88 years is a fair amount of time for a brand like UMBRO. Shit, I remember in high school the competition was always between Diadora and UMBRO. Like a land war. The scruffs in school went for the UMBRO of course, including myself. Did it mean I played better? Hell no. If anything is designated me as one of those picks that would do the man handling necessary to sway the ball in our team’s favor. I thank UMBRO everyday for making me the player I am.

In all serious, today UMBRO continues to build off their legacy in a very proper manner. The launch of the UMBRO Icons Re-issue collecton, a four garment array of some classic favorites – the ’66 Anthem Jacket, the Mexico ’70 Jersey, the Taped Track Jacket and Drill Top. Each garment is a stitch by stitch authentic construction of the originals.  If you know the game, you will know these four “Icons” from the UMBRO collection. For those new to the game, put on some cleats and tear up the turf.

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Recently catching a glimpse of SE7EN—a keystone movie of the ’90s—we were taken aback at just how baggy Brad Pitt’s dress shirts are in that film. As Dr. Martens, another big-time hallmark of that decade, are enjoying a real renaissance in popularity, it is nice to see that slouchy-as-hell button-ups are, for the most part, being left back with the Manic Panic. Brutus has been taking that style point to heart since the ’60s, as the London-based purveyor of the Trimfit shirt. As the name suggests, these long- and short-sleeved button-ups hug the torso and completely outrun any unnecessary draping.

This collaboration between Doc Martens and Brutus celebrates the former’s iconic oxblood leather and yellow stitching with a damn proper plaid. That the boots and the shirt look made for one another is no surprise, the brands have been paired by the well-dressed working class—and maybe even a few homicide detectives—for decades. -jt

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Oh, Outlier. Your Keirin Cut Dungarees are so comfortable, resilient and good-looking that ever since putting them on it has been hard to get excited about any other pants in the dresser drawer—even a pair of fancy Marc Jacobs jeans excavated from the bottom of a clearance pile. This damn rain shirt looks to be cut from the same attention-ensnaring cloth. Well, not technically the same cloth—this guy is lined with Superfine Merino wool, for starters—but this combination of their Soft Core Wool Vest and Supermarine Rain Shirt has us thinking fondly of the nylon coach’s jackets we’d buy at the sporting goods store in high school. A grown up and refined version that’s essentially a cozy, water resistant dress shirt. - jt

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A couple of wallet friendly shirt options from Duffer. The meadows shirt to our left; A light hickory fabric with a button down collar and single breast pocket, the smarter option of the two with a little less of that workwear feel. On the right, The Yarrow, chambray with two breast pockets, one little one big, with contrast white stitching and more casual feel. Two nice shirts. Simple. Find them at Duffer.

Hamilton 1883 previews their Spring delivery for 2012. The shirting collection, which delivers in stores an online in early Febraury, updates their fine cuts with Jacquard print western and double sided shirts; graph check patterns as well as solid blue linens and more much. Worth a browsing in our gallery.

Pattern-blocked shirts are not that new of a phenomenon in menswear. In fact, in the last five years, our brothers at Highsnobiety have features their fair share of this style of work. But fashion comes in cycles; some shorter than others. Flaph looks to be the latest to work in this vein. Their messenger, out of frame in our shot is of slight interest as well. Designer, Teruki Tatsui did a stint at Slam City Skates in London as well.

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Paul Smith floral shirt, part of Goodhood’s recent delivery of Spring Summer garments. It’s loud, it’s bright, it’s going to draw looks.  Not to worry. It’ll be summertime; you’ll be so distracted by all the sunshine, happy vibes and ice-cold Oranginas you won’t notice  any of those sideways glances anyway. Slim-fit, 50’s style tab collar, lightweight cotton.

There’s been a full season of floral shirts now and it looks like things have started to calm down on the pattern front, if this shirt is anything to go by. A lot of floral options this year have been on the loud side, so we don’t blame anyone if they wanted to sit back and wait on some more subdued options. Despite the fact that it almost looks tie-dyed, this shirt is still more laid-back than most options earlier this year. Perfect for the trend toe-dipper out there. (Mr Porter)

Workers return with a new selection of goods. The Japanese company holds a place in our hearts with its no-nonsense approach to repros. This time round they are offered two shawl collared deck jackets, one in pinstripe, one in brown herringbone; USN shirts in chambray and khaki green; a 70z cotton tool bag, and two selvedge ties. Everything is made to order, inspired by the original as well as the wealth of knowledge accrued by the label.

Hit the site and click on the ‘Work Clothing‘ section to see where these Workers are coming from.

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FrenchTrotters offer up a little look at what’s new for this season and what’s upcoming for next. This still-life lookbook was shot by Nastassia Brückin at the impressive Galerie Patrick Seguin in Paris. Using the backdrop pf the OH! exhibition, showcasing the best in contemporary art, the guys display gingham shirts, crew neck knits, light scarves, florals and some excellent footwear.

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