Goods and Brands
A curated selection of goods and brands for adventurous people.
Mornings done right.
Goods and Brands
37.2090º N, 93.2923º W In Springfield, Missouri it can be 70ºF and sunny in February and an ice storm can trap you at home in May, so it can be hard to pinpoint exactly when things happen. As such, it was one of those summer days in the midst of winter when I first sat down with the dedicated wood craftsmen behind The 1906 Gents at the longtime favorite Coffee Ethic. Inspired by their own grandfathers and great uncles who would share stories whilst lathering shaving cream, the…
Denim in the afternoon.
Goods and Brands, Mercantiles
40.9634º N, 72.1848º W RRL is the vintage inspired, rugged living, yurt sleeping, cowboy brand of the Ralph Lauren empire. It is east coast meets the Rockies. It’s mud. It’s turquoise. It’s denim. And it’s distinguished. The RRL flagship store in East Hampton’s Main Street is nothing short of gorgeous—a masterpiece showroom, both effortless but meticulous. The two-story vine covered cottage set on the East End of Long Island features an eclectic assortment of Native American-made merchandise along with vintage Breitlings and map-covered…
Just take everything down to Highway 61.
Goods and Brands
46.7867º N, 92.1005º W Bob Dylan sang about it. He revisited it. Highway 61 runs right through Duluth, Minnesota. Follow it north through the U.S. borderline or southward to NOLA. Designed for use in the rugged country of the Great North, French-Canadian Camille Poirier patented his first Duluth Pack in 1882, naming it for the city he’d call home. One century ago, Abercrombie & Fitch carried the Duluth Pack in its Madison Avenue store. And one century later, the 2017 headquarters for…
Grab the blanket.
Goods and Brands, Mercantiles
44.2950º N, 93.2688º W Faribault Woolen Mill was founded on the banks of Faribault, Minn. in 1865. World renowned for quality blankets and throws, the mill endures as one of the last vertical woolen mills in America. Fifth generation craftspeople continue to dedicate themselves to creating beautiful wool and cotton goods with century-old methods and machinery. The company’s flagship store is onsite at their Faribault headquarters. It’s beautifully curated with an entire section of discounted excess or compromised materials. We…
Scene One. Sunny. Daytime.
Goods and Brands, Mercantiles
34.0522º N, 118.2437º W At the intersection of Lincoln and Venice Boulevards, Deus Ex Machina is effortlessly cool in its indoor-outdoor combo café and motorcycle cum surf shop. This Australian-born fuel factory fills the coffee cups of its patrons, offering light fare and ample shared tables. Take a break from your latte and screenplay to test out motorcycle helmets or better yet, your own Deus-brand motorcycle or surfboard for the freeway and those Pacific swells. Did I mention they produce…