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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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Instead of Rent: June, 2013

June 5, 2013

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

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Eternal Jacquard Woven Long Shorts

May 29, 2013

By Nick Grant

Forget everything else you’ve seen or read so far, the best shorts of the summer are right here. Eternal’s Jacquard Woven Long Shorts are made in Japan out of 100% cotton, and come in a perfect right-below-the-knee length, which you can leave as is or roll up to show off them beautiful thighs of yours. Read More »

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Lyonstate Follow to Win Giveaway

May 28, 2013

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who give, and those who take. Luckily for us, the founders of Alabama’s Lyonstate are the former. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook between now and Tuesday, June 4th to become eligible to win a piece of your choosing from their brand new – and totally awesome – in-house collection of US-made shirts, shorts and pants. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Left Field / Choctaw Ridge Memorial Sale

May 24, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Ah, Memorial Day. A time for buds, booze, bbqs and 15% off at Left Field NYC and Choctaw Ridge. Code MEMORIAL15 gets you the discount, and it’s good for every single item in both label’s online stores (including brand new SS13 stock). You’ve got ’til Monday night. Read More »

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Topo Designs Mountain Shorts

May 21, 2013

By Nick Grant

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s way too beautiful out to be sitting inside on your ass. And whether you hit the trails or the streets, these Topo Designs Mountain Shorts have got you covered. Made in the USA from ripstop cotton, the perfectly trim shorts will keep you comfortable no matter where the weather takes you. Read More »

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Rogue Territory Safari Shorts

May 15, 2013

By Nick Grant

Deep in the hellish jungles of L.A., there lies the key to the urban sartorialite’s summer survival. The Rogue Territory Safari Shorts are handmade using 100% cotton herringbone and raindrop camo. Built to last, and great looking too, the shorts will keep you cool even when it feels like a rain forest outside. Read More »

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Seven Questions: Jed & Marne

May 8, 2013

It’s hard not to gush when writing about the shorts from Jed & Marne. As the proud owner of three pairs, I can honestly say they’re some of the best I’ve ever had. The fabrics are great: soft, lightweight and absolutely beautiful. The fit is aces: not too tight, not too loose and just the right length. And, that they’re well under $100, but still provide gainful employment, and various other benefits, for the Mayan artisans that make them is like the feel-good icing on an already-awesome-feeling/fitting/looking cake. As far as warm weather wear goes, it really doesn’t get much better. (Like I said, it’s hard not to gush.)

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Owner Operator Pocket Swimmers

May 2, 2013

Have you ever flipped through a Patagonia catalog from the ’80s and thought, “damn, I wish that was my life?” Well, now you can at least look the part thanks to these new Pocket Swimmers from Owner Operator. Cut and sewn in the USA out of quick-drying Nylon microfiber, the mesh-lined shorts will go great with all of your beer-soaked, sun-kissed, mountain-and-water-related summer activities. Read More »

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Crate Corduroy Camper Shorts

April 30, 2013

By Nick Grant

Did you know that the word “corduroy” is widely thought to come from “corde du roi,” which is French for “cloth of the kings.” And looking at these Corduroy Camper Shorts from Crate, it’s easy to see why people would think that. Coming in royal sounding colors like “Sage,” “Jasper” and “Cobalt,” and totaling in at a mere $65 per, the US-made shorts will keep you feeling regal all summer long. Read More »

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Altru Walking Shorts

April 25, 2013

By Nick Grant

These shorts are made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do. The slim fit Walking Shorts from Altru are cut and sewn in the USA out of “100% springtime cotton” and feature original prints that are perfect for pepping up your warm weather kit. Pre-order one of each color for a cool $69 a pop. Read More »

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Industry of All Nations Madras Batik Walk Shorts

April 10, 2013

According to Wikipedia, batik fabrics, like the ones used to make these Madras Batik Walk Shorts from Industry of All Nations, have “notable meanings rooted to the Javanese conceptualization of the universe,” and their colors “represent the three major Hindu Gods (Brahmā, Vishnu, and Śiva).” And here I was thinking they just looked cool. Read More »

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Jed & Marne SS13 Shorts

February 19, 2013

By Nick Grant

You might be asking yourself, “how the hell can he be thinking about wearing shorts in the middle of February?” Well, when they’re as awesome as Jed & Marne’s SS13 crop, I can’t think about wearing anything else. Made in Guatemala from handwoven cotton fabrics, the shorts boast a slew of unique patterns that you won’t see coming from any other brands. 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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Post-Holiday Sales: 15% off Left Field and Choctaw Ridge

January 3, 2013

Left Field NYC and Choctaw Ridge are both offering 15% off from now through the end of the week. Code 15FOR2013 gets you the discount, and it can be applied to any item (or items) from either store. Code expires Sunday night. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Billy Reid Woody Shorts

August 24, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

I’ll keep this short (get it?). One of the most lauded designers working today + simple, easy to return to year after year styling + made in USA construction – 50% of the original price + numerous remaining colors and sizes = go buy some of these, right now. Read More »

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Left Field Angus Young Shorts

August 16, 2012

So, it’s almost the end of the season, and you’re understandably sick of your summer wardrobe, but, it’s still too warm out for your fall clothes. Enter the Angus Young Shorts from Left Field NYC. They’re made in the USA from lightweight organic cotton twill, so they’ll keep you comfortable in the heat. Read More »

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