How many people have aimed an April Fool’s joke at you today? To be honest, it’s getting really hard to do. Today, we live in an age that’s impossible to parody. There’s no elaborate jokes or stories that could possibly be more ridiculous than the current daily news threads or practical jokers who populate social media. So, for five minutes, forget the jokes, forget the fake news and concentrate on what really matters, such as the best design arrivals to land online this week. Including everything from a brand-new drop of Common Projects sneakers to an essential Paul Smith tote bag. No jokes, no surprises. The only thing is, you might have to be quick to get in there first. So, check out the latest ‘Top 5’ below and head to the Latest category to keep on top of all the new releases.

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Paul Smith Dark Grey Quilted Tote Bag

The one thing that stops people picking up a tote bag – in spite of its easy carrying capabilities and surprising capacity – is security. Your belongings don’t have compartments and the wide opening can be a problem. Paul Smith have eliminated all the concerns associated with the tote to give it a whole new lease of life. Made from a hard-wearing and incredibly luxurious quilted fabric with complementing leather trims, this dark grey tote bag features two carry handles and a main compartment with a secure squeeze clip fastening. You can organise a lot in here, too. Externally, the tote bag has a zip fastening compartment and two slide slip pockets with adjusters – and internally there is a zip pocket and two slip pockets as well. The possibilities are endless.

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Temple Cycles Pastel Green Classic Single speed Bike

If you’re looking for a proper bike – a well-built bike – to see you through the working week and act as a nice run-around for the weekend, then you’ll be wanting to ride Temple Cycles’ single-speed bike. Expertly designed for zipping around city streets, the single speed construction is as low maintenance and high-speed as they come. Having only one gear to worry about means you can focus on enjoying the ride, with the added benefit of less maintenance and cleaner looks. The every day single-speed bike’s frame is rust-proofed and finished with a protective powder coat, whilst also having plenty of clearance to comfortably fit full-length mudguards. It’s got the lot.

Common Projects Taupe Original Achilles Low Sneakers

The new Common Projects SS19 collection encompasses a variety of classic silhouettes in a neutral colour palette that fades from navy and tan to lighter tones of warm white and our favourite, taupe. It’s our pick of the bunch because the new taupe colourway makes the understated details of the iconic Achilles Low look all the better thanks to its unique smooth textured uppers and warm taupe colourway. It makes the signature gold serial number and contrast white rubber sole shine all the brighter, too.

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