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Editor’s Picks – WANT les Essentiels Montoro Derby Shoes

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This time we will talk about the Derby shoes from WANT les Essentiels, a Canadian brand founded in 2006. It is famous for combining minimal designs with functionality. Their products are also made with premium materials, which make them perfect for traveling or daily use. Click here to know more about WANT les Essentiels.

Montoro Derby

Black

 

As a Derby shoes, the Montoro has an “open lacing” construction. It means that the shoelace eyelets are sewn on top of the vamp. This is in contrast to Oxford shoes, which have a “closed lacing” and the shoelace eyelets are under the vamp. Thus, the Derby shoes give you better comfort more degree of movement. And indeed, it has been used as hunting or sporting boots in the 1850s. The Montoro also uses premium calf leather for upper and lining. And they are made in Portugal with high quality craftsmanship.

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby - Black

For insole, it features both leather and foam for comfort and durability.

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby - Black

Furthermore, it has a reinforced heel loop, which means it is easier to be put on. And It has a signature rivet on heel with the WANT les Essentiels’ logo.

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby - Black

And you can see the WANT les Essentiels’ high performance white midsole for extra comfort and cushioning.

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby - Black

As for outsole, it uses non-marking rubber, which will give you better grip.

WANT Les Essentiels Montoro Derby - BlackAnd if you take a closer look, the shoelace is waxed for better durability. The top eyelets are also in contradicting gold and silver color – which is the signature of WANT les Essentiels.

 

 

 

What’s a Snapback Hats?

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There are a lot of different styles of hats – snapback hats, baseball caps, dad hats.. etc. Today, we will mainly talk about snapback hats – one of the more urban and hip hop styles.

 

The history of snapback hats come from baseball. However, they are different with baseball caps. A significant difference will be the fitting. A baseball cap is usually fixed size and cannot be adjusted. On the other hand, a snapback is usually fitted with an adjustable strap at the back and is one size fits all.

 

And it’s more than that. Let’s take a look at the snapback hats from HUF, a street brand from the U.S. Its products includes hats, tees, footwear, and a wide range of skateboarding goods.

HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hat - Charcoal

Charcoal

HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hat - Black

 

Black

If you take a look at HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hats, they have a flat brim. Moreover, they also feature a pre-shaped and hard front panel. On the other hands, other hats usually feature pre-shaped brim and a soft front panel.

HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hat - Charcoal

Furthermore, it has an adjustable plastic snap closure and woven HUF label at the back.

HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hat - Charcoal

HUF’s Essentiels Snapback features a 5-panel structure.

 

HUF Essentials Box Snapback Hat - Charcoal

Charcoal

HUF Essentials Box Snapback Hat - Black

Black

These snapbacks are all made of cotton twill with very visible / eye-catching designs.

HUF Essentials Box Snapback Hat - Black

The embroidered eyelets are for better ventilation.

HUF Essentials Tt Snapback Hat - Black

 

Now you know what’s a snapback look like! Check out more hats and different clothing styles at ANDJOY now!

 

FTP Tee – Showing Anger to Misjudgment

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Polar Skate Co. is a Scandinavian skateboarding brand from Sweden. It has a team of professional skateboarders and they launch different artwork tee every season. This season, we have the the FTP tee. It shows the rebellious attitude on a classic Polar Skate Co tee.

Polar Skate Co. FTP Tee - Red

Red

Polar Skate Co. FTP Tee - Black

Black

Polar Skate uses screen printing method to transfer the artwork by American skateboarder Emile Laurent onto the t-shirt.

Polar Skate Co. FTP Tee - Black

The FTP tee is regular fit.

Polar Skate Co. FTP Tee - Black

Furthermore, FTP is the short term of “F**K THE POLICE”. It is because skateboarders often give others the impression of “rebellious” and may come across a lot of conflict with the authorities, even they did nothing wrong. These conflicts mainly come from misunderstanding and misjudgment. Thus, this FTP tee becomes a mean to show their anger to the police.

 

Don’t forget to check out other graphic tee from Polar Skate!

Inspiration from Bibi Andersson – Sun Buddies

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It’s a heartbreaking news that the famous actress Bibi Andersson past away on 11th November 2019. Bibi Andersson was a Swedish actress and she was famous for her frequent collaboration with filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Bibi Andersson was very active in the film industry and she took part in more than 60 films. And there was a planet being named after her!

bibi andersson

And it’s more than that. Even Swedish premium eyewear Sun Buddies was inspired by her. Sun Buddies developed their first collection – Bibi, which comes from the sunglasses Bibi Andersson wore in the film Persona. It was then become a great hit.

 

Thus, Bibi has always been Sun Buddies’ core series. They bring in new color every season to make sure the legend never dies.
Bibi Smog 1

SmogSun Buddies Bibi - Black

Black

Bibi Black 3

Same as all Sun Buddies’ glasses, the Bibi collections are all handmade with Italian acetate.

Bibi Black 5

Furthermore, it has a classic seven bar hinge with two visible rivets on the temple.

Sun Buddies Bibi - Smog

Also, it uses Carl Zeiss lenses which are 100% UV protection. And the lenses have different color to match the frame. For the Smog one, it uses green lenses while the black one have black lenses.

Sun Buddies CaseIf you are interested in Sun Buddies, don’t forget to check out our previous article!

Cotton Twill Pants from Filippa K

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This time, we will talk about the cotton twill pants from Filippa K, a famous Scandinavian brand. But first of all, do you know what is a cotton twill pants? Like its name, it mixes cotton with other fabrics. And for Filippa K, they chose elastine. The mixture of cotton and elastine gives this pants feels like a stretch pants, but in a smart causal style. It matches the designs from Filippa K – clean and minimal.

 

It’s more than that because it is also sustainable. Filippa K has made this cotton twill pants able to be worn for a long time and they seldom change the designs of the pants. As a result, they won’t go out of style. Furthermore, Filippa K also let you know exactly where they are produced in Portugal – a factory called Canto Novo with 66 employees. Filippa K team has visited the factory in person to make sure they bring minimal harm to the environment and employees are being treated fairly along the production process.

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Platoon

Platoon

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Khaki

Khaki

 

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Platoon

The cotton twill pants are available in platoon (a soft green color) and Khaki. It has a relaxed thigh for comfort. It also has an regular waistband, a hidden coin pocket, two side pockets and a single back pocket.

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Platoon

The cotton twill pants feature a fabric that is smooth and flexible.

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Khaki

Furthermore, it uses renewable resource corozo nut buttons, which is beautiful and environmental friendly.

Filippa K Penn Cotton Twill Chino - Platoon

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Platoon

Platoon

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki

Khaki

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Platoon

The same color and material also applies to Filippa K shorts. To give you a more relaxed fitting in Summer, it uses elastic waistband.

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki

Filippa K Oliver Cotton Jacket - Platoon Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki Filippa K

Nothing is easier to match than a neat cotton twill pants or shorts.

 

Interested in Filippa K? Don’t forget to read our previous article to know more about the Scandinavian sustainable clothing!

 

Organic Sweater – forét Escape Sweatshirt

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The Escape Sweatshirt is an organic sweater from forét. If you have been following us for a while, then probably you have heard about forét. It is a Danish clothing brand that makes use of organic cotton.  They work with a factory in Portugal to craft their collections. And today, we will talk about this organic sweater.

 

The Escape Sweatshirt is actually inspired by vintage bike wear. Thus it has contrasting stripes on the chest and an eye-catching color block.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Green

At the previous blog, we have talked about what is organic cotton. And this sweater is made with 100% organic cotton, which makes it extremely soft and smooth. As a result, it is very comfortable to wear with.

 

Furthermore, most of forét designs come from the co-founders’ childhood memory. And do you know the fact that Copenhagen is the world’s most bicycle friendly city? According to the Cycling Embassy of Denmark, 62% of the citizens choose cycling to go to work or school! No wonder cycling has become part of forét’s founders memory.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Green

Cream / Dark Green

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

Midnight Blue / Cream

The organic sweater comes with two colors.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Greenforét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

Both colors feature the orange stripes and have forét logo embroidered on the chest.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

The organic sweater also have raglan sleeves – which makes it looks more slim without hindering your movement.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream / Dark Green

And they are on Sale now! Don’f forget to check out other organic products from forét.

Crafted with Pride – Kuro Loose Denim Jacket

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If you are a denim lover, you should not miss Kuro loose denim jacket. Kuro is a Japanese denim brand, all of their denim are crafted in Okayama, the “denim capital”. They are all hand made and dyed with top quality craftsmanship.

 

In fact, Kuro loose denim collection is one of their bestsellers. They feature a loose and relax fitting with the finest cotton. The loose denim jacket we are going to introduce you is a classic item from Kuro.

 

The loose denim jacket are made with 100% cotton and high fine warp to slowly woven with shuttle loom. As a result, it has a very thick and visually rich texture. This production method also gives it the softness you don’t usually find on other denim jackets.

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

Off White

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

A close up will show you the texture of the jacket. It also uses bronze buttons, which gives it a more vintage touch.

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

The T-shape design is a signature of Kuro loose denim jacket. It gives you a drop shoulder fitting and a solid look at the same time.

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

The one sided pocket is also another signature design for the jacket.

Kuro Loose Denim Big Jacket One Wash - Off White

You will find four threads at the back.

Kuro Denim Short Sleeve Coach Jacket - Indigo

Indigo

If you are interested in other denim jacket from Kuro,  you can head to our previous blog for more information.

Kuro Denim Short Sleeve Coach Jacket - Indigokuro lifestyle

Want to know more about the brand Kuro? Click here.

 

Editor’s Picks – NN07 Marco Chino

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NN07 Marco Chino is . NN07 is a Danish brand that strive to produce clothing that stands against time and remain sustainable. And they always have two collections – Seasonal and the Core. As for seasonal collection, they change every season. It could be different color and pattern with seasonal vibe. When it comes to Core, the style never change, the Marco Chino is one of them.

NN07 Marco 1200 - Navy Blue

Navy

NN07 Marco 1200 - Khaki

Khaki

NN07 Marco 1200 - Khaki

The Marco Chino uses Italian stretch cotton. Thus, it is stretchable and is also breathable. It has a NN07 branded button closure.

NN07 Marco 1200 - Navy Blue

The Marco Chino is zip fly. And it also comes with a wooden inner button – just like a classic chino.

NN07 Marco 1200 - Khaki

Its stretch-ability allows you to wear it comfortably even it is slim cut. And you can roll up the edge to get a neat look.

 

NN07 Marco 1200 - Navy Blue

NN07 Marco 1200 - Khaki

The right back pocket also has a small logo of NN07.

And NN07 collections are now under Summer Sale! Don’t miss your chance to get them with discount up to 50% Off!

If you are interested in NN07, go to our previous article to know more about their products!

 

Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket – Vancloth Fabric

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Speaking of Monitaly, you might immediately think about the Vancloth fabric. Indeed, Monitaly has applied it on a lot of their products, including jackets, pants and tops. And this time, we will talk about Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket and what’s special about the Vancloth fabric.

Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket - Vancloth Oxford Olive

Olive

Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket - Vancloth Oxford Navy

Navy

 

Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket - Vancloth Oxford Olive

If you look at the label tag on Monitaly’s products, you might find the Vancloth and Sons’ tag. This company is actually owned by MEG (who also owns Monitaly) and they have the right to produce the official Vancloth fabrics. The Vancloth fabric is mimicking the fabric developed for the US army’s coat in the 1940s – which is water resistant and very durable. However, Monitaly’s Vancloth is more than that. As they have been produced with mordern technology and craftsmanship. As a result, it is even more water-repellent and tear resistant. And they are so densely woven that it is super light weight and soft.

 

Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket - Vancloth Oxford Navy

The Cropped Field Shell Jacket has a hand-tied bow closure. It has the advantage of taking on and off easily and you can adjust the tightness of the jacket yourself. It also comes with two large pockets.
Monitaly Cropped Field Shell Jacket - Vancloth Oxford Olive

You can easily match it with shirts and shorts.

Of course, you can wear it with Monitaly Vacation Shirt too! You can wear it as a blazer or open collar jacket if you leave it untied.

Monitaly Vacation Shirt - Lt Linen Stripe

Vacation Shirt

 

Trace back to our previous article to know more about Monitaly and the Vacation Shirt!

Hot Sale Item – Filippa K Sneaker

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If you are looking for a pair of kicks with minimal designs, Filippa K sneaker is one of your best choices. It has a clean design and is made of premium material. With Filippa K’s thickened removable insole, they are also very comfortable to wear with.

 

If you are not familiar about Filippa K, they are one of Swedish leading fashion brands. It is famous for its minimal design – which is timeless and never gets old. On the other hand, they also care about the environment so they strive to make their products sustainable. These include fair trade, using organic material, reduce waste and even recycle used clothing. If you would like to know more, head back to our previous article for more details!

Filippa K Sneakers

Limestone/Navy/White Mix

This Filippa K sneaker is made in Portugal. Filippa K has been working with the factory for a while to manufacture their products. Also, the idea of this sneaker comes from vintage basketball low top sneakers.

Filippa K Robert Low Mix Sneaker - Limestone/Navy/White Mix

The upper features calf leather and is made with tumbled cow nappa. Moreover, it has 3 cm sole height. The lining and the way the shape they combine the leather is a signature of this sneaker. It forms a unique pattern that is recognizable. And this soft limestone/navy mix color has strengthened the pattern even more.

Filippa K Robert Low Mix Sneaker Limestone-Navy-White Mix

This Filippa K sneaker also has perforated toe vamp for better breathing.

Filippa K Robert Low Mix Sneaker - Limestone/Navy/White Mix

Furthermore, it comes with Filippa K’s removable insole. It make the sneaker more comfortable. And you can remove it and change to any insole you prefer if needed.

Filippa K Sneakers

White

It is also available in white – the classic color. It comes with a beige leather patch at the back.

And these sneakers are now in summer sale! And don’t forget to check out other sneakers from Filippa K as well.

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