Farmers Racer | Nybro (SWE)

In a world increasingly driven by speed, the art of slow production is being forgotten. By using slow traditional techniques, Lars Gustavsson, the gentleman behind Farmers Racer, has created a well-crafted product range based on the Swedish farmers and industrial workers of the Småland countryside who built and raced self-made motorcycles through the meadows and spruce forests.

Crafted in the South East of Sweden, all Farmers Racer products are bench-made using unique materials and careful craftsmanship. Time and dedication goes into making each waxed cotton backpack, created by one person from start to finish; a nod to the hard work and traditional production methods of the Småland countryside workers.

Cotton Love M.01 Jacket | Newcastle (UK)

Admirers of practical clothing should look to Newcastle based design studio Cotton Love and their M.01 cotton twill jacket for the ideal over-shirt layer. Crafted from a lightweight 8oz cotton twill, the M.01 jacket is the type of outerwear that’s durable and can withstand strenuous movement and adverse conditions. Founded in 2006 and expanded in 2011, Cotton Love is an independent label that focuses on quality and craftsmanship, fabric and function§ as well as good design. Expect clean lines, confident proportions and considered detailing.