Articles – Well Spent

Bleu de Paname Counter Jackets

May 6, 2013

Did you know that the French word for “oink” – like, what a pig says – is “groin”? I always thought was pretty great. You know what else is pretty great? These French-made Counter Jackets from Bleu de Paname. A cross between a work shirt and chore coat, the Counters are made from heavy cotton twill and feature chunky wood buttons and multiple patch pockets. Read More »

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Bleu de Paname Standard Shirts

February 11, 2013

Yup, it’s 2013, and I’m still writing about chambray shirts. But, I’d like to think of that less as an indication of how out of touch with the trends I’ve become, and more as a testament to how great these Standard Shirts from Bleu de Paname are. They’re made in France. They come in a handful of heavy cotton fabrics. And, they’re only $105 a pop. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: February, 2013

February 6, 2013

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

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Post Riposte: Vests

January 30, 2013

Reader Jim recently wrote:

I think a vest roundup might be kind of a cool feature if you ever get a chance to do that, since I’ve had some trouble finding affordable, American-made vests.

Good idea Jim. That would be a cool feature…

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Instead of Rent: September, 2012

September 5, 2012

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

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Bleu de Paname Civil Pants

September 4, 2012

In English, the French word “civil” means civil. I’m not really sure how that applies to these Civil Pants from Bleu de Paname, but, I still think they’re nifty anyway. Inspired by traditional workwear, only way, way better fitting, the pants are made in France from 100% cotton canvas, and feature chambray pocket bags, a leather patch, mismatched wooden buttons and a damned doable price (is that the civil part?). Read More »

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Bleu de Paname Tunique Parka

July 26, 2012

By Nick Grant

It’s the details that really make some pieces stand out. For the French-made Tunique Parka from Bleu de Paname, those details include an eye-catching drawstring waist and hood, chambray accents and a color that’s bright enough to pep up even the dreariest of days. Another distinctive detail: it’s currently 30% off. Read More »

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Bleu de Paname Fatigue Pants

March 26, 2012

The Bleu de Paname Fatigue Pants, a two part haiku:

Rugged construction
Cotton twill and wood buttons
And a tailored fit

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Bleu de Paname Bridge Jackets

February 9, 2012

Some of the items I post, I already own. Some of the items I post, I don’t own, but want. And then some of the items I post, I don’t want, I straight-up covet. These fall into the latter category. Slim fit, heavy canvas body, reinforced shawl collar, patch pockets, wood buttons, Made in France and tougher ‘an hell. Read More »

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