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We're happy to report that Ashtray, one of our favorite online shopping destinations of the moment has reopened after a several month hiatus. The shop stocks items from some of the most promising young designers in Sweden.

Julian Red black knitted hoodie

Julian Red red knitted sweater

Nakkna block print T-shirt

Nakkna wide black chinos

Our Legacy white rib T-shirt

Permanent Vacaction blue/beige shirt

Permanent Vacaction blue/white dress

Richard Lindqvist knit cardigan jacket

• Quite fittingly in this election season, Kiosk's latest selection of products come from America. Come see the debut of "America Installment #1" today from 6-9pm, then go watch the VP debates.
• Blackbird, Lambs Ear, Impulse and other Seattle boutiques will be taking part in a warehouse sale this Saturday, October 4th at the Nordic Heritage Museum in North Ballard.
• Spend $350 and use code "100GIFT" at Jake today until 3pm CST for a $100 gift card as well as free shipping on your order. Update: This offer has been extended to Sunday, 3pm CST.
• Use code "fall08" at Language for 20% off site wide.

• Based in Stockholm, Nakkna was founded in 2003 by designers Camilla Sundin, Claes Berkes and Ella Soccorsi who met at the Beckmans School of Design.
• The label produces menswear, womenswear and basics like T-shirts and denim.
• Nakkna's designs are avant-garde but wearable, balancing complex geometric constructions and inventive draping with attractive silhouettes and materials.

Media

Nakkna Spring 2009 Video

Click here for our complete profile of Nakkna.

YMC black leather/canvas lace-up at Aloha Rag ($300)

• Swedish men's and women's clothing label, founded by Astrid Olsson and Lee Cotter in 2004.
• Dedicated to the craft of tailoring, the brand places intense focus on construction, cutting, and fabrics.
• While grounded by basic, well-made pieces in neutral colors, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair is known as one of the more avant-garde Scandinavian labels. Deconstruction is a recurring theme, as is the use of elegant, mathematical curves and shapes.

Elsewhere

• Profile on label, Refinery 29, February 2007
• Interview with Olsson, May 2007

Media

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Fall 2007

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Spring 2009

Click here for our complete profile of Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair.

DSM + Gloverall Dufflcecoat at Dover Street Market (£310)

As part of a mini redesign we did a few months ago, we started a little project that we haven't talked about until now. We started compiling more extensive information/media about some of the brands we feature on this site. Brands like Rick Owens, Raf Simons and Veronique Branquinho now have pages with a few facts, some links to good interviews/articles and a few representative videos of their work. The idea is not to overwhelm with information, but to provide a few choice morsels that will let readers know what a particular designer is all about.

We have 30 or so of these designer profiles written with more to come soon, and we'll featuring many of them on this blog as they're added.

Patrik Ervell khaki and gold jacket at BBlessing ($680)

United Bamboo rolled waist skirt at La Garconne ($327)

We remember Common Projects' very first season when they focused on low, mid and high top sneakers in black, grey and white. Then came metallics. Then came boots and bags. Then came desert boots and mock lace-ups. And now, Commons Projects has graduated in to a grown-up men's shoe label with classic oxfords made following the brand's minimalist ethos. Waxed Nappa leather. Leather sole. Made in Italy. A serial number as the only brand insignia. We wouldn't haven't it any other way.

Black slip-on oxford at Blackbird ($492)

Black slip-on oxford at South Willard ($420)

Ulrika Sandström T-shirt at Styleserver (109 EURO)

Originally a costume and set designer, Belgian Natalia Brilli started designing fashion accessories in 2003 for Rochas. After 3 year at Rochas she started her eponymous label in 2005. Her pieces often use leather as a sculptural element, sometimes shaping and intertwining it with various metals. Dark and dramatic, Victorian influences and aesthetics in her work are clear.

Her Fall 2008 collection is now available at Gravity Pope Tailored Goods. Thanks to reader Aryen for the tip.

Fummel + Kram Pac-Man scarf at Fatal ($298)

• I Don't Like Mondays is giving Jargol readers a treat to mark the arrival of their fall goods. Use coupon code "IDLMLOVESJARGOL" for 10% of your order.
• Vamp in LA is celebrating it's 4th anniversary. Come to the shop Sat-Sun September 27-28 for 20% off everything in the store.
• A bit late on this one! Visit DressCodes in Atlanta 9/22 to 9/25 (ends today!) for 30% off your total purchase.

Jil Sander black "low" sneaker at Oki-Ni (£179)