Panama Stowaway Overshirt from S.E.H Kelly

S.E.H Kelly's latest creation further blurs the line between light unlined jackets and heavy overshirts, being fashioned from a rigid, robust Lancastrian twill. Cut-wise, the body is narrower and the arms slightly shorter than Kelly's previous overshirts, with two roomy front pockets and rounded collars. As the manufacturer states, it's happiest worn over a t-shirt or shirt as an easy top layer. Which is another way of saying it's perfect for keeping you warm on a chilly summer evening when you're strolling back from the pub.

Around London in June

Hamilton MIL-W-46374

Standard issue throughout the Vietnam era to American GI's, the Hamilton MIL-W-46374 is a classic military watch with an easy to read 24-hour dial and 17-jewel Swiss movement.

If the face looks familiar, it's probably because it's inspired popular miltary style watches like J.Crew's Timex, and Seiko's SNX425. If you want a proper military issued watch with a bit of history, you can still pick Hamilton MILs up in good condition on eBay for less than £150.

New workwear from Workers Japan

One of the great things about being registered for the Workers newsletter is seeing their latest designs pop up. This month, Takashi Tateno's creations have a definite Casey Jones flavour about them - striped railroad jackets, robust looking overalls and engineer's shirts, and to top it all off, a striped railwayman's cap. From what I've seen so far, Takashi takes his designs very seriously, and no doubt these latest garments will have been the result of some thorough research into minutiae of vintage railroaders' workwear. Even if his customers are more likely to be wearing them on the Tokaido Shinkansen than the Cannonball Express.

Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi

Looking like a couple of very sharp dudes last week on BBC2's The Culture Show were producer Danger Mouse (real name Brian Burton) and composer Daniele Luppi talking about their new album Rome.

Inspired by the soundtracks of Spaghetti Western films of the 60s, the new release features vocal contributions by Jack White and Norah Jones and was five years in the making.

Summer jackets from Albam

You may have noticed I'm a big fan of a well-made jacket. And I'm also a big fan of Albam. So when Albam turns out a well-made jacket I'm doubly happy. Recently however, they've gone one better, and turned out two well-made jackets, both excellent for the sort of summer evening when a shirt alone won't suffice.

First up is this very neatly constructed Shawl Collar Deck Jacket, which comes in a 100% cotton 'loopback' fleece. Details include two pockets with studs and a zip front with hand-cut leather pull.

Next is their cotton twill Jean Jacket, cut from the same Italian cloth as their excellent chinos. I like the unfussy minimalist design of this one, just a single breast pocket and seven buttons at the front. And the classic jean jacket details at the back with two tabs.

To be honest, I haven't tried either of these on yet, but I'll definitely be popping down to their Soho branch in the next few days.

Grenson Oscar Chukka

There's always room for a great suede chukka boot in your wardrobe (or, if you're like me, sprawled over your bedroom floor). Particularly when it's from that classic Northampton shoemaker, Grenson. Their Oscar Chukka comes across as a smarter, more refined desert boot, with its beige suede uppers, leather lining and goodyear welted crepe sole. Get them now at Tres Bien shop