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Instead of Rent: May, 2013

May 1, 2013

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

Beauty & Youth TH-S & Co. Sneakers

April 23, 2013

By Nick Grant

If you aren’t familiar with Japan’s Beauty & Youth, now’s your chance to get acquainted, with their 5 Eyelet TH-S & Co. Sneakers. Using what are arguably the best fabrics from The Hill-Side’s SS13 collection, these spring-ready “beauts” (get it?) are made in the oldest sneaker factory in Japan. More like Beauty & Mature, amiright? Read More »

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The Friday Find: Lyonstate Spring has Sprung Event

April 12, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

It’s official, spring has sprung (at least, in most parts of the country), and to celebrate, Lyonstate is offering 20% off their entire inventory, including new spring arrivals from Archival Clothing, The Hill-Side, Wings + Horns, Woolrich Woolen Mills and more. Use code SPRING20 at checkout to get the discount. Event ends April 16th. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 14

March 29, 2013

Ya’ll know what it is. Another month is coming to a close, and that means it’s time for another set of jaw-droppingly awesome #menswear illustrations from Christine Mitchell of N’East Style. Click through to see the latest batch. Read More »

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The Hill-Side SS13 Collection

March 25, 2013

In case you missed the announcement, The Hill-Side dropped their SS13 collection last week. So, once again, here’s a selection of pieces from the new range paired with .GIFS that express how I feel about them. Read More »

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TH-S & Co. Leaf Camo Pack Anorak

February 12, 2013

By Nick Grant

The Hill-Side and Owner Operator are, as Jay-Z would say, crazy for this one. The Leaf Camo Pack Anorak combines TH-S’ Japanese printed cotton twill with OO’s signature anorak design, resulting in a lightweight, nylon-lined jacket that’s perfect for the – hopefully soon to be arriving – warm weather ahead. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Unionmade Fall Forty Sale

January 18, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

I don’t want to oversell it, but the Fall Forty Sale currently underway at Unionmade might just be the greatest sale of all time. Countless brands (Gitman Vintage, New England Shirt Co., Post O’Alls, Filson, SNS Herning, Howlin’ by Morrison, Unis, The Hill-Side, Quoddy – just to name a few). Hundreds of products. And all of them 40% off. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: January, 2013

January 9, 2013

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

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The Hill-Side FW12 Collection

October 1, 2012

And now, a selection of pieces from the just-released Hill-Side FW12 collection paired with GIFs that express how I feel about them. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 9

September 28, 2012

Gimme a N! Gimme a ‘East! Gimme a Illu! Gimme a Strated! What’s that spell? AWESOMESUACE! The relentlessly radiant Christine Mitchell of N’East Style is back again with a fresh batch of #menswear illustrations. Get your gander on after the jump. Previous installments can be viewed here. Read More »

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Hill-Side SS12 Scarves

August 14, 2012

By Nick Grant

Fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means: leaves changing colors, the odor of pumpkin pie in the air and Hill-Side scarves around people’s necks. Boasting some of the most unique patterns and fabrics in the game, H-S’ US-made scarves are a favorite go-to when the weather gets nipply. Read More »

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Indigo & Cotton Summer Sale

July 3, 2012

Kicking off the second day of our Fourth of July sale round-up is the massive Summer Sale happening at the South Carolina boutique Indigo & Cotton. Tons of great brands are included, like Gitman Vintage, Jed & Marne, Sierra Designs, The Hill-Side and Quoddy, and markdowns range from 25% – 50% off. Read More »

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Dana Lee TH-S & Co. Work Shirts

June 7, 2012

I have only one thing to say about the Dana Lee TH-S & Co. Work Shirts: hell effing yeah. Fair trade Guatemalan fabrics from The Hill-Side. Double-stitched wood buttons. Cut and sewn in the USA. And, without question, the summer overshirt to end all summer overshirts. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 5

June 1, 2012

Hooray and hurrah, it’s time for another installment of N’East Illustrated. The supremely delightful Christine Mitchell of N’East Style has turned in yet another incredible batch of #menswear images. Check them out after the jump. Previous sets can be viewed here. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 3

March 30, 2012

It’s that time again. The endlessly talented Christine Mitchell of N’East Style is back with another collection of #menswear illustrations, and once again, she’s knocked it out of the park. Check ‘em out after the jump. And for those who missed the first two installments, you can see them here. Thanks Christine! Read More »

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The Hill-Side Guatemalan Ties and Pocket Squares

March 26, 2012

Yo every other designer, I’m happy for you, and I’mma let you finish, but the The Hill-Side’s new collection is the best of the season! I kid. But seriously, I’m so in love with these Guatemalan pieces, I’m starting to worry I might suffer from objectophilia. Fair Trade fabrics. Cut and sewn in NYC. And bea-effing-utiful. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 1

January 27, 2012

If, for some strange reason, you’re not already familiar with N’East Style, do yourself the favor of getting acquainted toot sweet. Written by the ever-delightful Christine Mitchell, the site is a compendium of all things New England, as well as a platform for Mitchell’s fantastic (I’m talking tattoo-worthy) original artwork. Being a huge fan of both Mitchell’s talent and taste, I’ve asked her to begin sketching some of her favorite images from the menswear blogosphere for Well Spent. If we’re lucky, this’ll become a regular feature on the site – my fingers are very firmly crossed. Read More »

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Why Clothes Cost What They Do

January 25, 2012

A little over a month ago, newbie direct-to-consumer e-tailer Everlane, posted the below infographic on their Tumblr.

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