His Winter Essentials

By Niall Roeder

‘Tis the season to rug up and brave the chill. Although the frostiness of the Australian Winter doesn’t compare to that of other countries, it’s cold to us. Just because we are very summer-focussed bunch, doesn’t mean we can embrace winter stylings. What fashion path do you wander down during this time of year? These are the accessories will not just get you through winter, but get you through it looking good. And they’re from environmentally conscious companies.

Analog Watch

These are the Rolls Royce of watches… Actually, they’re more like Rolls Royces made out of polished wood or clean-cut marble. Analog watches are hand crafted statement pieces for men. These timepieces are for the peacocks and the environmentally aware. They are strong and reliable, but are naturally 80% biodegradable and built using wood from off-cut lumber, genuine leather for the straps, and recyclable packaging.

“We care about craftsmanship and beauty in simplicity. We aspire to transform and re-imagine unique and beautiful materials. We are inspired most by nature – leaves, trees, rocks, trickling water falls, crickets at night – we love it all!”

Brixton Restitched Hat

Brixton “Restitched” isn’t your normal range of headwear. Each lid is limited edition and handmade from the finest salvaged materials. From grandpa snap caps to feathered fedoras to weathered black bowlers; every item is teeming with character. Even though they’re brand new, they look like they could tell a spin a few yarns of the old days.

“For this first offering, Brixton’s designers found unique materials including a 1920’s kimono, vintage mail bags and an old leather bomber jacket and worked closely with small factories to carefully repurpose them into truly one-of-a-kind Brixton pieces”

Roots Legacy Bag Tribe

If Indiana Jones had died in his last crusade he would rolling in his grave at the thought of not getting to own one of these beautiful leather bags. The workmanship that goes into a Roots leather bag is impeccable. The Legacy Bag is made in Canada from Italian leather. It will set you apart from the rat race, will last a heck of a long time and will become softer with age.

“Tribe leather is at the heart and soul of Roots. This leather is tanned using a hand-made process, ensuring it will never fade or crack, and hand buffed to create a vintage effect – no two hides will ever be the same”

Image 1: http://analogwatchco.com/

Image 2: http://www.brixton.com/

Image 3: http://www.roots.com/ca/en/