Those purveyors of elegance and excellence E. Tautz have collaborated with another elegance specialist in John Lobb. Made for Wallpaper’s ‘Handmade’ issue, it’s one of those collaborations we’re surprised hasn’t been made earlier. At £795, they’re available from the John Lobb store on 88 Jermyn Street. They also come with specially made shoe trees – and considering the price, so they bloody well should!

Powderhorn has been making premium outerwear for extreme adventurers since the 1960s in Jackson Hole. The tough, performance-focused brand consistently produces stylish and functional garb for the mountains, and their latest innovation, the Gunpowder jacket, is a great go-to in this winter's down lineup. The new jacket, the Powdersmoke, is filled with Toray Waterproof Quix® Down—a 750-fillpower feather insulation treated to repel water. Down jackets have traditionally run the risk of getting overly bulky when wet, but the Powderhorn's Quix® promises to keep the wearer warm, while remaining light and unsaturated in the rain if the Toray Airtastic™ silky nylon shell lets water thru.

We have a sudden urge to buy more pencils. And before anyone asks, yes we are that fickle. Make an attractive holder of anything and we’ll go and buy more of that item purely to have the holder. Want us to eat more fruit? Make a fruit holder (or a bowl, we’re not fussy). Preferably in danish oiled walnut, like this pencil holder.

Those looking for an easy to attain camera pouch may want to explore the options from Querida. Available in three sizes, the Querida pouches are made from “sticky-soft, uncoated, full grain pebbled leather” with a padded interior to keep the lenses and body safe and sound. Worth a look.

Navy and white circle patterned Drakes self-tie silk bow tie with pointed ends and an adjustable strap. Pair this handmade piece with a solid-colour shirt to upgrade formal tailoring.

We're really liking the more playful iPad case that designer Jonathan Saunders has worked up with Britain's Smythson. Smythson has added a limited edition collection of color-blocked goatskin leather accessories detailed with inlays of black velvet, brushed gold, and black enamel zip closure to their prestigious collection of leather goods. The line's iPad case features interior pockets lined with Saunders' trademark flora and fauna-printed silk. Well played.

Another spot on collab from Alden and Leffot, you’d be hard pressed to find a product from these titans of the footwear world that we wouldn’t happily rock on our soles. A fine pair of double stitched cap-toed boots, slim, smart with ‘a higher and slightly tapered toe box. This particular variety is known as 'Ravello', which we are told is an ultra-rare colour, that we think equivalently refined. 

MiiR water bottles make great hydration companions, and the bold, colourful designs that can be customised certainly help you make a statement. But what really sets them apart is great design, exceptional functionality and the charitable work the company does with some of the proceeds from the sale of their bottles. One dollar from the sale of each bottle goes directly to building water wells in developing nations to help those in need gain access to clean water.

A neat solution for any kitchen. Easily transfer food from board to plate to pan with the Transfer Chopping Board by Chris&Ruby.

Designed and engineered originally in 1961 by McIntosh co-founder Sidney Corderman and the McIntosh Engineering Team, the MC275 is one of the of the most cherished tube amplifiers to this day. And to celebrate it's 50th anniversary, the folk at McIntosh have released a limited edition model. One for the real audiophiles at $6500.

Not a fan of the full-sized wallet? This slim and minimalist card holder wallet from Acne is typical of the refined and understated design the label is known for. Crafted from premium leather in a rich brown, the case features four compartments, has “Acne Studios” embossed on one side and will slide easily into your pocket without any added bulge.

Not to be confused with the European dance-music related brand, Carhartt workwear has joined forces again with A.P.C. to deliver their second collaboration. In this season's offering, the collab shifts further away from the workwear roots of Carhartt and into the casual wear domain - that is with the exception of the curious inclusion of an apron in the collection. Blacksmith steez anyone?

Legacy Machines pay homage to the rich watchmaking traditions of 18th and 19th centuries, by imagining the type of timepieces MB&F would have created 100 years ago when there were no Grendizers, Star Wars or fast jets for inspiration, but when there were stunning pocket watches, the Eiffel Tower and Jules Verne to set the imagination racing. Legacy Machines are a tribute to the great innovators of traditional watchmaking, while remaining, above all, authentic three-dimensional MB&F Machines.

Bellroy have just released their new “Collection Two” of versatile and well priced men’s accessories. Here at Cardour we're very partial the the zip wallet from this line. Worthy of note is the material they have used to create the line: pull-up leather. By applying a treatement to the hide called Anilline, along with a top coating of oil, a pull up leather is designed to lighten in color when stretched, producing a worn-in effect with time. This gives the leather a natural, lived-in look. Pull-up leather gains character with age because the natural oils in your hands give it your own distinctive colouring over time.

Apple announces their iPhone 4S and whilst it isn't the upgrade most wanted, the features are still very compelling. Faster dual-core A5 processor, an all new 8MP camera, full 1080p HD resolution video recording and Siri, an intelligent voice-controlled assistant.

Using the bold tessellating pattern, present through Gareth Pugh’s collection for autumn/winter, this iPad case is a striking example of the designer’s geometric style. Cut from soft premium leather and stamped with the patterned design, the case is padded making it a highly tactile piece. The designer’s dark palette is accented superbly by the gold-coloured metalwork and zipper, used to attach the short strap and close the case.

This is a classic shoe. The sort you can sport in the office or out to dinner with the olds without thinking twice about it. Fabricated from a soft, deep-burgundy leather with a beautiful grain and black stictching, wear them with navy or grey trousers. And like all good quality leather shoes, if you look after them, they will look after you for years and years.

Jack Spade is preparing to rock the Southern Hemisphere's summer season with these newly released tortoise shell sunglasses. Made in an Italian rhodoid frame and featuring custom dark grey plastic lenses, these sunglasses offer UV400 protection and will no doubt look banging on your noggin.

Recent research from the sport research group at Brunel University, UK, found that music can increase your running endurance. Further research from the Cardour Institute, US, found that performance enhancement is inversely proportional to headset cable length. Ok, that last 'study' is yet to be peer reviewed. Regardless, the Jabra SPORT headset is the ideal way to enjoy wireless music and calls whilst you exercise. And with rumours flying that Apple with upgrade the iPod Nano with Bluetooth in the coming weeks, the Jabra Sport could well become our headset of choice.

Alden have produced a superb shoe with their new suede plaza boots. Khaki with a cap toe, slim and neat, these are an all-situation type of footwear, that work just as well in the bar as they will in the office. If you’re looking for a more dressed up version of the desert boot, this may just be the thing for you.

Joby have become famous for their creative ideas in camera tripods, so we were excited to see two new additions to their product line. The GorillaPod Micro 250 and GorillaPod Micro 800 take portable and compact tripods to a whole new level. Weighing only a few ounces the 250 supports up to 250 grams of photo snapping action while its big brother the 800 can support up to 800 grams. Both models fan out to form a sturdy base for your camera, and while closed fit easily in the palm of your hand or left attached, aren't obtrusive. The mini-tripods also have a steel mount which has thirty-six degrees of tilt motion in any direction to allow the user to position their camera as desired.

If you haven't found yourself out on the road mid-workout, cashless and in trouble count yourselves lucky. If you have, you'll recognise the importance of VITAband. An essential piece of kit for all athletes, regardless of level, the VITAband provides first responders with critical information, such as your identification, relevant medical history and emergency contacts. That alone might save your life. The inclusion of a VISA Prepaid Card, enabling you to pick up a sports drink on the road without hauling around dollar bills or loose change, however is the real genius. That might just save your workout.

A great piece of footwear from Our Legacy. A derby shoe in smooth calf leather upper, leather lining and black leather piping. Built on a thick wedge crepe sole with natural storm welt. The silhouette is very nice and chunky with a round toe. This style is exclusive to Très Bien Shop and not to be found elsewhere.

Hot tip from Acquire Magazone on a pre-order happening on Brooks Brothers Black Fleece website for this felt and leather computer briefcase. A definite signature piece with an on-point and incredibly versatile colour scheme.