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The Pop Up Flea back for their 5th year, this time bringing together a group of menswear brands that’s as good as ever. From our experience, the Pop Up Flea has allowed folks to meet the people behind their favorite brands at a more personal level while getting access to exclusive product and a ton of stuff you just won’t see anywhere else. A Continuous Lean’s Michael Williams and Randy Goldberg of Urban Daddy fame are the duo behind the juncture so the planning and organization happening behind the curtain is nothing short of flawless.

Brands on deck include Hodinkee, Oak Street Bootmakers, Gitman Brothers, C.H.C.M., Terrapin Stationers, Unionmade, Schott NYC, Danner and many many more. Pop Up Flea 5 takes place this weekend on November 30th, December 1st & 2nd, 2012. Location: 443 West 18th Street (btw 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY.

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Michael Williams and company at A Continuous Lean continue their ongoing collaborative efforts with Club Monaco as they release this season’s “Made in the U.S.A.” capsule collection. The offerings are all made right here in the States and range from classic shirts and blazers to neckwear, belts, and other fine accessories. The lineup is perfect for the spring and summer seasons as shades of blue, purple and even orange look to dominate the color palette. The Made in the U.S.A. collection is available now at select Club Monaco stores and through the retailer’s online shop.

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MW over at ACL has an in-depth look at Todd Snyder’s Fall 2012 offerings. After making a visit to Todd’s studios, Michael’s sold on what the Ralph Lauren alum will release in a few months time and so are we. The collection ranges from casual essentials like selvedge khakis, a winter parka, and knits to more formal offerings such as a stunning tuxedo, some exceptional suiting from Southwick, and Made in USA neckwear as well. More looks below.

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The Pop Up Flea is entering its fourth edition next month and is now one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, IMHO. Michael Williams of ACL and Randy Goldberg of Urban Daddy get some of the best men’s brands under the same roof, product on hand and ready to buy. It just ends up being great time as you’re able to talk to folks on a more personal level and really get a feel for the product you’re checking out. It’s running from December 2nd to the 4th at a new location this time — 159 Bleecker Street. More info over at A Continuous Lean.

Michael Williams from A Continuous Lean and Mr. Randy Goldberg of Urban Daddy fame have teamed up once again, this time with a impermanent shop in collaboration with next week’s (capsule) tradeshow in New York. The shop will house vintage dealers, some up-and-coming labels and some of New York’s local community. Folks on hand include Terrapin Stationers, Dehen 1920, Quit.Mad.Stop., Tipton & Co., Orange Crush Exports, Strongarm C&S Co., Tart, B4 It Was Cool, and McSweeney’s Books. There will also be an installation of commodities and props from byKenyan.

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MW drops the third installment in ACL’s Made in Italy Tour, this time giving us a look inside the workspace of Isaia located on the outskirts of Napoli. Isaia is a family-run business as it was founded in 1957 by Enrico Isaia and is now helmed by the designer’s grandson Gianluca Isaia. The majority of folks that work in production are second or third generation tailors, with the craft being in their blood. As for the factory, it’s a two-story building that’s “tucked away in an unmarked alley with a large gate.”

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Michael over at A Continuous Lean has started a new segment titled “The ACL Made in Italy Tour” and the first piece covers the Gucci loafer, one of the most iconic shoes known to man. MW goes to the outskirts of Florence to the factory where it all takes place, giving us a look into the loafer-making process. The inside is opposite of what you’d expect and Michael puts it best — “It is the perfect marriage of technology and traditional craft with a seasoned group of shoemakers, sewers and cutters all under one roof.” The tools are old school but the space is so well-organized and the process, well, it’s as efficient as can be for a shoe so timeless.

Head over to ACL to read the full story.

Michael from A Continuous Lean has been keepeing himself busy as he was recently over in Japan and thankfully for us, he didn’t leave his camera at home. He turns us to J’Antiques, an amazing vintage shop located in the Nakameguro district of Tokyo.

In addition to the beautiful merchandising, J’Antiques was stocked with great vintage. The shop has everything from paper goods to vintage military clothes to work wear and a shit-ton of antique furniture.  Granted, a lot of what is for sale there is from the States, but go for the inspiration, go for the wonderful dirty mix of old stuff and go to J’Antiques for that hard to find something that they beat you to.

Check out some of our favorite shots after the jump.

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A little while back, we were discussing future plans with Michael of ACL and a multi-part collaboration with UK-based London Undercover was briefly mentioned. Now the details are coming out and it’s starting out with a bang. The boys have teamed up for this traditional Black Watch plaid cashmere scarf with orange colored reverse. The color combination is great and quality is unparalleled so don’t expect it to stay in stock for long.

Buy It: $245 at ACL & Co.