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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John Bobey
John is a writer living in Venice, CA. Reach him at johnbobey@gmail.com.
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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Gustin – Building a Better (Selvedge) Mousetrap?
I got married last fall, and as we were planning the event, we asked our invitees to respond as to…
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Hawksmill Denim Co. – A Hidden British Gem
I love to shop. That is, as long as said shopping is for me. When it comes to shopping with…
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Restoration Workwear – Used Boots Brought Back to Life
At some point between my college years and today, vintage clothes to me became used clothes, and I went from…
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American Optical – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
I know we’re well past Christmas, but I still have that carol in my head, the one that says, “You…
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