Moncler x Seil & Marshall Rucksack

Established in 1896, German luggage specialists Seil Marschall, famed for their superior quality rucksacks have collaborated with outerwear legends Moncler to create a rucksack in nylon laqué. The inner material is 100% cotton canvas and all the details are in vegetable tanned saddle leather. The shoulder straps are padded with wool felt and everything is handcrafted in Germany. The dimensions are 30x50x17cm and it is available in black or green... Read More

Coast + Weber + Ahaus Autumn/Winter ’12

With all the Autumn Winter 12/13 collections being unveiled, it’s natural to forget the current season, the here and now; to do so would be a travesty. From Italian brand Coast Weber & Ahaus (CWA) comes a collection that has remarkably – although rather reassuringly – managed to keep out of the media spotlight. The collection hints at a military influence with their colour ways, forgoing the recently overplayed military epaulette... Read More

Aspesi: The Classic in a Modern format

Since its founding by Alberto Aspesi in 1961, the Aspesi brand has been defined by its pursuit of basic, timeless classics and their latest Autumn/Winter collection is a testament to that ideal. Grey out the model shots, replace the studio setting with a classic Ford, complete with a side-parting and you would be forgiven that you were looking at a collection from the early 60’s. As is the nature of the brand, Aspesi have manage to progress through... Read More

Moncler Gamme Bleu Spring/Summer 2012 by Thom Browne

I suppose while there is seemingly a disparity between the art of fencing and the alpine originated Moncler, you could argue that there sense of balance with this collaboration. Call it coincidence – which is unlikely considering Thom Browne’s precision – but much in the way Moncler originated in France and is now brought to us from the heart of Italy, so to fencing was derived in France only to be modernised the 19th century by the Italian... Read More

Gentiquette: Moncler Gamme Bleu Autumn/Winter 2011

Snow filled Ski slopes, a Military complex, an Olympic swimming pool, a Velodrome and now Equestrian Riding Stables – the Moncler Gamme Bleu shows have definitely become a highlight of Fashion Week. While the venues are all marked with obscurity, there is nothing ordinary about Moncler Gamme Bleu collection itself either. Thom Browne has captured the core essence of the Moncler mountaineering heritage and created a directional capsule collection... Read More

Friday Five: Moncler 365, Visvim x Blaise Mautin, Ralph Lauren 4D, Three by Nendo and the Legendary Biru…

This week’s Friday Five has design slant and as such it will come as no surprise to many to see a high Japanese presence. Legendary Biru The Japanese get most things right; all beer should be made this way. www.legendarybiru.com Moncler 365 Made by Moncler and designed by Rei Kawakubo. “It’s a mix between us and Rei…It’s something very unusual, very new,” Ruffini said. www.doverstreetmarket.co.uk Ralph Lauren 4D In celebration of 10... Read More

Friday Five: Moncler x Pharrell, Jaguar XKR 75, New look Baxter, Write your Future & Mr Lippie

A New Classic – Jaguar XKR 75 The project was instigated by the new Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, when he challenged the Jaguar engineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, the result is the new XKR 75 which will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said “The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement... Read More