By Jake Gallagher
It’s been over thirty-five years since The Band played their Last Waltz, but their music sounds as relevant today as ever. Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, and Robbie first came together in Canada as a backing band for established artists in the late fifties. But, it wasn’t until 1965, when the group went on tour with Bob Dylan, that they got the jump start they needed to move into the spotlight. Throughout the late sixties and seventies The Band’s free flowing, folk-meets-rock sound garnered them much critical acclaim, and left an influence that’s still felt today. Read More »
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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The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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By Nick Grant
As I’m sure many of you know, searching for a pair of reliable chinos can feel a lot like being on a wild goose chase. Which is why we should all give thanks to Denmark’s Norse Projects for saving us the trouble. Made in the EU, tapered to perfection and available in a wide palette of heavy-weight Italian twills, the label’s Aros Heavy Chinos are like a freshly laid golden egg (get it? It’s another goose idiom). Read More »
By Nick Grant
Even in an already camo-saturated market, there are still some pieces you just gotta tip your hat to. And these new Rogue Territory for Need Supply Drake Camo Ar-G Trousers are one of them. Made in Los Angeles, the slim-fit pants feature a unique brown camo pattern, making them a great option for those times when khakis aren’t cutting it. Read More »
I know what you’re thinking, “why is he posting white pants after labor day?” Well, firstly, they’re off-white. And secondly, this ain’t your average (off-)white pair. Made in Los Angeles out of un-dyed, heavy-duty cotton canvas from the venerable Cone Mills White Oak plant in North Carolina, the Natural Selvedge Miner Chinos from Left Field NYC are are as tough as any pair of jeans, and designed to be worn just as hard. Read More »
In English, the French word “civil” means civil. I’m not really sure how that applies to these Civil Pants from Bleu de Paname, but, I still think they’re nifty anyway. Inspired by traditional workwear, only way, way better fitting, the pants are made in France from 100% cotton canvas, and feature chambray pocket bags, a leather patch, mismatched wooden buttons and a damned doable price (is that the civil part?). Read More »
Like having your cake and eating it too? Then these Galtza Pants from TWOTHIRDS should be right up your alley. The cake: they fit well, they’re solidly constructed and they’re decently priced. The eating it too: they’re 100% organic, they’re ethically made in Turkey, and a portion of profits are donated to charity. Read More »
By Nick Grant
Yes, everyone and their mother is rocking skinny pants these days, but that doesn’t mean that you have to too. And that’s why these wonderfully made Margaret Howell Ticket Pocket Trousers are a roomy gift sent from the heaven’s above. Coming in a perfect summer-to-fall transitional brick color, the 100% cotton trou aren’t baggy by any means, but, they won’t be holding vicegrips to your berries either. Read More »
Between having no American stockists, and receiving almost no mentions in the American press, it’s understandable if you aren’t familiar with Denmark’s Knowledge Cotton Apparel. That said, I can tell you from my own experience they’re well worth getting acquainted with. Not only do their pieces fit and look great, they’re also made in the EU and entirely from organic cotton (remember that stuff?). Read More »
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 »
And the fourth and final Independence Day sale of note is Left Field NYC’s Fireworks Sale. Use code FIREWORKS15 to get 15% anything in the label’s online store, including some already deeply discounted items from past seasons. Code is valid until Thursday, July 5th. Read More »
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 »
S.E.H Kelly is not just another capital H Heritage brand, although it’s understandable if you mistake them for one. Between their emphasis on classic design, exclusive use of natural materials and steadfast dedication to keeping their production local, all the requisite H-tage (I just coined that) elements are there. However, if you look a little closer, you’ll see that S.E.H isn’t simply mining the manly annals of work and military wear’s past in order to appeal to the chambray-clad masses of today. They’re up to something far more genuine, far more permanent, and a lot better looking.
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What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
Exciting news: Unis is remodeling their New York store. Even exciting-er news: they’re having a weekend flash sale to celebrate. Tons of styles to choose from, every one of them great (duh), and every one of them 25% off through Sunday (woo-hoo). Cue this. Read More »
Slender lovers of bomb-proof bottoms rejoice: Left Field NYC is now offering a slim fit. Dubbed the Tailored Chinos, the pants feature the same great materials and construction as regular LFs, but, in a considerably narrower cut. Even more reason to rejoice: brother in blog arms The Choosy Beggar has an exclusive 15% off Father’s Day code good for anything in the Left Field and Choctaw Ridge online stores. Read More »
It’s a shame the fit on these isn’t for everyone (read: loose and roomy), because the price sure as hell is (read: whoa cheap). The Fatigue Pants by Earl’s Apparel are cut in sewn in Crockett, Texas out of mid-weight, 100% cotton sateen. As durable as they are affordable, the pants feature military-style patch pockets on the front and back, a zip fly, bar-tacks at key stress points and hardwearing poly thread throughout. Read More »
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 »
