3sixteen + Thomas Hooper, the Decade Collection: NYC-based denim experts celebrate 10 years with limited, collaborative offerings

3sixteen + Thomas Hooper, the Decade Collection


In the fast-paced world of fashion, brands come and go with the seasons. NYC-based 3sixteen is one label that continues to stand strong with its commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Specializing in denim, 3sixteen is celebrating…

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Topo Designs Mountain Pants: The Colorado outdoor attire brand introduces a full-length version of their well-loved cotton ripstop shorts

Topo Designs Mountain Pants


When Topo Designs dropped their Mountain Shorts a few months back, CH was on the horn with Topo co-founder Mark Hansen in seconds. And after a summer of wear—most recently on the Trans-America Trail—they are…

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Off Piste: West America + Woolrich : Jordan Hufnagel and James Crowe create a limited-run, American-made collection of clothing for their epic motorcycle trip

Off Piste: West America + Woolrich


For many, there comes a time when the to-do list never shortens and when free time doesn’t really feel free. This is where CH found Portland’s Jordan Hufnagel and his longtime friend James Crowe just over a year ago. And this is what…

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McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream: Honoring the family-owned company’s 65-year-old history with a new flagship store in Santa Barbara

McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream


When McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream won the Sofi Award for Best Dessert at the New York Fancy Food Show this year, the new owners—winemaker Michael Palmer and chef Eva Ein—were thrilled, but not completely surprised. Palmer…

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Worn & Wound Model 1 Horween Watch Strap: Pared-down watch bands made in NYC with leather from Chicago’s legendary tannery

Worn & Wound Model 1 Horween Watch Strap


Even with less than a year of operation under their belt, NYC-based Worn & Wound has proved they know a thing or two about watch accessories and pared-down design—as CH recognized in their watch roll…

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General Knot & Co. Fall 2013: Founder of the New England brand Andrew Payne talks fashion hybridization for this season’s collection of men’s accessories

General Knot & Co. Fall 2013


The transition between summer and winter is a highly anticipated one, and there’s nothing like heading into the colder months fully stocked with the latest autumn accessories. For the General Knot & Co., this time of…

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CiloGear Packs: Light, strong, award-winning backpacks coveted by alpine climbers everywhere

CiloGear Packs


Sharp-eyed mountain enthusiasts, take note: The next time that you see an advertisement for high-end alpine equipment, the depicted athlete may very well be sporting a backpack made by CiloGear….

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Chrome Reflective Camo Collection: Three packs made with reflective glass-bead print for heightened visibility up to 100 feet

Chrome Reflective Camo Collection


From the sleek Niko camera bag to the ever-spacious Sotnik duffel, San Francisco’s Chrome seems to really be on-point these days. And since they’re best known for their bike-ready…

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Indoek Wave Wam: A portable beach teepee to shelter from harsh UV rays and winds

Indoek Wave Wam


A surf-centric blog moonlighting as a retailer of collaborative soft-goods and maker of well-designed accessories for wave riders, Indoek opts for a more creative approach to surfing by highlighting the culture’s many characters, stories and…

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