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The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather I did spend it on this month, for my wedding.

Instead of Rent: August, 2014

August 6, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

Heads-up: Opumo, our favorite british e-tailer, and beloved Well Spent advertiser, just launched their Summer Sale, and it is a doozy. Save up to 50% on US- and EU-made footwear and accessories from Common Projects, Buttero, Epperson Mountain Works, Mark McNairy, The Hill-Side, and more. No sale code is necessary, and orders over $150 ship…

The Friday Find: Opumo Summer Sale

June 27, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

You know a sample sale is good when the brand BUILDS A SECOND WEBSITE FOR IT. That’s right, not only is The Hill-Side having a weeklong online sample sale, they built a second website to host it, because there are that many samples, one-offs, and new-old-stock pieces to choose from (literally 10 seasons worth).

The Hill-Side Sample Sale

June 24, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

For an actor who got his big break playing Sid Vicious, Gary Oldman’s career has been admirably disciplined. Unlike Vicious, who fizzled out almost as quickly as he gained notoriety, Oldman has been playing the long gain, amassing an impressive record of roles over his thirty-five year career. In that time, he’s played everyone from…

Inspiration is Where You Find It: Gary Oldman

June 18, 2014 | By Jake Gallagher

Malcolm McLaren was a master of manipulation, and I mean that as a compliment. From Vivienne Westwood, to the Sex Pistols, to Bow Wow Wow, to Duck Rock, Malcolm McLaren’s career was built upon his ability to fabricate “cool” in any capacity. In his early years, this meant working hand in hand with designer (and…

Inspiration is Where You Find It: Malcolm McLaren

May 14, 2014 | By Jake Gallagher

As soon as Brad and I peeped The Hill-Side & Journal Standard Indigo x Indigo collection, we both just said “duh.” Duh, I need every single one of the hand-dyed Japanese fabric shirts and ties. Duh, I will rock all indigo everything for two weeks straight, even if it means looking like Blueberry Girl from…

The Hill-Side & Journal Standard Indigo x Indigo Collection

April 24, 2014 | By Nick Grant

Sale Quick Picks

A handpicked selection of marked-down items from some of our favorite brands and retailers.

Gitman Vintage Camp Collar Shirts
~~From $216~~ From $87

Reigning Champ Polartec Fleece Pants
~~$170~~ $102

Epperson Mountaineering Climb Totes
~~$100~~ From $60

Stan Ray Cord CPO Shirts
~~$104~~ $91

Save Khaki Light Twill Easy Chinos
~~$140~~ From $84

Norse Projects Adam Lambswool Cardigans
~~$184~~ $148

In case you missed the announcement, The Hill-Side released their SS14 collection last week. So, once again, I’ve gathered a selection gifs to show how I feel about about my favorite pieces from the new range.

The Hill-Side SS14 Collection

April 14, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

Not since the Beatles arrived at JFK in 1964 has there been a British invasion this exciting. Okay, that may be overselling it a bit, but this is still some very cool news. UK-based e-tailer (and beloved Well Spent advertiser) Opumo has just launched a new website specifically for American customers, and to celebrate, they’re…

The Friday Find: Opumo USA Promo

March 28, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

Amidst capital-H Heritage’s brooding, manly-man lookbooks and too serious selfies, The Hill-Side is a bright, vibrantly patterned reminder that dressing can – and should be – fun. As anyone who owns one of the co.’s US-made ties, scarves or pocket squares can attest, H-S has a way of imbuing a sense of playfulness in their…

Seven Questions: The Hill-Side

February 12, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Instead of Rent: February, 2014

February 5, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW. For those who missed the announcement, Unionmade kicked off their annual Fall / Winter sale this week. Markdowns are up to 40% off, and there are a shit-ton (actual unit of measurement) of brands, including Alden, Gitman Vintage, Stanley & Sons, Post Overalls, Golden Bear, New England Shirt Co., and…

The Friday Find: Unionmade Fall / Winter Sale

January 17, 2014 | By Brad Bennett

Japan’s Journal Standard has been blowing up in America over the last few seasons, and looking at their new collab with The Hill-Side, it’s easy to see why. Made in Japan using exclusive Hill-Side fabrics, these Button Collar Shirts feature a chest pocket, box pleat in the back, and handsome slim fit.

Journal Standard x The Hill-Side Button Collar Shirts

November 5, 2013 | By Nick Grant

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