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Fashion

Escape to the Japanese Outdoors with WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie

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Accessories specialists WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie‘s Fall/Winter 2014 collection arrives after the brand’s trip to Asia, driven by inspiration from the natural materials found in traditional Japanese mountain lodges.

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Rich textures recall woolen blankets, rice paper, and bamboo, while an earthy color palette of smoky gray, marine blue, and seaweed green echoes the surrounding environment. Consistent with the brand’s offerings, the new collection features backpacks, holdalls, and totes, as well as belts, gloves, and a variety of small leather goods. Who knew packing could be so Zen?

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