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Neither of these pieces will demolish your bank account, but they are definitely luxury products in my eyes. Factor in the cost per wear of something like this sweater over a decade of wear and it almost feels unfair to Asket.

Asket Heavy Wool Sweater - Brown

This chunky brown sweater starts with Italian recycled wool spun into triple-plied yarns in a 7-gauge half cardigan knit. The extra-fine fibers have a mechanical dyeing process that skips virgin resources. Romanian knitters shape the raglan sleeves using a fully fashioned technique that links pieces with zero offcuts. The dry-handle fabric has enough heft to keep its structure through cold seasons.

Asket Wool Trousers - Dark Navy

These dark navy trousers use merino twill in a sharp 2/1 weave from the Biella mill in Italy. The extra-fine 19.5 micron wool comes from sheep raised without mulesing (the removal of strips of wool-bearing skin). A loose fit with pleated legs sits at mid-rise, while lining in the legs and organic cotton pocket bags add smooth movement. Cut and sewn in Portugal, the trousers have corozo buttons and enough structure to hold creases without being stiff.

My favorite menswear/men’s lifestyle writer Michael Williams interviewed the founder of this brand last week, and it was great. As a New Englander, it’s easy to remind myself that I should be gassing up Warren more.

Warren Six Season Flannel - Lichen

Warren's Lichen colorway takes broken herringbone patterns in soft green tones that echo Vermont tree landscapes. The 10-ounce twill flannel starts with US-grown organic cotton, yarn-dyed in the South, then woven at American Woolen's Connecticut mill. Classic Apparel in East Boston adds workwear pockets with an extra seam on the left chest plus pencil entry. Double-needle stitching runs throughout, corozo buttons dot the placket, and a hidden collar stays keep things neat.

Warren Pomfret Country Chino - Granite

The Pomfret chino blends dress trouser details with work pant function in sanded cotton canvas from UK supplier Brisbane Moss. A back yoke improves the seat fit while double welt pockets add polish to the rearview. New England Shirt Co. in Fall River cuts a tapered fit with room through the seat and thigh, narrowing from the knee down. Antique brass four-hole buttons from Waterbury Button in Connecticut finish the fly.

Tightbooth PLAC Down Vest

Tightbooth's down vest has a stand collar design with nylon taffeta that gets a matte finish and firm hand. The pattern cuts narrower shoulders with wider armholes so layers fit smoothly underneath. Double zippers run the front with logo-stitched velcro just on the upper half to reduce snag hassle. Filled with 80% down and 20% feather, it has slash pockets plus a flap pair and big inner storage.

Tightbooth PLAC Flight Cap

This flight cap matches the vest's colorway in the same matte nylon with firm structure. Inside sits polyester quilting with poly fill for cold weather coverage. A drawcord adjusts the fit around your head while the flap has logo stitching on back. Cotton-nylon blend in the shell adds durability to the design from Tightbooth's Fall/Winter collection.

Sid Mashburn Spread Collar Sport Shirt - Forest Corduroy

Italian corduroy gets garment-dyed for lived-in forest green color with the soft hand of aged flannel. The modified spread collar uses lightweight German interlining that stays soft without fusing. Single-needle stitching at 22 stitches per inch creates flat-felled seams alongside thick 3.5mm Trocas shell buttons. Made in Turkey, the shirt has a high armhole for movement and shirttails long enough to stay tucked.

Sid Mashburn Crepe-Soled Chelsea Boot - Acorn Suede

Portuguese suede in acorn brown sits on a plantation crepe sole that dresses down the classic Chelsea shape. Leather lining runs throughout while elastic side panels and heel tabs make them easy to pull on and off. The crepe sole works more casually than leather but still pairs well with trousers for that town-and-country look. Made entirely in Portugal, these boots bridge the gap between formal and relaxed.

J.Crew Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves

Black sheepskin leather wraps around 100% cashmere lining for gloves that handle winter commutes with style. Tech-friendly fingertips let you use your smartphone without exposing skin to cold air. The leather has a smooth finish while the cashmere inside keeps hands warm through long walks or bike rides. Spot clean only to maintain the leather's finish and cashmere's soft texture.

J. Crew Cashmere-blend Scarf - Inky Mocha Heather

Made in Italy with 97% recycled cashmere and 3% recycled wool, this scarf brings luxury without the guilt. The Inky Mocha Heather colorway works as a rich brown-gray that pairs with everything from navy suits to olive field jackets. Currently marked down to $59.50 from $118, it's a solid deal on Italian-made cashmere. The heathered texture adds visual interest while keeping the overall look refined for office wear.

In a way, Chris Brown is the Coca Cola of hip hop. It’s not good for you, you know that, but in certain moments it just hits…. It’s objectively unhealthy to like, but we can’t quite get rid of it, and like it when we consume.

Now to take this a step further, Jason Derulo is the Pepsi to Chris Brown’s Coke. Not the best in its class, categorically inferior even. But it’s also popularly served on a global basis, and still quenches a piece of thirst we occasionally have.

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