Fans of Givenchy will enjoy this dark bird motif t-shirt from the brand. Tisci does it right again with this shirt. The  Givenchy Rottweiler not too long ago caused a stir. This may do the same. The t-shirt is limited to the Japanese market. Proxy on…

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Publish brings a capsule collection of BDU camo inspired trousers in conjunction with WISH ATL’s five year anniversary. The camo speaks for itself. Various DPM patterns will make it easy for you to choose your favorite. Get in there and choose your favorite.

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G.R.P. delivers this strong knit cardigan sweater for the season. Neutral grey tones will allow it to work against any trousers or shirts. Made in Tuscany from a company that has been around for more than 35 years. The Nepenthes New York store has them. A very clean knit. Makes a perfect gift.

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Time again for the annual Selectism Holiday Giveaways. As we have done for the past two years, we’ll be dropping a wide range of gifts onto you, the loyal Selectism reader. Many thanks for being here with us.

We start it off with this great gift set for the gents from the Hanae Mori. The gift set includes a Hanae Mori after shave balm and a 3.4oz bottle of their woodsy and masculine fragrance, HM. GQ gave the Hanae Mori line love in 2011. We think you will love it as well.

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It’s that easy. Contest begins today. Winners will be announced after December 10.

George Cleverley present the Nathan chukka boot. One of the world’s finest shoemakers, 50 years of bespoke craftsmanship means these guys know a thing or two about making fine footwear. The chukka feels like the kind of grown up shoe you aspire to wear once the grey really kicks in and an interest in sheds develops. This particular model comes in black calf and tan suede, they feature three eyelets and a chiseled toe to give that long, lean look. Leather Soul has them.

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Dunhill have called in the skills of Chinese artist Les Suen to create a piece to celebrate the third anniversary of the Shanghai Home of Alfred Dunhill. “Considered one of China’s most influential designers, Les Suen’s work aims to reconstruct objects and ideas, hoping to challenge traditional concepts and make us consider our approach to them. In this work, Suen uses the door to represent home, believing that no matter how grand or famous, it can never compare to the feeling of opening your own front door.”

We return to Barrett Alley wallets, this time taking a closer look at the Disciple. Hand made leather goods have been hitting us from all directions in the last few years, trend or not, there’s much to be said for beautifully crafted, simply constructed accessories and we’re always suckers for a bit of heavy stitching. BA tells us more “Hand sewn with waxed Irish linen thread, the Disciple Wallet is a beautiful leather card holder constructed from a single piece of hand cut vegetable tanned leather. Will antique beautifully over time with exposure to natural elements like sun, water and oil. Holds business cards, credit cards and some folded cash. Individually numbered. Edged with beeswax” Find them here.

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Indigo aficionados The Bandanna Almanac present Kapital’s Spring Summer 2012 lookbook. This is the 30th catalogue from one of Japan’s most celebrated labels, each one as inventive and patchwork heavy as the next. Surf Cowboys has all the elements you’d expect from these guys. The collections don’t vary wildly season to season but why mess with something so spot on. The perfect combination of traditional Japanese fabrics, old world American classics and eccentric layering. Take a look.

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Brainpickings serve up something special with this video from 1958. Mid century design as it happened. Interior fiends, this one is for you. “celebrating mid-century lifestyle design ranging from dinnerware to public art murals to lawnmowers.”

Berlin interior and furniture designer, Rainer Spehl works with UCON on a wooden laptop case which is sure to please. The video short gives a full rundown on the new box case. The frame of the case is made of solid oak. For the front and back we used veneered oak panel. Inside, you will find leather lining the full interior.