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The Hill-Side SS13 Collection

March 25, 2013

In case you missed the announcement, The Hill-Side dropped their SS13 collection last week. So, once again, here’s a selection of pieces from the new range paired with .GIFS that express how I feel about them. 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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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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Instead of Rent: January, 2013

January 9, 2013

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

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Alex Begg & Co. Jura Scarves

December 17, 2012

We should all be lucky enough to have an attractive, stylish woman in our lives to help us choose our clothes. But, for those that aren’t quite so fortunate, there’s the accessories section on the Unis site. Handpicked by Ms. Lee herself, the items boast both quality and looks, much like her semi-eponymous line. Read More »

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Pendleton Portland Collection Accessories

November 13, 2012

By Nick Grant

Once upon a time, a brand’s heritage was earned, not created by a marketing department. And it was around then that Pendleton began making their hardwearing gear. Fast-forward 100+ years and we get to see what an earned heritage looks like, with the label’s Portland Collection. Read More »

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Seven Questions: Inland Clothing

October 24, 2012

Let’s face it, buying American rarely means buying affordable. Due to our country’s (very necessary) laws and regulations regarding compensation, factory conditions, environmental impact, etc., producing goods here costs more, which means the products do too. Add to that the expense of quality materials and fabrications, and prices can go from high to downright prohibitive. However, there are still bargains out there. Durable items that are made in America by workers paid an equitable wage, but don’t require a bank loan to buy. And now, thanks to the newly launched e-tailer Inland Clothing, those items have never been easier to find.

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Introducing: NorthernGRADE Chicago

October 10, 2012

For as long as there’s been a NorthernGRADE, I’ve been a fan of it. Launched back in 2010 by Pierrepont Hicks and J.W. Hulme, the Minnesota-based event has grown from an intimate gathering of American-made-o-philes to a full-on menswear mecca. And now, it’s coming to Chicago. I’ve had the great privilege and pleasure of working directly with PPH to co-produce the Chicago premiere of the pop-up, and if I do say so myself, it’s shaping up to be quite an event.

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The Hill-Side FW12 Collection

October 1, 2012

And now, a selection of pieces from the just-released Hill-Side FW12 collection paired with GIFs that express how I feel about them. Read More »

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Hill-Side SS12 Scarves

August 14, 2012

By Nick Grant

Fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means: leaves changing colors, the odor of pumpkin pie in the air and Hill-Side scarves around people’s necks. Boasting some of the most unique patterns and fabrics in the game, H-S’ US-made scarves are a favorite go-to when the weather gets nipply. Read More »

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Hickoree’s Summer Sale

July 9, 2012

I was going to make Hickoree’s Summer Sale this week’s Friday Find, but then I realized there wouldn’t be anything left by then, so you’re getting the heads-up today. Don’t say I never did anything for ya. Tons of brands, plenty of sizes, and markdowns as high as 70%. Looks like the weekend’s come early. Read More »

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Indigo & Cotton Summer Sale

July 3, 2012

Kicking off the second day of our Fourth of July sale round-up is the massive Summer Sale happening at the South Carolina boutique Indigo & Cotton. Tons of great brands are included, like Gitman Vintage, Jed & Marne, Sierra Designs, The Hill-Side and Quoddy, and markdowns range from 25% – 50% off. Read More »

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Hav-A-Hank Bandanas

May 24, 2012

In one of each please news: these bandanas. They come from Hav-A-Hank. They’re made in the USA out of 100% cotton. They measure 20.5″ x 20.5″. They cost $20 a piece. And you can get ‘em at Chicago’s Sir & Madame. Dig in. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Archival Clothing Odds & Ends Sale

May 18, 2012

The good folks at Archival Clothing have just added a sizable selection of deeply discounted one-offs, samples and discontinued items to their online store. Included in the mix are US-made rucksacks, field bags, scarves, tees and more. Additionally, the brand is offering an extra 10% off storewide to all Well Spent readers with code WELLSPENT (can be applied to both full price and discounted products). Read More »

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The Friday Find: Bench & Loom End of Season Sale

April 13, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Rough and tumble e-tailer Bench & Loom is in the midst of a massive end of season sale. Discounted items include British-made sweaters from North Sea Clothing, Japanese-made shirts from Stevenson Coverall Co., Sugar Cane and Buzz Rickson, Canadian-made trousers from 18 Waits, and lots, lots more. Read More »

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Amana Nordic Scarves

February 15, 2012

And since it is still too cold out to go sans outerwear (see previous post), here are some crazy affordable scarves. The brand is called Amana, the scarves are woven, cut and sewn in Iowa, they’re available in both wool and cotton, and prices start at an astoundingly low $16.95 per. Also, there are oodles (yeah, that’s right, oodles) of colorways to choose from. Read More »

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Dolbeau Scarves

February 2, 2012

Your suit was made-to-order, your shirt was made-to-order, your shoes were made-to-order, now, how about a made-to-order scarf? The Scarves from Canada’s Dolbeau are crafted one at a time, by hand, in Montreal from an array of hi-end wool fabrics. Fairly priced and generously cut, the made-just-for-you mufflers will keep your neck warm, without leaving your wallet cold. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: February, 2012

February 1, 2012

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

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