Heavily branded bags generally make us feel a bit uncomfortable but Stanley and Sons hand screen printed logo is just so well designed that we’d be happily make an exception. 22oz canvas, heavy leather handles and Kick-pressed rivets, find them over at Hickorees.

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What’s not to like about this waffle knit thermal. The perfect undergarment if you want to pretend you’re an olden days grandpa telling tall tales around the fire. SDA have gone to great lengths to construct this garment, using “a special 4-needle Flat seam sewing machine that overlays the edges and allows for less seam allowance”. Grab one over at Blue in Green.

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Shoreditch home goods store Labour and Wait preview some Medium format shots from their upcoming feature in October’s The World of Interiors magazine. Popular retailers of all things Utilitarian, from string to saucepans, bretons to bottle openers, it’s pared back, ultra simple shop-fit is an editor’s dream.

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A peek at what will soon be on offer from Denimcentric Japanese label Fullcount. Plenty of check shirts, loopwheel sweats, an admirable take on the Brown’s Beach Vest and of course plenty of lovingly crafted denim goods.

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Purveyors of fine socks Tabio have stocked up on their popular ‘The Joker’. The fact that these were made especially for The Dark Knight film does add a little bit of special but really we’re more interested in the well judged choice of colours and the perfect mid-calf length. He might have a pretty sweet motor but Batman never wear socks this cool.

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01. Severe Life of Chukotka (above)

“Chukotka is a Russian federal subject or an autonomous okrug located in the Far East. Today we’ll learn something very interesting about life of the Chukotka population. Welcome to Kolyma – a golden heart of Russia! Let’s start with towns …” (englishrussia)

02. Watch The Throne: Riccardo Tisci

“Riccardo Tisci is a tough man to track down. After providing creative direction for Watch The Throne, and working tirelessly through Paris Fashion Week, the wunderkind of Givenchy jetted off to Ibiza for some much needed R&R. Upon his return, Life+Times caught up with Tisci to discuss his travels, inspirations and loves.” (l+t) via ftb

03. Hostels For Adults: Spend Travel Money Where it Counts

“When I was 23, I stayed at my first (and last) Ritz Carlton, in Palo Alto. It was only a stop on a string of fabulous business hotels from which I’d collected small bars of soap and shoe shine mitts: The Breakers in Palm Beach, Hotel Nikko Beverly Hills, the Pierre and the Plaza and the Waldorf-Astoria and three different W Hotels in New York City — I could go on. Fan-freaking-tastic.” (getrichslowly)

04. Steel stool

“The steel stool consists of only 2 elements; a metal sheet supported by a wooden t-frame. Not only do the materials give the stool a cool character, they also make the stool is very robust and durable.” (minimalissimo)

Fubiz lets us know about this cool looking video. We won’t be trying this ourselves anytime soon (what would we wear for one?) but it’s great to look at.

Notcot have video of this water/fountain/clock/thingyamajig at Osaka station. Mesmerizing, if we say so ourselves.

The Scout visits with wood sculptor, Josh Vogel of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. We get a viewpoint on the material used in his work and the importance of wood’s history.

Wolverine’s No. 1883 Collection delivers these Mayall boots for Fall 2011. The 8 inch kicker has the classic workboot look. The outer is a super soft leather that compliments the plaid woven print liner. The Mayall is available in Rust/Brown, Black/Gray and Tan/Brown.

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