Week 5 Newsletter: Best finds of the week

Best items of the week: Focused on Japanese brands offering high quality, intricately designed clothing that's well priced. As well as new releases from niche UK brands and new trainer releases!

This newsletter includes a focus on Japanese brands Norbit and Dawai Pier 39, highlighting items that are exceptionally well priced considering the craftsmanship behind them. I’ve also included some of the best new releases from this week, from both niche and larger brands that remain reasonably priced.

Brand Spotlight: Norbit by Hiroshi Nozawa

Norbit by Hiroshi Nozawa's clothing is influenced by traditional military styles and functional outerwear. Norbit retains elements of Japanese design, whilst fusing with technical, functional and workwear, creating a truly unique fusion of styles.

I’ve included some pieces by Norbit that I believe are well priced, for the most part they are significantly discounted making them more affordable. I have also included links to websites based outside of the UK such as the Netherlands, Taiwan and Korea in order or to bring you the best deals. Bear in mind that when buying items over £135 from outside the UK you may be subjection to a 20% tax and 4% customs fee, this will often still be significantly cheaper then buying from within the UK.

3 Layer Rain Jacket

The 3 Layer construction using some mind bogglingly lightweight fabrics produces a 3 seasons rain jacket that is super lightweight and packable yet crammed with features. With detachable sleeves it can be worn as both a long sleeve or short sleeved version. To see just how versatile this jacket is this video demonstrates three different ways you can wear the jacket and even how it can be used as a bag! Probably one of my favourite jackets I have featured on this newsletter to date, a true piece of exquisite craftsmanship available at a great price on some of the links below.

UK Link: Jacket Blue £299 ( Nearly sold out)

UK Link: Jacket Black £374

Netherlands Link: Jacket Beige £449

Taiwanese Link: Jacket (All Colours) £284

USA Link: Jacket Blue £300 (15% off with code ‘Flash15’)

Moon Tweed 3 Layered Tweed Vest by Norbit

Made using tweed from British fabric maker ‘Moon’ and combined with modern functional materials making for a beautiful fusion.

Taiwanese Link: Layered Vest Olive & Green £286

Japanese Link: Layered Vest (All colours) £300

Light Weight 3 Layer Vest by Norbit

Made with super light-weight material and meticulously crafted with modern techniques whilst retaining a traditional Japanese element of design this is a beautiful vest. The link I have included is a Japanese link, do not be put off by this, as even with tax and a potential small customs fee this item will likely be cheaper than buying from a UK website. Of which there are none currently stocking this piece, and you will have an item very few have in England.

3 Layer Vest (All colours) £203

Dawai Pier 39- Gore-Tex Fishing Jacket

Made from lightweight micro-rip 20d nylon, the jacket has an acrylic coating for firmness and stretch, along with a water-repellent finish. The sleeves are detachable, converting the jacket into a safari vest, with armhole pockets that double as hand warmers.

Danish Link: Jacket (Brown) £300

Japanese Link: Jacket (Green and Gray) £370

Dawai Pier 39 Tech Sailing Jacket & Dawai Tech Sport Plaid Shirt

UK Link: Stripy Blue Jacket £255

UK Link: Plaid Shirt £209

This Uniform Oversized Bow Bag

This Uniform is a functional slow fashion brand focusing on making clothes that last without compromising on the design.

All their garments are made in London to the highest quality to ensure durability. Their clothing is heavily focus on ensuring all garments are timeless and not trend-led.

Made from organic dry waxed cotton, the Bow Bag includes a zip fastener and a pocket in the seams as well as bow ties to adjust size of the bag. Made in London, this is a perfect example of This Uniform’s ethos.

UK Link: Brown bag £330

UK Link: Blue bag £330

New Knitwear this week by Cafe Mountain (top) and Summit (bottom)

Café Mountain is an English brand dedicated to creating ‘Well Balanced Leisure Goods’. They design and manufacture high quality and long lasting clothing, taking inspiration from classic styles and traditional manufacturing techniques.

Their knitwear (top) is newly released, made in England well crafted and priced, making for a great timeless jumper.

Studio ASP (bottom) is a new brand based in the midlands, making high quality clothing in small batches. They are going in the right direction with affordable pricing and high quality knitwear.

Cafe Mountain Knit (Gray) £149

Cafe Mountain Knit (Brown) £149

Studio ASP Knit (Gray) £155

Studio ASP Knit (Green) £155

New and Upcoming Releases by Asics and Solomon

Recently we have seen a lot boots and more formal footwear, coinciding with a decline in trainers. This is a trend that I agree is happening, however, these are some models recently released or releasing soon i’ve found that I believe will have a big year.

Links:

Solomon Xt Whisper (All colours) £140

UB9-S Gel Trainer (All colours) £135

US Link: Asics Gel-Pickax £105