There’s been a full season of floral shirts now and it looks like things have started to calm down on the pattern front, if this shirt is anything to go by. A lot of floral options this year have been on the loud side, so we don’t blame anyone if they wanted to sit back and wait on some more subdued options. Despite the fact that it almost looks tie-dyed, this shirt is still more laid-back than most options earlier this year. Perfect for the trend toe-dipper out there. (Mr Porter)

Ghurka’s origins begin in Connecticut (hello!) sometime around 1975 when designer, Marley Hodgson took his love for fine British leatherworks and applied it to belts and accessories. More than 30 years on, Ghurka continues in the fine tradition of its past with a very wide selection of leather bags. We take a look at items from Ghurka’s Original Leather offering, which is sure to catch the eye of many out there.

Now that it is a bit later to order online, you may consider visiting Ghurka’s NYC shop at The Sherry Netherland, 781 Fifth Avenue.

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Mister Mort’s Mordechai Rubenstein chimes in today with his eight picks for the holidays. Expect the unexpected with Mort – every time. From LEGO watches, Champion Big C sweats…. Rubenstein lives well in his own world with almost no influence from the fashion world that he walks in. Respect on that.

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Karl Lagerfeld’s photography faces the front of the Florence + The Machine’s latest physical release, “No Light, No Light.” The 12-inch single is part of a special edition being issued by Island Records and The Vinyl Factory. A highly limited edition release, “No Light, No Light” features a silver-foil hand screen printed, numbered cover.

Inside each edition is a unique series of photographic portraits shot by Lagerfeld as well. These photographs are exclusive to this physical vinyl release.  The white vinyl records comes in a black bag. Available now for pre-order. This is a good one.

The final installment in Conversations in Modernism, part three sees writer/editor Jason Jules and artist Justin Gibbs sit at a wooden table and thrash out matters of style, art, architecture and the coming and going of trends. Jules edits UK Street Style and contributes to GQ Style. Gibbs creates pieces influenced by modernist structures in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Possibly our favourite of the series, much thoughtful chatter at the press of play.

Scotland’s Method Design “As solid and surprising as a Glasgow Kiss”, create luxury handmade furniture from their Glencoe workshop. Marissa, an architect and Callum,  a second generation cabinetmaker aim to create innovative pieces with a nod to traditional design and methods. With the dedicated denim head in mind they created this intricate Ash framed structure for Denham.

A one off for the 100% Design Exhibition, entitled “a Steamer Trunk for a Jeanmaker”. With those traditional travelling trunks in mind from the days when travel was a bit more glamorous than a printed e-ticket, this is a quality piece of craftsmanship with more drawers, shelves, engineered fixings and interconnected joints then you can shake a stick at.

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This Hiroshima house has had the unfortunate affect of making our own places feel like a pile of sad damp cereal boxes. This incredible project is the work of Kimihiko Okada. Perched literally on a series of pedestals, this curved structure is elevated above its neighbours, showing off as it rightfully should. With a feel of 50s America about it, it overlooks sea, city and mountain. We’d spend most of our time looking inwards, just walking around leering at the place itself.

The building is effectively a long winding corridor, widening and narrowing at various points, it’s lucky residents have used the space perfectly. Spoon and Tomago tell us more.

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Steven Harrington is an L.A based artist and designer who creates amazing pieces with a bit of a colourful folk art feel. This sculpture was made in collaboration with Toykyo studio, a Ghent based office who deal in an equally colour obsessed range of graphics and aim to “fill the world with beautiful objects and spread happiness one collaboration at a time”.

A perfect match, the duo release this porcelain piece as a limited edition of 25, with 5 dropping at Collete, Paris anytime now. “An intricate, yet flowing design piece. This latest porcelain piece creates a dialogue between the sculpture and the viewer where there’s an instant connection between you, the sculpture and the artist.” Fine work indeed.

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If you were looking for a piece of knitwear to make you feel like a sheep from a nativity scene then search no more. This isn’t an insult, we really like this cardigan and we know some of you may have been after that farmhouse feel. We’re just trying to be helpful and it is Christmas after all. This impressive item from Nonnative is actually made from ‘a retro pile material’, it has a double zip and some nice contrast trim around the pockets and cuffs. Find it at LN-CC

The world if Veuve Cliquot is on display with the launch of their new Wish You Were Here site that chronicles the “spirit and lifestyle of Veuve Clicquot through travel, fashion, food, sport and design, via photos and videos submitted by the brand, official contributors and the public.” The open-ended site allows for individuals, including guests from the public,  to contribute and share their moments on their “Infinite Wall” of images. Expect images that also chronicle major events throughout the world to add to the experience. Find them at clicquotworld.com.