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Some great new winter accessories from Canadian brand Raised By Wolves have just arrived at Fat Buddha Store, just in time for the December big freeze. The brand hail from Ottawa and were founded by Pete Williams who is best known for being the man behind daily streetwear news site Highsnobiety . We have the Team Scarf (shown above) and some of the brands great Varsity Toque beanies (shown below top) in a selection of colours and the The Old Port Watch Cap in Cream/Red and Cream/Black (shown bottom) You can check out the pics below. All of the items shown above from Raised By Wolves and lots more from the brands range including 5 Panel Hats, T-Shirts , Shirting , and much more. You can check the brand out here.

Lacoste Live products having been selling like hot cakes at Fat Buddha Store , so we were very pleased at the arrival of the brands Hooded Waterproof Parka. The jacket is a plain waterproof parka design with hood. It featiresa drawstring at the waist and on the hood, four buttoned pockets on the front, two buttoned pockets on the sides and one buttoned pocket on the right sleeve. The parka also has a two-way zip closure and is made from 100% Polyester fabric. A great jacket to keep you dry in winter on top of some layers. The Waterproof Hooded Parka from Lacoste Live is available instore now at Fat Buddha Store and sits alongside lots more from the Lacoste Live range including Polo's, Tee 's, Knits , Sweats , Jackets, denim and accessories. You can browse the full range here.

A great new addition to Carhartt 's winter range this here has been the brands Trapper Parka. Constructed from a tough 65/35% Polyester/Cotton water repellent fabric. The Parka also features raglan sleeves with an adjustable and removable fur hood, rib-knit cuffs, fleece lined pockets and Cordura elbow patche. We have the Trapper Parka available in Blast Red/Prune (shown above and below) and in Hamilton Brown (Shown bottom). You can check out some pics below. Both Trapper Parka's are available instore and online at Fat Buddha Store now.

After our previous post on the Canada Goose Expedition Parka, we have just taken stock on the brands great Chateau Parka here at Fat Buddha Store. The Chateau has a simple, yet classic styling  which makes this a perfect winter coat. With a high TEI rating and a removable coyote fur hood, the Chateau Parka provides traditional Canada Goose cold weather protection. At the same time, its trimmer, more modern standard fit and front button detailing gives it a modern, classic look. The parka features Fleece-lined welt pockets, Recessed heavy-duty flexible rib-knit cuffs, Storm flap over heavy duty front zipper secured with button and a 2-way adjustable tunnel hood. If your looking for the perfect winter coat, Canada Goose could be the one for you this season!

If your looking for something to keep your head warm and you looking sharp in the winter months ahead, then look no further than Universal works great bobble beanie hats . The perfect winter accessory from this great brand comes in two colour options and has a premium build quality. Universal Works aims to mix the great British clothing heritage with a modern, more international feel – wearable; sustainable and affordable; clothes that reflect the personality of the owner; real honest menswear that defies the trends and whims of fashion. The ideas come from a humble blue-collar background but one that knows how to dress well and live well. They want a brand that offers great fit and great quality at a fair price; a collection that can be stylish in an understated yet confident way; a collection about great shapes, great utility and great design, but never about overdesign. They want it to be universal in its appeal and easy enough to work for men in everyday settings...

The new Logg gloves from Detroit's finest Carhartt are the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. If you are looking for something to keep your mitts warm and stylish then these great gloves could be the perfect answer. The Logg gloves are made from wool rich blend and feature a leather contrasting camel coloured underside finished off with a Carhartt woven branded tab on the wrist cuff. The Logg gloves also come in a black colour option shown above. Both are available instore and online at Fat Buddha Store now. You can check them out here .

Streetwear heavyweights The Hundreds just dropped off their second delivery of the Winter 2012 collection and their is some cracking pieces! One of the standouts is The Hundreds Division Beanie which is perfect for the looming Glasgow winter. The 100% acrylic beanie is available in four colourways with a big-ass pom as shown above and is an absolute bargain at only £30! Available instore now and online very soon!

Now, when you think of durable, hard wearing footwear, you really can't go wrong with a pair of Converse which look equally as good brand new or seriously worn in.   When it comes to winter footwear though, you begrudgingly have to retire your Chucks to the back of the wardrobe until better weather reappears, but fear not Converse have a solution!      The Converse Major Mills X-Hi is a fantastic new boot which is sure to see you through the winter months ahead. Named after the founder Marquis Mills Converse, the boot is comprised of a premium water resitant leather upper, a durable toecap and a rubber wedge outsole.   The quality and durability of this boot is undeniable and it was actually winterized boots like these that Converse originally produced in the early 1900's before they turned their hand to more athletic shoes.      If you're looking for a winter boot, look no further these are availabl...

If you're like us folks here at the store, you must be starting to feel the disheartening chill of winter in your bones every morning. Never fear though, once again the ever reliable Carhartt has the answer! The Carhartt Anglistic beanie made from an 80% wool/ 20% cotton blend is sure to keep your ears warm this winter and why not pair it with the equally as cosy, Anglistic Jumper, available in 4 different colours.  All this wintery goodness is available in the store now and online here !

Not long to go till the big day... and heres some more stocking fillers incase you're still struggling for ideas! The Diamond Supply Co. Collegiate Ski beanie comes in 3 colours and features a wrap around stitched print. Made from 100% Acrylic and featuring contrasting bobbles - this hat is a great extra, especially with the snow not far off. The California based clothing line was started in 1998 by skateboarder/designer Nick Tershay AKA Nicky Diamonds. Tershay has gained worldwide recognition and celebrity stardom for his cutting edge t-shirt designs and the sneaker collaboration with Nike SB that he designed. Fraser

The last week in November brings out not only the panic in people to start buying gifts for the holidays, but it brings out the new clobber from some of your favourite brands. It's getting colder outside, so Benny Gold , who dropped a delivery to us earlier, has the perfect solution in the Winter Knit Pom Beanie Featuring a 100% Acrylic body and Benny Gold patch logo branding on the folded cuff - this hat has a real authentic feel to it. Coming in a classic Grey or the staple Black - there no excuse why you can't team this hat up with ANY outfit this season. The hat is available instore at our pop up shop in St Enoch centre or online now ! Fraser

New for winter '11 from our old favourites The Hundreds is the Burleson Jacket! Available in the black colour seen above, there is also a navy version. This two tone jacket is made from nylon taffeta and is waterproof therefore perfect for the wet months we'll soon be experiencing. It also has flap closing pockets with side entry.  The jacket is available in our St. Vincent store now and will be online in the coming days. You can check here for when it does become available: http://www.fatbuddhastore.com/cart/brands.asp?Brand=77 The Hundreds was founded in 2003, yes now in it's 8th year and going from strength to strength. It is a 2-man operation with the founders own perspective on streetwear. Heavily influenced by Southern California's skate, surf, music cultures and by the Los Angeles lifestyle as well. With unique special collabs including some of the world's biggest names (DeLorean Motor Co., G-Shock, Dinsey, Medicom, and their Garfield line) the ...

If you live in Scotland or anywhere near the North, then chances are on a daily basis you have to battle the most extreme weather conditions, and with it fast approaching the proper Winter climates perhaps its time you invested in a new Parka? Just arrived instore is the Giddy Parka from Carhartt available in Navy and Leaf . The Giddy Parka is a high quality waxed 100% cotton jacket with leather stoppers on the hood and waist and a patterned lining throughout. The parka is finished off with press stud fastening chest pockets and cuffs. Fraser

A candid photo in the shop this week shot by the wonderful Stephen Hughes , as per I'm hard at work! Come rain or shine. Sleet, hail or as this December has proven SNOW we will always be open and giving you guys the best service possible, Our current opening hours: Monday 10-6 Tuesday 10-6 Wednesday 10-6 Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-6 With extended opening hours the last week before Christmas Fraser.

On cold mornings in the shop like today and basically the whole of December, I feel the best way to get your head in the game is with a lovely cup of tea (or coffee in my case) - and now thanks to the guys at Suck UK you can help your friends with how ya like it thanks to the My Cuppa Tea/My Cuppa Coffee mugs colour guide mugs! This cup is perfect for any situation. It tells you exactly how your builder will prefer his all-important cup of tea and will please the traditionalist who might moan if you get the colour slightly wrong. Try it out and experience how easy colour judging suddenly become! Fraser

Just stuck these badboys online from The Hundreds new Winter MMX collection. Really strong line, with the staple Black tee still a winner for everyones favourite LA streetwear brand. What really suprised me were how cool the Hunter Green and Burgundy versions of the ' Starry ' tee looked: Fraser