Inside Clutch Cafe: Globally-Sourced Clothing, Locally-Roasted Coffee
Since opening its doors in February of this year, Clutch Cafe has been serving up artisanal coffee, premium menswear, and…
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We look into the people, backstories, and the processes behind the most interesting stores around the world.
Freenote Cloth Flagship Arrives in LA’s Highland Park
For the folks behind Freenote Cloth, it’s all about the work. Whether innovating new construction techniques in their jeans (check their…
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Mode Man Celebrates Their 10-Year Anniversary With a Sale
Celebrating a 10-year anniversary for anything these days is an occasion rarely seen, especially for retail. Seoul-based menswear retailer Mode…
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A Daya on La Brea – LA’s Denim Strip
For 21 years, I lived in New York City, and while I relocated as far away as geographically possible (and…
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Inside Hinoya and Sunhouse – Tokyo’s American Casual Specialists
So many of us are intimately familiar with Japanese products and brands–we can parse out loom chatter, selvedge ids, and…
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The Hill-Side Flagship Store Opens in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s The Hill-Side has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. What started off as the side project of…
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Rakuten Demystified – How to Buy from the Japanese Megaretailer
Back in college, I loved to smoke cigarettes. I don’t know if it was to rebel or to get to…
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The Heddels Guide to Harajuku Vintage Shops
In the first installment of our guide to vintage shopping in Tokyo, we presented you our favorite shops in Koenji,…
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Inside Railcar Fine Goods New Monrovia Workshop
Hardly anyone who’s into raw denim these days is a stranger to the folks at Railcar Fine Goods. We’ve been following founder Steven…
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Snake Oil Provisions Brick-and-Mortar Grand Opening
A little over a month ago, I was able to join Snake Oil Provisions for their grand-opening celebration in the historic…
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