Levi’s Authorized Vintage

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—01. Customized Trucker Jacket.

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Levi’s has been offering reproduced period pieces through their Vintage Clothing line for years, but now the iconic American brand is embracing its history even further with a series of products that have been refurbished and reconditioned by Lot, Stock and Barrel in LA. The collection comprises 501, 505 and 517 jeans, 501 and 505 cut-off shorts, and Big and Little E versions of the Trucker Jacket. There are a number of truly unique items in the range, embellished with chain stitch embroidery and graphic treatments, which are only available at Levi's latest locations in Las Vegas and Brooklyn.

—Levi’s

Warehouse Montgomery Ward Type Jeans

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—01. Buckle Back Model.
—02. Slim Model.

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For our latest issue I interviewed the brothers behind the Japanese brand Warehouse, Kenichi and Kouji Shiotani. In the article they specifically mention some very rare Montgomery Ward jeans they were planning to recreate for this year's 20th anniversary. These are now available for preorder in two options – one slim, the other with a buckle back – and both meticulously researched styles serve as the perfect way to commemorate a milestone anniversary for one of Japan’s best reproduction companies. 

—Warehouse

Online Feature: Come Down Easy

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—01. Photography by Lewis Khan.

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Come Down Easy marks the first contribution to Inventory by London-based photographer Lewis Khan. The shoot has been styled by Gabriel Pluckrose, and features a selection of current season and archive pieces from brands such as Stone Island, Comme des Garçons, Palace, Our Legacy, Prada and Nike. The light layering, loose fits and mix of sportswear and designer brands, offer a uniquely British take on peak summer style, set in various London locales.

—Online Feature: Come Down Easy

Allan Kaprow Original Posters

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—01. Created between 1967 and 1969.
—02. Available in a range of designs and sizes.

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These posters, created by Fluxus founder Allan Kaprow, were originally meant as advertisements for his now famous Happenings. While he is best known as a conceptual artist, these individual works show that we was no slouch in the design department either.

—Available from Hauser & Wirth

Bazar des Poilus

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—01. Abandoned country house.
—02. French Workwear Jacket.

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Bazar des Poilus is the online home of Leonard Vintage Store in Lyon, France and they stock an impressive selection of antique French clothing. Owned by vintage hunter Frédéric Marc Marion they focus on garments that date back between 40 and 140 years. Indigo linen coats, blue moleskin pants that have been repaired, and patched French work jackets are just the beginning. I imagine the stuff goes quickly, so check back often.

—Bazar des Poilus

Backpacker: 1970s Issues Online

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—01. Vol. 1, No. 3 – Autumn 1973.
—02. Vol. 1, No. 4 – Winter 1973.

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On numerous occasions Google Books has been an indispensable resource for hard to find materials that I was dying to see. One such treasure was searching for and happening upon issues of Backpacker magazine from the 1970s. The first few years of this publication are worth a scroll through to see advertisements from now iconic companies like The North Face, Patagonia and Eddie Bauer in a fledgling hiking magazine. The vintage gear from these brands and many smaller mail-order companies is certainly the highlight and this collection of copies online is incredibly generous.

—Available on Google Books

New Stock At Bermuda Trips

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—01. Crazy Rugby Shirt.
—02. Deadstock '80s Vans Sticker.
—03. Nemadji Pot in Green.
—04. Vintage Peace Sign Anti-War Bumper Sticker.

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While updates appear regularly, this past week has seen a plethera of interesting new items added to the Bermuda Trips website. A restock of the popular, and unique, Crazy Rugby Shirts is complimented with a selection of Nemadji ceramics, and a several humorous and classic vintage sticker designs.

—Available at Bermuda Trips

A-1 Clothing Flea Market Selection

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—01. Deadstock Big Yank Flannel Shirt.
—02. 1960s Lee 98J Coverall.

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Deadstock clothing from the 1960s and earlier is getting harder and harder to come by, and the glory days of finding rare items for a song seem to be a thing of the past. In turn, more shops are now carrying well-selected vintage pieces alongside new offerings. A-1 Clothing has a number of these, as well as some mid-century homewares and collectable promotional items, in a section they call Flea Market.

—A-1 Clothing