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With the trainer market nearing dizzying heights, getting noticed and standing out with rare and exclusive footwear is simultaneously becoming more difficult which is why it's no surprise that trainer customisation has flourished over the past year or so. One of the main protagonists spear heading this movement is Fiebings Horse & Leather Care Products. Founded in 1895 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fiebings have been manufacturing high end shoe and leather care products for demographics including cowboys and the U.S Cavalry, through to the general public keen on salvaging their worn leather goods back into use. The suede dye from Fiebings is a professional grade paint which will restore and maintain garments that consist of a rough material, such as nubuck and other grainy articles, to a high standard. The formula for Fiebings leather dye has remained relatively unchanged over the past few years simply due to the fact that it is s...

Every Season, Carhartt do what no other brand does, they bring out a range of Homewares/Gadgets that gets us all going 'i want that', and there is no cheese involved, all the gadgets are well thought and up to the standard you would expect from Carhartt. The ' Carhartt Homewares Range ' is impressive, and yes it will make your home look better.   Here we have the ' Carhartt Travel Tray ', it folds flat when not in use and when required folds together to give you somewhere to leave your valuables whilst out on the road, no more leaving htem in drawers or scattered around the hotel room, keep them all in one place. Not just for traveling we must add, it does the job back at home, and would it not be quite good to have one of these to drop your wallet/keys/coins/travel pass/watch etc and have it all in the one place ???? Yes we think so What time is, yes its time for a cuppa, and what better than the is ' Carhartt Mug in Cypress Green ', we...

F or a company focused on such a niche area of the market, Jason Markk has undeniably made a gargantuan impact in the footwear maintenance sector. From the simple and practical ' Quick Wipes ', to the collaborative efforts with big shots such as Diamond Supply Co. and even Hello Kitty, Jason Markk products deliver affordable, simple and most importantly of all, effective cleaning kits to increase the lifespan of footwear all around the globe.  Recently announced to join Markks' arsenal is the Repel, a water-based stain repellent designed to create a durable and efficient barrier against potential stains and liquids. The revolutionary Repel defends materials including suede, nubuck, leather, nylon and canvas while having little impact on the look and feel of your footwear. As well as delivering a safe and environmentally friendly protector, the Repel from Jason Markk also lasts considerably longer when compared to similar products available on the market. For i...

H ailing from Chicago, Illinois via Portland, Oregon, the Field Notes brand are "Inspired by the vanishing sub genre of agricultural memo books, ornate ledgers and the simple, unassuming beauty of a well-crafted grocery list" according to their online mantra. While we here at Fat Buddha would seldom comment on the diminishing culture of note taking, we do know everything about these little treasures are a treat for the senses. From the look of the elegant gilded edges of the ' Ambition ' collection, to the feel of the genuine American Cherry Wood veneered covers crafted for the ' Cherry Wood ' pack, Field Notes exhibits both classic style and practical substance in equal measures in their products with aplomb, all within the boundaries of a 48 page memo book. The ' Cherry Wood ' pack (as shown above) contains 3 memo books measuring in at 3.5" x 5.5", each coated in a thin veneer of real American Cherry Wood which allows unique char...

This week's hottie of the week is British model Jourdan Dunn. Her careers has gone from strength to strength in a short period of time having modeled Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Lauren she is currently gracing the cover of UK Vogue, which you can pick up instore.  You can keep up to date with Jourdan on here instagram here .

This week's outfit of the week features a new gem from ONLY NY and some older favourites from the likes of Carhartt and Obey. ONLY NY NYC Hooded Sweatshirt - Black From ONLY NY comes this Hooded Sweatshirt made of a super lightweight 80/20 cotton/poly blend. The design is kept simple with screen printed graphic branding and a front pocket. Available in store now and online shortly; you can shop the full range of ONLY NY here . Carhartt Johnson Pant - Hamilton Brown Returning this season are the Carhartt Johnson pants in an 8.6 oz polyester material making it ideal for cold weather. The Johnson pant is a straight fitting chino with a low waist and feature Bartack stitching for extra durability around key stress points such as the under carriage. As standard Carhartt have incorporated their leather square label on the reverse of the pant and also include a zip fly. The Johnson pant has two reverse pockets with buttons for added security. Nike SB Stefan Janoski Ma...

Nike SB have teamed with Nike to create a a truly unique shoe the Nike SB Eric Koston Huarache,  a combination of the popular Eric Koston and Air Huarache shape. While Nike SB have taken inspiration from the Huarache before, most evident in past Paul Rodriguez silhouettes, this is the first truly collaborative effort. The hybrid features clear Huarache elements in the tonal rubber heel cage, stitch detailing across the one-piece toecap and of course the neoprene inner sleeve. Designed to be a skate shoe a heart it is super lightweight and has Lunarlon cushioning for comfort and shock absorption. Colourwise the shoe is in vibrant 'Blue Force' with 'Blue Lagoon' accents and a crisp white midsole. The Nike SB Eric Koston Huarache is available in store and online here .