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The fashion cupboard – Edwin Folk shoes

The fashion cupboard – Edwin Folk shoes

When two champions of design simplicity – Edwin, the Japanese denim specialists, and Folk, acclaimed London-based purveyors of superior knits and lovingly produced menswear – come together, you can guarantee the results will be anything but fussy. The new range of Edwin Folk shoes are a case in point; 100 per cent leather with a half cuff of classic Edwin selvage denim on the rear, introducing just the right amount of pleasing detail to the classic Shofolk silhouette. Nothing brash, just simple and effective – as most great things are. £150, www.thethreethreads.com  

 

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The fashion cupboard – Viberg boots

The fashion cupboard – Viberg boots

In 1914, the seven-year-old Ed Viberg arrived in Canada from his native Sweden. His father owned a farm and Ed went on to make his name as a skilled harness maker before expanding his repertoire to include work boots in the 1930s. [Read more...]

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The fashion cupboard – Bedouin Laptop Tote bag

The fashion cupboard – Bedouin Laptop Tote bag

Rugged and durable on the outside, padded and secure on the inside, this Janissary Laptop Tote bag from Bedouin is made from waterproof bonded cotton canvas and top grain leather, and comes with a detachable shoulder strap. All Bedouin bags are handmade in England, and are designed to improve with age whilst also lasting a lifetime. If only the same could be said of the technology they’re designed to transport. £320.

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The fashion cupboard – Our Legacy

The fashion cupboard – Our Legacy

Swedish label Our Legacy started out making graphic print t-shirts in 2005, going on to create everything from brogues to woolly hats. ‘The Swedish APC’ is known for its preppy-influenced basics, like this McQueen-esque shawl collar cardigan. Made in Portugal from Italian wool, it’s heavy enough to deal with the impending cold snap. The real shock is the price; surprisingly reasonable given the quality. £119, www.oipolloi.com

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From the fashion cupboard – Oliver Spencer boots

From the fashion cupboard – Oliver Spencer boots

If you’re after a good pair of boots to take you through the winter and beyond, we can’t fault this derby boot from Oliver Spencer, characterised by a reinforced toe-cap, Goodyear welt and brick-red wedge sole. Available in brown and black, it’s a pair that will only improve with a bit of wear. Farringdon boots, £249, by Oliver Spencer

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From the fashion cupboard – Nigel Cabourn Cameraman Jacket

From the fashion cupboard – Nigel Cabourn Cameraman Jacket

A replica of the jacket worn by the cameraman on Hilary and Tenzing’s famous Everest ascent, this English-made classic has a Harris tweed lower body and Mackintosh shoulder and sleeves, with specially made metal clip-fastenings as used by the US Navy and British Army at that time. Nigel Cabourn takes his inspiration from an enviable collection of some of the rarest expidition and military clothing in the world, often replicated down to the very last detail. £895, www.oipolloi.com

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From the fashion cupboard – knitted scarf

From the fashion cupboard – knitted scarf

£45, by Banana Republic

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From the fashion cupboard – Happy Socks

From the fashion cupboard – Happy Socks

We’re unashamed fans of sporting a concealed flourish on our feet. Happy Socks, designed in Sweden and made in the same factory that produces all the undergarments for the Turkish Army, certainly tick all the right boxes in terms of colours, quality, comfort and price (€6-10 per pair, and with the offer of free shipping when you order three pairs or more). www.happysocks.com