Today is running cold and we’re thinking about gloves. Not just any gloves, we want gloves built for the outdoors that look great and will last. Perusing our usual stores suspects had us running on empty, that is until we came across a few gloves from Filson. Any glove that is described by the manufacturer as “Ideal for shooting or driving” (Goat Skin Gloves pictured bottom) is worth a look, wouldn’t you say? Top left, are the perfectly insulated Merino Wool Lined Goatskin Gloves, that’s Merino Wool Gloves stitched together with Goatskin gloves. Those should be good from Fall through to Winter. Top right, our favorites, are the Field Shooting Gloves because they look classy even though they have superior grip and are ideal in both wet and dry conditions with breathable Aquatec fabric on the fingers, thumb, and palm with Tri-layer Climatec thermal stretch fabric on back. Lastly, the Goat Skin Gloves are a worthy, less bulky full grained leather option for Fall, something we’ve been having a hard time finding as of late. Available here.

Really impressed with these very affordable Fall options from Tretorn. Admittedly, every Tretorn sneaker we’ve ever put on has been shockingly heavier than usual but we always attribute that to heavy-duty quality materials and Swedish design. These Cykel leather boots in black and majolica blue are perfect for Fall with hiking boot-like eyelets, lumberjack-like red laces, and all-weather-tire-like treaded sole that ought to keep your grip firm on late October rainy days. For the more adventurous, stick to Tretorn’s time-tested and proven rubber collection. Whether you decide to tuck your pants into your boots or not is still a game time decision. Available here.

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, what could be finer than a Japanese brand’s take on classic American workwear? (waste)twice has been going above and beyond making usually bland outdoor pieces some new aesthetics, having already collaborated with the likes of Lowe Alpine on some Gore-Tex shells.  Now, they’re continuing their successful collaboration with Mt Rainier Design on another waterproof cotton and nylon 60/40 parka jacket, abound with pockets like a fishing jacket from the days of your. Think technical functionality with clean classic tailoring. Available here.

Even though we realize this Over The Stripes piece is on some Supreme x Mickey Mouse Fall/Winter 2010 ‘ish, we love this piece for the same reasons we love the Disney-inspired pieces. Throwback cartoons is what’s up. While Over the Stripes did look like it was moving slightly away from their graphic tees that helped push Tamotsu Omine’s brand with an array of quality coats and jackets for this season, it’s nice to see they’re continuing to stick to their roots. Bite or not, Felix the Cat was always the underdog up against Mickey Mouse in the 1920′s and with this release, seems like not much has changed since then. The question is, will Mickey beat Felix again in the popularity contest? Available here.

UPDATE: Just found this on the Over the Stripes site which shows a Mikey Mouse collab from October 2008 which beats the Supreme collab by about a year. Let the debate begin.

We’ve always had a soft spot for short 4×4′s like the G-Wagons, Defenders and Land Cruisers from back in the day which is why we’re always looking forward to the newest drops from L.A.-based ICON and their custom FJ’s. Inspired by the post WWII, Willys CJ3B, ‘The Dog’ will maintain ICON’s principles of simplicity, value and utility while staying true to the original. We love that ICON doesn’t just switch up some body paneling and go on some rebranding campaign, they go full on. ‘The Dog’ features an ICON-designed state of the art chassis, GM Ecotec fuel injected four cylinder motor (260HP/26MPG), Jeep Rubicon axles with four wheel disc brakes and locking differentials, and 31″ tires with optional 33″ tires for more aggressive uses. The first models are expected to ship out in Spring/Summer 2010.

Even though California-based Tsovet looks like a brand with a long history it is still relatively new to the watch game. That was a compliment. With designs like this stealth SVT-AT76, it is no surprise that they are making huge moves online. You can see the aviation-inspired aesthetics coming through in this piece, which is driven by Swiss Quartz movement and house in a sophisticated 48mm aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel case. While it’s got many features of a higher-end price point; Italian calf leather band, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective, hardened mineral crystal, hand-applied 4-screw case back, these Tsovet AT76′s won’t break the bank. This particular colorway has been found to be very hard to obtain, but Oki-Ni is taking pre-orders now up on their site.

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Fresh new work by Shepard Fairey, the Jaws Wave limited edition print was created in association with the Surfrider Foundation, for an Art Auction event to celebrate the foundation’s 25 years of work on coastal conservation. Art for the Oceans III will be held on October 9th in Los Angeles, and will feature 25 Wave-related pieces by artists like Shepard Fairey, Raymond Pettibon, Barry McGee, Alex Kopps, Thomas Campbell and of course, 20 others. This particular print is a collaboration with photographer Tom Servais, and is limited to a run of 450. Proceeds from the sale of Jaws Wave, and the fine art version Fairey created for the art show, will go towards the charity.

Shepard Fairey’s Jaws Wave goes on sale today, sold out in 2 minutes.

Wallpaper magazine and London-based, Italian designer Martino Gamper recently collaborated to create a chair arch to mark the London Design Festival. Adorning a garden outside the Victoria and Albert Museum, the twin arches were constructed entirely of 160 Ercol original stackable wood chairs. Engineering firm Atelier One pitched-in with construction expertise on the fully self-supported design. One arch is painted in a rainbow pattern while the other provides the perfect contrast with an all-natural look. The arches were inspired by a Victorian tradition in which towns would create an arch made of locally-manufactured products to celebrate the visit of royalty or other special occasions.

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You know how much we love Lanvin sneakers. Designer Lucas Ossendrijver has been killing on that front for several years now. He maybe hasn’t always gotten his proper due when it comes to his ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. Here, the venerable French brand drops a wool felt hat that is perfect for this fall and winter. A great hat can lend an instant air of bold sophistication, and this is certainly a perfect example of that. The grey houndstooth exterior is impeccably simple yet unique, and it’s nearly matched by a choice interior pattern. It’s touches like that which make this hat, and equally this brand, one of the best around. Available here.

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Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Head Porter Plus is exactly what you would think it would be; an extension to the impressive lineup of bags and luggage the Japanese brand is famous for. Everything you love about Head Porter bags, the quality, the utilitarian & modern design can now be found in a great lineup of clothes. The highlight for this winter is this Oil-cut wool M-65 jacket. Simple and sleek, the dark grey monotone outer is complemented with an intricate paisley lining that adds a lighter touch to an otherwise very strong design. Along with a few other pieces from the Head Porter Plus Fall/Winter collection, the wool M-65 Jacket can be found here.

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Leave it up to Bernard to find something this crazy, the new Hasselblad H4D medium format DSLR camera is a technological marvel. Nevermind the massive 60 Megapixel MF sensor that equips this camera, the revolutionary feature has to be the True Focus and Absolute Position Lock (APL) processor. Using advanced positional algorithms and firmware logging camera movement, exact measurements are used to command the lens’ focus motor to correct at rapid speeds. These highly technologically-advanced features, coupled with a $42,000 pricetag make it harder for us to trade in our point-and-shoots and DSLRs. But if you want the best of the best, this will get you pretty close.

More information on the new H4D from Hasselblad can be found here.

While we got word of this earlier this month, they’re now available. The So-Me x Ed Banger x LA MJC project that is Cool Cats have one of the best looking collabs of the year in the Cool Cats x Sebago dockside boat shoes.  Very subdued design for something by So-Me, the classic silhouette is kept simple and classy, in an all-black leather. The multicolored eyelets and red insole add that funky spark we come to expect from the French designer, yet it is much more restrained. Very limited, only 75 pairs have been produced. Available here.

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