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retirement

This is exactly how I want retired life to be. In a long, long time from now...

Hackett Inspiration

It's a foggy, dreary and dark kind of morning, but I'm finding a bit of inspiration in this behind the scenes video from Hackett's AW11 shoot.

Daily Dose - Hard Graft

Check out Hard Graft for all your handmade leather needs. I especially love the iPad and Macbook cases...

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Iconic Brand - Barbour

Barbour is an iconic British brand that has been supplying fishermen, hunters and farm hands since 1894. My favourite thing about this brand is that they aren't trying to be fashionable - they're just making quality, functional clothing with the practicalities of the consumer in mind. The brand certainly reflects a picturesque, rural, wealthy, country lifestyle, where all one has to worry about is where they want to fish when they wake up. And it's this image that helps sell the brand to city consumers who long for that escape to a simple country lifestyle.

I think that one of the most interesting trends lately is "function over fashion". People seem to be buying clothing that firstly serve a purpose, and secondly happen to look good. It certainly alludes to a time when people appeared to be effortlessly cool by wearing clothes that just made sense. Think James Dean, Paul Newman, and Steve Mcqueen. Men who were "rugged" and classic, yet became fashion icons without even trying to be. It's a good example for modern men to follow. 

This video explains Barbour best..

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Put Together

Really liking these:

1. Visby sweat from Norse

2. The all new Ray-Ban Meteor

3. Jil Sander Toque, on Mr. Porter 

4. Yuka Jacket, Ralph Lauren

5. 1960 slim-fit Levi's

Back

It's a new year, and it's time to get back at this. Here is where I will post some of the things that I find inspiring and interesting... It's nothing more than a simple outlet where I can share some pictures and stories from places I go, and where I can post some cool things I find around the web. And hopefully along the way I can post some of the creative pursuits and projects that I undertake in the coming months.

If you feel like reading, then feel free...

Luke.

Bally

Inis Meáin

Irish company Inis Meain, located humbly in the Aran Islands, produces some of the Best looking, quality northern knitwear that I've seen.

Break

Taking a blogging break to get myself organized.. Be back soon!

Strawberry Swing

My housemates and I got together to make a little video... I'm playing the electric..

Mr. Porter Part Two

More from Mr. Porter, this time focussing on denim and trousers.. Some great brands here... Mostly raw and selvedge denim... Pick your favorites - I've got mine.

Pashley Bespoke Bicylcles

I'm a sucker for anything handmade, and I'm a serious advocate for quality products built with pride. This bicycle manufacturer fits all these traits beyond their definition.. Pashley bicycles, located in Stratford upon Avon, manufactures made to order bicycles that have classic design and are built entirely by hand... As England's oldest manufacturer of bicycles, they've obviously gotten something right in their design.

Check out this video to get an idea of what I'm talking about:

Mr. Porter Part 1

I posted a couple of videos earlier from a great website called Mr. Porter. Now it's time to showcase some of the clothes that they sell.. Seriously though, this website is so much more than just another online webshop showcasing incredible brands–it's also a great source for inspiration, articles, photos and videos. Check it out and be pleased.

What I like: (Part 1 -  polos and knits)

Bon Iver's Studio

I think the video speaks for itself:

Mr. Porter Videos

My favourite website at the moment for everything regarding classic men's style is Mr Porter.

Here are a couple of great videos discussing men's fashion and some essential pieces:

Howlin' by Morrison

Belgian company Morrison presents all the Scottish made, patterned knitwear you need to keep warm this fall and winter.