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From specialist cycling gear and sustainably made backpacks to running shoes that will put a spring in your step, these hardworking pieces will help you get up and go.
Bring it on

Don’t let the changing weather stop you from getting out there. With the right clothes, you’ll be good to go come rain or shine.

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Fashion: Menswear / Global

Bring it on

Don’t let the changing weather stop you from getting out there. With the right clothes, you’ll be good to go come rain or shine.

jacket by Progress Running Club, shirt by Kaptain Sunshine,
t-shirt by Asket, trousers by HandPicked,
socks by Rototo, sandals by Birkenstock, bag by Zattu

coat by Veilance, shirtby Brioni, trousers by Aspesi,
socks by Rototo, trainers by Adidas Terrex

jacket and trousers by Sunspel, t-shirt by James Perse, shoes by John Lobb, glasses by Oliver Peoples, backpack by Felisi, suitcase by Delsey

jacket by Hermès, jumper by Gabriela Hearst,
sunglasses by GLCO 3 Massimo Alba

coat by Herno

jacket by Valstar

coat by Teätora, sweatshirt by Sunray Sportswear, trousers by Norse Projects, socks by Rototo,
trainers by New Balance, glasses by Lindberg, bag by And Wander

coat by Teätora, sweatshirt by Sunray Sportswear,
trousers by Norse Projects

socks by Rototo,
trainers by New Balance

bag by And Wander

glasses by Lindberg

jacket by Robyn Lynch, long-sleeve t-shirt by Herno Resort, trousers by Fusalp, socks by Tabio,
trainers by JM Weston, beanie by A Kind of Guise,
backpack by Porter

coat by Kaptain Sunshine, vest by Valstar,
shirt by Brunello Cucinelli, trousers by Tod’s,
bag by Valextra

hooded coat by Descente, jacket by Officine Générale, jumper by Johnstons of Elgin, trousers by Tod’s,
bandana by Massimo Alba, Santos de Cartier watch by Cartier

coat by Aspesi, vest by AKind of Guise,
t-shirt by The White Briefs, trousers by Herno Resort,
socks by Tabio, sandals by Suicoke

bag by Zattu

H08 Chronograph watch by Hermès

jacket by Veilance, beanie by Loro Piana,
scarf by Johnstons of Elgin

jacket by Goldwin, t-shirt by Sunspel,
trousers by Applied Art Forms,
socks by Mauna Kea from Couverture & The Garbstore, sandals by Suicoke, bag by ROA,
suitcase by Rimowa

Toiletries bag by L/Uniform,
watch case by Vague Watch Co & Porter Yoshida & Co from Couverture & The Garbstore,
Pouch by Métier,
storage box by L/Uniform,
Heritage Collection watch by Grand Seiko
pen by Montblanc

Card case by Montblanc, Luggage Tag by Smythson,
Double wallet by Valextra, notebook by Smythson,
Pen case by Smythson, Card case by Smythson,
Card case by Valextra, mall wallet by Valextra

sweat anorak by Daiwa Pier39, t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by Altea, scarf by Canali,
bag by Pas Normal Studios

Jacket by Canali, sweatshirt by Tracksmith,
trousers by De Bonne Facture,

glasses case by Valextra

glasses by Montblanc

Model: Takayuki Suzuki

HAIR & MAKE UP: LIZ DAXAUER

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