Indigo & Cotton Summer Sale


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 »

Anvil 420 Organic Tees


Four things to know about the 420 Organic Tees from Anvil. 1) They’re responsibly made in South America from low-impact dye treated 100% organic cotton jersey. 2) They’re tubular, instead of side-stitched, so you don’t have to worry about them getting twisted in the wash. 3) They come in 17 colors. 4) They cost a little over $11 with shipping. Read More »

The Friday Find: Unis Weekend Flash Sale


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 »

The Friday Find: Archival Clothing Odds & Ends Sale


The good folks at Archival Clothing have just added a sizable selection of deeply discounted one-offs, samples and discontinued items to their online store. Included in the mix are US-made rucksacks, field bags, scarves, tees and more. Additionally, the brand is offering an extra 10% off storewide to all Well Spent readers with code WELLSPENT (can be applied to both full price and discounted products). Read More »

Campbellsville Apparel Undershirts


A: One of the best damn t-shirt deals, ever. Q: What are the Undershirts from Campbellsville Apparel? The details: made in Kentucky from 100% combed cotton. Built to the same exacting specifications as the undershirts issued to the US military. Available in two colors, and in both crew and v-necks. And, only $12 for a three pack. Read More »

Instead of Rent: May, 2012

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

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The Friday Find: Left Field Weekend Flash Sale

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


The good folks at Left Field NYC are looking to do a little pre-spring cleaning this weekend, so they’re offering you, the wonderful readers of Well Spent, an extra 20% off all sale items. There’s actually quite a few pieces left, and in a good variety of sizes too. Enter code WELLSPENT20 at checkout to get the discount. Sale ends Sunday at midnight. Read More »

Instead of Rent: March, 2012

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

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Goodwear USA Border Stripe Shirts


Four things to know about the Border Stripe Shirts from Goodwear. 1) They’re made in the USA from all US materials – even the cotton is grown here. 2) They’re tubed, as opposed to side-seamed, and double-needle stitched throughout, so they’ll last a very, very long time. 3) They come in an array of styles, including long-sleeve, short-sleeve, crew, v-neck and henley. And 4) They’re pretty great looking. Read More »

The Friday Find: 15% Off Sale at Sir & Madame

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


The good folks from Chicago’s Sir & Madame (you remember them from last week, right?) are knocking 15% off their entire stock from now through Sunday. Choice US-made goodies include outerwear from 3Sxiteen, boots from Red Wing, jeans from LVC, leather goods from Tanner, and of course, S&M’s own in-house line (those bags!). Enter code “15OFF” at checkout to get the discount. Read More »

The Makers: Outlier


“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 Makers: Unis

Welcome to the second installment of the Makers Series. Over the next four weeks, I’ll be taking you inside the workspaces of some of my favorite brands. Kicking things off, a visit to New York’s Unis.


“I want them to know there’s a person behind this stuff.”

Eunice Lee, founder of Unis, doesn’t mince words. She doesn’t have time to. From sourcing, to production, to her store, to wholesale, there’s not a single facet of her business she doesn’t have a finger in – and most she handles entirely on her own. On the day we met, she had spent the better part of her morning on the phone, dealing with several of her stockists, all of whom were late on their payments. When I asked why she didn’t have a showroom, or some take-no-prisoners rep to handle that, she replied, “because I want those stores to know who they’re hurting. I want them to know there’s a person behind this stuff. And that by not paying, they’re directly affecting me and the people who make my clothes.” Her sincerity was palpable.

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The Friday Find: Left Field NYC SS11 Clearance

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


Brooklyn’s Left Field NYC has just marked down all remaining pieces of from its SS11 collection, including US-made t-shirts, polos, button-ups, shorts, chinos and summer-weight sweats. Discounts range from 20% – 30%, and will stay in place for as long as the items are in stock (so not very long at all). Needless to say, this will be your last chance at most of this stuff, so I’d advise you quit reading this, and get over there while there’s still some left to be had. Read More »

Anvil 50/50 Heather T-Shirts


The 50/50 Heather T-Shirts from Anvil Knitwear are responsibly made in South America from a 4.8 oz. 50% organic cotton / 50% post-consumer recycled P.E.T. polyester blend. Like the co.’s previously blogged all-organic tees, the 50/50s feature a slim fit, tube construction (no side-seams), and a jaw-droppingly low price. There are seven colors to choose from (twelve if you count the non-heathers), and each will run you about $13 shipped (I wasn’t kidding about jaw-dropping). Read More »

Jungmaven Hemp / Cotton T-Shirts


Of course it’s not until after the name change that I finally post a product with hemp in it. Then again, it was only recently that the boys at Hickoree’s unearthed a hemp product actually worth writing about. The Hemp / Cotton t-shirts from California’s Jungmaven are knit, cut and sewn in the Sunshine State from a 60% viscose hemp / 40% organic cotton blend. Garment dyed using natural and biodegradable soy-based colorants, the tees come in an array of vibrant colors, and boast a slim fit and side-seam construction. Read More »

Post Riposte: Workout Gear


Reader Jesse recently wrote:

Hey man, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for US-made workout gear. I’m about to launch into my yearly spring scramble to get in shape for summer, and would like to do so without wearing anything made in a sweatshop.

Jesse, thanks for getting in touch. As it turns out, there’s actually a surprisingly large number of active apparel co’s that manufacture their goods in the US. Some of my personal favorites are below.

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Anvil Organic Ringspun T-Shirts


A few of you may remember these from last year’s T-Shirt Hunt, but I thought I’d go ahead and re-post anyway now that spring 2011 is just around the corner. The Organic Ringspun T-Shirts from Anvil Knitwear are great for four reasons. Number one, they’re ethically made in South America from low-impact dye treated 100% organic cotton. Two, they’re dirt cheap (less than $11 shipped). Three, they’ve got a nice slim fit. And four, they’re tubed, not side-seamed, so no worry about them twisting in the wash. Add all that up and you’ve got one of the best blank tees around, period. Read More »

Instead of Rent: March, 2011

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

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