Oliver Sweeney Leeds Relaunch Party

British shoemaker Oliver Sweeney has rapidly become somewhat of a legend in the Menswear arena. Now headed up by master cobbler Tim Cooper, their quirky designs and unrivalled attention to detail have catapulted the brand to well deserved global success. As the portfolio of Oliver Sweeney's standalone stores continues to grow, their Leeds store has recently undergone a total overhaul. I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the relaunch party last night.

Six of the Best: Roll Top Rucksacks

Whether you're hauling gear on a weekend camping trip or carrying your lunch and laptop to the office, the rucksack is a must have piece of kit for everyone. To kick off a new 'Six of the Best' feature we've been looking at some of the must-have roll top rucksacks for a range of budgets.

Land Rover Reborn

When Land Rover announced they were killing of the Defender in 2013, there was a mass outpouring of disappointment and sadness from Land Rover enthusiasts all over the world. The much loved off roader was an icon of British motoring and probably the most famous production 4x4 we’ve ever known. Equally at home on the narrow and winding lanes of North Yorkshire or thundering across the pitch black Iraqi desert on a special forces raid, the humble Land Rover forged its self a reputation as a rugged workhorse and a design classic. The last in a line of a well loved automotive institution - never has one vehicle given so much to so many.

Introducing Inyoursoup - Our Top Picks

Inyoursoup is an exciting new online platform where makers, crafters and innovators can offer their unique creations for sale and customers can easily find beautiful and exciting things for their home, family, and friends. Two years of hard work in the making, Inyoursoup was an idea brought to life by mother and daughter, Sue and Sophie in the North West of England. They recently reached out to The All Night Listening Post and asked us to put together our top picks from their rapidly expanding catalogue of innovative products.

Reconnaissance #35

Every week, The Listening Post delivers a curated roundup of the past weeks best links. Here's this week's Reconnaissance:

> 16 Months on the Captivating Roads of Iceland - Fubiz

> A Century in the Sky - 100 Years Boeing - The Atlantic

> Revisiting the Lost Sites of Forgotten Yugoslav Wars - Calvert Journal

> Bourbon & Cider Cocktail with Cinnamon and Ginger - Offbeat + Inspired

> Help Tag Choose Which Autiva to Relaunch - Hodinkee

Office Space: HUB 4.0 Kiev – Ukraine

Nestled in the heart of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, is HUB 4.0 - a new, ultramodern shared office space. The modern themes and layout contrast starkly with the unlikely locale, but HUB goes to show theres a thriving creative community in Kiev in defiance of recent events. The three story location is home to Ukraine's most progressive creatives and startups, all inspired by the informal nature of this incredible shared workspace.

Levi's presents The 501 Jean: Stories of an Original

Take a look at this short film from Levi's celebrating the heritage of the world famous 501 pattern jean. Since they introduced the riveted denim jean over a century ago, Levi’s have tweaked every element of the iconic 501 to suit the needs and preferences of the modern worker. The subtle shifts in design, often only apparent to the discerning eye, help tell the story of the Levi’s brand and the ever-evolving landscape of the modern American frontier.

Reconnaissance #34

Every week, The Listening Post delivers a curated roundup of the past weeks best links. Here's this week's Reconnaissance:

> Take the Trip of a Lifetime with the Huckberry Explorer Grant - Huckberry
> How Shinola's Tom Kartsotis Is Banking on America with Filson  - Business of Fashion
> Cuba on the Edge of Change - New York Times
> How to Make Coffee on The International Space Station - Core77
> Exploring New York's Newest Transit Hub - The Hand & Eye

The Red Wing Heritage Weekender

With such a reputation for building hardwearing boots for the working environment, its easy to forget that Red Wing also make shoes for when guys are off the clock too. Alongside their world famous work boots they've been making downtime shoes since the 1950s and they've called them many things over the years: Dunoons, Hikers, Chukkas, and now theres a new name - The Weekender.

The Best Made Co Windbreaker

My friends over at Best Made Co have recently released a slew of new products to their lineup of well-made, dependable goods. For their latest outerwear piece, they took one of the classic spring staples, the wind breaker, and re-designed it to meet their exacting garment-as-tool standards.

Roundup: Best Real World Watches of Basel 2016

If you're a dedicated reader of this blog you'll know I have a big thing for watches, specifically well made and beautifully designed timepieces that both look great and stand the test of time. I like to keep my eye on whats happening in the high-end watch market and a great way to do that is by checking out whats happening at Baselworld. This annual event is the focal point of the watch industry and every year, all the big players come together to showcase their latest creations and innovations. The show attracts everyone from designers and buyers, to the global press and watch enthusiasts keen to keep their finger on the horological pulse. 

Five Noteworthy Podcasts

In a post Serial world, podcasts are more popular than ever. At last count there was over 300,000 of them available to download world wide. Because of this, navigating the podcast minefield can make for a tough trip. With so much choice its hard to know where to start so here's five inspiring and educational Podcasts that stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Reconnaissance #33

Every week, The Listening Post delivers a curated roundup of the past weeks best links. Here's this week's Reconnaissance:

> A Japanese Designer's Quest to Define American Style - Gear Patrol
> Check Out The All-New Hodinkee Store - Hodinkee
> K-2 Dacha, A Modernist Gem on St Petersburg Island - Calvert Journal
> Three Variations on the Negroni - Valet Magazine
> A Q&A With Miscellaneous Adventures Founder Andrew Groves - The Field

A Thousand Hands Ago

Take a look at this short film by Silje Ensby. A Thousand Hands recalls the knowledge and skills of long dead craftsmen and features Danish kayak builder Anders Thygesen building an Aleutian iqyax by the shore of his local lake. He reflects on the process of learning these skills from masters whom he has never met.

To read more about Anders work, visit kajakkspesialisten.no/e_index.php.

The With Love Project Book

My good friends at the With Love Project have just launched a £9,000 Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the printing and production of their beautiful new hardbound book. With Love explorers the skills and craftsmanship of some of the UK’s most unique, traditional artists and makers through stunning photography and facsinating personal stories.