While Urban Outfitters calls their wonderful “O Christmas Tree” Book a preview for Holiday 2010, it is more a celebration around the Christmas holiday tree. Inside this book you’ll find an assortment of tree shots from Alec Soth – all photographed in Minnesota. Here’s a quick look.

More looks inside Urban Outfitters “O Christmas Tree” Holiday Preview 2010 book after the click.

Typically, posts related to Design Observer are dedicated to excellence in commentary. However, the search for cards has lent itself to something a touch different. The holiday card collection, with images selected by Eric Barker who is responsible for the “Today” column, are simple and direct. With a thoughtful selection of seasonal looks, the assorted cards hit on many a holiday theme – the tree, the office party, and the joys of giving being favorites. (via Curated).

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More looks after the jump.

3sixteen continues to mature as it branches out farther from traditional streetwear fashions into something more in line with contemporary menswear. Their Holiday 2008 Collection is right there featuring melton wool bomber jackets, heavyweight fleece field jackets, and more.

View more looks from the 3sixteen Holiday 2008 Collection after the jump

The holidays are a time to be your best; help those around you, give thanks, and pack on a few pounds of food all the while understanding that in January, it’s business as usual. Band of Outsiders is celebrating this holiday season with a fashionable collection of jackets and ties that are appropriate. Valet caught up with Scott Sternberg, the mind behind Band of Outsiders, about their lookbooks, which for seasons have been shot using nothing more than a Polariod camera. “The clothes are modeled by photographer Paul Jasmin, who the designer felt was a natural fit. ‘I met him a while back and we became friends,’ says Sternberg, who shoots every look book himself with a simple Polaroid camera. ‘We just shot in and around his place, which is in this historic L.A. building—it was a lot of fun’.”

More views of the Band of Outsiders Holiday 2008 Collection after the jump.

We’ve profiled the Bruxe Bag line in the past. This Canadian based firm has been designing and producing bags and luggage for a variety of brands for years but recently delved deep into their own private line. The Bruxe Blueline Holiday 2008 Collection continues to focus on the use of premium materials in building durable and fashionable bags. We’re fond of the Jefferson travel roll-away duffle.

More views of the Bruxe Blueline Collection for Holiday 2008 after the jump.

Head Porter Plus is certainly one of the most consistent labels in the market and produce solid collections season after season. In their latest feature, Honeyee presents the Head Porter Plus Holiday 2007 collection. The collection consists of a nice mix of sporty outerwear and subtle mature styles. With Head Porter Plus you can never go wrong, as the line is so simple on one side, but features high quality materials and innovative details.

Some big names out of the Japanese fashion and art scene model the new collection in the feature. Check it out after the jump.