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DEFINITIVE TOUCH

A Record of Menswear. 2009–2014.

Topic

Japan

Edifice Melton Shawl Collar Coat
Outerwear

Edifice Melton Shawl Collar Coat

This Japanese-made Melton jacket from Edifice is constructed from a premium 90/10 wool/nylon blend with a camo blend lining for a little…

November 21, 2014

Neighborhood ‘BT’ Leather Gloves
Accessories

Neighborhood ‘BT’ Leather Gloves

Neighborhood’s BT Glove is based on heritage designs, with a deer skin construction. Ideal for the colder weather and driving, durability is…

November 18, 2014

Journal Standard 2-Button Knitted Blazer
Tops

Journal Standard 2-Button Knitted Blazer

A distinctive take on a classic piece of tailoring from the Journal Standard collection from Fall/Winter 2013, the 2 Button Knitted Blazer…

November 9, 2014

Barbour Japan “SL Bedale” Waxed Cotton Jacket
Outerwear

Barbour Japan “SL Bedale” Waxed Cotton Jacket

An exciting addition to our roster of products from South Shield’s legendary outdoor outfitter, the Barbour Japanese Lightweight SL Bedale Jacket was…

July 30, 2014

Mackintosh Introduces New “Mackintosh Philosophy” Clothing Line
Collections

Mackintosh Introduces New “Mackintosh Philosophy” Clothing Line

Scottish label Mackintosh has made a foray into a larger clothing line with their Japan-only “Mackintosh Philisphy” release. Maintaining the brands heritage…

April 28, 2014

Beams Plus ‘Norfolk’ Hunting Jacket
Outerwear

Beams Plus ‘Norfolk’ Hunting Jacket

Inspired by traditional British hunting jackets, the Norfolk Jacket from the Beams Plus collection from Autumn/Winter 2013 is constructed in classic ‘Donegal’…

September 3, 2013

Head Porter “Calvi” Accessories Collection
Accessories

Head Porter “Calvi” Accessories Collection

For their latest offering Japanese brand Head Porter takes inspiration from the Corsican town of Calvi and release a collection of zip…

May 20, 2013

Rain Man Japan 2013 Footwear Collection
Collections

Rain Man Japan 2013 Footwear Collection

Japanese brand Rain Man has taken to task the problem of how to look good when the rain starts falling. So often,…

May 3, 2013

fragment design x Head Ports Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
Accessories

fragment design x Head Ports Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Two Japanese power players – fragment design and Head Porter – have teamed up to create a beautiful accessories collection for Spring/Summer…

April 27, 2013

Masunaga Spring/Summer 2013 Optical Eyewear Collection
Accessories

Masunaga Spring/Summer 2013 Optical Eyewear Collection

Japan’s Masunaga Eyewear give us a look at their stunning offering of optical pieces for Spring/Summer 2013. Nearly 100 years-old, this Japanese…

April 15, 2013

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