By Nick Grant
When was the last time you showed some pride in your country? And I’m Sorry, but sitting through an entire country music video doesn’t count. What does, however, is rocking these sweet ass Stars and Stripes socks from Anonymous Ism. Sure, they might be made in Japan, but they’re done so using a “US Eco Yarn” cotton/polyester blend. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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
By Jake Gallagher
Isamu Noguchi was the organic answer to a design movement otherwise defined by pronounced lines and technological advancements. One of mid-century modern’s key figures, Noguchi’s nature-inspired pieces offered a stark contrast to the clean, seemingly mechanized creations of his peers. He began his career as a sculptor in the 1920’s, working with wood, metals, stone and plaster to create beautiful shapes that balanced hard edges with curved forms. In 1947, Noguchi took on another role as a furniture designer for the illustrious Herman Miller company, producing a variety of items including what is now his most recognizable work, the Noguchi table. With so much on his plate, the artist spent most of his days in his studio. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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.
The fifth and final installment of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide.
Part four of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it.
Part three of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Enjoy!
Part two of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Dig in.
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
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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.
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.
You know what? You work hard. And, like those fictional characters on Parks & Recreation once said, sometimes you just need to treat yo(ur) self. Like, with some French-made socks, for instance. These ones from Royalties come in an array of patterns, are made from a stretch cotton-blend, and at $20 a pop (that’s the price without the VAT), they aren’t even all that indulgent (though, still pretty indulgent). Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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
