Wrangler: A Heritage Brand Looks At 70
Wrangler and I have a long history together, going back to the time when they were merely “middle-aged” as a…
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John Bobey
John is a writer living in La Jolla, CA. Reach him at johnbobey@gmail.com.
California Cowboy: Clothing In a Golden State of Mind
It isn’t often that there’s disagreement over what to cover here at Heddels–we’re a relatively like-minded bunch–but the newish brand…
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The J. Peterman Company: Uncommonly Good Stuff From An Uncommonly Interesting Man
You have to be “of a certain age” to appreciate how remarkably different it was to find cool stuff, new…
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Fielder’s Choice Goods: A Second Life for a First Love
“Soft as an old baseball glove.” Is there any higher compliment that can be paid to an item, leather or…
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Vintage-Style Baseball Caps – A Comprehensive Brand and Buyer’s Guide
In reading our recent Brief History of the Ballcap, I was reminded just how much I love the look of…
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Grayers – Historically Influenced, Ridiculously Comfortable
Athleisure. I loathe that word, and even more the “tailored” sweatpants and fleece tops that it’s used to describe. Yes,…
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Anthony Bourdain: A Remembrance
I once saw musician and producer Joe Henry tell a story about the first time he met Bob Dylan, and…
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Revisiting Shockoe Atelier – Made (By Immigrants) in the U.S.A.
In the four years I’ve been writing here, I’ve been amazed by, in that relatively short span of time, the…
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Fleabags – Your Stuff Never Had It So Good
We celebrate many things here at Heddels (history, heritage, quality…), and on a broader, scale it’s undeniable that we also…
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A Rose By Any Other Name: Bandanas All Over The World
When you really stop and think about it, bandanas are a lot like dumplings (yes, when I stop to think,…
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