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Wow…where to begin.

A lot of companies right now are trying to create new trends.

Haversack doesn’t care about those trends. They care about the reliving the old ones.

The “old school dandy” (spoken in a thick Japanese accent)

If you havn’t heard about Haversack you have now. They try to be as true to the inspired time as possible. Re-creating fabrics from vintage ones.

They’re like Jurassic Park’s John Hammond of clothing.

“Spared no expense”

…and they don’t spare any expense. Which is also why their clothes are so expensive. HA!

Expensive yes, but absolutely beautiful and stunning.

Haversack is a lot closer to what your grandpa used to wear than what you told your friends your grandpa wore. …

Whew, got that previous post out of the way and I can get back to my love and question of “Why are japanese style magazines so much better than ours?”

Let’s start with Men’s Precious, a seasonal magazine filled with great pictures and wonderful interviews. I only know about the interviews because I beg my Japanese friend to translate! Yeah!

Recently they did a feature on Brunello Cucinelli and even though I despise his prices and business tactics, he makes some pretty cool stuff!

Hiking boots anyone?!

I’ve said it a few times and not too many folks can do the “Italian sportswear chic” like Brunello…wait a minute…Cantarelli is really awesome too, and so is Boglioli and …

I’ve always been a fan of the classic Mickey Mouse watch. As usual, leave it to the Japanese to perfect an American classic.

The classic Mickey Mouse watch was originally introduced in 1933 and made by the Ingersoll Waterbury Clock Co. of Waterbury, Conn.

This watch is actually made by Citizen in Japan. It’s a limited edition chronograph model and signifies the 10th anniversary of Jam Home Made.

For around ¥33,600 it’s all yours ($398), you all better beat me to it though.

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Time to call that Japanese proxy of yours and score yourself these new kicks.

Museum Ark in Japan always do a great job customizing their Aldens. I love these PTB Boots with the gold eyelets and speedlaces. Museum Ark orders nearly all of their Aldens on the Modified (orthopedic) last, so they are great for my dang near flat feet.

Oh and dont forget that lovely soft crepe sole. Perfect for storming through the soon to be slush in the streets!

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Needles has always been one of my favorite brands out of Japan. The clothing is a bit loud and is always a great twist of Japanese functionality and American sport.…

White Mountaineering is continuing to become a favorite brand of mine.

Not only do they have a great logo with a slick font but its designed and founded by Yosuke Aizawa, a former assistant to Junya Watanabe.…

I’ve always been on the fence about Visvim…its hyped up quite a bit, its pretty expensive and always a bit exotic looking.

Thanks to a special someone I got to pick up a pair for myself and see if these were the real deal. Yes they are……

Nothing makes me want Spring more than sitting here in London while its 38ºF.

I have been eyeing these sail shorts from White Mountaineering for a while and I would love to sit somewhere sunny. It would be nice to worry more about how much sand can go through my toes rather than volcanoes. I suppose its hot near the volcano though right?

More posts from the road to come this week! Going to some cool shops this weekend.

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