ACL gets all personal with the Wurst Clothing line. “I absolutely live in oxford cloth, so that isn’t something I throw around lightly. The Wurst story is far from conventional in terms of how most clothing lines are launched, but that is something that intrigued me. Not to mention the fact that the goods are made domestically, so I approached Wurst with an open mind and took a few minutes to catch up with  the brand’s founder Roy Dank  (ed note: amazing name sir!) about the debut S/S10 collection.”

More looks from the The Wurst Clothing Line S/S 2010 after the jump.

Smoking used to be cool (still is I guess) back in the day. Flip through those old photo albums and you’ll find a pack or two. The popularity of smoking made clothing manufacturers re=engineer their garbs to make their storage easier and retrieval a cinch. These three "Mountain Pocket" shirts from K & T H Mfg. Co. bring back classic look of the cigarette pocket of 1947 with a check, herribone, and chambray set of button downs. Workman approved. Available now from Workers.

More images follow after the jump.

Houyhnhnm (Japan) has released the latest issue of their online magazine entitled "Comfortable Clothes." The photo essary focuses on many looks from Vlas Blomme (Japan) and others.

View the online issue of  Houyhnhnm here.

Two completely different UK labels have gotten together this season - Tonite and Paul Smith.

This work was a special request from Paul Smith to design a capsule collection for their Japan stores. It will also be making it’s way to London with a very limited appearance at the P.S. Borough store. This is the very first preview. It is heading into stores now.

The name of this collection is “Robinstein Frankencrusoe” and as that suggests, it’s about a combination of the attributes of those two (Robinson Crusoe & Frankenstein) mythical figures. Frankenstein, alienated by a hostile, war-like society, escapes and takes to the Sea, pursuing the Sun and the promise of a better life. However, he is ship wrecked and washed ashore on a small tropical island, where he is discovered by it’s only resident, Robinson Crusoe. They form a friendship and an alliance and the clothes reflect their collective ideas about survival.

There are elements of surf-style and punk in the clothes, which are part of Fergadelic’s ongoing attempts to meld the Punk with the Hippy!

It’s a very interesting collaboration and especially an unexpected choice by Paul Smith. The most prominent UK designer once again shows his appreciation for underground talent.

The collection is now hitting stores in Japan and London. We expect the line to sell out rather quickly, so if you are interesting go to the stores in the next couple of days. Via Highsnobiety.

Check out the collection after the jump.

Taking inspiration from vintage clothing seems basic on the surface. However, rarely do people push beyond the basic rehashing of old themes and looks. Garbstore is about capturing a feeling in manufacturing and detail. Against the rash of retro style and nostalgic graphic pilfering, this approach is certainly refreshing. It proves the benefits of looking closely at material culture and extracting lessons from that exercise.

Having founded One True Saxon, and helmed R. Newbold and Red Ear in the Paul Smith empire, Ian Paley’s reputation speaks for itself. His experiences, no doubt, have provided him with necessary tools to pick apart aspects of the old and re-imagine them so cleanly. Garbstore is a brand hinged directly on the quality of its product and the joys of making new items.

Highsnobiety sat down with Ian Paley of Garbstore, one of the most exciting new brands that we have come across in a while. Make sure to read the feature.

Read the Feature here…

Founded in 2003 by Keith Richardson and Jerrod Cornish, Corpus has developed a mens line that mixes prep appeal with modern slim silhouettes.

Their Spring 08 Collection continues forward with their vision with tailored jackets, denim, and shorts offering something for even the biggest “bad-ass.”

Visit Corpus at: www.corpusclothing.com

More photos and views after the jump.

House of Cassette Spring 08 collection is now available for preview.

Entitled, “A Study of Movement in Quiet Space,” the collection “continues from its past Fall/Winter 07 narrative of seclusion in winter’s bosom, to the open embrace of a winter thawed.”

The Collection also explores the use of color with the inclusion of  lavender, pink rose, red, and lilac onto tailored woven shirtings, jersey knits, and light linen coats.

Visit them at www.houseofcassette.com

The Silas Spring/Summer 2008 collection will soon be hitting stores. Hanon has already posted a little teaser of what there is to come. Expect a presentation of the collection once it is available.

UK brand Garbstore is about to open its first flagship store in London later this month. Here we have first pictures of the store, for now only of the basement, but it’s already looking really good.

In recent years we finally see some brands turning their back on the otherwise mostly Marketing driven fashion market. They return to their core principles of making good product. The interview that we wrote about this morning with Visvim Designer Hiroki Nakamura nicely demonstrated that, and Garbstore is for sure a brand that belongs in the very same category.

More news on the soon to open Garbstore Flagship store London, once we get closer to the opening.

More pictures after the jump.

Italy’s VNGRD brand is quickly moving up our favorite’s chart with their Summer 08 Cut & Sew offering. Two pieces that quickly  caught out attention are their belt accessories.

The “Irregular” and “Holed” belts are both handmade in Italy and come in tangerine orange and silver.

You can find VNGRD throughout brick based shops in Italy, and in select locales worldwide (Bodega Boston, Archrival LA, Perks & Mini AUSSIE, and more…)