Online Feature: Rose Bowl

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Words by Liz Armstrong.
Photography by Sarah Soquel Morhaim.

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Photographer Sarah Soquel Morhaim and writer Liz Armstrong both have an affinity for LA's legendary Rose Bowl – a large-scale, world-renowned flea market that takes place on the second Sunday of every month, in the shadows of the famous sports stadium in Pasadena. The pair visited the market before the break of dawn, to witness and record firsthand the dedicated buyers who pay a premium rate to get first dibs on the available wares – donning flashlight headbands to rummage through piles of clothing and other rarities in the darkness. As the sun came up, and the pedestrian throngs arrived, Sarah and Liz spent the remainder of the day documenting the comings and goings of the regular sellers, bargain hunters, and rare memorabilia collectors.

—Online Feature: Rose Bowl

Vintage African Indigo Stoles

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—01-04. Made in Mali.

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A nice alternative to a silk or light cotton spring scarf, these vintage African stoles are made in Mali, using natural indigo dyes. Each one is unique and the spectrum of blue tones available offer plenty of variation on a theme.

—Available at Silver and Gold

Vintage: Watch Shopping

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—01. Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

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Buying a watch isn't quite like buying a pair of shoes or a new shirt. Of course, there are price point pieces that allow for that, but if you really want the right watch that you'll have for the rest of your life, it can be a tough decision. Price, brand and aesthetic are big factors. I've been casually looking for a couple years, but most watches I like are still out of my price range. The Submariner has become an obvious choice, but its rise in popularity has many people looking for other brands and models as an alternative. I've been looking at the simple paired down vintage Oyster Perpetual watches lately, but it's the kind of purchase that doesn't need to be rushed. In the meantime, the two links below have been interesting and educational resources for information on second hand watches.

—Chrono24
—Hodinkee

Bruno Mathsson Coat Stand

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—01. Bent birch wood.
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There are things out there that you need, and there are things out there that you want; some of them are reasonable, others are not. This 1970s coat stand by the Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson, isn't something I need, and it's hardly a reasonable purchase (it's also not one I can actually make), but that does not make it any less desirable, nor any more rational a desire.

—Available at Mondo Cane

Unearthed: 1940's Spaulding College Sweater

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—01-03. 1943.

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Another great LBC find, courtesy of Ready 4 The House: a mustard coloured college sweater from the 40's, featuring a boat neck collar and chain stitch name tag.

—Ready 4 The House

Unearthed: 1930's Hooded Sweat

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—01. Circa 1930's.

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A fine example of a 1930's hooded sweat, complete with contrasting colour hood, cuffs and hem. Another great find via the infrequently updated but always excellent Lord Happenstance.

—Lord Happenstance

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Unearthed: Vintage Canterbury Rugby Jerseys

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Founded in 1904 the New Zealand based Canterbury brand is world-renowned for their iconic Rugby jerseys. The two vintage versions above recently appeared on Ready 4 The House, and offer yet another reminder of why such a classic and timeless design appeals in the first place.

—Ready 4 The House

Items of Interest

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—01-04. Classic Stüssy.

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Found Polaroids from an old, thought to be unpublished, Stüssy editorial.

—Stephen Mann Tumblr