By Nick Grant
Did you know that the word “corduroy” is widely thought to come from “corde du roi,” which is French for “cloth of the kings.” And looking at these Corduroy Camper Shorts from Crate, it’s easy to see why people would think that. Coming in royal sounding colors like “Sage,” “Jasper” and “Cobalt,” and totaling in at a mere $65 per, the US-made shorts will keep you feeling regal all summer long. Read More
By Nick Grant
Fall foliage, weekends filled with football and endless layering opportunities are probably my three favorite things about October. And while Crate may not be able to make the leaves change, or throw a perfect spiral, they’re definitely all over that last one with their Standard Flannels (pun intended). Read More
The Welt Shorts from Los Angeles’ Crate are handcrafted in California from 100% cotton twill. A handsome, no-frills summer bottom, the shorts boast minimal detailing (zip fly, side slash pockets, rear welt pockets, a small tonal logo on the right hem), and a slim, not-too-long / not-too-short leg (8″ inseam). Even more than their looks and fit, however, the shorts’ biggest selling point is their price: simple, attractive and made in USA, all for a mere $65 per (to quote a friend of mine, “what the what what?”). Read More
Am I nuts, or have men’s clothes gotten a lot more expensive? This season in particular, I feel like I’ve been in a perpetual state of shock ever since the spring collections started rolling in. And yes, I know that the price of cotton has doubled, and that good fabrics and construction will always yield a greater final cost. But, there still comes a point when an item’s expense feels beyond any justification. This is part of why I’ve recently taken such a shine to California’s Crate Denim. Though made in the US from quality materials, their goods often cost a fraction of what their competitors’ do. Read More
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
I wasn’t sure about doing a Friday Find this week, as I assumed it was already too far into the winter sale season for there to be anything good left. But, as it turns out, I was wrong (certainly not the first time). Chicago boutique Penelope’s still has a sizable number of Crate shirts left, all of which are now 25% off their already insanely low $78.00 regular price (that’s less than $60 per, in case you don’t have a calculator nearby). Read More
