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NIGEL CABOURN: CAMERAMAN JACKET: £899.00

2010-12-09T13:37:00.005Z

FASHION - Nigel Cabourn cameraman jacket, a replica of the jacket worn by the cameraman on Hilary and Tenzing's famous Everest ascent available at Oi Polloi.

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PENDLETON: SADDLE BLANKET: £75

2010-11-21T22:43:00.004Z

HOMEWARE - I've got a big soft spot for the American heritage brand Pendleton. This saddle blanket would be the perfect addition to any home, available at Opening Ceremony.

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NORSE PROJECTS: KIEV KNIT SWEATER: £85.00

2010-11-21T22:26:00.005Z

FASHION - A great bit of knitwear for the cold winter months by Norse Projects.

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GRENSON: BROWN MULTI SWATCH BROGUE FRED BOOTS: £295.00

2010-11-14T23:14:00.009Z

FOOTWEAR - These Grenson Tan, moc croc and suede leather brogue boots are exclusive to My-Wardrobe.Com, with traditional punch detailing and a wing tip. Boots feature a lace-up front and a fabric pull-on tab for ease.

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DR MARTENS

2010-04-12T11:44:00.002+01:00

FOOTWEAR - Dr Martens arrives at Dover Street Market this week, in a range of bold bright colours and muted utilitarian styles.

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Peter Jensen Rabbit Crew Knit - £157.00

2010-04-08T18:09:00.003+01:00

FASHION - I love this inside out looking knitted jumper from Peter Jensen, available from Good Hood.

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THOROCRAFT - THE TREVOR - $160.00

2010-03-30T00:34:00.005+01:00

FOOTWEAR - 'Made of premium leather, the Trevor is a classic desert boot with a modern twist. Sleek one lace design with a butter soft calf lining. Sole is hand stitched bison leather along with a rubber heel strike. Trevor also comes with patented cushioned insole support. Shoes include leather shoe laces and individual shoe bags.'

Thorocraft holds onto a solid and continuous commitment to four basic principles: craftsmanship, quality, durability, and comfort. All materials and fabrications are genuinely manufactured and hand-made in Vietnam and Italy in limited numbers. One of Thorocraft's most recognized aspect is the stringent enforcement of quality control standards in every shoe manufactured. Thorocraft, we are thoroughly crafted.

Not much left for me to say really... Apart from I want them.

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AIR JORDAN OG CEMENT SPIZ'IKE - £143

2010-02-21T16:39:00.003Z

SNEAKERS - I got my hands on these Spiz'ikes [UK size 8] late last year from the guys from ALIFE Rivington Club.

In fact they are still in the box unworn and I don't think I will ever wear them. These sneakers should be worn and I would be happy to sell them at the price I paid, I can supply you with the receipt too.

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COMMON PROJECTS - £135.00

2010-02-21T00:51:00.005Z

SNEAKERS - My love affair with Common Projects continues, well only when they're on sale as I can't afford them at full price. Bagged these on sale at Beams, Tokyo.

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LACIE USB DRIVE - £30.00

2010-01-11T14:55:00.004Z

TECHNOLOGY - I got this 8GB LaCie USB key designed by 5.5 Designers from B&H Photo and Video, NY.

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COMMON PROJECTS - £140.00

2009-10-26T01:15:00.009Z

SNEAKERS - My Nike Dunk obsession is officially over...

But my new Common Projects have seen me through this turbulent time, perhaps it's time to start growing up?

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NIKE BLAZER MID SUPREME - £80.00

2009-08-30T18:06:00.006+01:00

Unlike most of the sneakers I buy these were a bit of an impulse purchase but probably the best impulse buy. These sneakers are totally on the monochrome vibe I am feeling at the moment too.

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AIR JORDAN 1 [DMP PACK] - £150.00

2009-07-18T17:11:00.005+01:00

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Jordan 1 is my favourite sneaker. Nothing comes close to the perfect silhouette of the high top Jordan 1!

When I was told about about the colourways dropping in this twin pack, I knew this would be the release of the year. Forget the Air Yeezys and all the other hype trainers. The Defining Moments Pack [DMP] includes the infamous black and red colourway and the Celtics green bean working.
The DMP pays tribute to Micheal Jordan's now legendary 63 points scored in the first round of the 1986 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics. The tongue on both pairs shoes carries the date of the game and number of points scored by Jordan - "APRIL 20, 1986. 53 POINTS".

It's safe to say, there is one very happy consumer in the possession of two beautiful Jordan 1s. The only issue now is, which pair or wear first? Or maybe keep them boxed, then bring them out for a special occasion?

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PAUL SMITH SHIRT = £135.00

2009-05-27T23:31:00.007+01:00

Nothing to overly analytical with this purchase. I saw the shirt, I liked the shirt, I bought the shirt.

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LEVI'S VINTAGE = £150.00

2009-05-27T23:14:00.007+01:00

Being a self confessed denim snob means it's difficult go back on statements like, 'I only wear denim that has selvedge'. So when my last pair of jeans bit the dust it was time to invest in another pair of jeans, of course I had to stick to my selvedge mantra. So I popped into the ever changing Cinch (the Levi's concept store off Carnaby St. that only stock Levi's Red and Levi's Vintage).

I found these 1963 Levi's 505s and they are fantastic, they're a nice deep indigo denim is always a safe bet! The thing that really caught my eye was a very bold claim on one of the tags stating 'EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED: A NEW PAIR IF THEY RIP". So I've put the receipt and the label in a safe place and lets see if Levi's stick to their word... Just have to hope the safe place, isn't too safe!

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MARVIS JASMINE MINT TOOTHPASTE - £5.00

2009-05-04T22:49:00.002+01:00

Over the past few months I have been trying to spend less and be a bit more frugal, alas it hasn't really worked. I have found myself drawn to brands that really kindle a sense of emotion whether that be via a person history I have with a product/brand or via the packaging.

Marvis toothpaste caught my whilst in the Murdoch Barbers concession in Liberty. I love the packaging and the range of flavours is fantastic. Although a little bit pricey for toothpaste, well worth every penny for the packaging alone.

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SUPREME DUFFEL BAG = $128

2009-05-04T11:43:00.003+01:00

This Supreme green striped duffel bag will be a key piece for me this summer.

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NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 INFRARED = £70.00

2009-03-09T09:26:00.004Z

My new Jordan 1's, they are in the original black/red Jordan 1 colourway, the only difference being the red is amped up.

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SUPREME HAT #3 - $38.00

2009-01-01T18:56:00.004Z

Yet another Supreme five panel hat.

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ALIFE X REEBOK PUMP - £50.00

2008-12-27T02:13:00.005Z

They speak for themselves!!

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NIKE AIR TECH CHALLENGE II - $80.00

2008-11-24T01:09:00.006Z

Picked these little gems up from a trainer store on Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn. Not a bad price too...

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SUPREME HAT #2 - $38.00

2008-11-23T06:32:00.007Z

The second of two Supreme hats I picked up whilst in New York.

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SUPREME HAT #1 - $38.00

2008-11-23T06:29:00.008Z

The first of two Supreme hats I picked up whilst in New York.

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NIKE X DAVE'S QUALITY MEAT DUNK - $180.00

2008-11-22T19:00:00.004Z

I picked up these sweet Dunks whilst in New York at Dave's Quality Meat.

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JOES[A]FIEND X NIKE ID: UPDATE

2008-09-22T00:18:00.003+01:00

As we promised here are the images of the joes[a]fiend x Nike iD dunks. We think they are pretty fly...

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QUINNY BY HENRIK VIBSKOV - £FREE.00

2008-09-11T23:45:00.004+01:00

Although this blog is dedicated to everything I buy. How could I resist from posting some images of this amazing Quinny By Henrik Vibskov poncho? The technicolor poncho was in the goody bag and is by far the best thing I have ever received in a... goody bag.

It has to be said, the best things in life are free.

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ROB RYAN X IF YOU COULD - £40.00

2008-09-07T02:10:00.005+01:00

So, I took delivery of my Rob Ryan screen print on Friday whilst catching up with Alex Bec [one half of the duo behind ifyoucould.co.uk] and they said that the Rob Ryan print has been one of the most successful prints to do date.

I strongly advise you check out ifyoucould.co.uk to see what these guys are up to! It’s a great concept, log-on and show support for the guys.

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THE BLACK GHOSTS - £7.99

2008-09-07T01:28:00.004+01:00

Theo Keating and Simon Lord are The Black Ghosts. This two-piece band are creating a musical storm. Their self-entitled album is eleven tracks of aural pleasure [if you buy the CD from play.com you get a bonus CD with remixes from the likes of Switch, Fake Blood and The Whip]. I would recommend getting the album from Play.com, the bonus CD is with £7.99 asking price itself.

The album is not strictly electro bangers, excuse the cliché but it ‘takes you on a journey’. "Any Way You Choose To Give It” will have your heading nodding like a dog in bad car insurance advert, then “Don't Cry” will have you reaching for the Kleenex. The artwork by Check Morris ties in perfectly with the music.

The Black Ghosts get a really big thumbs up from me!

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JOES[A]FIEND X NIKE ID - £FREE.00

2008-08-23T12:35:00.004+01:00

joes[a]fiend got a call from the Design Consultants at Nike iD London about the new Olympic materials pack which has just dropped and were asked to pop into the London studio and make a pair of trainers and t-shirt. With an opportunity like this we couldn’t say no!

We played it safe and went for a pair of high-top Dunk’s in the joes[a]fiend corporate colours – red, white and black, although the new Olympic gold turned us into magpies! We are expecting delivery within the month, when we get them you’ll be seeing them first.

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STAPLE X NEW BALANCE = £68.50

2008-08-08T17:41:00.000+01:00

This inaugural post marks the start of the documentation of all objects I purchase and deem worthy of this blog.

What better way to start than with a pair of the Jeff Staple ‘Pigeon’ x New Balance 575, of which only eight hundred have been produced. All sneaker-heads will know the hype and seismic shift that occurred when Jeff dropped the Nike SB Pigeon. The game changed forever, and this being the second carnation of the Pigeon design, I knew I had to have a pair. They’re a size 10.5, which is a little big for me – so should I sell them on eBay and cash in? Or do I just keep them for pure aesthetic indulgence…

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