Bear with us on this one. We know that for many of you, slapping a shiny gold tone metal plate onto a perfectly good pair of Marc Jacobs oxford shoes is the kind of shoe sacrilege that makes you want to throw your George Cleverleys at the screen. In many ways it is wrong. The strongest case being that yes, these are indeed a perfectly good pair of oxfords. In fact, they are a great pair, sitting on the right side of slim and substantial whilst keeping detail (heel aside) to a minimum.

The fact is though, sometimes you feel like putting snobbery aside. We stare at endless pairs of shoes, good, bad and ugly, in order to bring you the latest. Whilst our hearts skip a little when we see those bespoke classics, in all their rigid, conformist beauty – we can’t help but fall for the sheer defiance and bloody mindedness of this slightly silly shoe.

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An understated piece of quilted outerwear from Marc Jacobs. This one is reminiscent of those classic Eddie Bauer ‘Sunset’ label jackets without the ‘blizzard proof’ guarantee. A military feel with the grey/green tone, it features elasticated cuffs and collar, fly front, press studs and zipper. The fit is on the slim side, a good way to go with anything padded to avoid any Kris Kross associations.

Part of the Spring 2012 collection, this jacket isn’t one for arctic conditions so layering is advised. Find it at Oki ni.

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WWD delivers these look at the ready-to-wear collection from Marc by Marc Jacobs for Spring/Summer 2012. As they mention, “For his male counterpart, Jacobs struck a similarly purist note with a more sophisticated, grown-up aesthetic. Looks included slim-fit tailoring in fiery hues like red and green, utilitarian parkas and a looser Warwick plaid overcoat.” Casual, again.

Photography: Thomas Iannaccone/wwd.com

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Need a belt? Consider this metallic closure belt from the Marc Jacobs pre-fall collection. Check the single inlay leather detail on the body of the belt that works to secure or “close” the belt via the metal hook. No punchouts on this one. Tuck in that shirt to show it off. The metal closure is a unique look as well. Thecorner.com has them.

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Section E of the The New York Times tomorrow (June 2) features a story on the history and career of Marc Jacobs. The title “The Survivor” seems to lay it out for the reader. The following excerpt is strong:

“You can live with the love, you can live with the hate,” Mr. Jacobs said the other day at his office in SoHo. He had placed his arms squarely on a wooden conference table so nondescript it might have been salvaged from a high school’s teacher’s lounge. “We’ve been bankrupt, we been fired,” he said. “We didn’t hang up our hat.”

Read “The Survivor” online or in tomorrow’s edition of The New York Times.

Two pairs of lace-up boots from the Marc Jacobs collection. The high finish is complemented by a low based sole that keeps you well grounded. Choose between navy and oliver green – both colors work with more than you think – short pants, denim… work it for you. Restir has them

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The Marc Jacobs team shows us their new collection for Spring/Summer. This 100% lamb “leather jacket with a pop pocket detail” has a knit waistband and cuff. The garment comes in a granite colorway and has the washed leather that gives a really interesting hue to the fabric.

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We were tempted to kick off April Fool’s day with a joke pick (cue some bozo saying ‘that’s what it’s like everyday here’) But instead we’re gonna go with a trend-led sneaker. We’ve always noticed that Jacobs has never had the cool factor in menswear, probably because he’s so intrinsically linked with fashion or that he isn’t an stern old man wearing Birkenstock sandals. Whatever the reason, we quite like these sneakers. (Ssense)

Three new t-shirts by Marc Jacobs + Playboy are one of two reasons to visit the Marc by Marc Jacobs store (403 Bleecker Street NYC)  between Feb 11 -18.  The second being your chance to get a photo taken with one of the Playboy bunnies on hand to help also celebrate the new Playboy themed window at the shop celebrating 2009’s Hugh Hefner’s Playboy, 6 Volumes (Collectors) compendium. By the way, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will be donated to Designers Against AIDS.

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There is something appealing about the standalone nature of Japanese flagships. Their vertical rectangular forms stand out as they should. Marc Jacob’s latest on Aoyama is stunning in detail both inside and out. Stephan Jaklitsch Architects took the helm on this work. Check the special edition MArc Jacobs t-shirt issued for the launch in our gallery. (houyhnhnm)

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