Early birds, meet your proverbial worm. Owner Operator is now taking preorders for their soon to be released Summer Packs. Designed for “beach bummin’, bike rides, day hikes and breezy adventures,” the lightweight luggers are made in the USA from water-resistant nylon packcloth, and feature a flap top, outer zip patch pocket and Cordura nylon base. Read More »

There are some great deals to be had this week at Rhode Island’s WHARF. The store has knocked 30% off (most of) its remaining FW12 stock. Standout sale pieces include parkas from Owner Operator, sweats from Todd Snyder, belts from Cause & Effect and Italian-made outerwear from Esemplare. Get ‘em before they’re gone. Read More »

So, not to verge into hyperbole, but these US-made Primaloft CPOs from Owner Operator might just be the most autumnal garments ever made. I mean, the baby-butt soft cotton flannel, the quilted Primaloft insulation – it’s like the clothing of equivalent of pumpkin baked goods. Only these won’t leave you feeling fat and guilty. Read More »

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 »

When it comes to outerwear, it always seems like the more functional the piece, the worse it looks. Finding a jacket that’s attractive, and, that can stand up to the elements – it’s a near impossibility. So, when it does happen, it’s something to be celebrated. The Operator 111 Parka from Owner Operator is made in NYC from breathable / waterproof Japanese nylon. Designed by lifelong snowboarders, the jacket comes equipped with a bevy of technical details, but, thanks to its classic design, is still stylish enough for wear off the mountain as well. Read More »