Rohan have a little something of the check variety. These flannel shirts are made from their Thermocore fabric, a hollow core polyester that’s warmer, lighter, more durable and generally smarter than cotton. They explain “it’s also much easier to wash and, because it absorbs virtually no water, will comfortably dry overnight. And, unlike cotton, it won’t crease – so it’ll be ready to go again the next morning, with no ironing required. ” What more could you ask for?

RBMA brings us this video tour inside the famous Hansa Ton Studio in Berlin where David Bowie, Einstürzende Neubauten, Iggy Pop, and U2 recorded. The center of “German audio culture.”

“The Red Bull Music Academy paid tribute to this legendary space with a three-days-long series of concerts. lectures, workshops and parties, featuring rising acoustic techno explorers Brandt Brauer Frick, Gareth Jones, a key producer from Hansa’s glorious past, and chart-topping German rapper Casper, amongst many others.”

01. The makers of S.E.H Kelly

“As a self confessed factory fetishist, I like nothing more than traveling the length and breadth of these Isles and beyond to get my next fix. However, it just isn’t possible to practice craft voyeurism as much as I’d like to. Thankfully, S.E.H. Kelly’s captivating website offers a welcome glimpse in to their network of makers. Every aspect of every garment is made with the domestic clothing industry, with steadfast adherence to quality and the sturdiness of British make and makers celebrates them.” (Style Salvage)

02. Stepping Sideways: Preview And Prediction For Saul Alvarez Vs. Kermit Cintron

“Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is either the future of the boxing or a spoiled child, depending on who you ask. It’s unlikely that the argument is going to be solved by his junior middleweight fight this weekend with Kermit Cintron in Mexico City. Not unless Cintron pulls the upset and defeats Canelo, which is an unlikely prospect.” (Queensbury Rules)

03. Bonnie Greer: why I turned my Question Time appearance with Nick Griffin into an opera

“I still haven’t seen the edition of Question Time broadcast on 22 October 2009, and I probably never will. For me, it was the culmination of two weeks of total tumult, simply because I said yes. The politicians on the panel – Jack Straw, Baroness Warsi, Chris Huhne and Nick Griffin – had minders; some of them even had coaches to help them through. I had nothing: nothing to prevent journalists from ringing me 24/7, nothing to prevent the media speculating as to whether I was up to it or not. I was given advice in cabs, on the tube, in shops. Half my friends were violently against me doing it.” (Guardian)

04. The sudden death of film

“Who would have dreamed film would die so quickly? The victory of video was quick and merciless. Was it only a few years ago that I was patiently explaining how video would never win over the ancient and familiar method of light projected through celluloid? And now Eastman Kodak, which seemed invulnerable, is in financial difficulties.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

Cura isn’t new, this being issue 9, but it is interesting. The contemporary arts magazine focuses on emerging artists and curators. In this issue they look at the work of Lorenzo Benedetti, Raimar Stange and have Marianne Zamecznik in conversation with LIAF 2011’s curators Linn Pedersenand. (Antenne)

See some spreads for yourself after the leap.

We’re were going to make a melange/Solange Knowles wordplay joke but we feel it’d be too obscure even for our rather obscure tastes. You’ll have to make do with this lovely jumper, which is more than enough to make up for one aborted joke. You’ll have to buy it yourself though, we’re not that generous – even on thanksgiving. (Farfetch)

Not got enough digital camo in your life? Of course you haven’t. Which is why we’re recommending this jumper. Ideally we’d wear it to battle and impress our fellow soldiers with our next level camouflage. Failing that, we’ll wear it to work and hope someone notices how great our jumper is. Whichever’s easiest. (Oki-Ni)

CR blog introduce an interesting concept from Toyoto. “To celebrate the launch of Toyota’s FT-86 II concept sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show in December, creative agency Party has painted a mural on a wall in front of the busy Shinjuku Station in the city, which viewers can interact with online…The website connects live to the painted mural via UStream. Viewers can then click on various elements in the painting that link to interesting things online.”

Do you own a 13 inch laptop? Do you hope to travel with it ‘messenger’ style? Do you enjoy things that are brown. Well, look no further then  Cote et Ciel’s 13 inch laptop messenger bag in brown. A nice item if you’re looking to be a bit inconspicuous in terms of what you’re carrying around on your person, safety first. Thick cotton canvas, a padded pouch for your laptop and plenty of pockets for whatever else. Find it Oki ni.

Japan’s Second Stage model these center seam oxfords with their usual class. There’s nothing to dislike with these. Crepe sole, suede uppers, heavy stitching and that distinctive ridge all come together in the ever reliable oxford. Argentinian brand El Resero are old hands in riding, polo, climbing and trekking footwear with 70 years experience of creating custom made shoes. While this pair are certainly all about the looks, it’s good to know they’ve been built with a bit of expert care and knowledge.

Superdenim point us to website Wood & Faulk. An interesting concept offering DIY tutorials for some great items such as camera bags, book straps and stools as well as some fine looking recipes and product reviews. They also sell through their online store, this camping stool being one of their most impressive items. While they offer the instructions for you to build your own we can’t help thinking we’ll leave it to the experts. Hardwood ash and English bridle leather, a top piece whether you take it out to the woods or watch telly from it in the comfort of your own manor.

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