Upstate Stock’s Fancy Sock Blends Merino Wool with Recycled Plastic Bottles
Upstate Stock’s Fancy Sock blends 95 % merino wool with 5 % spandex and a 50 % recycled PET component derived from post‑consumer plastic bottles. The fabric offers softness, durability, and stretch while repurposing single‑use plastics. Production occurs in New Jersey with sewing and finishing in Brooklyn, supporting U.S. manufacturing. The socks retail for $26 and are available in six colors.
Blowout: On the Lookout for Watch Caps
The article explores the watch cap’s evolution from a utilitarian cold‑weather accessory to a fashion staple. It traces the garment’s roots across cold regions, highlighting early workwear origins and Japanese reinterpretations of American styles. The piece notes the cap’s modern...
The Rambler Jacket: A Modern Classic at the Heart of Iron & Resin
The Iron & Resin Rambler Jacket, launched in 2013, remains the brand’s flagship cut‑and‑sew piece. Inspired by the Lee Stormrider, it blends a cropped trucker silhouette with 10.5 oz waxed‑cotton canvas for water resistance and aging patina. Reinforced with 14‑wale corduroy...
Yuketen Wadaken Mil Spec U Tip Oxford Is Up To Snuff
Yuketen’s Wadaden Mil Spec U‑Tip Oxford blends military dress shoes with rugged sport oxfords, featuring full‑grain Tosca Snuff leather from Italy’s Conceria Opera tannery. Hand‑cut, hand‑lasted in a small Italian mountain factory, the shoe uses a Cortina lug sole and...
Big John’s M1011RC Wild Duck Jeans Contain Reed Fibers From Lake Kojima
Big John’s M1011RC Wild Duck jeans blend 94% cotton with 6% recycled reed fibers harvested from Lake Kojima, creating a 13.5 oz selvedge denim with a distinctive green "Midori Mimi" selvedge. The reeds are removed annually to curb lake pollution, and...
Will Fade, Won’t Tear: 3sixteen’s Indigo Ripstop Field Vest
New York‑based 3sixteen has launched the Indigo Ripstop Field Vest, a rugged, eight‑pocket garment built from parachute‑grade ripstop fabric. The vest’s indigo dye is engineered to fade gracefully over time, creating a lived‑in aesthetic. Priced at $240, it is manufactured...
Blowout: The Gory Details Behind GORE-TEX
GORE‑TEX remains the benchmark for waterproof, breathable fabrics, recognizable by its iconic black‑and‑yellow tag on outerwear and footwear. The podcast explores how the proprietary ePTFE membrane delivers simultaneous breathability and water resistance, and evaluates its real‑world performance across brands like...
UES’ Indigo-Dyed Hoodie Is For The Cozy Faders
The United States of Europe (UES) has launched its Indigo‑Dyed Hoodie, a heavyweight, tube‑knit sweatshirt priced at $254 and sold through Redcast Heritage. The garment combines American and Mexican cotton, circular knitting, and a garment‑dye plus bio‑wash treatment to create...