Big check plaids are where it’s at this season. One’s that are lined and can be worn as a stand alone or over top a sweater for the later months are even better. Shout outs to the Sherpa lined flannel from HUF. HUF, or the man behind it, pro-skateboarder Keith Hufnagel has been killing it for a minute now with recent footwear collabs with Reebok, Nike, Van’s and Converse (yes, in that order) and, Keith was just interviewed by ESPN. While every single piece HUF releases sometimes eludes us, the stand alone pieces, like this one, are the business and as good for Canadian winters as they are out in CA. Available here.

The Nomad 3L jacket from Visvim has always been recognized as one of their most technical pieces even though everybody always recognizes all their outerwear materials as among some of the finest around. This seasons Nomad 3L, spots some noticeable changes, most notably, the removal of the leather accents and addition of some colored accents. No other specifics on the technical details (this is just a co-sign), but if last year’s 3L Nomad was any indication, the water resistant material with Gore-Tex lining remain. Available here.

Back in the day, Footjoy Classics were my jam on the golf course. Before I knew anything about hand craftsmanship, leather soles and welts, I wanted to wear these off the course. Sadly, the Brockton, Massachusetts factory were they were produced closed this Spring. Golf-inspired shoes for off the course aren’t new, but Northhampton’s Crockett & Jones has done it better than we’ve ever seen. Founded in 1879 in the heart of Britain’s shoe making region, Crockett & Jones have specialised in making Goodyear-welted shoes for more than 100 years. Using only the finest calf leathers from the leading tannieries of Europe, Crockett & Jones are individually crafted,  designed to produce the best possible fitting characteristics. Each pair takes up to eight weeks to manufacture in a painstaking process which involves over 200 highly skilled operations. Loving the brick sole. Available here.

Somehow, but not surprisingly, Monocle finds a way to come up with the classiest, most elegant and timeless briefcase/laptop/newspaper bag we’ve ever seen. The limited edition collaboration with historic Belgian luxury leather goods brand Delvaux is produced exclusively for Monocle in woven Toile de Cuir and lined with Basane leather, possibly one of the finest quality leathers in the world. An enclosed lined pocket for separating your laptop and papers, as well as external straps for slotting in the newspaper of your choice (the classier the publication, the more complete the look). Describing this as beautiful just seems inadequate. Available here.

With all the attention given to Porter’s small accessories and shoulder bags, totes and cases, their backpacks or ‘ruck sacks’ are often overlooked in some circles.  Regardless, they live up to the moniker of Japan’s finest luggage company named after the people who still handle more bags than anybody else.  This ruck sack with a removable zipper pack is a part of Porter’s orange-lined TANKER series which has been part of the collection since 1983 and since undergone some incarnations, the PORTER x adidas Five-Two 3 Nizza immediately comes to mind. The bag features an ultra-durable sheen Polymide outer and a large internal compartment with drawstring and clasp closure. While the shape leaves something a little more to be desired, the functionality can’t be beat. Available here.

Channel your inner-Oakenfold from the comfort of your basement with the DJ Mouse. Manufactured by Hong-Kong based DJ-Tech Professional, the optical mouse is designed to interact with DJ applications on your laptop allowing you to Scratch, Beat Match, and Mix your entire MP3 collection using the mouse’s replica buttons and jog-wheel. It’s small, simple and best of all, a tad more portable than a Pioneer DJM-600 (though we’re not trying to make a comparison). Available here.

The story about Feal Mor co-founder Jean-Pierre Plunier is more versed in music than fashion. A Breton transplant living in California, he’s an established produced credited with discovering and launching the careers of artists like Ben Harper and Jack Johnson. While he’s music and video producing career has been extremely successful and mainstream, his fashion label Feal Mor has quietly been making a name for itself in the select shops where the line is sold (Union LA, Colette, Lost&Found, ATS). Usually recognized for their knitwear, this Zip coat is a welcome departure, mainly because it looks killer. The asymmetric bright red zippers add an modern and interesting element while the green lining is another subtle layer, giving this jacket a very unique style. Available here.

Reading the inspiration behind Jack Spade designs is like a breath of fresh air. The idea that products have inherent style because their designs have a reason for being is seemingly obvious, but is too often lost to many. An honest philosophy, but hard to effectively put into practice. This utilitarian thinking is reflected in this Waxwear Travel Bag: smart design and intelligent features combined with an overall classy and timeless aesthetic. Perhaps the most important yet most under-looked bag in a man’s collection is the travel bag. It’s something that no matter the length, purpose or end destination of the trip, will always be a faithful passenger along for the ride. At first impression the Jack Spade Waxwear Travel Bag is what you expect it to be, a stylish receptacle for your toiletries, razor, and cologne. But it’s the little things that separate this from the rest. From the rugged waxed canvas material that gives you a sophisticated and rugged look that’ll keep throughout the years, to the waterproof lining that protects the bag from your used toothbrush, to the reinforced leather corner detailing that is there as much for reinforcement as it is for style. An essential piece that’s useful for every man, yet stylish enough for the most fashionable. Available here.

People either love or hate the skull and crossbones of Mastermind Japan but for us, they seem to be the only ones employing it correctly and subtly. And while these frayed and tasseled scarves have been seen on every 10th person you pass in the streets as of late, nobody else is killing it in cashmere. And unlike its mainstream counterparts, there won’t be any political fallout on this one. Available here.

Word of Timberland’s premium footwear label, Abington, and their collection of boots originally made news in early September but since we’re seeing these in more and more shops as of late, we felt it deserved a shout out. Created to provide high quality workwear shoes for today’s market, Abington’s feature leathers from 100 year old Chicago based company Horween Leather Co. and top quality Vibram outsoles. The Guide Boot is based on vintage hunting moccasins and is no doubt our favorite from the entire collection. We’re particularly fond of the fact that it looks less chunky and more streamlined than a Red Wing. In all, it’s another addition to a solid selection of quality boots for the Fall thus far. Available here.

Designed exclusively for MacBook, BassJump is a one-of-a-kind, go anywhere, USB-powered subwoofer that turns your MacBook into a mini sound system.  Custom software blends the music coming out of your built-in speakers with the sound output of the BassJump for dramatically enhanced audio performance. BassJump adds to your built-in MacBook speakers and make them sound even better by adding mid- and low-frequencies through one well-designed, travel-sized subwoofer. The included software combines audio coming from your MacBook speakers with the low frequency bass coming from the BassJump subwoofer. By blending up to two audio sources, you hear a dramatically richer, fuller sound. One single USB cable delivers power and sound. Points for making it look like a Mac Mini. Available here.