Today in Gear: December 5, 2014

11+ Colored iPhone 6 Cases
Headquartered in South Korea, 11+ makes “simple and straightforward” products void of unnecessary fluff features often found on modern products. Now available for the iPhone 6 are scratch-resistant plastic smartphone cases in all the colors from their previous-generation case lines: forest green, light apricot, and true blue, among others. elevenpl.us

Vuarnet 0002 Cat Eye Sunglasses
This legendary French brand was formed in 1960 with the collaboration of optician Roger Pouilloux and Olympic gold medalist skier Jean Vuarnet. Famous for their highly transparent mineral lenses, Vuarnet sunglasses offer 100 percent UV protection and both shock and scratch resistance. Hydrophobic and oleophobic treatments ensure long-term optimal clarity against wet conditions and glare. $270

Piloti Campione Boot
After a two-year hiatus, famed racing boot specialist Piloti is back and better than ever. The new wing-tip oxford Campione boot (available in brown, black, brown-suede leather) is a step in luxury and made entirely in Italy. At long last, a classy driving shoe that can double as formal wear. $450

Insteon On/Off Outlet
Insteon has built the world’s first remote-controllable dual outlet, which blends in completely with your home decor. No more bulky, cyst-like wall modules; no more forgetting to shut the TV off. Using a smartphone app, users have the power to control their home electronics from anywhere in the world. insteon.com

Barbour X Deus Ex Machina Collection
The best products are usually a collaboration. Country-wear giant Barbour International and Deus Ex Machina, an elite Australian motorcycle outfit, have allied to create a line of authentically vintage jackets featuring leather collars and velvet distressed prints — top quality whether you own an iron horse or not. $789

Fairgoods Outside/Inside Pocket Square
This chambray pocket square is the end result of a series of collaborations: it was designed by illustrator Samuel Ho, with hand-lettered typography on the inside by 16-year-old Italian artist Mark van Leeuwen. The Half and Half studio in South Carolina materialized the project with a silkscreen finish. $29

Stocking Stuffers: Outdoors
Give him coal and he’s going to use it. But you can do better. Here are 16 of the best affordable gifts for campers and outdoorsmen. Read this story

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