Merrell has made the simple the question of "how heavy a jacket should I wear?" just a bit easier. Their latest creation is the Merrell Gatherer Coat, which is made from a thin translucent nylon that exposes the ins of your jacket – which are nonexistent. You see, the Gatherer Coat leave the job of insulating to you. Pack whatever material you want – leaves, newspaper, grass – into the insulation pockets and you can custom warm or cool your body. The best part is that when "uninsulated" this coat is easy to store and is waterproof. (via inhabitant)

Acne Jeans Bogus Belts arent the normal leather or nylon variety. Mating rubber with silver buckle finishes, the bogus belts are appealing and fresh and remind me well of my diver’s watch strap. Pick them up at Blackbird for 125$US in burgundy, silver birch, or bungee.

Some looks into the Spring 2009 runway collection from Dolce & Gabbana. As Tim Blanks of men.style puts it "In the end, Gabbana’s doubt was needless. What he and Domenico Dolce managed to serve up was the most sophisticated version yet of the casual/formal hybrid that is the 21st century’s contribution to menswear. And the pajama theme underscored Dolce & Gabbana’s new mantra: comfort."

More views after the jump and be sure to visit men.style for the full gallery and response.

Typically one views Target as the big box with style and flair. However, the Stockholm set from Walmart does impress. Light veneer, white and orange accents. The metal feet give it a lift and make it just airy enough. For a taste of mid-century design without the typical cost, the Stockholm series works well. And, to be blunt, it is a bit of a surprise find. Thanks Retro to Go. 

Check the cabinet after the jump.

Based in Copenhagen, Wood Wood embodies a laid back blend of underground and avant-garde. Over the last few years, an illustrious graphic profile has established Wood Wood as a driving force on the European advant-garde street scene.  We get a small peek at the Spring/Summer ‘09 collection via Hypequest from (capsule) Paris.  It gives us  an  idea  of  the material and color pallette and it appears they are going in a new graphic direction as well. See more images after the jump. Wood Wood is available here.

Since graduating in 2001, designer, Kim Jones, has met and learned from some of the most amazing people in and around the fashion industry.

This week’s guest blogger on The Moment thought it would be nice to thank them and ask them all to provide something that has inspired them in what they do. The list includes Alexander McQueen, Co-owner of the fashion PR powerhouse KCD-Ed Filipowski, and photographer-Alasdair McLellan. See the full list at The Moment on NYTimes.com.

No need for a pistol in this YMYL Unisex Leather Holster. Fit to tuck under your arm and made of 100% leather (brown or black) with silver finished hardware, this holster is useful for just about any day to day walk you have where trouser and short pockets are just too bulky. Available now from YMYL.

As usual, men.style provides some great gallery views of the Paris Spring 09 shows. Viktor & Rolf’s runway for spring 09 was a great talking point, As Tim Blanks points out, "V&R’s latest idea was Hawaii in the fifties, a time when they felt people had a natural elegance. That wasn’t precisely the quality that their bamboo-print shirts, tiki-mask motifs, and faux wood-grain jacquards conveyed, but at least there was a degree of accessibility in such kitschery…"

More views after the jump but be sure to visit men.style for the full review and gallery.

The International Herald Tribune reports in this morning with a review of the Paris mens spring 09 collections commenting on the "volume and graphics" of accessories that looked to serve a purposed of more importance this runway season. "…And, as Paul Smith put it pragmatically backstage before his show, the focus on accessories – scarves, colorful belts and shoes – had a practical purpose as the financial clouds gather. A small purchase can give a fillip to a wardrobe, if strapped-for-cash men pass on a new suit."

Read Suzy Menkes full report at IHT.com

From DNR: "Brooks Brothers and Thom Browne are staying married—at least through spring 2011. The companies will announce today that they have signed an extension of the deal under which Browne will continue to serve as guest designer of the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece collection. Brooks will also reveal plans to open the first freestanding Black Fleece store in Greenwich Village…"