Instead of Rent: August, 2012

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

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Reigning Champ Herringbone Cardigans

By Nick Grant


People synonymous with cardigans: Grandpa Jack. Mr. Rogers. Your sophomore history class teacher. Thankfully, Reigning Champ made sure to steer clear of all those folks when putting together their amazing Herringbone Cardigan. Read More »

Reigning Champ Reversible ‘Circle’ Sweatshirts


Like logos? Then these sweatshirts are for you. Hate logos? Then these sweatshirts are for you. Say what! The Canadian-made Reversible ‘Circle’ Sweatshirts from Reigning Champ feature a digitally-printed RC graphic on one side and nothing on the other, so you can choose whether or not you show the logo. Read More »

Reigning Champ Polartec Baseball Jacket


Typically, I’m not a fan of polar fleece. But, if any garment could convince me to give the fabric a second chance, this is probably the one. The Polartec Baseball Jacket from Reigning Champ is expertly crafted in Canada from 100% polyester Polartec Thermal Pro. Touted as Polartec’s most “technically advanced” fabric, Thermal Pro is breathable, quick drying, machine washable, and, has “the highest warmth-to-weight ratio of any fabric Polartec has ever offered.” Sounds pretty good, actually. Read More »

Reigning Champ Shawlneck Pullover


Top four things about the Shawlneck Pullover from Reigning Champ counted down: 4) It’s made in Canada by CYC Design, a company that’s widely considered to be one of the best sweat manufacturers in North America. 3) The fabric is an exclusive recycled cotton-poly blend, that’s both heavy-weight and environmentally friendly. 2) The fit’s slim, and the details are minimal, so it’ll wear just as well with a button down as a tee. And 1) Look at it. Nice, huh? Read More »

Reigning Champ Pastel Crews


There aren’t a lot of items I see and think, “man I’d really like to wear that draped over my shoulders with the sleeves casually knotted at my chest,” but that was pretty much my first thought after seeing the Canadian-made Pastel Crews from Reigning Champ (and, suddenly I’m feeling very self-conscious). Coming in colors most would associate with those cigars new dads hand out to celebrate the birth of their babies, the sweats are a great option for anyone wanting to bring a little blue-blood style into to their warm-weather line-up. Read More »

Reigning Champ Recycled Fleece Crewneck


Every now and then I’ll come across an item that so perfectly encapsulates my own tastes and wants, I’m rendered tongue-tied (finger-knotted?). It’s not so much a lack of things to say, as it is too much to communicate at once (ie, where do I even start?). When this happens, I have found the most effective way for me to relay all that needs be said is to make a list, as my adrenalized state has left me no good for prose. So, with that, I give you my list of what’s great about the Reigning Champ Recycled Fleece Crewneck. Read More »