Articles – Well Spent

Arc’teryx Veilance Monitor LT Coat

June 12, 2013

Seriously, this Arc’teryx Veilance Monitor LT Coat’s list of technical features is literally double the length of the average blog post on this site. So, instead of super-exceeding our word limit (yes, we have a word limit), I’ll just give you a few of the highlights: waterproof / breathable three-layer Gore-Tex fabric. Taped seams. Read More »

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Wings + Horns Bush Pants

June 11, 2013

By Nick Grant

You consider yourself a useful individual. You carry your weight and you get the job done. So why not own a pair of pants that do the same? These lightweight cotton Bush Pants from Wings + Horns feature front utility pockets that are as practical as they are handsome. And now, thanks to Lyonstate’s Spring Sale, you can pick up these Canadian-made beauties for an equally handy $126. Read More »

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Reigning Champ x Steven Alan Terry Cardigans

June 10, 2013

It’s the same every year: the warmer it gets outside, the colder your office building gets inside. Enter the Reigning Champ x Steven Alan Terry Cardigans. Cut and sewn in Canada out of a nubby wool-cotton blend, the sweaters will keep you comfortable no matter how low the office AC goes. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Muttonhead Utility Shorts Giveaway

June 7, 2013

There have been many great partnerships over the years. Jagger and Richards. Scorcese and DeNiro. Peanut Butter and Jelly. And, more recently, Muttonhead and Topo Designs. The two labels have collaborated on a small collection that deftly capture the best of both brand’s worlds. And to celebrate, Muttonhead wants to give you a pair of MHxTD Utility Shorts. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Naked & Famous Sale at Tate + Tokyo

May 17, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

If you like your denim unconventional, and your branding NSFW, then head on over to Tate + Tokyo to check out their massive Naked & Famous sale. There’s lots of the brand’s Canadian-made selvedge and non-selvedge jeans to choose from (and lots of sizes left too). Prices start at $87.00 per. 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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National Athletic Goods Double V Sweatshirts

March 21, 2013

By Michael Nolledo

“Heritage” sweats, ie, sweatshirts that are made like ones from the 1950s, might seem commonplace these days. But, I like to think they’re making up for years of corner-cutting, cheaply-made substitutions. These Double V Sweatshirts from National Athletic Goods are cut and sewn in Canada out of mid-weight cotton terry. Read More »

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Apogee Handmade Folded Wallet

March 12, 2013

By Michael Nolledo

Have you ever thought about origami? Like, really thought about it. When taken out of the context of elementary school, it’s actually a beautiful craft; equally creative and technical. Kind of like leathersmithing. And kind of really like this Folded Wallet from Apogee Handmade. Read More »

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Muttonhead Baseball Pants

March 7, 2013

Call me old fashioned, but I still can’t get behind the sweatpants trend. To me, they’ll always be reserved for the home. Or the gym. Or that weird kid from elementary school with the asymmetrical bowl cut. That said, these Baseball Pants from Muttonhead are still pretty great. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Ibex Annual Winter Sale

February 8, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

You ever had a really good all natural peanut butter, and then you read the ingredients, and the only thing listed is peanuts, and you’re like, “damn, how’d they do that?” Well, replace butter with activewear, and peanuts with humane and sustainable Merino wool from New Zealand, and that’s pretty much exactly what it’s like wearing Ibex. Read More »

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GLDSTK Tiger Stripe Slim Chinos

February 5, 2013

By Nick Grant

With all the different camouflages available these days, it can be hard to distinguish the “rule” from the “drool.” That’s why I’m here to let you know that tiger stripe is one of the best, and these Tiger Strip Slim Chinos from GLDSTK use the pattern damn well. Read More »

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Post Riposte: Vests

January 30, 2013

Reader Jim recently wrote:

I think a vest roundup might be kind of a cool feature if you ever get a chance to do that, since I’ve had some trouble finding affordable, American-made vests.

Good idea Jim. That would be a cool feature…

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Pomp & Ceremony Pocket Squares

January 10, 2013

If you’re like me, then you like your pocket squares like you like your pizza: cheap and saucy. Not my best, but moving right along. These Pocket Squares from Pomp & Ceremony are handmade in Canada, come in a bevy of classic Liberty of London floral prints and only cost $24 apiece. Read More »

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The Hunt: Insulated Jackets

December 12, 2012

Rounding up the best lightweight, down-free insulated jackets for winter and beyond.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50

December 3, 2012

Welcome to the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Like the 40 Under $40 guide from last year, and the 25 Under $25 guide from the year before that, the following is a collection of goods that are not only affordable and US / first-world made, but also offer some utility, and will last. Hopefully it’ll help you cross a few people off your shopping list. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 1

November 26, 2012

Welcome to the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Like the 40 Under $40 guide from last year, and the 25 Under $25 guide from the year before that, the following is a collection of goods that are not only affordable and US / first-world made, but also offer some utility, and will last. I’ll be posting 10 products a day for the next five days, so keep checking back. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Wings + Horns Westpoint Chinos

November 19, 2012

To be honest, I’m not entirely sure why Wings + Horns named their 100% cotton twill Westpoint Chinos after America’s most famous military academy. I mean, the pants are made in Canada. They’re way, way slimmer than standard military issue. And their features – brogue button fly, side slash and jetted back and watch pockets – don’t match up at all. Read More »

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Best Made Co. Standard Sweatshirts

November 15, 2012

By Nick Grant

Enough is enough. You’ve suffered a lifetime’s worth of mediocre sweats. It’s time to step it up with the Best Made Co. Standard Sweatshirt. That red X on the chest symbolizes quality Canadian craftsmanship. It symbolizes heavy-weight, 16 oz. grey cotton terry fabric. It symbolizes raglan sleeves with gusseted armholes for optimum movement. And, it symbolizes a crazy-affordable price. Think of it as a Scarlet Letter… of SWAG. Read More »

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