A classic leather jacket like this Quilted Leather Bomber from Rag & Bone is a great alternative to the current cold-weather trend of overstuffed down coats when the weather gets cold. The supple full-grain material will look better with every wear while the slim fit keeps you looking sharp. Though it may not look warm, the quilting provides a little more insulation than your traditional leather jacket, and as most know, leather is fantastic for keeping those cold gusts out. Dressed up or down, this Quilted Leather Bomber Jacket from Rag & Bone is a foundation piece for any fashionable man’s closet. Available now for $1420 at Mr. Porter.

Offering up a twist on a timeless classic, Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg takes inspiration from a quintessential piece of American style. The Leather Varsity Jacket from Band’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection is made in Italy and constructed with a top quality leather shell, taking influence from classic sportswear. Closed with a chunky zip and covered placket and fully lined this impressive piece is a perfect example of the Band approach and an early highlight of the collection. Available now at End.

8000 Eyewear releases the Ottomila sunglasses as part of their debut collection. Interestingly enough, the frames get ones attention because they are so stunningly simple in their form. Crafted entirely by hand in Italy, each model is produced in a limited edition of 8000 numbered copies. Available in silver, gold, graphite and lava stone. Each pair comes with an Italian leather case handmade in Brooklyn, New York. Now available here.

Artist Jean Philippe Delhomme travels to New York for the new edition of the Louis Vuitton Travel Book.

A short film about New York architect Andrew Berman’s dream project. Commissioned to design a writing studio in the woods in Long Island, he took the challenge and created a building which seems to float in a sea of foliage.

Designed by Best Made in New York, made in the USA of solid white oak and strapping duck canvas, reinforced with solid brass hardware, our Camp Chair is tested to support 350lb, and can be folded down from a chair into a stool, and when it’s go-time it effortlessly collapses to packable & stackable dimensions (18 x 5 x 21″) making this an ideal appointment for base camps, canoe trips, outdoor events, cabins, and homes. You can pick one up now at Best Made Co.

Warby Parker is best known for producing relatively inexpensive eyewear ($95 USD for a pair) that combines style and quality, and with their new Spring/Summer 2013 eyewear collection they continue to do so while expanding into a whole new spectrum of styles and colors. Featuring tones with names like ‘Elderberry’, ‘Cataline Blue’ and ‘Sugar Maple’, these frames provide brightness without coming off as tacky. As with all Warby Parker frames, they’re made from high quality cellulose acetate and features elements like teflon-coated three-barrel hinges for durability. You can shop the whole Warby Parker Summer Eyewear Collection at their online shop.

In 1975, Givenchy issued the first edition of their “Gentlemen” fragrance, a masculine combination of patchouli, vetiver and Russian leather notes. For 2013 the fashion house has re-imagined that signature scent for the modern age with “Gentlemen Only”. Featuring notes of green mandarin, pink pepper, nutmeg and birch leaves, cedar, patchouli and vetiver, it’s a distinct scent that provides a signature for the confident man.

As part of its Gentlemen Only launch, Givenchy is also offering readers the the chance to win a trip to New York City. All you have to do is take a photo possible at a Givenchy sales point and post it on Instagram (#GentlemenOnly) or on Facebook, directly from the app. The 10 most-liked photos will then be chosen out of a hat, with the winner also receiving €2000 to spend at Bergdorf Goodman in New York.

Isaora has become a favorite for blending a “forward-thinking” approach to design with functional cold-weather attire for the edgy urbanite. With weeks of winter left to experience, the New York-based label presents some footage promoting its latest collection of garbs for 2013. Directed by Paul Jung, the multisensory experience features a three paneled, black and white video with models showcasing current seasonal threads.

Today we present the movie trailer of “The Place Beyond The Pines”, starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes.

“The daring new movie from the director of Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines is a sweeping emotional drama powerfully exploring the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons.

Luke (Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling) is in constant motion, a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer who travels from town to town with the carnival. Passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has in his absence given birth to their son Jason. Luke resolves to forsake life on the road and to provide for his newfound family, taking a job as car mechanic with Robin (Ben Mendelsohn). Robin soon discovers Luke’s special talents, and proposes to partner with him in a string of spectacular bank robberies. But it is only a matter of time before Luke will run up against the law — which comes in the form of Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper).