By Nick Grant
When two of the best made-in-USA brands collaborate, it’s kind of like those cross-over comics where two superheros join forces. Except, you know, way less nerdy. WS favorites Taylor Stitch and Fair Ends have combined their powers to create these fantastic Denim Glacier Shirts. Read More
Alright guys, I need your help with this one. What do you think about these Textured Knit Ties from Brooks Brothers? On the one hand, they’re made in Italy from 100% wool, measure a nicely narrow 2.25″ at the widest and are on sale for $50 each (down from $125). On the other, the patterns are so loud they border on excessive. Read More
Of all the different ways a new(-ish) brand can establish itself, offering a collection of California-made basics that are priced at half what most other labels charge is a pretty damn good one. These Surfer + Craftsman Chinos from Almond are cut and sewn in the Golden State out of 100% cotton twill. Read More
Brad
That’s rich. Get Kempt: The Five Greatest Tax Write-Offs of All Time
ACL takes a look at the new Waxed Cruiser Jacket from Best Made Co. Related: I really want the new Waxed Cruiser Jacket from Best Made Co. A Continuous Lean: Wants & Desires | Best Made Co. Waxed Cruiser
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You’ve got to hand it to Allen Edmonds. 91 years in business, and still going strong. That’s a hell of an accomplishment. It almost makes me feel guilty for taking advantage of the 15% – 30% off sale they’ve got going on right now; kinda like I’m making my grandparents send me money on their birthday. Read More
The Eliza B. website describes their wares as “well made, handsomely styled and a good value.” The only other descriptor I can think to add is “and will be holding up my pants all summer long.” These D-Ring Macrame Belts are custom made to order based on your choice of color, type of leather (veg tanned or nubuck) and hardware finish (brass or silver). Read More
By Nick Grant
Just because you don’t have an exotic name, doesn’t mean your shirt can’t either. These Esteban Henleys from Steven Alan are made in the USA out of 100% cotton waffle knit and feature military-inspired details like a two button placket and vintage cat eye buttons. And they’re 30% off, making it even easier to add a little flavor to your mundanely-monikered existence. Read More
What’d you say? A US-made waxed canvas roll top rucksack – you’ve been there and you’ve done that? Okay, but did you do it for (well) under $200? Yeah, I didn’t think so. It’s called the Arrowhead Trail Rolltop Bag. It’s made by Frost River. It’s got a big ol’ mess of features. And it’s priced at almost $100 less than just about every comparable bag out there. Read More
By Nick Grant
A short-sleeved popover shirt is kind of like a cheat code for your favorite video game – it gives an extra “oomph” to the whole experience. But when that popover is one of these US-made floral jams from Matt Singer, well that’s like having a cheat code plus a Game Genie and a Power Glove. Read More
By Nick Grant
If you’re trying to slim down, take it from me that it’s best to start small. Like with one of these 118 Belts from Emil Erwin. A slimmer version of the co.’s 112 belt, the 118 still packs a Horween leather / brass buckle punch, but without all the bulk. I guess it would also help to go on a diet too. But where’s the fun in that? Read More
By Nick Grant
There’s only one drawback to this Japanese-made Reversible Varsity Jacket from Nanamica: and that’s having to choose which side to wear, every time you put it on. One is an all black 65/35 poly-cotton blend with leather trimmed pockets and brass snap closures. The other is a 65/35 poly-cotton check with zip closure and ribbed collar. Read More
Cost to get to Big Sur from Chicago: around $400. Cost to bring Big Sur to Chicago: $65. In those terms, these new Cabin Sprays from Juniper Ridge are a clear bargain. Made using sustainably harvested ingredients from in and around California’s Big Sur region, each spray is like a trip in a bottle, only without the carry-on limit. Read More
Unless there’s moonlight, a shark-free body of water and a game companion involved, we don’t recommend going au naturel in public. That said, we do fully endorse these Natural Canvas Stantons from Rogue Territory. Made in Los Angeles out of undyed – or, “naked” if you’re nasty – Cone Mills selvage canvas, the slim-fit pants will keep your lower half decent, even if you’re not. Read More
Brad
Mmm, that’s good internet. Sport Balls Replaced With Cats
Cool Material has launched a new series called Wear This, and I had the honor of doing the inaugural post. Thanks guys! Cool Material: Wear This: Brad Bennett from Well Spent
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It’s official, spring has sprung (at least, in most parts of the country), and to celebrate, Lyonstate is offering 20% off their entire inventory, including new spring arrivals from Archival Clothing, The Hill-Side, Wings + Horns, Woolrich Woolen Mills and more. Use code SPRING20 at checkout to get the discount. Event ends April 16th. Read More
By Nick Grant
Just like compliments, paid days off from work and cheese, you can never have too many camp caps. Especially when they feature crazy camos, anchors and flying geese (!?!), like these US-made, $36 Camper caps from The Legends USA. Now, if only they made one with an all-over cheese wedge pattern… Read More
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
