Articles – Well Spent

Venroy Snaplock Swim Trunks

May 8, 2013

If there’s one thing Australians know, aside from terrifying snakes, terrifying spiders, and the single most violent iteration of football ever created, it’s beaches. So who better to turn to for your next pair of swim trunks. These Snaplock Trunks from Venroy are made in the land down under out of speed-dry Nylon Taslon. Read More »

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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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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Knife in the Water

February 20, 2013

By Jake Gallagher

Decades before Chinatown, the Pianist, Oscar awards, and unfortunate scandals, Roman Polanski burst onto the global film scene in 1962 with Knife in the Water. The film, which only features three actors, and takes place almost entirely on a boat, became a smash hit, not only in Polanski’s native Poland, but across the world, garnering the first Academy Award nomination for a Polish film. Fifty-plus years later, and it remains not only one of the sexiest movies ever made, but also one of the best dressed. From the opening frame, the film simply oozes style. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Birdwell 1/2 Off Sale at Smith+Butler

August 10, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

In the immortal words of Harry Nilsson, as made famous by Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, “one is the loneliest number.” And, lazy segway to Smith + Butler’s Buy One Get One 1/2 off Birdwell Beach Britches Sale (tenuous link much?). S+B’s got eight pairs of the brand’s US-made swim trunks to choose from, and if you use code SU12 BIRDWELL at checkout, you can get two of them (instead of one) for a little over 90 bucks. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: July, 2012

July 11, 2012

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

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Paste Swim Series

May 29, 2012

Remember those magic eye books and posters from the ’90s? Well, these are kind of like those. Except for your crotch. The Swim Series from Paste are made in the USA out of printed nylon-spandex fabrics that feature designs by artist Jason Laurits. Abstract from a distance, but cheeky up close, the fabrics are as fun as, well, a day at the beach. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Unis Weekend Flash Sale

May 18, 2012

That’s right, you lucky deal-hunters, you’re getting two Friday Finds today. Unis, a brand that should need absolutely no introduction at this point, is doing an online-only 25% off flash sale this weekend. Both new and old stock is included in the sale, as are all of the store’s non-brand items (Common Projects, anyone?). Enter code UNIS25OFF to get the discount. You’ve got ’til Sunday. Read More »

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The Hunt: Swimwear

May 9, 2012

Getting a jump-start on summer with a round-up of the best American-made swimwear.

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Lightning Bolt Pelican Boardshorts

April 5, 2012

Of all the swimsuits out there, it makes sense that Unis would choose the Pelican Board Shorts from Lightning Bolt to be the store’s signature pair. They’re made in the US from quality fabrics. They have a slim, modern fit. Their design is classic and understated. And, they’re totally affordable. Read More »

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Onia Resort ’11 Trunks

February 7, 2012

I know what you’re thinking: it’s February, why the hell are you posting swim trunks? Because they’re on sale, that’s why! Some of you may already be familiar with Onia, but for those who aren’t: former Steven Alan guy, makes everything in New York, the fabrics are top of the line, the fit is great – in short: they’re some of the best damn trunks on the market. And now, at a price to match. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Onia SS11 Clearance

September 23, 2011

What’s one sale RIGHT NOW.

Sure, you probably won’t have a reason to wear these for another nine months. But, there’s no shame in early birding it, especially with a product this solid at a price this low. Ya’ll should know at least a little something about Onia at this point. The fabrics are from Europe and Japan. The cut and sew is done in NYC. And the fit is gangbusters. Over a dozen SS11 styles are now 40% off. Get ‘em before they’re gone. Read More »

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The Makers: Outlier

September 21, 2011

“We’re fabric nerds.”

Outlier co-founders Abe Burmeister and Tyler Clemens aren’t exactly the type of guys you’d expect to start an active apparel label. There’s nothing overtly sporty or jock-ish about them. In conversation, they come off much more NPR than ESPN. And yet, the two have managed to launch a brand that’s quickly becoming one of the most respected in the industry. Why? Because Burmeister and Clemens have succeeded where no one else has: they’ve made high-performance apparel that’s comfortable enough, and handsome enough, to wear in non high-performance situations. In other words, clothing that’s perpetually appropriate, regardless of where you are or what you’re doing.

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The Friday Find: Baron Wells Sea Pants

July 29, 2011

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

The Sea Pants from New York’s Baron Wells are expertly crafted in NYC’s Garment District from kitten-soft sueded polyester. Designed by surfers for surfers, the slim-fit shorts come equipped with a bevy of water-sport friendly features, including purge valves on all the pockets, fully taped interior seams, and a drawstring closure. Austin’s Bows + Arrows has them in two colors (yellow and navy), and both are now 25% off. Get ‘em while they’re hot. Read More »

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Onia Charles Trunks

June 28, 2011

The latest from Seven Question-ed swimwear brand Onia, the Charles Trunk is made in NYC out of 60/40 (cotton/nylon) fabric from Japan. Designed to double as a casual bottom (ie, can be comfortably worn both near and away from the water), the trunks come equipped with a slew of features, including an elastic waistband with drawstring, full mesh lining, zippered back pocket with a cord to attach your keys to, two side pockets, and a slim fit. Eight colorways are available, and I’d be happy to take home any one. Read More »

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Seven Questions: Onia

April 6, 2011

[ed note: I decided to launch a new interview feature, in addition to the Label Spotlight and Happenings posts, because it felt like the site was lacking a simple, straight-forward Q&A. So, with that said, welcome to the first edition of Seven Questions.]

There are certain articles of clothing that no one can ever seem to get just right. They’re the pieces that compel us to exasperatedly exclaim (usually while in a dressing room somewhere), “why can’t someone make a decent ______ for once!” They’re the garments that drive us to message boards and forums, seeking out advice and recommendations. They’re the ones that we buy anyway, knowing they’re not ideal, but hoping we can still live with (which we then almost always can’t). For me, the king of those items is – and has been – the swimsuit. Either they’re too baggy, or too tight, too long, too short, too sporty, too sloppy – there’s always something standing in the way of their being perfect. Fortunately, it’s looking like I won’t be having that problem anymore, thanks to New York’s Onia.

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The Hunt: Swimwear

March 16, 2011

Getting a jump-start on summer with a round-up of the best American-made swimwear.

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Instead of Rent: (4th of) July Jollies

June 30, 2010

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special 4th of July edition!

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eBay Friday: Deadstock Madras Board Shorts

June 17, 2010

One seller. Three pairs (one small, one medium, one large). All new old stock with the original tags still attached. All made in the USA from authentic hand-woven Indian madras. And all listed with a ridiculously low starting price. Auctions end 6/20/10. Happy bidding (and an even happier weekend).

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