Natural Indigo 6" Moc Toe Boots by Red Wing Shoes | Minnesota (USA)

If you don't ask you won't get, probably the exact phase murmured when Amsterdam based Tenue de Nimes found themselves at Kojima denim (Japan) and asked the good folk at the Rampuya factory to dip-dye some pairs of Red Wing rough-out leather moc-toe boots for them. Following various experiments they ended up with this darker shade of blue and decided to apply the dip dying process to fifty pairs. A true limited edition that we'd suggest getting your hands on.

Standard & Strange | Oakland, California (USA)

Temescal Alley, located on the east side of the San Francisco bay in Oakland offering a diverse and carefully curated selection of unique, locally-owned specialty shops. One in particular is menswear outpost Standard & Strange which has quickly gained a reputation as the go to denim destination. Founded by Neil Berrett and Jeremy Smith, Standard & Strange offers a heap of sharp, tailored staples and essentials for the modern man which focus on goods that fit into the urban, outdoor lifestyle that's prevalent around the Oakland’s Temescal District. Championing local brands such as Tellason and Taylor Stitch to Farm Tactics and Cedar Cycling, it's certainly one to earmark if your in the area.

Dante Shoe Horn by Brooklyn Museum | Aoyama, Tokyo (JPN)

Based in the Aoyama neighbourhood of Tokyo (Japan), Brooklyn Museum is predominately a leather accessories and stationary brand with a modest ethos that will not be influenced. Brooklyn Museum’s design approach is straightforward yet focused, their mission statement “What is a really good thing for people to use” sets out to not only deliver good design, colour and aesthetical appeal but focus is also directed towards ease of use and functionality. A proven track record of combining Japanese craftsmanship with years of experience is behind Brooklyn Museum, they continue to inherit technology without having to extinguish the goodness of handmade.

To use Brooklyn Museum goods regularly is at the forefront of their design; the Dante Shoe Horn being an example of their multi-task thinking. Handcrafted in Japan using French cowhide with contrast stitching, the shoe horn handle has five key clips allowing everyday use and offering convenience.

Available from Trunk Clothiers online and their London store on Chiltern Street.

Tusk Journal Vol. 0 | Manchester (UK)

The latest in printed matter we have taken note of and look forward to reading is the debut publication by Manchester based Tusk Journal. Initially only to be found online, Tusk Journal who celebrate the best of a contemporary independent culture in the North West of England can now be enjoyed in printed form.

The highly commended free publication which can be found in Liverpool and Manchester’s finest cafes, art houses and clothing shops is occupies on-the-pulse articles and interviews with some of Tusk Journals “favourite movers and shakers in the North West”. Covering an array of cultural content, Volume 0 includes British alternative rock/pop band Everything Everything, Manchester’s The Warehouse Project and Channel 4’s ‘Utopia’.

Nocturne Workshop | London (UK)

One man and his workshop; handcrafted in a small London workshop, Nocturne design modernist bespoke lighting and furniture. Founded by Simon Day, equipped with 15 years of experience working in and managing bespoke making and restoration workshops in London has pursued his admiration for materials and making by going it alone.

Since establishing Nocturne in 2011, Simon has set out to create unique lighting, inspired by 1940’s and 1950’s design, Simon’s ethos is utile yet elegant while keeping a honest integrity in every construction and build. The use of only high quality, responsibly sourced materials including wood, brass and aluminum are used to construct Nocturne lamps which are handmade to order. Simon’s East London workshop also offers a full restoration, design and bespoke commission service. Designing one-of-a-kind objects including lighting, mirrors, furniture and other collaborative projects with like-minded workshops and craftspeople keeps Simon at bay.

Top Left: Fela Lamp | Top Right: Otis Lamp | Lower Left: Dorsey Lamp | Lower Right: Otis Lamp
Photography by Rita Platt (London, UK)