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Category Archives: Spot Check

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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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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my stuff

By jon | Published: May 5, 2010
A few things I picked up on my New York  adventure. In a lot ways, Supreme can do no wrong. Since ’94 it’s been a staple in men’s style if you ask me. The parkas they did with the North Face are next level and I really want one of the oxfords they just released. [...]
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capsule-bags

By jon | Published: February 6, 2010
Along with all the clothing labels at capsule, there were also footwear and accessories brands showing. Two of the standouts in the bag arena were Temple Bags and J. Fold. Taking their cue from Soviet era standard issue military and civil service bags, J. Fold presented simple, utilitarian bags. This tote would be great as [...]
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spot check

By jon | Published: June 24, 2009
The University of Chicago is my alma mater. I begrudgingly admit that it was a great fit for me. A bit of a quirky school, Chicago was home to the first sustained nuclear reaction as well as a hard earned tradition of bookishness and lack of fun. While the whole ‘…where fun comes to die…’ [...]
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By jon | Published: June 15, 2009
Promise, last post about h(y)r. Their online shop just opened its doors and the stock is pretty spot on. You can get all the major wardrobe staples in one stop. Grab one of the few remaining oxfords, a pair of new standards and common projects, and you’ve got an outfit that is pretty much apropos [...]
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By jon | Published: June 6, 2009
Best spot in Chinatown. Peep the white trousers too.  Like any good Chinese boy, my first stop in Chicago is always Chinatown. I love how no matter where I am, if there’s a Chinatown I can go and feel something instantly familiar. I have family here and they always show me a great time. My [...]
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By jon | Published: April 15, 2009
The Muji online store just opened and I for one, am pumped. I’ve always really liked the simplicity and affordability of their products. I’ve got my eyes on the color pencils and notebooks. And everything else. Again, all you sugar mommas out there, feel free. 
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spot check

By jon | Published: April 10, 2009
I’ve been going to John King Books since I can remember. We used to always go there when I was little-my parents would let my sister and I spend hours looking.  I remember I got a whole collection of Sherlock Holmes, a great survival guide (where I may have gotten the inspiration for my failed [...]
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spot check

By jon | Published: February 1, 2009
Washington D.C., our nation’s capital. I kind of always forget about D.C. whenever I plan a trip. I always think east or west coast, and D.C. kind of gets lost in the shuffle. But a few months ago I finally made a real effort to see more than the Mall and the Smithsonian. Guys, D.C. is [...]
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