Adidas Superstar - Made in France

'From its humble beginnings on the basketball courts to becoming a regular fixture in popular culture time and time again, the Superstar has truly become royalty in sneaker culture. Since its introduction to the game in 1969, the Superstar has gone from hardwood floors to concrete streets to red carpets and back again. Like many of adidas’ most revered archive silhouettes, the Superstar was originally released under ‘La marque aux 3 bandes’ and manufactured in the Detwiller area of East France. Warming up to the Superstar’s 45th anniversary in 2015, adidas Originals have teamed up with Ateliers Heschung, a family run factory who manufactured shoes for adidas France in the 1970s, to create a special ‘Made in France’ Consortium edition of this much loved silhouette. Constructed in luxurious premium leather, the Superstar’s upper is stitched to its distinctive rubber toe cap and tooling with traditional hand-held techniques. In keeping with the original, the three stripes and unbranded heel-tab are executed in smooth black leather whilst the crisp white upper is complimented by a subtle vintage ivory tone throughout the shell-toe, outsole and soft leather lining.'

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PB 0110 - Gift Guide Christmas 2014

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FEIT DIRECT - GALAXY BIOTRAINER

"The FEIT Biotrainer  is constructed from start to finish by one master craftsman. Hand sewn from a single piece of english suede or leather, this shoe is left on the last for ten days where light steam is used to tighten the leather, ensuring superior shape and fit. The Biotrainer Mid features a heel counter that has been molded from high-grade leather typically reserved for English dress shoes. The buffalo leather footbed provides padding, absorbs moisture & breathes without retaining sweat or odor. 
The unique sole of the FEIT Biotrainer is made of natural latex rubber from the milk of the hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree) plant. The milk is harvested by hand and poured into steel molds immersed in warm water. After one hour the sole is transferred into a cold water immersion bath that lasts up to 24 and helps to keep the rubber pores open while the material cures."
The sneaker comes in two different colors, Navy and Black. Check out some more products by FEIT on their website.

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KASPERI - FUNCTIONAL LEATHER BAGS FROM FINLAND

The Finnish brand KASPERI combines traditional Scandinavian design and functionality. Every product is hand made from the finest full grain, vegetable tanned leather available. The natural look is achieved by waiving out paint, pigment and coating. Even custom designs are possible.
When you buy a KASPERI backpack, you can be sure to enjoy it for at least a lifetime. The leather will age naturally, resulting in a more and more personal product as the years pass.
A perfect christmas gift for those who enjoy quality, craftsmanship and personality.
Make sure to visit their website for additional info and other great products.

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WIN: 2 x 1 pair of eyewear by Roseman Club

THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER. 

The winners are P. Kirsch & C. Wiseman and they have been notified via email. Thank you for taking part in this giveaway and keep your eyes open for the next one.

Roseman Club is a minimal and timeless eyewear brand from Thailand with the aim to produce glasses that can be used everyday and never be out of style. The two models on the pictures are called HARU BLACK LVA and KIN PEARL. Both models successfully combine classic design with a modern aesthetic. Each pair of glasses is carefully packed in a specially designed box and case, which makes unwrapping your new glasses as much fun as wearing them. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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minimalist, high quality watches by instrmnt

'The INSTRMNT 01-B features a brushed rose gold casing and brown leather strap. Each of our 01 series watches were designed with care in our Glasgow studio. They take inspiration from the industrial design of the mid 20th century and our own personal desire for a watch that paired high quality swiss components with simple, utilitarian design. We want to know the time and the date. That's it.'

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WIN: 3 x 1 pair of socks by Heroes on Socks

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The winners are A. Singe & T. Wedele & W. van Heije and they have been notified via email. Thank you for taking part in this giveaway and keep your eyes open for the next one.

'Heroes on Socks (HOS) is a young sock label designed for the modern consistent gentleman who wants to make a distinction within their comprehensive wardrobe. HOS is a small label of innovative socks and yarns, based on traditional weaving techniques. All garments are made in Italy and authentically manufactured by the finest artisans. Every season Heroes on Socks will bring a strong unique collection, which shows a clear addition for any gentlemen's outfit. HOS gives an authentic product a new approach and exposure, by merging this product with contemporary lifestyle influences as we know it today.' Pictures by Simon Freund.

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ANNE VAN ASSCHE - Collection 1.0

Collection 1.0 is the new collection by the founder and owner of Baronesse O. - Anne van Assche. The collection is based on straight lines and the basics of fashion and furniture design. A chair, a table and a closet go side by side with a dress, a pair of shoes and a jacket. All colored in black with black marbled details. Pictures by Sofie Coreynen.

The Logger Moscow by Kämmen Gloves

Finnish brand Kämmen set out with the goal to create gloves of superior quality. In their venture to craft long-lasting products that one truly wants to wear, the Helsinki-based brand combines both classic materials and tailoring with contemporary patterns. Hand-crafted in Hungary and sourced from select suppliers in France, Finland, Italy and Hungary, their premium leathers are, in addition to this, tanned in Italy and treated with a water- and dirt-repellent coating. In the words of Kämmen: “You know what they say. No one likes cold hands.” Pictures by Simon Freund.

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