Candle One: Hinoki

Monocle

Issue 126

$14

Head this way to meet the people, nations firms who can show you how to radically change your life, business, outlook and even your outfit. This is the way to work.

Valstar

Full-zip Harrington jacket

$585

In a city where brands pay close attention to where and how their clothes are made, Valstar still stands out with its Milanese-made jackets. Founded in 1911, the firm cut its first dash making raincoats before tweaking the traditions of tailoring to create flight jackets and all manner of modern silhouettes.This is where our collaboration comes in.The fitted cuffs and smart two-button collar are great for keeping the late-spring chills at bay and the classic cut is flattering, comfy and befitting of Valstar’s august history of Italian tailoring. *This limited-edition piece will dispatch on Wednesday the 22nd of May.*

Comme des Garçons

Scent Three: Sugi

$120

Article One

Opticals, Havana blonde

$385

These good-looking opticals come courtesy of Article One from Flint, Michigan. The firm's mission includes supporting the eradication of vitamin deficiency