Every now and then I’ll come across an item that so perfectly encapsulates my own tastes and wants, I’m rendered tongue-tied (finger-knotted?). It’s not so much a lack of things to say, as it is too much to communicate at once (ie, where do I even start?). When this happens, I have found the most effective way for me to relay all that needs be said is to make a list, as my adrenalized state has left me no good for prose. So, with that, I give you my list of what’s great about the Reigning Champ Recycled Fleece Crewneck. Read More »

Ah, the unsolicited PR email, blessing and curse of the product blogger. On the one hand, they can lead to some great discoveries you most likely wouldn’t have made on your own. On the other, the product being pitched can be terrible, and / or have absolutely nothing to do with the kind of site you run (like a paraben laden leave-in conditioner for women – true story). Unfortunately, as most bloggers will attest, the latter scenario(s) tends to more often be the case, and so it’s not without some degree of trepidation that each subject line gets clicked – just how bad is it going to be? Read More »

It’s that time again. Summer’s on its way out, Autumn’s on its way in, and the focus now is on how to get from one to the next without too quickly abandoning – or rushing – either. While that can make figuring out layers and outerwear a bit tricky (how to stay warm without looking wintery), accessories-wise the transition is much easier, or at least it can be, thanks to the Buckle Belts from Welsh brand Howies. Crafted in the UK by the expert belt-makers at Arnold Wills, the BBs are made from 100% organic cotton webbing and repurposed vegetable tanned leather scraps. Read More »

There are two core tenets that guide the work of Michigan’s Teamwork. Number 1: sustainability is as much about being environmentally friendly, it is about making a product that is long-lasting and functional. And 2: never forget your roots. From design, to sourcing, to manufacturing, the brand carries out the entirety of its production in Grand Rapids, MI, hometown of the company’s founders. The bags, all of which are one of a kind, are made from used sailcloth and tractor tire tubes that the company gathers from in and around the area. Read More »

After getting a bit too seasonally ahead of myself yesterday, it seems only fitting that I feature some appropriate for the present bottoms today. The Navy Linen Shorts from New York’s Recession Rags are made entirely from repurposed dead- and over- stock materials (that includes both the fabrics and closures). Handcrafted by expert clothes-makers in NYC’s garment district, the shorts not only give new purpose to the vintage textiles from which they’re made, they also ensure that that purpose will last for years to come (fortunately, they’re styled tastefully enough to stay looking good during that time too). Read More »

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

The Fleece Sports Jacket from Wings + Horns is made in Canada from a recycled polyester / cotton blend. A cross between a sweatshirt and blazer, the FSJ is a great soft-shouldered option for those cool summer nights when you want something a little more dressed up than a cardigan, but are still looking to keep it casual. Canada’s Roden Gray just knocked 30% off their remaining stock, and sizing is limited. Have a great weekend. Read More »

Chances are, by the time you finish reading this sentence, the bag pictured above will have already sold. That’s the one (and only) downside to Alice Saunders’ exquisitely crafted Forestbound bags – they can be damn hard to get your hands on. Made exclusively from salvaged and reclaimed fabrics, Saunders’ totes, weekenders and duffels lovingly pay homage to the textiles from which they’re made, with each bag retaining some mark or indication of its material’s former life. Read More »