A look at new work by designer, Christopher Raeburn for Victorinox as seen at Bread & Butter Berlin in January 2012. The jackets look to take on the modern feel of the young menswear designer. Look for more detailed looks shortly.

I opened up the Macbook Air after a couple of weeks to find a stash of more first looks from the European tradeshows last month. I’ll do my best to pin them up today. It would make me sad to not share.

Viberg Boot fanatics: enjoy these looks from the Viberg collection for Autumn/Winter 2012. Note a few new models as well as a range of outerwear that falls into that heritage/workwear/man range. Well made of course and attire-proper if you appreciate this sort of thing. We love the boots.

Photography: Selectism.com

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We take a look at duffle enthusiats Gloverall’s Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. You’ll be unsurprised to hear it contains a lot of duffle fastenings and heavy wool. These are their bread and butter which means you won’t get any Thom Browne style surprises. Fashion needs a kick in the rear every now and then but steady-as-she-goes thinking is not something to turn your nose up at.

What they do they do well. Clever collaborations with the likes of bstore and the odd splash of attention grabbing colour in the shape of oranges and limes keeps things fresh while the classics march on. The fact is though the combination of oatmeal wool, wooden toggle and rope pull just works. Always has, probably always will.

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See those boots and kicks on the table? We’ll be working in the following days to get better looks, but for now, here is a preview – including the outwear from one of your favorites, Barbour. Browse through these looks we pulled from Pitti Uomo before the heavy preview last in the week.

Photography: Luca Merli/Mensreverie.com/Selectism.com

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Back with more from Pitti Uomo.

Into its second season is the excellent Nigel Cabourn collection for Eddie Bauer. We’re told that the collection will be made available through select shops and there is much to be excited about. The archive digging Cabourn pulled out a good deal of fresh gems for the second collection. Specialty fabrics developed in the 1970’s by Woolrich for Eddie Bauer get a second life. British millerain sites against 1970’s Bauer textiles in various forms. The Trapper jackets are standouts looks.

One note for those that still wonder on the price point of the collection: consider that the quilted parkas are hand stuffed and require more than five hours of work for each garment to produce. Cabourn refuses to compromise and we’re happy to see that Eddie Bauer agrees.

Photography: Luca Merli/Selectism.com/Mensreverie.com

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Italian outerwear maker, Esemplare is still young in seasons, but continues to experiment in positive ways with mixed knits against technical fabrics in this wide range of outerwear. Heavy knit shells are compliments on the interiors with down filled liners that make them extraordinarily warm on wear. The silhouettes on the Esemplare garments follow the guidance of their Italian roots, and offer a vast array of options for the buyers looking for unique outerwear jacket, overcoat, or parka to mix into their wardrobe.

Be sure and spend some time in our gallery for a variety of looks from Esemplare’s Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. The details tell the story. As seen at Pitti Uomo.

Photography: Luca Merli/Mensreverie.com/Selectism.com

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Manatash, originally a Seattle brewed outerwear company now in the hands of a Japanese licenser, delivers a preview of their Autumn Winter 2012 collection during Pitti Uomo this week. Textile and color blocking on technical outwear from the early 90’s is the charm here. Herringbone with nylon, corduroy against nylons… you choose your pleasure. Europe and Japan (clearly) get the bulk of these Manastash looks. Let us know if you find the line (sans vintage) in the U.S.A.

Photography: Jeff Carvalho/Selectism.com

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The Moment gave some love to a new book documented more than 100 years of L.L. Bean clothing. Guaranteed To Last: L.L. Bean’s Century Of Outfitting America
cover the story of L.L. Bean’s beginnings in 1910 across 224 pages. With $400 borrowed from friends, an unknown hunter from Maine invented the “Bean Boot” which would forever change the course of outdoor footwear. To help get the word out regarding his new waterproof boot, Bean obtained a listing out out of state hunting license holders and mailed them their first L.L. Bean circular, which launched his nationwide mail order business.

The Guaranteed To Last features a cache of photographs, illustrations and ephemera from the L.L. Bean’s  century old archives. Coming January 24, 2012. Published by Melcher; available from Amazon.

Selects images from the book after the click.

Cleveland’s Dredgers Union delivers a small collection of outwear for the 2011 cold seasons. Keeping their production in the United States has always been an important aspect of the line, which sells direct to customers through their online shop. This has helped them keep their price-points in check while offering quality-made goods. Nothing too out of the ordinary with the collection – you’ll find a selection of solid choices including a melton wool trooper jacket, waxed cotton “H” jacket with quilted liner and more.

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Summer has given Ben Sherman to further stretch the Modern Classics line with a trio of outerwear pieces. “Crafted from selvedge cotton and half chambray-lined – the blazer is ideal for Summer, and brimming with quality authenticity. Workwear influences can be noticed in the form of elbow patches and flapped pockets, while tailoring detailing ever synonymous with the brand are ever present, the working cuffs a prime example.  The Waistcoat, also slim-fitting and chambray-lined, is complete with cinch at the back to provide an extra tailored fit. As with the blazer, the waistcoat is made from selvedge cotton and finished off sweetly with wooden button closure. The mac’s beauty is in the details – Tattersall check lining, Corozo nut buttons, belted cuffs and a storm closure at the neck. As with the waistcoat and blazer, the mac is slim in its fit, and a very fine addition to the Modern Classics collection.”

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