Vintage Boro Fabrics at Beam & Anchor

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—01. 17th-19th century.
—02. Naturally indigo-dyed.
—03. Sewn in the Sashiko method.

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Among a variety of vintage treasures available at Beam & Anchor, they currently have some beautiful boro fabrics. These hand-sewn, indigo-dyed cotton and hemp patchworks are created with years of careful repair, and represent unique pieces of Japanese history.

—Available at Beam & Anchor

Stone Island SS14 Preview

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—01. Spring whites.
—02. Summer blues.

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It always seems to come out of nowhere, but suddenly spring is upon us. Not the season, that's months away, but the clothes that are supposed to accompany it are already starting to hit shelves and fill racks. Stone Island have updated their website accordingly, previewing their forthcoming SS14 line, which includes a full look book and brief video.  

—Stone Island

New Balance MRT580

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—01. Navy.
—02. Light Grey.

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Lightweight Revlite soles have been added to New Balance's MT580 to create this modern interpretation of the brand's classic silhouette. The MRT580 is available in two clean colour treatments, but I can't help leaning towards the grey version.

—Available at Tres Bien

Dehen 4-End Knit Cardigan

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—01. Made in Oregon.
—02. 100% Worsted Wool.

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Dehen, the longstanding Portland-based knitwear manufacturer renowned for its iconic '50s and '60s high school and collegiate sweaters, still make one of the best heavyweight wool cardigans around. This six-button version, knitted on the same machines the brand used in the '40s, is a timeless classic that will never go out of style, and always keep you warm.   

—Available at Hickoree's

Stay in Love Group Show

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—01. Lisa Cooley Gallery.
—02. Laurel Gitlen Gallery.

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The Lisa Cooley and Laurel Gitlen galleries in New York's Lower East Side have teamed up with curator Chris Sharp to bring you Stay in Love, a group show attempting to showcase the effect of manual repetition in art. It is a modest show with an impressive roster, one which will have you stopping constantly to admire the abundance of details displayed, both aesthetically and conceptually.   

—Lisa Cooley
—Laurel Gitlen

Makr Fold Weekender Tote

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—01. 100% Cotton Duck Canvas.
—02. Made in USA.

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An established staple among the brand's designs, this simple tote bag by Makr is very versatile, with a fold top which accommodates larger loads and two exterior pockets. The durable duck canvas also makes for a tough accessory that will age gracefully with long-term use. 

—Available at Makr

Woolpower Navy Sock 600

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—01. Made in Sweden.

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Woolpower, as their name implies, manufacture one thing: superior wool products. These socks are more than most city dwellers might need, but that doesn't make them any less desirable. The merino wool blend is extremely warm and a couple of pairs will most likely get you through the cold days left this winter.

—Available at Westerlind

Engineered Garments Spring-Summer '14 Lookbook

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—01. Tropical Wool Aviator Jacket.
—02. Printed Polka Dot Tablier.

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Engineered Garments consistently provide us with one of the most interesting, unique, exciting and wearable collections, season after season. The Spring-Summer '14 offering is no exception, featuring a wide range of pieces in everything from simple, refined fabrics to more playful, psychedelic patterns.

—Engineered Garments

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