By Michael Nolledo
Don’t mistake Shelter’s Prickly Mountain Bag for just another backpack – since it’s actually a shoulder bag (yeah, I totally thought it was a rucksack when I first saw it too). Fashioned from waxed canvas, veg-tanned leather and brass hardware, the bags – which are named in honor of a counterculture architect-hippie community in Vermont – are just as well suited for foraged foodstuffs as they a store-bought sandwich and MacBook. Read More
According to Wikipedia, batik fabrics, like the ones used to make these Madras Batik Walk Shorts from Industry of All Nations, have “notable meanings rooted to the Javanese conceptualization of the universe,” and their colors “represent the three major Hindu Gods (Brahmā, Vishnu, and Śiva).” And here I was thinking they just looked cool. Read More
By Nick Grant
When was the last time you showed some pride in your country? And I’m Sorry, but sitting through an entire country music video doesn’t count. What does, however, is rocking these sweet ass Stars and Stripes socks from Anonymous Ism. Sure, they might be made in Japan, but they’re done so using a “US Eco Yarn” cotton/polyester blend. Read More
By Nick Grant
Actually knowing the name of the person who made your clothes is a pretty cool thing. Every one of these lightweight, 100% virgin wool Version Cardigans from Denmark’s S.N.S. Herning comes signed by the maker. So, you can thank Olga, or Bjorn, or Greta or whoever else for bringing such sweater-y goodness into your life. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
Some of my favorite British imports: the Beatles, Harry Potter, Doctor Who and these Fred Boots from Grenson. By slapping a Vibram wedge sole onto a brogue upper in a not-so-subtle nod to American workwear, the world-class shoemakers have created a boot that’s comfortable, casual yet classy and fit for everyday wear. Read More
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Ventriloquist Dummies are fucking terrifying. Slate: The Endearing, Funny, and Disturbing Faces of Ventriloquist Dummies
Watch as a computer program transforms Madonna’s “Get in the Groove,” that awful song from Titanic, and other cheese-pop standards into trap rap bangers. Pigeons & Planes: New Plug-In Turns Any Song into a Trap Song
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As the old saying goes: the bluer the blood, the redder the pants (that’s not actually a saying). These Twisted Twill Chinos from Knowledge are made in Scandinavia out of 100% organic cotton. Cut slim, and coming in a Skittles-bag-worth of go-to-hell hues, the trousers are like a weekend trip to Martha’s Vineyard for your legs, only without all the insufferable white people. Read More
By Nick Grant
Ever feel like your life is missing something? A certain lavishness and excitement? Well, these Montana-made Epperson Mountaineering Climbing Totes probably won’t fill that void, but that doesn’t make them any less great. Crafted from lightweight-yet-sturdy camo Cordura and Navajo-inspired embroidered nylon webbing, the bags are like a catered gourmet meal atop Mt. Kilimanjaro. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
In the name of the Poplin, the Tweed and the Holy Corduroy, Amen. Don’t mind me – I’m just doing a quick sign of the cross for the holy trinity of textures found on these Sunny Sports Fisherman Jackets. Made in Japan, the jackets combine a poly-cotton poplin shell, corduroy collar and tweed pockets for quite the saintly effect. Read More
I feel a little silly for being as excited as I am about these Wilson Key Rings from General Manufacturing. I mean, come on, key rings? Definitely not worth going ape over. And yet, their elegant design, quality materials and construction, and insanely reasonable price have me totally fired up. Read More
By Nick Grant
Look, we totally support picking up that used flannel shirt on eBay. We really do. But, just know that for a little more (okay, kind of a lot more), you can get yourself one of these Midwood Flannels from Ovadia & Sons. Made in the US, the shirts feature a slim, tailored fit, great color palette and antelope suede elbow patches. ANTELOPE SUEDE. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
Two things to keep in mind when traveling abroad: don’t drink the water, and don’t lose your passport. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can be taken, like stocking up on bottled H2O, and getting yourself one of these Travel Wallets from Corter Leather. Intelligently designed to keep you organized, the wallets feature a main slot for your passport, another for your travel documents and two more for credit cards. Read More
By Nick Grant
As much as I like warm weather, I always miss being able to layer my favorite pieces. Fortunately, this spring-weight Odd Fellow for Draught Dry Goods Varsity Jacket makes it so I can enjoy both. Featuring a 10 oz. waxed canvas body and incredible floral lining, the jacket lets me keep the layers, even as the temperature starts to rise. Read More
Early birds, meet your proverbial worm. Owner Operator is now taking preorders for their soon to be released Summer Packs. Designed for “beach bummin’, bike rides, day hikes and breezy adventures,” the lightweight luggers are made in the USA from water-resistant nylon packcloth, and feature a flap top, outer zip patch pocket and Cordura nylon base. Read More
There are leaders and there are followers. Those of you that count yourselves among the latter group can stop reading here. For you rein-takers in the former: these new MTO Shirts from Epaulet are something to be very excited about. Not only do you get to choose the fabric, you also have control over the length, cut, button type, and just about every other detail. Read More
In case you missed it, this week The Hill-Side released one of the greatest pieces of brand promotion ever devised. The Hill-Side: Spring / Summer 2013
A good explanation of why you’ll never see a slideshow on Well Spent. Pandodaily: Pageview journalism is killing us
Ya’ll know what it is. Another month is coming to a close, and that means it’s time for another set of jaw-droppingly awesome #menswear illustrations from Christine Mitchell of N’East Style. Click through to see the latest batch. Read More
