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The latest brand we have welcomed at Fat Buddha Store is classic boot brand Timberland and it couldn't be a better time. Not that it ever lost it popularity but the Timberland boot has returned in a massive way this season thanks to a string of celebrity fans and a general resurgence in the 90s hip hop aesthetic. While the Timberland boot may be one of fashion's most recognisable pieces of footwear, and a pop culture reference in itself, you may not know much about the brand. Well the brand was started in the 70s by Sidney Swartz who noticed that America's workmen were in genuine need of a pair of durable outdoor leather boots that most importantly stayed dry. So he set about making just such a boot with the nifty addition of the now iconic wheat-coloured waterproof leather. The boots foray into the zeitgeist of popular culture didn't happen however until the early 90s when US hip-hop artist Wu-Tang Clan, DMX and Mobb Deep embraced them as a stable of the hip h...

This weeks outfit grid features pieces from Carhartt's A/W collection along with carry through staples and finished off with Timberland Boots for an altogether more winter vibe than our recent looks. The focal point of this look is the Michigan Chore Coat which is embossed with this Camo, a print which brings to mind some of the camo print we've seen coming from Japanese imprints over the last few years. The block black collar, minimal detailing and complimentary gold buttons ensure this bold print is not overpowering. For this look, to let the print on the jacket do the talking, we have selected the paired down white Demand T-Shirt also from A/W Carhartt . This classic white t-shirt has a vintage inspired motif across the chest and is finished off with minimal branding. We've kept the trousers in this look nice and simple with the black version of the slim fitting wardrobe staple the Carhartt Sid Pant . The slimmer cut compliments the bulk of the silhouette created...