'The Japan Series' by Andreas Gefeller | Düsseldorf (GER)

A key principle of art is the possibility of changing one’s view upon reality, to heighten awareness and broaden our perception of a supposedly understand reality. The photography in ‘The Japan Series’ by Düsseldorf-based photographer Andreas Gefeller certainly allows us to view his alternative vision on Japan’s urban infrastructure: the utility wire. With a humble yet stunning outcome, the striking abstract photographs of Japan’s digital assemblage, poles, innumerable cables and current transformers offer sophisticated order.

The monochrome background lets the eye focus on the acuity of lines that run, cross and inter-connect with other resulting in a fresh, clinical image. Certainly a new perspective, ‘The Japan Series’ is available at The Open Eye Gallery. For further information on the book by Andreas Gefeller and his other work explore his website.

No.11 Rain Coat by Hancock | Glasgow (UK)

With the Autumn and Winter months ahead of us, we look to practical outerwear that will serve and protect us against the elements. With form and function in mind, we introduce Hancock a British maker of rubberised outerwear that draws inspiration from Thomas Hancock, the English inventor who in 1819 began to experiment making rubber solutions and by 1920 patented his first rubberised invention. Having originally trained as a cabinet maker, Hanock’s interest in rubber seems to have originated from a desire to create waterproof fabrics to protect passengers on his coaches.

In 1825, Hancock began working with Charles Macintosh to manufacture his ‘double textured’ rubber fabric which was patented by Hancock on 21st November 1843, eight weeks prior to Charles Goodyear in the USA.

With a modern approach and aesthetic behind Hancock and two generations of expert coat-makers, all Hancock rubberised articles are made by hand at their factory in Scotland. A strong focus resides to build upon the legacy that Thomas Hancock left, using a fabric that offers uncompromised protection. The No. 11 Rain Coat is crafted from the finest quality caoutchouc (Natural rubber) from the Siphonia Elastica tree, the No.11 combines function with a clean, minimalistic silhouette resulting in a versatile outerwear option. Available at Tenue De Nimes (Amsterdam).

C40 Manual Coffee Grinder by Comandante | Munich (GER)

Being in the know often ends in purposeful outcomes which is exactly the case for the Comandante Hand Grinder. Anything but average, this extremely well considered coffee grinder was designed to stand out in the crowd of typical grinding tools. Crafted in Germany, compliments go to SUPREMO Kaffeerösterei, the maker’s behind the Comandante C40 hand grinder, more so for its precise grinding technology and steer strength; it has been developed by professional coffee connoisseurs.

With a strong mind-set that speciality coffee deserves to be prepared with only the best equipment. Commandante’s manual hand grinder is both functional and practical; fast, strong, precise, easy to use, beautiful to look at and hold, the C40 can grind up to 40g of coffee.

A highly recommended tool for any coffee enthusiast, visit Comandante's website for more information and where to find the C40 hand grinder.

Vintage London Map Umbrella by London Undercover | London (UK)

With the wet weather already showing signs of its infamous return, we look to prepare by being prepared for the rain. Step forth one of the latest additions to the London Undercover collection, a premium double layer umbrella with a traditional Beech wood shaft and handle, metal runner and tip cup. We’d recommend any of the London Undercover collection but it’s plain to see our attraction to this particular beauty, which features a Vintage London map on the underneath. Visit the London Undercover website to all their Autumn and Winter collection.

Gentlewoman Issue No. 8

Continuing to celebrate modern women along with their style and purpose, biannual magazine Gentlewoman offers a refreshing and intelligent perspective on fashion; focusing on personal style and how women of today actually look, think and dress.

The eighth issue of Gentlewoman sees divine French actress Léa Seydoux grace the front cover for Autumn and Winter 2013. On venturing inside, the 28-year-old star of this year’s Palme d’Or-Winning ‘Blue is the Warmest Colour’ discusses how she managed to cross the famously impervious Euro-Hollywood divide. Léa finds herself in good company alongside twenty four other wonderful womden including phenomenal businesswoman Martha Stewart, accessories design genius Katie Hillier, fashion’s greatest dancer Pat Cleveland and the exceptional portrait painter Elizabeth Peyton amongst more. 304 pages of substantial, grown up, engaging reading means the latest Gentlewoman is a worthy coffee table addition.