Stuarts Blog V1
Established in Spain in 1962, Lois were the first European fashion jeans brand to 'conquer the world' and really set the standard for jeans. Flourishing in the 70Õs and 80Õs when their iconic fits and flares were worn by influential fashion icons and musicians. Before they knew it, Lois were all over the dance floor. Between other great jeans brands of that time, Lois brought something new - a trailblazing and fashionable pair of jeans.
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Shoes Like Pottery is the baby of the renowned shoe-wear brand MoonStar. Founded in Kurume, Japan in 1873, MoonStar originated as a producer of the tabi (Japanese traditional footwear which is like a five-fingered sock with a rubber sole). Only the best materials are used and skilled craftsmen construct the shoes in a similar fashion to how pottery is made - hence the brand name.
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When Mephisto founder and designer Martin Machalei first drew up the designs for the Rainbow shoe Ð he set out to design the best shoe in the world. This is a bold claim to put on anything, especially with something as finicky as shoes. How do you define the ÔbestÕ shoe anyway? ThatÕs what weÕre here to explore.
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In this guide we'll take you through our favourite Paraboot shoe styles that you need for the coming season. Read on for grain-leather stompy goodness.
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What Does Heimat Textil Mean? Heimat Textil is a German word which has no English translation; it often describes the social belonging to an area that makes you feel at...
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Established in 1923, Shetland Woollen Co. specialise in crafting sweaters and knitwear from authentic local Scottish sources. The factory to this day is located on the small Scottish Shetland Islands, a beautiful tourist hot spot with a small population of around 22,000 located halfway between mainland Scotland & Norway.
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siasts in the area. Thanks to an order received from the Arctic Institute of North America, Alice and LeRoy Holubar buy a business license and start operations officially as Holubar Mountaineering, renting a workshop at 1215 Grandview Avenue, in Boulder. Fast forward to the 50s Holubar starts using nylon, at the time a revolutionary material, for its range of clothing and sleeping bags. With a pioneering approach, nylon is also used in combination with down filling. Holubar is the originator of the Mountain Parka, one of the most popular garments...
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The word Taion translates directly into English from Japanese as the term Ôbody temperatureÕ Ð a fitting name for a brand that are experts in the use of down in outerwear. Fairly new on the outerwear scene, the Tokyo based brand aims to set the standard within the outerwear industry providing functional yet outlandish colourful designs that are practical from the urban streets to the mountains.
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The sneaker world and that of heritage menswear have an interesting history. The two, seemingly like long estranged siblings are similar in many ways, but also with their own distinct character. One is fast-paced and always concerned with what is coming next Ð while the other is concerned with a slower more purposeful approach, exploring what is timeless. Every now and then though, a brand comes along that manages to bridge a gap between the two, and it is here where new and exciting ideas can be explored.
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With a reputation for quality spanning over 80 years, Novesta are the go-to shoe of choice for those who want a classic canvas shoe thatÕs comfortable and full of character. The legendary European outfitter produces each shoe in the same way as they have done for the last 80 years out of their factory in Slovakia. Renowned for their build-quality, the shoes have earned a strong reputation with little change to their original designs and production techniques.
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High-quality denim jeans that require more time-consuming production, selvedge denim is the go to choice for denim purists who love classic cuts and a raw, unwashed finish. Woven with a...
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For their AW20 collection Gabicci have collaborated with
creative production agency for Afro Arts & Culture - 'Cool Ruler' in celebration of the original Cool Ruler, Gregory Isaacs.
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Blog
Lois Jeans - Behind The Label
Shoes Like Pottery - Japanese Craftsmanship Since 1873
The Mephisto Rainbow: Style Meets Comfort
Guide: Paraboot. A Slice Of French Heritage
Heimat Textil, Crafted To Last A Lifetime
Shetland Woollen Co. - Made in Scotland
Holubar, Straight From Colorado
Taion - The Japanese Down Experts
Flower Mountain | New Brand Arrival
NOVESTA BRAND GUIDE
Top 7 Selvedge Denim Jeans
Gabicci AW22: Cool Ruler