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my stuff-thrift store finds

By jon | Published: September 2, 2010
I’ve been going to antique stores, thrift shops, and garage sales since I can remember. When I was little it was all about cool toys or army stuff. In high school it was finding the most obscure, non sequitur t-shirt. Now it’s furniture, found objects, and outerwear. I found these shirts and sweater at a [...]
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my stuff-Randolph Engineering

By jon | Published: August 30, 2010
I’ve been a fan of Randolph Engineering sunglasses ever since I saw them on all plaidout. When a company holds military contracts you know construction and durability won’t be a question. With prices ranging from $99-170 these sunglasses are tough to beat.  Needless to say, I was more than elated when the kind folks from Massachusetts [...]
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Waterbury Buttons

By jon | Published: August 17, 2010
After I bought this coat I did a little research. Well, if google counts as research. I wasn’t too concerned with details-I just wanted a rough estimate of when the jacket was made. The first place I look on old coats (especially military ones) is the back of the buttons. If you’re lucky, the button [...]
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stuff for your girl

By jon | Published: August 12, 2010
I’m not the biggest fan of their menswear, but I do love  boy. by band of outsiders stuff. This take on the classic peacoat is perfect for the transition into fall. The three quarter sleeves and swing shape are made for the carefree way she bounces and bounds down the street. Pick it up at [...]
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saturdays and spring courts

By jon | Published: August 10, 2010
I was in New York wandering around the city with a friend when we realized this place was close by. Saturdays has a great feel, cool stuff to look at, and on an annoyingly hot July day, very welcomed iced coffee. They also have a pretty cool outdoor courtyard. Like the shop itself, the courtyard [...]
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photo safari

By jon | Published: August 8, 2010
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my stuff-an early Fall look

By jon | Published: August 8, 2010
I found this naval jacket at an antique mall in Beloit. I’ve been looking for a solid wool double breasted jacket for awhile now. The cut is like a hybrid between a blazer and a pea coat. I’m pretty sure it’s from the mid ’40s-solid heavy wool and metal buttons. Can’t beat it for 30 [...]
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photo safari

By jon | Published: July 27, 2010
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self-aggrandizement

By jon | Published: July 23, 2010
Photo by great photographer and all around good guy Dave Mongan Darian, the great mind behind Free/Man just posted up round two of a few questions I answered for him. Check it out if you can’t get enough of your’s truly. Or really, click the link and check out all the amazing stuff Darian has [...]
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new york city bound

By jon | Published: July 15, 2010
It’s funny how putting something on the calendar doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be packed in a timely fashion. I’m headed to New York this weekend. Mostly to catch market week but hopefully I’ll squeeze a little goofing off in. The brands at  (capsule) I’m looking forward to checking out are CREEP by Hiroshi Awai, Folk, [...]
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