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Patagonia Goes Online with Recycling

April 21, 2017

Patagonia Goes Online With Recycling

Here’s something awesome. Patagonia just put up a website for their in-house recycling program, called Worn Wear. The program itself…

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LL Bean May Drop Satisfaction Guarantee

February 11, 2017

LL Bean May Drop Satisfaction Guarantee

It’s always a few ding dongs that ruin it for everyone. Since their founding, LL Bean has had a 100%…

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In the Future, Robots Will Make Your Clothes

January 30, 2017

In The Future, Robots Will Make Your Clothes

There’s a lot of talk these days about handmade clothes, but the truth is, almost everything you see today was…

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L.L. Bean Gets Caught in Trump Controversy

January 12, 2017

L.L. Bean Gets Caught In Trump Controversy

There’s been a lot of talk recently about boycotting L.L. Bean after Linda Bean – granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder Leon…

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Show Your Safety Pin & Protect The Vulnerable

November 14, 2016

Show Your Safety Pin & Protect The Vulnerable

We want you to help us raise $2,500 for the ACLU. In the last few months, and particularly since the…

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The Story Behind That “I Voted” Sticker

November 8, 2016

The Story Behind That “I Voted” Sticker

If you step outside today, or even open an internet browser, you’re likely to see an “I Voted” sticker. The tradition…

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J. Crew Struggles to Become Relevant Again

October 19, 2016

J. Crew Struggles To Become Relevant Again

What happened to J. Crew? Six years ago, they were the darling of every menswear blog, but now hardly anyone…

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What’s Up with Donald Trump’s Suits?

October 12, 2016

What’s Up With Donald Trump’s Suits?

Donald Trump has been an unusual politician, not just in terms of his politics and ability to survive controversies, but…

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“Bespoke”: Semantically Adrift

August 9, 2016

“Bespoke”: Semantically Adrift

For The New York Times, Jim Farber explores the watering down of one of menswear’s favorite words: For much of…

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Bill Cunningham Passes Away at 87

June 25, 2016

Bill Cunningham Passes Away At 87

Sad to hear legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham just passed away, having recently been hospitalized for a stroke. In his 40…

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Chips That Power Nuclear Bombs Power My Bottega

June 20, 2016

Chips That Power Nuclear Bombs Power My Bottega

Fashionista has an interesting article about how some brands are fighting counterfeiters. Along with scrutinizing the market and working with…

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Big Changes Ahead at Ralph Lauren

June 8, 2016

Big Changes Ahead At Ralph Lauren

The Wall Street Journal had an article yesterday on Ralph Lauren’s financial woes. The company has seen a 50% drop…

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No Gucci in the Afterlife

May 8, 2016

No Gucci In The Afterlife

The NYT has one of the most absurd stories I’ve seen about intellectual property rights in fashion. Gucci recently sent…

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Levi’s 501s: The Choice of American Icons (and 1990s Heroin Dealers in Mexico)

January 28, 2016

Levi’s 501s: The Choice Of American Icons (and 1990s Heroin Dealers In Mexico)

The Atlantic details the cachet Levi’s jeans had in Mexico in the 1990s, when they represented wealth and connection to…

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The rising backlash against loud, showy tailored clothes in Italy

January 19, 2016

The Rising Backlash Against Loud, Showy Tailored Clothes In Italy

Guy Trebay in The New York Times has an interesting piece on the rising backlash against loud, showy tailored clothes in Italy,…

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