A new e-commerce site launched a few weeks ago, and it’s called Woven Society. In their own words, Woven “believe[s] you can make smart purchasing decisions instead of reacting to the latest trend, [and that] a product should last as long as you want it to.” Clearly, concepts I can get behind. Anyway, the founders of the site asked me to curate a sale for them. Read More »

In awesome made awesomer news: Archival Clothing has just released two new colorways of their superb Webbing Belts. Handmade in Oregon from British mil-spec cotton webbing, and finished with the same solid brass O-ring closure, Horween leather tab, and signature red bar tacks, the new colors boast all the strength and style of the old ones, but, well, are new. Not surprisingly, some sizes have already sold out (turns out the new colors have that in common with the old as well), so if you’re thinking about ordering, probably better to do so sooner than later. Read More »

You gotta respect Archival Clothing’s approach to product design. Start with what’s widely considered to be the pinnacle version of something. Pinpoint what works about it and what doesn’t. Update the design to address the things that don’t (as well as add some originality). And boom, a new and thoughtful iteration of a classic staple, offering the best of the old, with just the right amount of new. The most recent item to receive the Archival treatment: the striped naval tee. Read More »

Part 2 as promised. Since I already gave my opening schpeel in Part 1, I’ll skip any (further) introductory sentences, and just get to it. Quick side note: if you haven’t seen it yet, check out my holiday wish-list over at the always excellent N’East Style. Thanks for reading, and have a great holiday! Read More »

At long last, the Archival Clothing webstore has opened its virtual doors, and I’m happy to report that the wait was well worth it (not that that there was ever any worry that it wouldn’t be). Along with the full range of Archival Clothing bags (including the much loved Rucksack, aka the most blogged about pack of all time), the store also carries a small collection of AC-approved goods, such as handmade leather cuffs from BillyKirk, Naval tops and scarves from France’s Saint James, and exclusive totes from Chester Wallace and Steele Canvas. Read More »

I’m doing my best not to descend (too deeply) into hyperbole while writing about the new Rucksacks from Archival Clothing, but it ain’t easy. A long slaved-over project by the internet’s foremost catalogers of heirloom-quality goods, the ACRS combines the best design elements of some of the most enduring products ever made, all in one effing killer bag (didn’t make it far, did I?). Just the (histrionic adjective-free) facts: 22 oz. eco-friendly Waxwear waxed canvas body. Read More »