Articles – Well Spent

The Hunt: Canvas Sneakers

May 22, 2013

Rounding-up the best eco / ethical kicks for spring, summer and beyond.

Industry of All Nations Madras Batik Shirts

May 9, 2013

By Nick Grant

On a scale of 1 to 10, how pretty do you feel right this second? Okay, now picture yourself in one of these Madras Batik Shirts from Industry of All Nations, and choose again. The number’s higher, isn’t it? Coming in a great palette of summer colors, and featuring a quirky tree and flamingo block print, the Indian madras tops will have you feeling as pretty as they are. Read More »

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Industry of All Nations Madras Batik Walk Shorts

April 10, 2013

According to Wikipedia, batik fabrics, like the ones used to make these Madras Batik Walk Shorts from Industry of All Nations, have “notable meanings rooted to the Javanese conceptualization of the universe,” and their colors “represent the three major Hindu Gods (Brahmā, Vishnu, and Śiva).” And here I was thinking they just looked cool. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: October, 2012

October 3, 2012

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

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The Hunt: Canvas Sneakers

July 18, 2012

Rounding-up the best eco / ethical kicks to take you from this season to the next.

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Industry of All Nations Kenya Vintage Sneakers

May 7, 2012

Since launching in 2010, California’s Industry of All Nations has sought to “take manufacturing back to the regions where products and materials are inherent… [and] introduce basic everyday goods that are developed horizontally in collaboration with local communities.” In other words, the co. establishes mutually beneficial relationships with indigenous makers around the world, and then brings their wares to the masses. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40

December 3, 2011

Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 4

November 30, 2011

Part 4 of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it. Read More »

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Industry of All Nations Espadrilles

July 26, 2011

There’s no denying that espadrilles have been having a moment this summer. So, what makes the ones from Industry of all Nations stand out from the rest? Firstly, they’re made in Uruguay, in a factory that’s been using the same materials and techniques since 1907. Secondly, there are no glues, rubbers, or plastics used in their construction, so they’re 100% biodegradable (meaning you can just stick ‘em in the ground when you’re done with ‘em). Read More »

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