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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We look into the people, backstories, and the processes behind the most interesting brands around the world.
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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Behind Patagonia: Clothes, for the Outdoors
It’s no secret that we like outerwear here at Heddels. And we try our best to be conscious about our…
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Fade Into Blue: The Story of Full Count
Full Count is one of those brands in the back of the denimhead’s mind, but often out of reach—or at…
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Meg Company: Yuki Matsuda’s Modern Heritage
Recently named as one of six men who defined Japanese style, Yuki Matsuda’s influence on style is not obviously characterized…
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History and Heritage: The Nigel Cabourn Story
Nigel Cabourn doesn’t class himself as a fashion designer. Period. The man himself and the Cabourn brand do not associate…
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Freewheelers: Behind the Brand and Its Many Sub-Labels
Synonymous with heritage clothing, vintage design, and high-quality production methods, Japan has played a central role in creating the culture…
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