Lemaire Three-Pocket Shirt

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Received as part of Neighbour's first delivery from the latest Lemaire collection, this shirt-cum-jacket has all the hallmarks of a warm weather favourite. Lightweight with a boxy fit, it features Levi's-esque pleats parallel to the placket, three patch pockets, an arafold collar, and a split seam hem. This looks like a lot on paper, but these details are absorbed into the pattern perfectly and the outcome feels unique yet balanced – attributes consistently found in the French label's understated designs.

—Available from Neighbour

Arc'teryx Veilance Quoin Jacket

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—01. Righthand pocket doubles as a stuff sack.

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A new Arc'teryx Veilance design for Spring '16, the Quoin Jacket is insulted with Polartec Alpha fleece, while the outer layer features nylon ripstop taffeta. The simple snap-front, coach-style piece is wind and water-resistant, combining the Canadian brand's technical perspective with a classic silhouette.

—Available from Haven

Subtle Crew Neck Zip-Up Jacket

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—01. Zip front.
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Here’s a liner jacket design from the Japanese brand Subtle that, much like their name suggests, offers an understated layer to make the transition from winter to spring a more graceful one. The fit is impeccable as are the details, which include a two-way zipper, boa pile lining, dual front pockets and leather piping around the cuffs. 

—Available from Silver and Gold

Veilance Ambassadors: Atsushi Nishijima

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Although our thoughts have increasingly turned to spring, this pair of films promoting the Fall-Winter '15 collection by Arc'teryx Veilance are no less enjoyable. Focused on the New York-based photographer JIMA and shot on the streets that have so frequently featured in his work, the beautiful black and white videos discuss categorisation, the search for character and narrative in every image, and the climatic challenges faced by the city's residents.

—Arc'teryx Veilance
—JIMA

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Barbour SL Bedale 60/40 Jacket

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—01. Four front pockets.
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This 60/40 edition of the Barbour Bedale, created for the Japanese market, offers an interesting alternative in terms of fit and fabric. The cotton-nylon blend is one of those classic materials, often used for sturdily built breathable outdoor clothing, that has functioned awfully well since becoming a cult textile in the late 1960s. By using this cloth on a slim cut version of their most beloved jacket style, the British brand have created a real winner.  

—Available from The Content Store

Maison Margiela Zip Flap Pocket Jacket

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A handful of Spring-Summer '16 items have begun to populate the Totokaelo online store, including the first delivery from Margiela. This camel coloured jacket is certainly a standout, made in Italy from calf suede, with minimal pockets and extended cuffs.

—Available from Totokaelo

Inis Meáin Marcus Beag Crew Knit

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—01. Made in Ireland.
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Inis Meáin produces some beautiful sweaters, standing out in a part of the world known for incredibly well-made knitwear. For a perfect example look no further than this navy cotton crew neck, featuring an interesting raised stripe design, which would be as useful during the remaining winter months as it would come spring.

—Available from End

Boncoura Off-White Denim

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—01. Straight leg.
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Controversial as it might be in some quarters, I'm quite partial to an off-white jean, especially a pair with a seemingly perfect fit like this option from the Japanese brand Boncoura. They’re not overly slim, offering a vintage-inspired straight cut in an appealing buttermilk shade of selvedge denim.

—Available from Alpha Shadows