Barbarian for Inventory Items Short Sleeve Rugby Shirt

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—01. Colour blocking.
—02. Red and beige microstripe.

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While summer may be waning, the short sleeves on our latest Barbarian make-ups are still a welcome addition considering the sweltering temperatures outside. The simple colour blocks and lighter colours give a staple item a bit more of a whimsical feel. The short sleeved versions, in two light and unique micro-striped colourways, are ideal for the warm weather and the thick cotton jersey fabric will carry over well into fall.

—Inventory Stockroom

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The Superior Labor for Inventory Items Melange Socks

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—01. Available in Blue & Red.

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This fall our collaborative effort with The Superior Labor continues. We were so pleased with our first run of melange socks that we decided to keep it going produce an on-going selection. This set offers a nice, bright feeling aesthetic which is a great way to transition from summer into the fall. The colors and mixed with a white thread, which looks even better on your feet. The made in Japan socks feel great, look nice and will be sure pair up well with a pair of white sneakers or some suede boots.

—Available at Inventory Stockroom

Inverallan for Inventory Items Bubble Knit Caps

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—01. Available in navy, natural, wine & black.

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It's the first time we've received our Inverallan order at the beginning of the season, and we're also excited that this is our best delivery from the Scottish knitters we've ever received. Along with a pair of beautiful shawl collar cardigans, we've produced a new style of the knit cap. It's called the 'Moss' cap and with a nice bubble knit pattern, the hats are a bit less bulky and a little bit more shallow than last fall. They turned out really great, the only problem is choosing which color to get.

—Inventory Stockroom

Inventory Item 021: Duluth Pack Large Utility Bag

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—01. Limited quantities.

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Duluth Pack make some of the best canvas bags in the world. With a great history between Canada and the USA, the lakeside company have become known for their lifetime guarantee. We took their classic Wanderer Pack made some small some adjustments to better suit our needs in the city, while still being able to withstand the rigors of the outdoors. For the Spring we brought back the small straight straps, brass hardware and custom patch but opted for olive drab coloured canvas.

—Inventory Stockroom

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Epperson Mountaineering for Inventory Items

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—01. Climb Pack, Climb Toe & Day Pack.

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Epperson Mountaineering make some of the nicest, most classic bags in the USA. The quality and durability of the Cordura is some of the best, and it has a beautiful rugged aesthetic. The company was started in the 70s by mountaineer, Mark Epperson, and this spring the brand has made a pack of three bags especially for Inventory. The bags feature hand picked hardware, a custom color combination and a couple small changes to meet our preference. The bags are limited to 24 pieces per style.

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Mark McNairy for Inventory Items Dainite Sole Gibson

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—01. Custom make-up with leather split heel Dainite sole.

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This spring we decided to work with Mark McNairy again. Since our first collaboration, he's made quite a few shoes and had great success with the red brick sole, so it wasn't easy to create something new. In the end we chose a Dainite sole with the split leather heel that Mark hadn't been using. This adds a much richer feel, and a nicer balance of tone and texture. Combined with the classic Dainite traction, the camel suede upper is complimented by chocolate brown laces and small brown eyelets.

—Available at Inventory Stockroom and Dover Street Market

In Stock: Viberg Ripple Sole Oxford

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Viberg Boot Company make arguably the finest boots in the world. They take no shortcuts when it comes to materials or attention to detail, and have over 70 years of experience making handcrafted footwear that stands the test of time for those who demand the best. This version of their 145 Oxford is our second special make-up for Inventory Items. The upper is a light brown roughout leather and sits on top of Vibram's tan ripple sole. Though a little more playful than most Viberg offerings, they're still built tough, look great on, and will last for years.

—Available at Inventory Stockroom and Dover Street Market

In Stock: Superior Labor Socks

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—01. Grey melange.
—02. Tan melange.

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For our 11th Inventory Item we worked with Superior Labor to produce some of the finest melange socks around. When we visited them in 2009, I picked up three similar pairs and have worn and washed them countless times since. The quality and comfort is second to none and when we decided to make some of our own, choosing a collaborator was simple. Made from 90% Japanese cotton by craftsman who have been in the same line of work for 40 years, they are knitted on a low gauge machine that was made in Japan during the 60s and 70s. There are less than 100 of these machines currently in use - they are no longer produced as all the parts are handmade, making them too expensive by modern standards. The process of collaboration was one of the easiest and most enjoyable we've been involved in and we're really happy with the results. Our first batch comprises two colourways and they've been selling so well, a second set are now in the works.

—Available at Inventory Stockroom and Dover Street Market

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