We’ve been seeing a lot of Utile later, but not much about the folks behind the time. We managed to snag a look at their studio to see how they work, what they’re working on and perv over some handsome furniture. We’ve even managed to get a shot of one of the founders who we’d call elusive if we were a tabloid newspaper.

Photography: Ross Trevail/Selectism.com

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Here’s a video from the Monsieur Lacenaire folks. Before anyone asks, yes – this is how we settle all disputes at Selectism.

Johan Lindeberg debuted the new BLK DNM fragrance last week during Art Basel. Entitled, “Perfume 11,” the new BLK DNM scent is a unisex affair which is inspired by the scent in women throughout Lindeberg’s life. Respect to that. Except notes of “black amber, birch tar, and soft musks (base notes) blend with incense, fir balsam (mid notes) and finally cardamom (top notes) to create a peppery blend.”

Lindeberg notes that the numerical “11″ denotes 2011. In his mind, “between this year’s nuclear, financial and political crises and rallies, I feel an energy right now that is not dissimilar to the political movement and idealism I experienced… in the late 60’s. The current climate is a strong inspiration for me.” The 50ml “Perfume 11″ is available online and at their Lafayette St. location in New York City.

More looks at the bottle after click.

Ever wanted to sit on Hercules’ face? Don’t play coy, of course you have. Now you can, thanks to this stool. Made from foam rubber (the kind used for stress balls) it’s the sort of thing you get for life, not just for Christmas. Aside from looking cool, the foam makes sure it’ll actually be comfy to sit on, which is a nice thought. (FAT)

They may not be as unisex as one would expect but it is nice to see that the Moncler line is taking their sunglass line with MYKITA in a direction that brings the high quality frames to the forefront of the line. This run of sunglasses is available now at select Moncler and MYKITA shops. Runs a pretty penny though: $730 a pair. Woah.

More looks after the click.

Atif Kazmi from Por Homme brings us his “Eight for the Holidays” with a selection of goods that confirm that this editor has his eye on the ball when it comes to being classy. A good variety in here: Rolexes, flannels, umbrellas, and more…Respect on the gym membership, by the way.

Read and see more of Atif Kazmi’s “Eight for the Holidays” after the click.

If packaging design is your thing – and why wouldn’t it be? – then Boxed & Labelled Two! will be right up your alley. Labelled as a ‘compelling exploration of the power of state-of-the-art packaging design today’, it looks looks an intriguing read. No pun was intended in that last sentence, regardless of how it looked. Published by Gestalten. Available from Amazon.

Above photography: Designers United

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This is coming across the tech wires from Le Web. Techcrunch is reporting that Karl Lagerfeld and online destination Net-a-Porter are working on a new online fashion line under the name, “Karl.” Net-a-Porter’s founder, Natalie Massenet, says that the line is set to launch on January 25. We’ll bring more on this story as we get it…

New looks from the Burberry Prorsum line with their pre-Spring 2012 collection. Skinny is clearly in the works for 2012 from Prorsum across trench coats, raglan sleeve wool sealed seam car coat, oversize shearling collar peacoat, and contrast quilt tailored jackets. Oversized topcoats and tailor-fit chesterfield’s round out the full collection. Again, expect the slim fit from this pre-spring offering.

More looks after the click.

This one speaks for itself. The Lexdray brand’s special edition backpack for Boston’s Bolyston Trading Company is one of the best backpack collaborations of the year, and with the help of BTC we’re giving away one to our readers.

The specs on the Lexdray Boulder Bag for Boylston Trading Company are bonkers: “Ultra-durable weather-resistant fabrics. Military grade hardware. 7 exterior zipper pockets and 3 interior zipper pockets. Padded top handle with removable neoprene wrap. Back-entry zipper compartment. 2 detachable key rings. Fleece lined notebook compartment for up to 15” laptop. It retails for $470.

Need we say more?

To enter to win:

1. “Like” Selectism on Facebook
2. “Like” Bolyston Trading Company on Facebook.
3. “Like” this post on Facebook.

It’s that easy. Contest begins today. Winners will be announced after December 23.

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