restaurant.”

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McNairy? McNasty? McNostradamus? McNasEscobar? Whatever you want to call him, his latest collab with Engineered Garments has just fell into Tres Bien. While we appreciate the wilder shoes at times, we do appreciate a shoe that can be worn in an office environment without raising too many eyebrows. Even the fact that the two shoes are different is a subtle detail you won’t notice until you stare intensely at them. And that’s something you can’t really do in everyday life, so we doubt anyone would notice at all. (Tres Bien)