Williams British Handmade may be the most singular luggage I have yet glimpsed.

Inspired by nonconformist fops of London’s Kingsland Road, father-son team Casely-Hayford present a louche by fanciful SS 2010 collection, called ”Kings of the Kings Land”, that combines Savile Row tailoring, Turkish handwork, and Afropunk attitude for a result that is ineffably English.

“Smoking Kills” signs strike me as puritanical, tasteless, and far from solution-oriented. The Caroloto is an interesting substitute for cigarettes by Chinese designer Zheng Daizi. While it may not be the final answer, any substitute that recognizes man’s need to hold objects in the hand and place them in his mouth is welcome.

Following are some of the latest that I am hoping will make their way into my home and wardrobe. 这些是我最近比较想要的新东西：

Made in Scotland on a Jacquard loom and finished by hand, this 100% cashmere blanket adorned with images from Damien Hirst’s New Religion series will be more heart (and body) warming than sharks in formaldehyde or jewel-encrusted skulls. It is big enough to fit a double bed and should encourage more production of new life than ruminations on the end.

The Victor Boa from Mr. Hare bring tassel loafers seem suitable for all ages in 2010.

Meanwhile, for my growing shoe collection, I am hoping to pick up The Shell by Maarten Baas.

For my NPR listening, the world’s smallest radio seems perfect.

Design cross-pollination – this time between office and kitchen – can produce charming results like this toast printer by Othmar Muhlebach.

Christmas is coming.  I thought I would do a weekly roundup of the most interesting or questionable gifts.

The ‘Business Class’ USB necktie from Dialog05 is frightening.  It takes the analogy of ties to nooses to a new level.  I prefer my ties to be decorative rather more practical. Still more classy is the After Office Tie from Sinapsis of Argentina.  I guess stylish office boys won’t have to use their teeth to get at the lager any more.

I’m wondering if the Mulberry-Apple laptop bags will be available at the store in Sanlitun.  This idea is going to be very successful globally.

I would like (or like to have something made in the style of) some of the new items from Band of Outsiders, a brand that clearly understand the zeitgeist.

These Japanese tweed jackets also seem perfect for this, autumn, moment.

I’ve always seen trailers as an extremely tasteful and stylish means of getting from A to B (they’re even chic as permanent residences).  Though a step below sedan chairs and rickshaws, they are a valiant attempt at living a life of excess and they are available to the average American.   The Opera trailer brings an iconic structure to your driveway and the highways.   From Belgian architect Axel Enthoven, this would be nice for your next cross-Henan road trip.