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Post Riposte: Weekender Bags

August 29, 2012

Reader Ted recently wrote:

Hey Brad, I was wondering if you can do a search on weekender bags? Thanks!

I sure can Ted. My top picks are after the jump.

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The Friday Find: Ramblers Way Farm Sale at Sir Jack’s

August 17, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Remember that time the guy who founded Tom’s Toothpaste started an all-USA-everything, eco / ethical Merino wool underwear brand? No? Well, he did. The brand’s called Ramblers Way Farm. The garments are made from wool that’s sustainably grown, harvested, woven and dyed in the USA. Read More »

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The Friday Find: Filson Black Label Sale at Present

July 20, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

So, unfortunately, even at 50% off these Italian-made Filson Black Label pieces are still pretty pricey. But, slightly more obtainable is always better than completely unobtainable, right? Great fits, impeccable construction, beautiful detailing and bragging rights like whoa. Yours if you want ‘em. Read More »

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The Hunt: Canvas Sneakers

July 18, 2012

Rounding-up the best eco / ethical kicks to take you from this season to the next.

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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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Dana Lee TH-S & Co. Work Shirts

June 7, 2012

I have only one thing to say about the Dana Lee TH-S & Co. Work Shirts: hell effing yeah. Fair trade Guatemalan fabrics from The Hill-Side. Double-stitched wood buttons. Cut and sewn in the USA. And, without question, the summer overshirt to end all summer overshirts. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: June, 2012

June 6, 2012

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

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The Friday Find: Unis Weekend Flash Sale

May 18, 2012

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 »

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Gitman Vintage Polka Dot Chambray Shorts

May 3, 2012

Yeah, I agree $175 is bit much for a pair of shorts. But, just in case any of you are feeling the urge to splurge: the Polka Dot Chambray Shorts from Gitman Vintage are cut and sewn in the USA out of printed 100% cotton chambray. Light on details, and heavy on quality, the slim fit shorts feature a watch pocket in the front, slant pockets on the side and welt pockets in the back. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: May, 2012

May 2, 2012

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

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The Friday Find: Bench & Loom End of Season Sale

April 13, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Rough and tumble e-tailer Bench & Loom is in the midst of a massive end of season sale. Discounted items include British-made sweaters from North Sea Clothing, Japanese-made shirts from Stevenson Coverall Co., Sugar Cane and Buzz Rickson, Canadian-made trousers from 18 Waits, and lots, lots more. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: April, 2012

April 4, 2012

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

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Gitman Vintage SS12 Web Exclusives

April 2, 2012

Did you know that Gitman Vintage has a handful of exclusive SS12 button-downs for sale on its site? Well, they do, and, as it turns out, they’re pretty great. There are three shirts in total, all made in Pennsylvania from printed Japanese fabrics, and all featuring the many signature GV details we’ve come to know and love (back collar button, split yoke, locker loop, box pleat, slim-fit, etc). Read More »

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Post Riposte: Messenger Bags

March 14, 2012

Reader Raul recently wrote:

“I always see a lot of totes and backpacks on your site, but never any messenger bags. Is there a reason for that? Are there any messenger bags your recommend?”

The reason, Raul, is that I’m just not a messenger bag guy. That said, I’m happy to offer a few suggestions.

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Instead of Rent: March, 2012

March 7, 2012

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

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Inventory x Mt. Rainier Reversible Vests

February 21, 2012

A vest worth investing in (sorry), the Inventory x Mt. Rainier Vests are painstakingly crafted in California. Durable, versatile, and handsome as all get out, the fully reversible vests feature flecked wool on one side, water-resistant 60/40 fabric on the other, branded buttons, and hand-warmer pockets. An extremely limited number of these were produced (twenty of each color), and all remaining sizes are now on sale. Read More »

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Tembea Large Harvest Totes

February 20, 2012

Spoiler alert: these ain’t cheap. But, they’re made well enough that you can use them every day and still will ‘em to your kids. And, they’re handsome enough – and will age nicely enough – that your kids will actually want ‘em. Paraffin-coated heavy-duty cotton canvas, removable zippered pouch, rivets at key tress points, handcrafted in Japan, and available from the newly launched online shop of digital menswear mag OEN. Read More »

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Post Riposte: Underwear

February 8, 2012

Reader John recently wrote:

“Underwear? That’s probably tricky to write about in an informed way, since most of us just choose one style of underpants and go with it. However, have you given any thought to posting about ethical/sturdy underwear?”

I hadn’t thought about it. But for you John, anything. Some suggestions after the jump.

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