The 2-Speed City Bike by Instrmnt

Our good friends at Longside Leather Co. have hooked up with Glasgow-based design studio, Instrmnt + expert bicycle makers, Freddie Grubb, to created this limited edition city bike. The bike has been developed in partnership with all three brands, with Instrmnt + Feddie Grubbs concentrating on the design + construction, and Longside Leather Co. adding small finishing touches, with their signature tanned leather used for the tube protector and handlebar grips.

The 2-Speed City Bike is a thing of beauty, and we can't wait for it to be released as a part of London Design Festival, on 24th September. Each model has been hand-built in South London, and features Automatix gear and SRAM coaster brakes, designed with comfort and enjoyment in mind. 

It sure is easy on the eye, isn't it? For more details on the 2-Speed City Bike visit here.

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Southern Field Industries Totes | Made in Japan

After featuring Southern Field Industries back in July 2012 I've kept a keen eye on the brand, every so often adding their products to my mental wish-list. But I've yet to actually take the plunge and click "add to basket". A friend of mine has one of their totes and he raves about it – with East Dane currently offering hefty seasonal discounts, now might well be the right time to bite the bullet.

Above are the SF + PX waxed totes, both handmade in Saitama, Japan. Featuring vegetable tanned leather handles, copper rivets and durable waxed cotton exterior. Read more about Southern Field Industries here.

East Dane are offering various money-off incentives from today until 2nd December. The more you buy, the more you save. Click here for more details.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie:Leather Bags M/s Briefcase Large Tote 

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Workshop Denim by Universal Works - Made in England

One of my favourite British menswear brands, Nottingham-based Universal Works have finally launched into the denim market with their brand new Workshop Denim collection. Their aim was to keep things as simple as possible, which can be seen through the minimal branding and lack of treatments. This, alongside unbranded rivets, modest pocket stitching and a humble, hand-stamped UW "Workshop Denim" interior patch.

The 4-piece collection features Slim + Regular fit jeans (worn above with the Bumper boot), a classic Trucker Jacket and workwear inspired Chore Jacket, each sticking to the 100% fuss-free aim. These pieces are a true blank canvas, awaiting for the customer to leave their own mark. Construction is Nottingham, England based - With the 13oz denim being originally spun on a vintage loom out in Portugal.

Check out the lovely stop-motion video below, "Are Your Jeans Handmade?", created by Animator Allan Buxton, for the launch of Workshop Denim.

  

Workshop Denim with be available on 4th April at Universal Works. The jeans will also be exclusively stocked at Oi Polloi, Manchester and Peggs & Son, Brighton.

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Christmas Gifts Under £50 - Scanwood @ Hand-Eye Supply

That's right, you can get all four of these for under 50 quid! Scanwood's desk accessories are for people who like "sucess-ories" and also for the others who don't yet know they do. These fine looking things work out at around £12 each. Hand-Eye Supply is well worth checking out if you like practical, well made American tools, clothing and accessories.

Scanwood Desk Accessories available at Hand-Eye Supply here.

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#SmallBizSatUK + Weekend Links

Northern Goods Co. Shorty + Key Clip.

Today is the day people across the UK celebrate Small and Independent businesses. We're all being encouraged get down our local shops, dig deep and show some support. I for one and very down with this as there's some amazing stores out there just waiting to be discovered, it's something I'm very passionate about.

It would be rude not to give a mention to our Small Business, Northern Goods Co., run by myself and Hollie. We're currently offering 30% off all orders with the code "HOHOHO30". So click on through and buy someone a present from a Small Business this Christmas! Join in with #SmallBizSatUK.

Some of my favourite small businesses - Cow & Co., Ideology Boutique, Fig + Sparrow, Utility of Brighton, Folklore, Present & Correct, Harrop & Penny, Weavers Door, Godspeed, Objects of Use, Mamnick.

I hope you've all had a lovely week guys! Are you venturing down to your locals this weekend? I'd love to hear about some of your favourite small businesses, send me your links!

Weekend Bucket List 

My pal Russ Erwin recorded a song in a church just near our place.
The first batch of Slinky's sold out in 2 hour, flip!
Why barns are painted red. I'm still lost...
Classic Paintings pixelated with LEGO.
Something to brighten your pedals up.
Making decorating your Xmas tree into a proper day.
What happens to your shoes when they go in for their MOT.

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H&B London - Made In England Leather Wallet

Wearing - 55DSL Jacket via TKMaxx, Crest Jumper c/o Reiss, Levi's 511, Boots c/o UGG, Ralph Lauren Socks. Vintage Gloves.

Buying into well known and established brands is usually a good sign that you're spending your money on a quality item. But what happens when those products don't match up to their price tags? Stephen Brister found himself faced with that same problem. Over the years Brister experimented with various brands, both well known in the industry and via recommendations, but he was never happy with the quality and construction.

The conclusion was not to keep searching for the perfect wallet but to find a way of producing it by himself, and in 2012 Brister left his job in the city to pursue his passion, founding H&B London. Armed with designs for the perfect wallet buzzing around in his head, he enlisted the expert help of a small leather goods workshop in Bethnal Green, London and set to work.

The resulting product is a work of art. As soon as I opened the box I knew that a H&B wallet was the real deal. A classically designed piece which doesn't compromise on construction; the quality is something I can imagine my Grandad giving the nod of approval to. Designed to fit seamlessly into a jacket or trouser pocket and constructed in the finest Italian leather, I would go so far to say that the British Racing Green Billfold Wallet is by far the most stylish accessory I have ever owned. Currently, H&B stock a small range of leather goods and cufflinks, each piece being hand crafted with care and attention in their London studio.

Stopping off at the local for a pint also seemed like the perfect opportunity to also try out the super comfy UGG Kaldwell boots and this new wool jumper from Reiss. Looks like the classiness is rubbing off!

For more information on H&B London visit here.

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The Anatomy Of A Rolex

   

Expensive watches aren't generally my thing. I'm not that guy that sees a watch as status symbol and couldn't tell you the difference between most brands but since seeing this video showcasing The Anatomy of a Rolex, I definitely have a new found appreciation for the subject. 

This beautifully shot video has been produced by The Watch Gallery, who worked closely with their in-house watchmaker at their  Rolex Boutique. The result is a super detailed look at what makes their watches tick. The video documents in detail, how each part of the main body works, showing the integral parts for what they are and how they fit together, to create the perfect timepiece. 

If this isn't your usually schtick then I suggest you to give it ago, it might just change you mind.

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Tattyboots "What's In Mat's Bag" Illustration

Notepad, Moleskine Diary, Lamy Pen, Glasses Case, Deception Point, Horn Comb, Water, Fulton Umbrella, Bandana, Wallet, Northern Goods Co. Key Clip, Bottle Top, Burt's Bees Lipbalm, Swiss Army Knife, XXX Mints.

Katie from Tattyboots took a different approach to the old What's In My Bag routine and decided to draw the contents instead. Illustrator Katie Rea recently asked me to be a test dummy for the new feature on her blog, it makes a nice change from seeing the regular photo style. Neat idea hey?

See more of Katie's work here and don't forget to visit her blog.

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Vickers Bicycle Company - The English Roadster

Beautiful lightweight road bike by Vickers Bicycle Company, handmade in Coventry, England. Each English Roaster is individually made to order and is available in three model types, all being tailored to requirement. Each frame is finished off with personalised stamped nameplates and Brooks leather accessories.

Created to fit and ride like a dream, I've added this one to the Bucket list!

For more information on Vickers Bicycle Company click here.

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