Schott NYC 100th Anniversary Book

Schott NYC is set to release their100th anniversary book dubbed as “100 Years of an American Original” to go along with their pop-up shop in New York City. Edited by vintage fashion historian and author of My Freedamn! series, Rin Tanaka, the book features rare and unique Schott outerwear as well as personal family photos while diving into the family’s history. A must for all fans of classic American garments and Schott.

Now available online and at Schott NYC select retailers for $59. Look out for signed copies at the popup store at 107 Mercer Street in Soho, NYC.

hard graft Flat Pack Bag

The folks over at hard graft aren’t ones for excess or embellishment and the latest offering from the London-based brand, the Flat Pack Bag, doesn’t stray too far from this trend. In the brand’s own words, the Flat Pack Bag was designed, “for those times when you need a bag but wish you didn’t have to carry a bag because it would it would be too bulky,” this latest offering is available in three variants designed to accommodate either an 11″ Macbook Air, 13″ Macbook Air or Pro, or 15″ Macbook Pro. In addition to carrying a laptop or iPad, the bag has a few pockets to carry just the daily essentials such as a wallet, phone and laptop power cable. Available in gray canvas with leather trimming, the bag starts at £195 GBP (approximately $314 USD) for the two smaller variants and goes up to £205 GBP (approximately $330 USD) for the largest variant. You can find this handsome carrying option at hard graft’s online store.

Corter Leather: Around the studio

Corter Leather is a super-small, one man operation. Every product is 100% hand made by maker Eric Heins in a small apartment studio in Boston, Massachusetts. Each piece is designed in house, cut by memory, hand punched, and hand sewn. Templates are never made, so no two pieces perfectly alike.

Three Years Later: Corter Utility Belt - Simplethreads

Three Years Later: Corter Utility Belt

"It’s been somewhere around three years that I’ve been wearing this belt everyday. One of the first American made pieces I picked up that really made me realize that you truly get what you pay for. Starting out as natural vegetable tanned leather, it has darkened and developed some really nice patina. I snapped these just to share with Eric, but figured I’d share ‘em here. Looking back at where he was when I purchased this belt from him, it’s really amazing to see how he’s expanded Corter Leather. It definitely shows that guys (and gals) are more interested in quality over quantity. "

Gucci - Burnished Crocodile-Embossed Leather Holdall - Mr.Porter

Stylish getaways call for impeccable luggage and naturally,Gucci provides the luxurious answer with this crocodile-embossed leather holdall, artfully treated for a burnished finish. This spacious bag is an ideal city-break essential, so carry it with a fine-knit rollneck sweater and oversized cashmere scarf to arrive at your destination in effortless style. Shown here with an Ami jacket, Alexander McQueen sweater,Jil Sander trousers and Grenson shoes.

Converse Motorcycle Jacket Hi - Wheat Shoes - Kith NYC

A wheat leather upper uses the classic Chuck shape but departs from the norm using aggressive patchwork and zig zag stitching. A white midsole furthers the theme with an open silver zipper along the eyelets pulling it all together. Buy them Here

A Bathing Ape x Schott NYC 2012 Fall/Winter Riders Jacket

Schott NYC and A Bathing Ape have reunited for the 2012 fall/winter season, resulting in this exclusive leather jacket. This time around the classic Schott NYC Riders jacket has been chosen as the base model. A rather in-depth process went in to choosing the type of leather that was used for the outer of the jacket. By selecting the hide of a cow that had birthed a calf over two years before, the team found that the resulting product was smoother and thinner than that of a steer but stronger and thicker than calf skin. To make sure whoever does purchase this jacket does not forget that it is a BAPE product the nylon inner features an OG Green Camo pattern throughout. All other branding has been kept to a minimum, with no obvious logos on show, not even the traditional BAPE tag. The A Bathing Ape x Schott NYC Riders jacket is expected to release in the fall with a Japanese retail price of ¥84,000 JPY (approximately $1,070 USD).

The Classics: Biker Jackets - Mr. Porter

There's something about leather biker jackets: as soon as you slip one on, you instantly become a more rebellious, alive version of yourself, with the swagger to match - even if you're not actually a biker or rock star. It doesn't matter if the closest contact you have with a motorbike is when a courier delivers your online shopping; biker jackets are such a masculine and effortlessly stylish wardrobe staple, it's impossible to resist getting in on the action. Click through the gallery above to see a handful of men who have worn them well, and to learn more about the origins of this enduring classic.

Mr. Porter - Bags of Style

Although we're not against small suitcases with wheels for practical purposes, especially when travelling for business, you can't beat a good old-fashioned holdall in the style stakes. The fact that you have to exert some effort to carry a full holdall adds a masculine dimension to their appeal. If you're whisking your beloved away for the weekend, a small pull-along case (incidentally similar to the ones that air stewardesses use) won't convey the optimum message. You should be thinking spontaneity, adventure and style, and not look as if you're trundling off to the annual cost-cutting conference. Click through the gallery above to see five holdalls that fit the bill.

Footwear I Like: PRADA Levitate Wingtips

Now, I've seen most of the comments on these shoes, but i have to disagree with most of them. I think these shoes look awesome! I've always been a fan of the mix of classic style with a futuristic look to it. These are something i can definitely wear on my feet. Lets face it, how often do you see this? Unique.  This shoes features a transparent sole and a statement-making wingtip shoe clad in a burnished leather with the "Tobacco" Color. Leather upper and lining/rubber and synthetic sole.