Back in the 1980s, Carhartt’s brown duck work coats rose to streetwear prominence as an antidote to the denim masses and, in the years since, have become a streetwear staple thanks to the rise of the American workwear imprint’s European distributor, Work In Progress. Now Rizzoli is taking a comprehensive look back at WIP’s… Continue reading
‘Endless Summer’ – A documentary by Bruce Brown in 1966, where two surfers -Michael Hynson and Robert August on an around-the-world surfing adventure. They travel from one coastline to the next, from Hawaii to Africa, Australia, Tahiti and a number of other places where most people had never ever seen a surfboard before. Mike Hynson,… Continue reading
adidas Originals has collaborated with Canadian menswear label wings+horns on a brand new collection for SS17, reworking the iconic design language of adidas Originals to create a classic sportswear collection that blends traditional tailoring, contemporary fabrics and progressive design into a single visual mode. Inspired by the concept of clothing as a second skin, adidas… Continue reading
Get to know: Campbell Wallace Who is Campbell Wallace? Campbell’s got quite the interesting story – as a kid he was adopted from Seoul, South Korea when he was only 4 months old, being relocated to where he was to grow up; sunny Encinitas, California. You could call it the ‘Yin & Yang’ of places to transfer between as such a young… Continue reading
Get to know: Jeff Mao 1. So, what’s your hometown like? Cupertino? It’s my hometown so I love hate it. The food options are phenomenal but aside from eating, there’s not much else to do. It’s basically the epitome of suburbia. Great place to start a family if you’re worried about things like crime and… Continue reading
Fall Facelift: Welcome Stranger Hayes Valley We’ve restocked your favorites, as well as, added some brand new goods for fall. Check out our new ‘Fall-Ready’ look at the Welcome Stranger Hayes Valley Location California Fall Athletics & Leisure Collection Prepare for fall with these Welcome Stranger selects, perfectly suited for athletics endeavors or leisurely pursuits. Bonded… Continue reading
5 Tracks for Fair Weather Sundays The perfect soundtrack for cruising through those Fair Weather Sundays Brand Spotlight: ATF Authentic Textile Fabrics (ATF) – a brand heavily rooted in the “less is more” mentality. Providing garments that are effortlessly wearable, but at the same time suited for any & all situations you may encounter upon your ‘Fair Weather… Continue reading
1889 & 1901 Carhartt WIP + Chippewa boots | Timeless Workwear Brands Revived in 2016 Carhartt was founded in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt a man focused on bringing responsibility & integrity back to the business world. With a focus on doing “the just and honest thing, gainful if possible” Carhartt began producing workwear staples adopted by all varieties of the… Continue reading
Design Spotlight | The Shell Jacket The classic Shell Jacket, re-imagined by Welcome Stranger Our minimal take on the sporty Shell Jacket of jock lives past. We’ve abandoned the technical fabrics, for a Japanese alternative – tightly woven crisp cotton fabric, that has been lightly coated with wax. Dressed up with matte tonal zippers & snaps,… Continue reading
Design Inspiration: adidas Originals by WINGS+HORNS Canadian brand WINGS+HORNS has conjoined with adidas Originals for a premium FW16 collection. The offering calls upon innovative manufacturing, iconic silhouettes, and inspiration from Japanese shadow theory, to present a robust collection of modern garments for sporting man. Blending classic tailoring and elevated sportswear, the latest collaboration from the two brands draws on traditional craftmanship… Continue reading