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December 31, 2007

Pokit Classic Capsule Bag

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Pokit are a UK based design company, they make accessories such as bags, wallets & belts as well as custom suits & shoes, of which I have a pair on the way.
This bag was inspired by Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes – I used to know all about those before I got old & jaded.
The outer is in Khaki canvas & bridle leather, with fittings in solid brass & nickel.
The pleats & the piping on the lid of the bag allow it to have a 3D shape as do the leather reinforcements on the base. There are also many internal pockets which have come
in very handy indeed.

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Its a piece of product design rather than fashion design if that makes sense. At first glance the bag looks quite traditional but when you give it a second look its like nothing else out there on the market - that’s what I like about it most.

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S.N.S. Herning 'Stark' Cardigan

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S.N.S. is a traditional knitwear manufacturer based in central Jutland, Denmark.
In 1931, Søren Skyt devised a unique technique involving temperature ‘bubbles’ to insulate local fishermen from the harsh elements whilst at work. Today, the knits are still manufactured in the same way on the same machines. Each piece is individually signed by one of the three craftsmen responsible for making it - either Erik 69, Bjarne 71, and Holger 67 yrs old. This particular wool cardigan is known as ‘Stark’  & I have it in a petrol blue colorway. Ive been told I’ll have this sweater forever & I'll be passing it on to future family. So far Ive been wearing it everyday for a month straight, Ive been too lazy to buy a winter jacket this year so have been wearing this sweater under a light coat everyday, & its kept me snug & warm through some pretty cold times recently.

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