Ouur - timeless basics made in Japan

Founded by Nathan Williams, Doug Bischoff and the Kinfolk team, the Ouur apparel collection is released twice a year and consists of timeless classics, influenced by Scandinavia and Japan. Most of the products are produced in Japan and the textiles used are mainly linen, cotton and wool from Western Europe, Japan, Lithuania, Romania, Scotland and beyond. By sticking to the basics, Ouur offers a wardrobe that is easily interchangeable, comfortable and functional: contemporary designs that are made to last. Currently the collection is only available in Japan. Pictures by Ouur.

[ ouurcollection.com ]

The Sound of COS

'The Sound of COS' shows how two young men are trying to imitate the sounds of two young women. The short film really brings a smile to your face and the aesthetic is stunningly beautiful. The short film was made by the two very talented Dutch artists  Lernert & Sander.

[ vimeo.com ]

FEIT - BI COLORED HAND SEWN SNEAKER

FEIT’s classic collection of Hand Sewn High and Low have been given a clean and minimal update for Fall. FEIT’s new bi–color series features a two tone, color blocked silhouette.

The Hand Sewn High and Low are luxury handmade versions of the classic court sneaker. Features advanced Goodyear construction, all-natural materials and is unlined with raw edges. Recommended to be worn barefoot.

[ feitdirect.com ]

ETQ AMSTERDAM - FALL / WINTER 2014 RELEASE

Amsterdam based brand ETQ will release its Fall/Winter 2014 Collection this Friday. The collection includes six styles in a variety of colors and new materials such as wool, microfiber, rubberized leather and a new rugged outsole. The collection will be available for men and women and available at selected retailers like SOTO, Hypebeast Store and SSENSE.

ETQ Amsterdam began in 2010 with the belief that one should never have to pay only for a label but rather for the design and quality of the product that the label represents. ETQ offers an array of clean, sophisticated and wearable products, constructed of the finest materials by experienced craftsmen at a small, family-owned factory in Portugal.

[ www.etq-amsterdam.com ]

EVIN - Essential Beachwear from Italy

The Italian, est. 2012 beachwear brand EVIN caught our interest with their exclusive, unmistakable and timeless designs. With their meticulous attention to detail, designing both the most imaginative and basic styles, the quality-proven swim trunks not only come in an aesthetically refined, minimalist tube but ensure durability and supreme comfort. Stay tuned for their upcoming SS15 collection. Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ evin-beachwear.com ]

ERKN - a new footwear brand based in London

ERKN is a new and fresh footwear brand based in London that launches its first collection in September 2014. The shoes are all made in Italy, which implies a product of high quality. We like the simple yet stout shoe and are curious about the upcoming styles. Pictures by ERKN.

[ coming soon ]

TRIPL STITCHED - Finest Quality Button Downs

The new menswear brand Tripl Stitched designs and manufactures contemporary causal shirts in their own factory in London. They are driven by the desire to bring back premium shirt production to the UK. Besides they use the finest quality constructions combined with prints that are developed with some of Britain's best creative talents and fabrics, which are sourced from the finest Italian and Japanese mills. We are impressed by their modern style and their approach towards manufacturing in the UK. Pictures by Tripl Stitched. 

TIMELESS JEWELRY BY ALL BLUES

The other day I came across this jewellery studio based in Stockholm. It was founded by Fredrik Nathorst and Jacob Skragge.  All products are designed in 3D, cast in recycled silver and finished off by hand by experienced artisans. See their full range of beautiful jewelry on their website.

[ allblues.se ]

MAROSTICA LOWTOP SNEAKER BY DIEMME

At the age of 13, Dennis Signor started working at a company where he was producing hunting boots. His passion and curiosity to produce shoes came from his grandfather who worked in the industry for many years and continued repairing shoes in his home throughout his life. In 1992, Dennis and his brother Maico started Calzaturificio Diemme as a result of their passion for footwear and have since become one of the most popular and sought after footwear brands in the industry today. Their collection ranges from sneakers and lighter footwear to hunting and mountaineering boots readapted for city use. Their ambition is to produce high quality goods with an outstanding level of comfort, innovation and design. Make sure to check out their entire collection of wonderful and well-crafted products.

[ www.diemmefootwear.com ]