We have given the toggle coats from Barena some love before, and with good reason. They are distinctive, functional and handsome. The danger of slipping into constume-y territory is avoided by the modern cut and choice fabrics, and this navy Cavana coat is no exception. Lightweight linen for summer, rope and toggle fastening, a knitted shawl collar and big artist pockets: yes, yes, yes and yes please. Made in Italy; Très Bien Shop has it.

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We keep hearing that Barena is catching on in Europe. Based on these product shots, we can see why. We thought we were pretty well bored with seafaring stripes and the like, but there is something so simultaneously authentic and unexpected about them here (it probably has something to do with the creative use of toggles). This is not all that surprising as the label is HQed in Venice, where water is streets.

We have reported on their toggle coat before and are once again reminded that the shape and look of the thing win so heavily because it doesn’t come across as nautical kitsch. In fact, it looks more like something a feudal-era Japanese peasant who was really a samurai would wear while tramping the countryside in search of blood and sake. Good work, Barena. Available at The Next Door.

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Venice’s Barena is not to be slept on. Their toggle coat is a ge in a light washed denim with contrasting knots and pulls. The collar helps set off the full look in a manner fit for all. It is a fitted affair so size appropriately. Por Vocacao has them.

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Well maybe not a true collection, but Italy’s Barena outfits a slew of looks for Nepenthes. The outwear and looks chosen by Nepenthes will fit their clientele well in terms of styling and cut. Looks run from coats to knit vests. Well worth a look.

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A new pull from the Monocle house. Keeping with that travel theme, the work with Barena on this jacket which is a perfect pack for your next getaway. Unstructured with patch pockets. Ready to go. Monocle is doing pre-orders on them.

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Barena have been on our radar for a while, but we haven’t delved into the brand properly until today. As you’d expect for spring range showing at Pitti, it’s a lightweight linen affair but there’s enough subtle touches and patterns to move it away from blue suited uniformity. We also caught up with one of the owners, Francesca Zara for a quick Q&A about the brand, her favourite piece from her collection her love for the countryside.

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(Photography: Selectism.com)

MM points us at these clean looking wool gloves from CS Barena. They look to come in a variety of wool patterns. Choose one that works for you. D&D Japan has them.

Here’s a clean take on the throw over hoody from Italy’s Barena. The sweat features an offwhite handsewn striped cotton shawl collar, wood toggle and rope fastening below collar and side vents that allow you to breathe a bit when wearing. Nittygritty has it.

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