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The Best Gifts for Business Travelers

While the seasoned business traveler may have chosen his profession, he certainly can’t predict every situation he’ll encounter on the road. From inconvenient layovers to rush-hour traffic to unpredictable weather, the business traveler must — above almost everything else — be flexible. And as such, his wardrobe and packing list should reflect this. It’s possible to dress professionally and be prepared for anything. It’s completely reasonable to ask the most of your luggage and accessories on the road — why compromise? So with that in mind, we curated a gift lift apt for those who spend the majority of the year on the road. It may not do away with extra baggage fees, but it’ll definitely address many nuisances you’re sure to encounter while traveling.

Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Business travelers can always use a trusty watch with superb vintage styling in their collection. And Hamilton’s Intra-Matic Auto Chrono certainly delivers with a panda dial and an automatic chronograph movement. The stainless steel case checks in at 40mm, perfect for any travelers’ wrist.

Jax Marie Mage Jax Sunglasses

Made in Japan, the Jax sunglasses from Los Angeles-based brand Jacques Marie Mage are 10mm acetate and feature 18K gold hardware and dark blue CR39 lenses. The ’50s-inspired frame looks good on a range of face shapes and the style isn’t ubiquitous (in fact, it’s limited to 500 pieces). Regardless of what’s on your boarding pass, these shades say First Class.

Nanamica Gore-Tex Cap

It’s hard to prepare for every possible weather scenario, but at least with the Nanamica Gore-tex cap, you’ll keep your head dry whereever you land. The navy blue wool-blend hat is waterproof, adjustable and nondescript. It’ll look good whether you’re catching a cab to a meeting or boarding the red eye home.

Arc’Teryx Veilance Casing Passport Wallet

This minimalist leather passport wallet is cut from Veilance-spec water-resistant Horween leather. It has a stitch-free construction to keep it slim, so it’ll easily fit in your blazer pocket. Made in Canada, the style looks just as appropriate with a suit as it does with a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt.

The Lost Explorer Traveler’s Protection Balm

Pressurized plane cabins, sleepless travel days and unfamiliar climates are hell on your skin, so it’s worth investing in the Traveler’s Protection Balm to help soothe your body’s largest organ. Made from a blend of essential oils, the balm is enriched with Ravensara oil and Camphor, and is designed for multi-purpose use. Just apply a small amount to your skin as needed while en route — or after you’ve reached your destination.

J.Crew Destination Performance Suit Jacket

You don’t always have access to a steamer or dry-cleaner when on the road. Taking this into account, J.Crew designed a jacket that is machine washable and low-upkeep. It’s also supremely comfortable (with added stretch) and and water repellent — it’s arguably one of the better travel blazers out there.

Tumi 19 Degree Aluminum International Carry-On

Tumi’s take on the aluminum suitcase is a step above much of the competition. It has a durable shell that appears more sculptural than utilitarian. The water-resistant design features four smooth-rolling wheels and a retractable handle. If the job requires you on the road for the majority of the year, your suitcase should be designed to handle it all. Tumi’s design hits the mark and gets extra points for its unique style.

Korchmar Lux Wesley Briefcase

Made in the USA from full-grain aniline leather, this slim briefcase features solid brass hardwear and a signature 6.4-ounce twill lining. Designed to hold a laptop or tablet, this briefcase will pair nicely with your suitcase for any professional trip. What’s more, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better quality bag for the price — it’s a near steal.

Filson Travel Kit

No matter what type of trip you’re on, you’ll always pack a Dopp kit, so it’s worth investing in a model that will stand up to near-constant use. Filson makes a superlative option cut from water-repellent cotton twill. The style features leather accents, a rust-proof zipper and four stow pockets.

Todd Snyder Cashmere Turtleneck

This medium-guage cashmere turtleneck tee is perfect for layering and ideal for the unpredictable cabin temperatures on many domestic flights. It features a tubular hem, knit cuffs and classic roll-neck styling. It’s a breathable, warm layer that’s also supremely soft against the skin — a small luxury that’ll make even the longest layovers more bearable.

Incotex Urban Traveller Tech Trouser

You leave Tuscon where it’s 90 and sunny and land in Chicago where it’s 40 and rainy. Can one wardrobe be versatile enough for a trip like that? If so, the Incotex Urban Traveller Tech Trousers would be a part of it. They’re cut from water-resistant polyester and feature an elasticated waist for comfort on the go. What’s more, the slim silhouette won’t look out of place with your blazer, either.

Sanders Suede Chukka Boot

Sanders has been making high-quality shoes in Northamptonshire since 1873. This business-friendly boot features a brown suede upper, a two-eye design and a chunky crepe sole. That means it’ll be comfortable trekking from terminal to terminal and appropriate for any type of professional meeting.

Anker PowerCore Ultra High Capacity Power Bank

This little device will save you from crowding around the outlets at the airport like the horges of power-starved tech devotees waiting for flights. Weighing in a 12.5-ounces, it will charge a iPhone 7 almost seven times and it will recharge itself overnight (in 10 hours).

Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

Essentially every hotel in North America has complimentary WiFi, so take your entertainment with you while you travel. The Amazon Fire TV Stick plugs into any TV’s HDMI port and allows acces to Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, Prime Video and more. It’s a small package that delivers the small comforts of home.

Joomfeen Worldwide Universal Power Adapter

If business routinely takes you overseas, this small investment is a necessity. It covers more than 150 countries and features two USB ports and a single AC power socket (that means you can charge up to three devices at once). Because after a long day, the last thing you want is to end up at your hotel without a charger.

Equator Instant Coffee

Airline coffee, truckstop coffee and hotel coffee are ubiuitous, but definitely leave something to be desired. If you care about your beans, but need something you can pack with you and drink when the options are slim, this 6-pack from Equator has you covered. It’ll taste close to your favorite pour-over, but you can easily enjoy it at 35,000 feet.

The Travel Atlas by Lonely Planet

If your passport is filled with stamps from recent business trips, this atlas will certainly be appreciated. It’s full of maps, climate info, sample iteraries and necessary cultural information about every part of the world. At 448 pages, it’s not small, but it’s required reading for the globetrotter.

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Timberland Released Some Great Collaboration Boots this Week

Timberland released some great collaboration boots this week for two different American brands. The iconic boot brand reissued its GT Scramble hiking boots for J.Crew earlier this week in three colorways: tan, brown and olive. The style, retailing for $175, features a waterproof Gore-tex membrane, a supportive footbed and a Vibram outsole. Both durable and versatile, it’s designed to keep you looking (and feeling) good and no matter where your life takes you this winter.

Today, Timberland dropped the unique 7-Eye Lug Boot with NYC-based menswear brand Aimé Leon Dore. Decidedly different than the hiker, this boot features a Horween leather upper (in navy or green), a hand-sewn moc toe, a rubber lug outsole and a shearling footbed. They’re a throwback design that’s been slightly elevated, and they’re not too expensive at $260 per pair.

While these two collabs are visually quite different, they both offer a take on the cold-weather boot. J.Crew opts for unobtrusive function while Aimé Leon Dore leans towards luxury — either way, you can’t go wrong.

GT Scramble Hiking Boots by J.Crew $175

7-Eye Lug Boot (Green) by Aimé Leon Dore $260

7-Eye Lug Boot (Navy) by Aimé Leon Dore $260

The 50 Best Boots for Men

Last Updated November 2018. This definitive guide to the best boots for men covers ten categories, including work boots, Chelseas, chukkas and more.

Boots always seem to get more done than shoes. While shoes are busy arguing semantics in a boardroom, boots are out in the garage actually doing work. Shoes spend their weekend shanking golf balls while boots are going over, around and through every surface on Earth. Boots have long belonged to the movers and shakers of history, and dammit if they’re not going to keep going. Here are the 50 best pairs you can buy right now.

The Chelsea Boot

Chelsea boots began life in England in the mid-19th century and didn’t stray far from home until recently. The elasticized wonders were a staple of the mid-’60s mod scene and protected the feet of seemingly every British invader from John to Ringo. Recently they’ve seen a revival on many of menswear’s best dressed. The silhouette is very slim and features elastic side panels and heel pull-tabs.

Simeon Chelsea Boots by A.P.C. $275

The Ranch Boot by Taylor Stitch $348

Craftsman Boots by R.M. Williams $495

Suede Chelsea Boots by Common Projects $525

Kingsman Chelsea Boots by George Cleverley $750

The Ankle Boot

Ankle boots might be the coolest footwear ever made — which makes them that much more difficult to pull off than their closest cousins, the Chelsea boot. They’ve graced the feet of rock stars and, in doing so, complemented the tightest pants mankind has had to offer for decades. The silhouette is similar to the Chelsea boot, but the Ankle boot utilizes zippers or straps, instead of elastic panels, to ensure a secure fit around the ankle.

Chris Inside Zip Boots by Frye $230

Suede Boots by AMI $630

Jonah Boot by Lucchese $795

Jodhpur Boots by Saint Laurent $1,045

Abbott Jodhpur Boots by John Lobb $1,835

The Wingtip Boot

The wingtip, whose brogued details bring a touch of formal embellishment to casual footwear, is dressed up enough to be worn with a suit and laid back enough to end up under denim or a pair of cords. But they’re not a mullet shoe: they’ve been around long enough to look equally good in either context.

Frend Brogue Boots by Grenson $345

Jacques Brogue Boots by Mr P. $510

Stow Brogue Boots by Tricker’s $605

Felix Brogue Boots by O’Keeffe $815

Brogue Boots by Dunhill $950

Desert Boots by Clarks $125

Classic Boot by Wild Bunch $225

Chukka Boot by Sanders $285

Boston Chukka Boots by To Boot New York $325

Grove Chukka Boots by John Lobb $1,465

The Hiking Boot

For the purposes of this guide, we’ve kept a respectful distance from the more technical versions of this style, but the best pairs of old-school hiking boots boast the same alpine prowess that made them popular in the first place. Sturdy soles, heel support and lace-to-toe closures mean these boots are as hardworking as they are good-looking.

M120 Scarponcino Boot by Fracap $275

Danner Light by Danner $380

Hiker by Viberg $690

Military Hiker by Feit $1,100

Brunico Boots by Berluti $2,660

Original L.L. Bean Boot by L.L. Bean $135

Sherman Boot by Rancourt and Co. $325

Scout Boot by Maine Mountain Moccasin $335

America Bison 5.5 “PH” by Russell Moccasin Co. $460

Maine Guide Boots by Yuketen $630

The Work Boot

Strong, long-lasting and just stylish enough to stay on your feet for most of the colder months: that’s all a work boot really needs to be. Little wonder that the design was more or less perfected half a century ago. The no-frills lace-up style protects the lower legs and feet and usually features a durable lug sole.

8085 Iron Ranger Boots by Red Wing Heritage $320

1000 Mile Evans Boots by Wolverine $400

The Robert by Nicks Handmade Boots $437

8″ Work Boot by White’s Boots $470

Virgil Boots by Visvim $1,095

The Trench Boot

Worn since World War I, the trench boot (sometimes called an army or officer boot) is a handsome staple that’s shaken its military roots and manages to look a bit more cleaned up these days than it did stomping into Flanders. Similar to the work boot, this silhouette has a lower profile that is easier to incorporate into a variety of wardrobes.

Kenton Boots by J.Crew $248

Trench Boot by Oak Street Bootmakers $426

Service Boot by Viberg $670

Coniston Boots by Crockett and Jones $725

Combat Boots by John Lofgren $820

The Cowboy Boot

Like many Americana wardrobe staples, cowboy boots are rooted in function. Pull them on, wear them hard and use them for years. There are two mains styles: traditional cowboy boots that feature a riding heel (taller and angled) and roper boots that have a shorter heel, designed to handle a day of walking. The pointed toe and tall shaft make this boot instantly recognizable.

The Johnny by Tecovas $235

Pecos Boots by Red Wing Heritage $320

Texas Gold Boots by Heritage Boot Co. $495

Rust Crazyhorse Boots by Pinto Ranch $525

Bannock Boots by Lucchese $595

The Engineer Boot

The original engineer boots were designed to protect the feet of men who fed coals into steam engines. It melded the tall pull-on style of horse riding boots with the supportive arch and sole of a work boot. A buckled ankle strap distinguishes this style from other pull-on boots.

Engineer Boot by Red Wing Heritage $400

‘1939’ 100th Anniversary Engineer Boot by Wesco $749

Engineer Boots by Flat Head $950

Buco Horsehide Engineer Boots by The Real McCoys $1,772

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Visvim Made an Exclusive Collection for Mr Porter and It’s Exceptional

Japanese cult-favorite brand Visvim just launched an exclusive collection with Mr Porter and it’s nothing short of exceptional. Comprised of cool-weather staples, the 28-piece collection is inspired by California National Parks and the rugged, functional clothing worn by the Yosemite Valley Camp 4 rock climbers of the ‘50s and ‘60s. This throwback West Coast collection compliments the brand’s seasonal offerings and is a thoughtful continuation of designer Hiroki Nakamura’s vision.

Visvim’s products are painstakingly crafted and hard to come by in North America. The brand released its first collection in 2001 as a reaction to the mass-market products of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Its products feature timeless designs made with materials that will age beautifully. Natural dyes, artisanal details and top-tier leather are standard for Visvim. In the past 17 years, the brand’s clothing has evolved to more deeply express Nakamura’s unique point of view. Since the designer has a residence in California, a collection inspired by the Golden State was something of an inevitability.

The release includes a range of garments perfect for cool fall evenings in the mountains. For denim lovers, there is a pair of distressed jeans and a distressed jacket with a blanket yoke made from uneven gara-bou yarn. Mid-weight pieces include a baseball shirt made from a custom pinstripe moleskin an unevenly dyed cardigan with a California bear on the back. The collection’s most expensive garments are a coat and jacket, both filled with Polish goose down.

Standard for Visvim, the garments are very exclusive. There are extremely limited amounts available and the prices reflect the quality and scarcity: the collection ranges from $300 for a t-shirt to $5,210 for a down parka. Available online at Mr Porter and on display in the Visvim Exposition flagship store in Downtown L.A. until November 21, this capsule is well worth checking out. If you see something you can’t live without — and your financial planner gives you the go-ahead — don’t wait to pull the trigger because this collection will sell-out quickly.

Printed T-Shirt by Visvim $315

Funnel-Neck Wool Sweater by Visvim $655

Jumbo Loopback Hoodie by Visvim $730

Elk Flannel Shirt by Visvim $800

Dugout Shirt by Visvim $890

Selmer Wool Cardigan by Visvim $2,195

Yukata Oversized Down Coat by Visvim $4,030

Kodiak Down Jacket by Visvim $5,210

The Most Influential Hatmaker in America Just Started His Own Brand

It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume that you’ve seen hats crafted by Alberto Hernandez. Over the last decade, the 28-year-old Los Angeles denizen has become one of the most influential hatmakers in America, producing hats for movies, celebrities and countless clients across the world. “I’ll be honest,” Hernandez admitted. “I’ve made over 10,000 hats myself.” Interestingly enough, that incredible number was produced mostly under the radar, stamped with the names of a couple notable California brands. But this summer, Hernandez struck out on his own and founded Meshika, offering both stock and custom hats.

Long before Hernandez had a Rolodex of A-list clients, he was surrounded by a different type of hatmaking. Both his father and grandfather made western cowboy hats and sombreros charros in Guanajuato, Mexico, where Hernandez was born. “It was beautiful growing up around hats in my house,” he said. And though he didn’t initially have any interest in pursuing the craft himself, his feelings changed after watching The Good, the Bad and the Ugly when he was 14. Hernandez was captivated by the worn-in character of the western hats worn by Clint Eastwood. He asked his father about making hats like that in the family workshop but learned it was a near impossibility. “He told me, ‘It’s too difficult, son. All those hats come from the U.S. They’re beaver felt or rabbit felt and it’s very difficult to get for us,’” Hernandez said.

“Right now for me, it’s very important just to inspire young people and be creative,” Hernandez said.

Those western hats continued to fascinate Hernandez, so he immigrated to the United States in 2006 and became an apprentice at Baron Hats in Burbank, a company making modern replica hats for Hollywood movies. It was there, under the tutelage of a master hatter, that Hernandez learned to make hats as he saw in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. “I learned everything that I know now there: the hand shaping, the distressing, the hand blocking, the service, talking with the customer,” Hernandez said. “And [I was] also learning English because I couldn’t speak English back then — I could only speak Spanish.”

The hats that Hernandez made had character. They felt old and worn-in like they had unique stories earned over decades of wear. The hat Johnny Depp wore in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest — that was Hernandez. He also made hats for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and 3:10 to Yuma, among other blockbuster films. Through his apprenticeship, Hernandez learned that hatmaking was about more than just the technique. “I really got that feel, to tell a story on a hat, to get inspired by it and make cool things,” he said. It was this notion of storytelling that Hernandez took with him when he left Baron Hats. He wanted to make hats full of personality — typically only made for big-budget films — available to the public.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wearing a custom hat by Hernandez.

In 2013, he started working for luxury hatmaker Nick Fouquet in the Venice neighborhood of L.A. As Fouquet’s business grew, Hernandez began making hats for some of the top names in entertainment and sports including Pharrell, Madonna, David Beckham, Lady Gaga, Cam Newton and LeBron James. Along with putting his creations on the heads of some very high profile people, Hernandez gained practical experience in running a small business. But this experience affected him too, and he realized his vision was different than Fouquet’s. “I didn’t like that it was too expensive and just certain people can just buy those hats,” Hernandez said.

During his time working for Nick Fouquet, Hernandez created a set of hats that was particularly poignant. In 2017, he collaborated with Japanese brand Kapital on a limited-run of hats for its Osaka store. Hernandez was pleased with how the hats turned out and was inspired by the similarities, albeit on a different scale, between Kapital’s vision and his own. “It’s the same thing: the hand quality, they take their time, they tell a story, they support all the Japanese products and farms,” he said. “They keep it small and precious and special and beautiful. And that’s what I like — that’s what I want to make my product like.”

One-of-a-kind hats Hernandez made for Kapital on display in Osaka. Photo: Jonathan Lukacek via Instagram

So with that as a goal, Hernandez started his own brand this year and named it Meshika. The word — what Aztecs living in Mesoamerica referred to themselves as — reflects the brand’s mission. According to its site: “Each Meshika lived passionately and loved their culture and tribe. Meshika warriors fought with integrity to bravely defend their people. It is the qualities of the Meshika warriors that we apply to the culture of hat making: live confidently, passionately, and with love for your culture and tribe.”

For Hernandez, Meshika is a way to fully realize his own vision. His hats utilize top-quality materials which he sources from American producers whenever possible. Seasonal styles range from $350 to $550 (well over $700 less than ready-to-wear styles offered by his former employer), custom styles retail for $850 (made by the Meshika team) and ‘Hatter’s Choice’ styles crafted by individually by Hernandez cost $1,800. Though not inexpensive, these prices look reasonable when compared to the competition. “This company is not all about the money,” Hernandez said. “This company is about making a product for the people, so the people get to enjoy it and pass it on and keep supporting American businesses.”

At Meshika, the focus is on creativity and culture. Hernandez’s hats not only tell the story of his own journey as a craftsman, but they become part of the personal story of his clients. So when you invest in Meshika hat, you’re making a lifelong investment. “My hats, they don’t last a year. They last forever,” Hernandez said. “It’s a tradition: you can pass it on to your son or your grandson.” A traditional family craft begets another family’s heirloom. This is what Meshika is about: the confluence of tradition and craft, fair prices and creativity. And Hernandez wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ll tell you this now,” he said. “I’m not going to stop making hats until the day I die.”

Dollar Shave Club’s New Men’s Colognes Are Just $50 a Bottle

At this point, there’s precious little in the way of grooming products a guy can’t get from Dollar Shave Club. The brand makes everything from shaving gear to hand cream and even shower gel and toothpaste. And today, the line of spaces DSC doesn’t occupy got even shorter when it introduced its first line of colognes.

Named Blueprint, the line includes six fragrances: three fresh and three warm. Like many of Chanel’s first fragrances boast numbers instead of names, and they’re packaged with blueprint-style drawings of the buildings that align most closely with their spirits. Blueprint 203, an intimate blend of musk, vetiver and sandalwood, features a log cabin on its box and bottle; Blueprint 102, billed as a crisp and put-together combination of bergamot, lavender and white musk, has a brick townhouse. The 50ml bottles cost just $50, but you can get a sampler set of either the fresh or warm scents for $35.

The fragrances are part of a broader strategy that Dollar Shave Club has put in place to help guys address every grooming need they have. And soon, they’ll be able to reach them in person, instead of just on the internet. Adweek reported today that DSC will roll out vending machines at six high-traffic locations across the United States this year; you’ll find them dispensing TSA-friendly travel kits at places like LaGuardia Airport and the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

“We view our automated retail machine as a large interactive billboard through which consumers can get introduced to their favorite products and increase awareness that we offer numerous grooming categories beyond shaving products,” said Nick Virginio, the brand’s senior brand development manager, in an interview with the publication.

But if you want to try the fragrances before you travel this holiday season, the best way is to, well, order them now.

3 Northwestern Boot Makers You Should Know

Necessity really is the mother of all invention, especially when it comes to work boots. In New England, moc-toe hunting boots helped trappers handle harsh northern winters. In the Midwest, work boots came with non-marking, comfortable outsoles appropriate for hours on the factory floor. And in the South and West, cowboy boots were built for ranchers and cattlemen who spent their days on horseback. While they’re perhaps not as well known as brands in other regions, the original boot companies of the Northwest catered to the forest industry, making footwear for loggers and wildland firefighters.

The boots produced there were built to withstand arduous forested terrain. Key features included a tall shaft that offered protection and stability, a thick sole with deep lugs for traction, and a taller heel for added arch support and sure footing on uneven surfaces. Brands making these tough boots haven’t changed the formula much, and they still predominantly produce custom boots for industry workers. If you want the uncompromising quality of these boots but don’t need such a robust style, here are a few models more apt for everyday wear.

Nicks Custom Boots The Robert

Nick Blahcuzyn escaped Stalin’s army during WWII, immigrated to the US and learned to build boots in the Northwest. He founded Nicks Custom Boots in 1964, and the company’s handmade boots became the go-to for hotshot crews, loggers and upland hunters. The Robert boot is a pared-down version of the brand’s Ranger work boot. Completely customizable, the style has a 6-inch shaft and Dogger heel, and it’s completely rebuildable. For first-time customers, Nicks recommends its Fit-sheet to guarantee a perfect fit.

White’s Boots 8-Inch Work Boot

Founded in 1853 in West Virginia, White’s Boots relocated to Spokane, Washington, in 1915. A favorite of loggers for more than a century, White’s also makes boots for smoke jumpers battling forest fires across the West. This hand-sewn boot features a water-resistant leather upper, a Mini-Vibram sole and an 8-inch shaft, and it’s completely rebuildable. While the boot is available in a range of sizes, White’s recommends you send in tracings of your feet if you’re concerned about a proper fit.

Wesco Jobmaster ST208100

Oregon-based Wesco was founded in 1918 by John Shoemaker, a transplant from Michigan. His well-crafted logging boots were the choice footwear in timber camps across the state. In 1937, Wesco moved its factory to Scappoose, Oregon, where it still produces boots today. The Jobmaster ST208100 is made from 7-ounce full-grain leather and features a Vibram sole, steel toe and an 8-inch shaft. Though you can order stock sizes, Wesco also offers custom sizes and builds to better suit your needs.

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The Leather In Mission Workshop’s New Collection Is Amazing

Mission Workshop’s new Friija Collection features leather that is truly amazing. Made up a duffle, a jacket and gloves, the collection ranges in price from $180 to $1,450. That may sound pricey, but the quality of the leather completely justifies the cost. The brand utilized Kero leather from Sweden, a reindeer leather that is soft and flexible like lambskin, but also incredibly durable.

The reindeer roam free for most of their lives and are harvest by the Sami people of Northern Sweden. The hides are then vegetable-tanned by third-generation craftsmen at the Kero Leather Tannery almost 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The small-batch production garners beautiful lightweight hides which are dyed black for Mission Workshop.

To complement the small-batch leather production, Mission Workshop worked with notable designers to produce each piece. The gloves are made in California by Paul Wood from Philleywood and include index-finger touchscreen conductivity, light palm padding and fourchette paneling. The 26L duffle is made at Kevin O’Donnell’s Sterthous workshop in New York City. It utilizes HT500 nylon and YKK Aquaguard zippers for added functionality. The jacket is also made in NYC and features a high-performance 37.5 lining.

If you order pieces from the collection now, you’ll also save around 20 percent on each item. If you need a reason to splurge on some new leather, and the story of Kero leather isn’t enough to hook you, the pre-sale savings should tip the scale.

The Varis Gloves by Mission Workshop $180

The Okta Weekender Duffle by Mission Workshop $745

The Ren Jacket by Mission Workshop $1,450