Por Homme – Men's Lifestyle, Fashion, Footwear and Culture Magazine

At this week’s Project show, we had the opportunity to check out Triple Aught Design in person for the first time. The San Francisco-based high performance apparel and equipment company makes gear that’s built to withstand the most rugged use cases, from special operations forces to wilderness exploration and conservation to adventure travel. Some of the pieces take inspiration from pieces used by international armed forces for decades and deliver them in updated, more versatile fabrics but keep all of the fine details the original pieces featured.

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Selectism turns us to this Denham’s Longshore Pea Coat, which the label’s made available in three different fabrics. Apart from the Japanese denim shell you see above, the Pea Coat’s available in black painted canvas and (Fox Brothers & Co) Melton wool as well. “The coat’s overall design draws influence from vintage naval outerwear, yet deviates from the box-fit of archetypal works attire, parading a number of modernist revisions and a streamlined silhouette.” There’s a fresh blend of American heritage and Japan’s desire for detail and functionality.

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Today marks the launch of the Ralph Lauren Black Label Denim collection, a new range of premium denim for men. The line goes past just denim jeans as there will be peacoats, shirts and trenches reinvented in the finest fabrics. As for the denim pants, the fits will range from sharp skinny to classic straight legs and are available in moto cross jeans, cargos and beyond. Other notable pieces include jersey knits, leather shirts and jackets in denim-blue, cashmere sweaters and clean-cut denim sport coats. Washes and treatments include waxy coatings, authentic whiskering and abrasions, oven bake processes, nicking and subtle pigment staining, over dyeing and pigment coatings.

The denim collection will retail between $225-$450 for jeans, with t-shirts and shirts from $80-$350 and outerwear from $395-$1295, with availability this week in select Ralph Lauren stores and department stores.

Nigel Cabourn’s Everest jacket takes inspiration from the expeditions of climber Edmund Hillary and his climb of Mount Everest back in 1953. The parka’s made in Yorkshire and filled with goose down while the body is made from waterproof breathable Ventile fabric. It also features fur lining around the hood and button front closure for added insulation. The navy finish shown above is exclusive to Superdenim and available now.

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For Fall 2011, Our Legacy introduces their signature Rolling three-button blazer in a grey weed finish, made from 100% Italian virgin wool. The speckled, flecked, the multi-coloured yarns are an interesting touch to this three button blazer which also includes a chest pocket, two front pockets, an inside pocket, and amber coloured buttons. The fit’s known to be spot-on for those interested in a modern cut and adding some high-quality fabrics to the mix only adds to the justification you’ll need to buy this.

Side note: Matching trousers are available as well.

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There’s always one down vest each season that catches our attention and never lets go. This time around, Stone Island’s Shadow Project holds the crown with their Modular down vest. It features vertical chest pockets, a raised collar with velcro band.

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Barbour and Tokihito Yoshida continue their fruitful collaboration into Fall 2011 with a plethora of pieces for the colder months. The Spey Fishing jacket is a new style that’s been added to the mix, one we think will be well-received by you all. The style’s got plenty of Barbour-infused detailing like the waxed shell and cord collar but gets the To Ki To touch with added functionality.

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3.1 Phillip Lim’s rendition of the motorcycle jacket features an interesting twist as the leather sleeves are hand braided for added detail. The fit is still slim throughout and all other classic detailings are on with silver accents and a slanted zip closure. Look for this at Phillip Lim flagship stores and select stockists worldwide for $1,750 USD.

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I recently had the opportunity to stop in at GANT‘s West Village location on Bleecker Street. I was tipped off to the fact that though it’s not available online yet, the New York locations have taken limited stock of the label’s Homerun varsity jacket for Fall 2011. This one’s a killer, folks. If you thought last year’s offering was amazing, then we’re sure you’ll appreciate this one. It comes in bright red herringbone with cream leather sleeves. The shell’s broken in, too, as you’ll see marks and detailing on the sleeves that’s unique to each piece. It’s unlined and the fit is immaculate. I tried it on and instantly fell in love. You won’t see this jacket online for another two weeks but if you’re in the city, be sure to stop in and check it out. Leave a size Small for me though. Thanks.

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