Randolph Engineering — History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Eyewear icon Randolph Engineering hasn’t been commercially available all that long, but this eyewear legend has roots that go deeper…
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We look into the people, backstories, and the processes behind the most interesting brands around the world.
Buzz Rickson’s: Exacting Reproduction Garments
If you read Heddels regularly, the term “military reproduction” has maybe lost some of its luster. So many of the…
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Sunspel — History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Born in the height of the British Industrial Revolution, Sunspel has been producing high-quality basics since the mid-nineteenth century. From…
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From Ukraine to North Carolina via Leather Goods: The olpr. Story
When looking at a mass-produced high-street product do you ever think to yourself “man, I could do better than that!”?…
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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 North Face: From Summits to Sidewalks
The North Face has been helping us conquer the outdoors since 1966. Be it a wet urban operation or a…
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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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L.L.Bean: America’s Maine Outdoor Clothing Manufacturer
Few brands are as synonymous with the American outdoors as L.L.Bean. With over a century in the business, L.L.Bean has…
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Todd Shelton: Under the Radar, Over-the-Top Custom Garments
It takes a lot to stay in business, let alone for 17 years. From slinging t-shirts in Manhattan to manufacturing…
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Evisu, Behind the Outsider of the Osaka 5
Evisu, if not ubiquitous, is certainly recognizable. No catch-all history of Japanese denim is considered complete without a large glossy…
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