Independence End of Season Sale

March 5, 2013


Yo dawg, we heard you like sales, so we made a sale code for sale items, so you can get your sale on sale (those “Yo Dawg” jokes are still funny, right?). Chicago’s all-USA-errythang emporium Independence is offering Well Spent readers an extra 25% off all sale products. Simply use code WELLSPENTEXTRA25%OFF at checkout – or mention it in person at the store – to get the discount. Read More »

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HeadPorter Plus Duck Baker Pants

February 27, 2013

By Michael Nolledo


Why pick up a pair of Duck Baker Pants from HeadPorter Plus? Because they’re made in Japan, of course. Crafted from 100% cotton duck canvas, the Bakers have that military-meets-vintage-meets-workwear aesthetic the Japanese do so well. A slim straight fit leaves room for comfort, and the stitch work down the seams and front and back patch pockets balances the worn-in look with enough detail to keep it interesting. Read More »

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Epaulet 8 oz. Canvas Rivet Chinos

February 21, 2013

By Michael Nolledo


Epaulet’s Rivet Chino is definitely not menswear’s best-kept secret. This is – no joke – the fifth time Well Spent has featured some version of the pant. But it’s for good reason: they’re affordable, classic and now available in lightweight, 8 oz. cotton canvas. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Ibex Annual Winter Sale

February 8, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


You ever had a really good all natural peanut butter, and then you read the ingredients, and the only thing listed is peanuts, and you’re like, “damn, how’d they do that?” Well, replace butter with activewear, and peanuts with humane and sustainable Merino wool from New Zealand, and that’s pretty much exactly what it’s like wearing Ibex. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: February, 2013

February 6, 2013

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

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GLDSTK Tiger Stripe Slim Chinos

February 5, 2013

By Nick Grant


With all the different camouflages available these days, it can be hard to distinguish the “rule” from the “drool.” That’s why I’m here to let you know that tiger stripe is one of the best, and these Tiger Strip Slim Chinos from GLDSTK use the pattern damn well. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Left Field Military Twill Tailored Chinos

February 1, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


Thin legged lovers of high quality bottoms rejoice: Left Field NYC’s Military Twill Tailored Chinos are on sale. Made in the USA out of the same 10 oz. cotton twill the Japanese military uses to make its uniforms (seriously), the slim-fit pants are as burly as they are becoming. Read More »

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Engineered Garments Cambridge Pants

January 29, 2013

By Nick Grant


The University of Cambridge is one of the most demanding schools in the world. AKA, you gotta be mad smart to attend. Is it a coincidence that these straight leg Cambridge Pants from Engineered Garments, with their beautiful wool construction and tab button waist closure, share the same name? I think not. Read More »

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Albam Turn Up Pants

January 22, 2013


Turn on, tune in and turn up – your pant legs that is (woof). These Turn Up pants from Albam are designed to have a shorter, break-free fit, making the UK-made, slim-cut, cotton-wool blend trousers a great match for everything from sneakers to boots. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Unionmade Fall Forty Sale

January 18, 2013

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 »

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Farm Tactics Natural Dyed Chinos

January 17, 2013

By Nick Grant


I’ll let you in on a little secret: dip-dying is the shit. You can dip-dye anything and it’ll immediately become infinitely better. Case in point: the Natural Dyed Chinos from Farm Tactics. Starting with an already great pair of California-made twills, the brand repeatedly hand-dips the pants in baths of natural colorants, like indigo, ground chestnuts and tree bark. Read More »

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Inspiration is Where You Find It: Isamu Noguchi

January 16, 2013

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 »

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Instead of Rent: January, 2013

January 9, 2013

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

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Taylor Stitch Five Pocket Cord Pants

January 8, 2013

By Nick Grant


Don’t get me wrong, jeans and chinos will always be the go-to, but sometimes you gotta switch it up and try something different. These new Five Pocket Cords from Taylor Stitch are handmade in California out of butter-soft, pinwale corduroy. Coming in three staple colors, and featuring a perfect not-too-skinny / not-too-baggy fit, the pants are a great alternative for those times when you want to give the old standbys a rest. Read More »

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Post-Holiday Sales: 15% off Left Field and Choctaw Ridge

January 3, 2013


Left Field NYC and Choctaw Ridge are both offering 15% off from now through the end of the week. Code 15FOR2013 gets you the discount, and it can be applied to any item (or items) from either store. Code expires Sunday night. Read More »

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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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The Friday Find: Hickoree’s Outerwear + Unis Winter Sale

December 21, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


You’re getting two for the price of one today, kids. First: 25% off all outerwear at Hickoree’s (plus free next day air on orders over $250). Second: 25% off select pieces at Unis. Hickoree’s sale ends on Christmas, Unis sale will go until the sale items are gone (which shouldn’t take long at all). Read More »

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Woolrich Woolen Mills Fatigue Cargo Pants

December 18, 2012

By Nick Grant


Remember the cargo pants you used to wear in middle school? You know, the ones you would stuff full of Capri Suns and Gushers? Yeah, those weren’t cool. But, these Woolrich Woolen Mills Fatigue Cargo Pants are. A slimmed down, US-made version of your adolescent faves, the pants are a helluva lot more grown up, but just as functional. Read More »

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