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Instead of Rent: June, 2013

June 5, 2013

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

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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New Balance 990 Sneakers

February 25, 2013

For non-sneakerheads like myself, keeping track of all the different New Balance styles can be a bit daunting. Especially when you factor in the limited edition reissues (which these are), exclusive colorways (also applies here) and myriad other variations. So, I say screw it. 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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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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New Balance 996 Sneakers

October 16, 2012

By Nick Grant

See if you can follow this one: a new release of an old style from an old reliable called New Balance. Did you get that? Part of NB’s ever increasing Made in USA range, the classic 996 sneakers offers top of the line construction and even top-er of the line-er comfort. Two colorways are available, and you can add either to your arsenal for $130. Read More »

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 6

June 29, 2012

It’s my favorite day of the month: N’East Illustrated day! The perpetually refulgent Christine Mitchell of N’East Style has outdone herself once again. Click through to see her favorite #menswear images from the last 30 days. Previous N’EIs can be viewed here here. Have a great weekend! Read More »

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New Balance 1300 Sneakers

June 18, 2012

I’m sure there’s a number of very impressive technical aspects to the 1300 Sneakers from New Balance. And that’s great. But really, I just like how they look. A lot. And that they’re made here and relatively affordable doesn’t hurt either. Suede and mesh upper. IMEVA foam midsole (see, impressively technical). 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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Post Riposte: Workout Gear

April 21, 2011

Reader Jesse recently wrote:

“Hey man, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for US-made workout gear. I’m about to launch into my yearly spring scramble to get in shape for summer, and would like to do so without wearing anything made in a sweatshop.”

Jesse, thanks for getting in touch. As it turns out, there’s actually a surprisingly large number of active apparel co’s that manufacture their goods in the US. Some of my personal favorites are below.

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