From a chambray shirt and light jacket to an innovative phone charger
The Valet. team is constantly scouring shops and the web to find the latest and greatest items from the worlds of fashion, footwear and gear. Here, the editors have assembled their latest finds—the items we deem worthy of your hard-earned money. Browse away, treat yourself to something and start the week off right.
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Light jacket season doesn't last long. So you shouldn't spend too much for this fleeting piece of outerwear. But you do want a stylish jacket that will block spring's chilly wind and occasional drizzle. And this one, from UNIQLO's capsule collection designed by Clare Waight Keller, definitely hits the mark. The breathable cotton blouson has a boxy, cropped fit with oversized pockets and an adjustable waist. Plus, it comes in three seasonal shades.
Blouson jacket,
$69.90 by UNIQLO: C
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We've never seen anything like this before. A game-changing device that promises the end of waiting for your phone to charge. How does it work? You place your phone in the toaster-like gadget and it pops back out in two seconds, fully charged. PC Mag describes it “like a magician's sleight of hand.” What's actually happening is less complicated than it may appear. The hub houses five 3,500mAh batteries. When you drop your phone into it, the old battery is removed and a fresh one is swapped into the company's proprietary phone case. But it sure sounds promising.
Battery hub,
$450 / $360 by Swippitt
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Looking for a new daily carry? Fursac has made the ultimate spring and summer tote that's the perfect mix between ruggedly casual and elegantly refined. Crafted from tough cowhide suede that's 100% Leather Working Group-certified (meeting all standards for sustainable and responsible leather production), the bag is roomy without feeling too big. It features comfortable rolled top handles and an internal patch pocket for added organization.
Suede tote,
$305 by Fursac
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You don't have to wear a tie. That's why wearing one these days looks and feels so cool. And one of our favorite sources for reasonably-priced neckwear has just added a slew of new styles to their line-up. The Tie Bar's new collection of shantung silk neckties are crafted by the esteemed Tessitura Attilio Bottinelli in Lake Como, Italy. Cut with the perfect three-inch width, they highlight the unique texture of shantung—a luxurious silk fabric with a slightly irregular, raw surface that adds depth and character.
Como silk shantung tie,
$78 by The Tie Bar
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No surprise, but Wythe makes our favorite chambray shirt of the season. Cut from soft and sun-faded chambray fabric with an irregular slub, the natural indigo-dyed yarn provides a unique, cloudy blue color that will wear-in beautifully. Vintage details include a tabbed collar, triple-needle stitching and natural corozo nut buttons dyed a light blue for a tonal match.
Sunfaded chambray shirt,
$188 by Wythe New York
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