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I think a trench coat is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can get. You can wear it with almost anything, to go to work, whenever it rains, with a tied or loosed belt, with collar up or down. The possibilities are multiplied by the genius of Balenciaga with this reversible cotton and leather trench coat stored at Mr Porter. The piece itself is absolutely simple with hidden front buttons and no apparent useless detailing. However, the inside is fully lined with black cotton and leather so you can wear it reversed for a more grungy look ! How brilliant. Take a closer look after the break! Read the rest of this entry »

One should never underestimate the importance of a nice travel bag. I’ve always had a lot of fun reading famous magazines trying to teach us “how to travel with style”. They always place some luxury leather bags, from Vuitton to Hugo Boss, all very ugly and expensive. The thing is that if you spend less on your leather bag, you can spend more on your travel ! That being said, you still have to find a nice travel bag. I advise you take a look at French leather heritage brand Leon Flam. They have been doing bags for decades now so you can count on their expertise. The inspiration and designs take their roots in the major adventures of the twentiest century : young pilots transfering mails between continents, flying heros of the French Aeropostale. Read the rest of this entry »

British leather goods label Swaine Adeney Brigg’s world-class luggage, equestrian and travel accessories have been carried by the Queen of England and 007 himself. Q issued 007 with a range of explosive spy gadgetry. One of Bond’s most memorable weapons was the black leather briefcase issued to him in “From Russia with Love” (1963), the second of the James Bond movies. But as I’m sure none of you needs a weaponized briefcase, but still want to look as dapper as 007, I’d advise you to take a look at Swaine Adeney Brigg’s extended line of briefcases. The Churchill model for example has been a best seller for years. After creating the steel frame by hand, the attaché then passes to Swaine Adeney’s leather master, who sculpts and hand stitches the fine English bridle leather. This is a labour of love, for the handle alone takes more than two hours to make: it is made up of eight individual components which must be sewn together. Because no-one wants to fall apart in public.Detail is everything. Time is never measured. Just as well, as each case takes over thirteen hours to complete. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, again. Another pair of Margiela shoe porn. Just an old piece of leather , a round toe, leather-lined heels and a thin curvy sole that duplicates the line of the feet. Gorgeous isn’t it ? I love the discrete signature stich under the zip.  Read the rest of this entry »

Isaac Reina manufactures exclusive accessories with highly trained craftsmen in a small atelier in Paris. Their leather goods exude a truly luxurious feel. I still remember when I first touched the leather on a MacBook sleeve at Studiohomme’s showroom. It was really impressive. They use high grade box calf leather and I believe it goes better with each collection. Check out some pieces of the collection right after the break and take it as a sure gift for Christmas ! Read the rest of this entry »

These round toe boots are made from a camel leather and fasten with a metal zip that runs up the inside of the foot. The toe of the boot is made from black, snakeskin leather. The boots have a translucent, orange perspex heel that attaches to the boot with a metal bracket, and it features a brown coloured tip that refracts slightly through the clear perspex. The main part of the sole is made from black leather, and the boots are fully lined with black leather. For the rest, it’s a huge load of rated-R shoe porn. Read the rest of this entry »