Articles – Well Spent

Post-Holiday Sales: 30% Off at WHARF

January 3, 2013

There are some great deals to be had this week at Rhode Island’s WHARF. The store has knocked 30% off (most of) its remaining FW12 stock. Standout sale pieces include parkas from Owner Operator, sweats from Todd Snyder, belts from Cause & Effect and Italian-made outerwear from Esemplare. Get ‘em before they’re gone. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: December, 2012.

December 5, 2012

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

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50

December 3, 2012

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.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 5

November 30, 2012

The fifth and final installment of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 4

November 29, 2012

Part four of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 3

November 28, 2012

Part three of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Enjoy!

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 1

November 26, 2012

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 »

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Unis Leather Strapping Belts

October 30, 2012

One of the best menswear designers in America + one of the best leathersmiths in America + a big ol’ heap of used leather and aged solid brass hardware - a fourth of the original retail price = some killer effing belts. They’re called the Strapping Belts. They’re designed by Unis. They’re made by MAKR. And they’re currently 25% off. Read More »

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Introducing: NorthernGRADE Chicago

October 10, 2012

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.

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Jeff Taylor Fish Hook Belt

October 9, 2012

By Nick Grant

Let’s face it, fish hooks are badass. Not only can you use them to rustle up some grub, thanks to the Fish Hook Belts from Jeff Fisher, they can also add some serious outdoor enthusiast type flair to your look. Handmade in Cape Cod, and available in over a dozen different leathers, the belts are a rugged alternative to the boring old prong buckle. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: October, 2012

October 3, 2012

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

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Instead of Rent: September, 2012

September 5, 2012

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

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BillyKirk Belts

August 20, 2012

By Nick Grant

A good belt can do a lot of things. Not only can it serve as a prop in the upcoming “50 Shades of Grey” movie, it’s also the thing that keeps your pants from falling down, and subsequently, you getting arrested. So, why shouldn’t your belt be of the utmost quality? Enter these US-made beauts from Billykirk. Read More »

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Howard Yount Belts

July 30, 2012

Feeling like your waist isn’t quite blue-blood looking enough? Check out these belts. They’re made in the USA by Howard Yount. They come in a wide variety of classic prep materials. And they’re waspier than a nickname made from hyphenated monosyllabic nonsense words (Jon-Jon, Dee-Dee, Bam-Bam, you get the idea). Read More »

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FREE / MAN x Wood & Faulk D-ring Belts

July 12, 2012

What do you get when you cross a top-notch menswear blog with an equally top-notch leathersmith? Some kick-ass belts, that’s what. The FREE / MAN x Wood & Faulk D-ring Belts are handcrafted in Portland, OR from 10 oz. English Bridle leather. Durable, versatile and handsome enough to make you swoon, the belts are an every day favorite waiting to happen. Read More »

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Hickoree’s Summer Sale

July 9, 2012

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 »

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Indigo & Cotton Summer Sale

July 3, 2012

Kicking off the second day of our Fourth of July sale round-up is the massive Summer Sale happening at the South Carolina boutique Indigo & Cotton. Tons of great brands are included, like Gitman Vintage, Jed & Marne, Sierra Designs, The Hill-Side and Quoddy, and markdowns range from 25% – 50% off. Read More »

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Bexar Goods Co. 25% Off Sale

July 2, 2012

It’s gonna be an abbreviated week thanks to the holiday (thank you holiday). But, before I take off, I thought ya’ll might like to know about a few Independence Day themed sales that are currently underway. First up, the Texas-based bag, belt and bracelet maker Bexar Goods Co. has taken 25% off its entire online inventory. Read More »

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