Olivers Apparel: From the gym to the streets and anywhere in between, a versatile pair of shorts with burly construction to match

Olivers Apparel


Balancing versatility with simplicity, San Francisco-based Olivers Apparel sets out to inject a bit of sophistication in the fit and styling of men’s athletic apparel. Their very first offering, the ); return…

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RAGGEDedge Pack Mule : A limited edition duffle bag handmade in Virginia from water-resistant sailcloth

RAGGEDedge Pack Mule


Founded in 1997 by a group of accomplished sailors with a knack for sewing, RAGGEDedge uses sailcloth, kevlar and carbon fiber to create small batches of bags and wallets in their Virginia-based workshop. With a distinct,…

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Surf Sauna: Giving new meaning to mobile hotspot, this beachside accessory makes winter surfing a little more comfortable

Surf Sauna


To score the best waves in the Northeast it takes three things: dedication, luck and a thick skin. Though the water warms up to a comfortable trunks-only temperature in the summer, the best waves pound the shores of New England, New York and…

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Jacobsen Salt Co. Licorice : A new take on the European classic features salt harvested from the Oregon coast and natural ingredients

Jacobsen Salt Co. Licorice


To call salty licorice an acquired taste is an understatement. Even in Northern Europe, where salty licorice reigns supreme over the red Twizzlers variety, it’s still a polarizing treat. Upon returning from Scandinavia (and developing a taste for the salty delicacy), the crew…

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Kone Brewing System: A refined, convenient, sustainable solution to pour-over coffee—made entirely in the USA

Kone Brewing System


In recent years, pour-over coffee has become the new standard for those looking to get the most from their morning cup. While the stripped-down method of brewing brings out the richest flavor profile from the beans, it’s not always the most convenient method—especially…

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2015 Lib Tech Skate Banana: Our in-depth thoughts on one of snowboarding’s most innovative boards

2015 Lib Tech Skate Banana


Known worldwide for their innovative approach to snowboard design, ecologically-minded construction techniques and distinctly heady graphics, Lib Technologies might very well be responsible for the most radical changes in snowboard design over the last two decades….

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Interview: Will Adler of WILL Leather Goods: Discussing the Eugene, Oregon-based brand’s new leather bicycle project and larger creative influences

Interview: Will Adler of WILL Leather Goods


“People like the unexpected,” says Will Adler, founder of WILL Leather Goods, a brand he single-handedly built from the ground up at his residence in Eugene, Oregon. While predominantly known for their selection of accessories for…

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The Roamographer by HoldFast: A handmade, Bison leather camera bag with a modular interior for the discerning, traveling photographer

The Roamographer by HoldFast


Camera bags often call to mind cheap nylon, regrettable color choices and logos that look like something from a forgotten Windows ’98 software suite. Luckily over the past few years camera accessories have gone the way of craftsmanship, with quality leather straps…

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Raleigh Workshop’s Certified Organic Cotton Project: Jeans with the smallest carbon footprint on earth made with North Carolina’s first crop of certified organic cotton

Raleigh Workshop's Certified Organic Cotton Project


By now one would think all great ideas have already been considered and executed in the world of denim. With this in mind, sometimes the best way to take a step forward in a saturated market is to revisit the most basic question…

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Parabellum and The Fashion Fund: Discussing recognition and growth with LA’s premier leather studio

Parabellum and The Fashion Fund


Tucked behind a lush residential street in West Hollywood are the offices of leather goods maker Parabellum. “It has been a busy year,” Head Designer Jason Jones tells CH, as he welcomes us with his very…

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