Mister Freedom Tripper Tote

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—01. An MF original pattern
—02. Each bag is lined with a different deadstock vintage fabric
—03. American 13.5oz selvedge denim

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I had my first trip to the beach this past weekend and suffice to say this Tripper tote from Mister Freedom would have been a much needed improvement over the recyclable Safeway shopping bag I ended up using. Made from deadstock, vintage American denim the bag has the perfect combination of characteristics in being nice and light yet sturdy and flexible. The great pocket configuration (one inner big enough to fit a macbook) means it's just as suitable for the sand as it is the classroom or cubicle too.

Available from Mister Freedom

Vintage Ray Ban Aviators

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—01. Comes with leather case.
—02. USA Bausch & Lomb made lenses.

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"Vintage Ray Ban Aviators. USA Bausch & Lomb made lenses. Brow bar and wrap around temples. 100% U.V Protection. These sunglasses are new old stock. Completely deadstock set of frames. Comes with original case, limited numbers."

—Available at Present

Summer Ties

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—01. Gitman Vintage patchwork.
—02. Engineered Garments gingham.
—03. Alexander Olch linen/cotton plaid.

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There seem to be enough weddings and parties going on lately to warrant the purchase of a couple lightweight summer ties. I find the fall season is much nicer with tweeds and wools when it comes to neckwear, but this spring produced a few that actually make me want to dress up more often. Gitman Vintage, Engineered Garments and Alexander Olch are the usual suspects for their shape, fabric choice and colour palettes.

Father's Day 01: Goods

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—01. Inventory magazine, The Real McCoy's 10oz Sweat, Margaret Howell Chinos, Monocle magazine, National Anthem Sailor Shirt, Quoddy Canoe Moccasins.

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With Father's Day around the corner, we thought we would put together a few ideas for nice gifts that your old man might enjoy. Whether he needs some fresh reading material or the perfect sweat, we've got a nice variety of items that might fit the bill this summer.

—All items available at the Stockroom

Kelty for Beams Plus

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—01. Kelty for Beams Plus, Spring bags

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Beams Plus have been working with Kelty for a few seasons now. The partnership continues to result in nice looking functional products like these bags. Ideal for day trips and riding your bike around, they are small, simple and nicely designed. I particularly like the green and tan options myself.

—Available at Beams

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Mismo Billfold

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—01. Full grain leather.
—02. Tan.
—03. Brown.

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Mismo have been impressing us with their bags for a number of seasons now, but last time I viewed the collection I was really into the small leather pieces like these wallets. Mismo's card holders and billfolds are definitely in a lower price bracket but still look quite refined.

—Available at Nitty Gritty

Tembea

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—01. Baguette bag.
—02. Book bag.
—03. Small tote bag.

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Tembea is a Japanese bag brand I recently came across through the Utility Coop, one of my favorite Japanese online shops. The tough canvas bags come in a lot of different sizes and shapes to fit a big haul of acorns or a healthy supply of baguettes. The bags themselves do look really good, but it was the great product shots that really caught my eye. Something that you don't see all too often, but I really appreciate. The colors and small situations the bags are in just look right and make the product and brand even more appealing.

—Tembea

Makr Farm Ruck

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—01. Beautiful natural canvas with Horween accents.
—02. Makr & Horween labels.
—03. Canvas & leather straps.

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Makr continue to produce great looking goods that are useful and fairly well priced. The latest edition is the new Farm Ruck which uses natural canvas and beautiful leather accents from Horween's legendary tannery. The colour, details and simplicity all combine for a great looking backpack. It will be coming in three colours and retail for $150 in the near future.

—Makr News