From rugged briefcase to a fresh tennis collaboration
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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Can Filson really improve on their iconic twill briefcase? Actually, yes. The brand's new Tin Cloth line is pretty much exactly what you'd expect—incredibly handsome, built to last and resistant to stains and inclement weather. The briefcase, made from Tin Cloth waxed cotton and finished with leather handles and heavy-duty zippers, features a wide shoulder strap for easy carrying and plenty of pockets to keep your stuff organized.
Compact briefcase,
$295 by Filson
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Did the U.S. Open kickstart your tennis fever? Maybe you've noticed how many brands are getting into the sport. Well, just in time, Reigning Champ has returned with another collaboration with legendary racket sport brand Prince. This collection channels the golden era of tennis throughout the mid-80s and '90s. And as we head into hoodie/shorts season, we're pulling on these tailored twill shorts with contrast piping.
Twill short,
$180 by Reigning Champ x Prince
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Corridor really does make some cool clothes. From their eye-catching cardigans to their deft pattern manipulation, they create clothes that make you feel good (while eliciting compliments from anyone you run into). This fresh take on the flannel shirt is the prime example. It's super soft, yet extremely durable. And the oversized plaid adds a textural element to the fabric, making it the ideal shirt to wear open over a T-shirt.
Twill flannel shirt,
$195 by Corridor
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Ready for a break from your all-white summer sneakers? These are great shoes to transition into fall. New Balance's modern performance technology brings superior comfort to a running shoe from 2010 that's been reborn as a casual street sneaker. Impact-resistant cushioning means you can walk (or stand) for hours in these without ever feeling a thing. And the tonal beige colorway will pair with anything you wear through fall and winter.
2002R sneaker,
$140 by New Balance
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Polaroid's instant photos are undeniably cool. There's always been something special to them, but then they went away and were later revived. And in the age of social media, a tactile photograph is rare and unique. If there was a downside, it was that the simple cameras simply snapped a pic and didn't give you much control over the image. But the company has just launched the I-2, its most advanced instant camera that comes with built-in manual controls to offer its users full creative freedom. You can now set shutter speed, choose aperture, toggle flash on and off, and select focus using a highly accurate LiDAR ranging system. The end result? Extremely stylish photos—that still pop out of the camera seconds after you press the shutter.
I-2 starter camera set,
$599 by Polaroid
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