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

Borsalino Panama Hat

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With the weather beginning to change for the warmer, this classic Borsalino Panama hat is perfect for the summer. It's timeless look and versatility make it just as easy to wear with a t-shirt as it is with a cotton or linen jacket.

—Available at Beams

Our Legacy Suede Overshirt

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—01. Grey suede.

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Among Our Legacy's more playful spring items are a handful of premium garments. This suede overshirt offers a luxurious look, in a useful mid-layer. It works well as a jacket in the summer, or under a coat inbetween seasons.

—Available at Mr. Porter

Engineered Garments Spring Shorts

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—01. Cambridge, Ghurka and Cinch Shorts.

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With plenty of patterns and colours on offer, Engineered Garments didn't hold back this spring. We've picked out a few of our favorites and now have a fresh stock of summer shorts in three different styles.

—Available at Inventory

New Balance: Let's Make Japan Happen

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—01. Made in USA.

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I recently came across this brand magazine which has been published in Japan for New Balance. It features a number of people in the industry, editorial shoots and product focuses. It's very nicely put together and a must have for any New Balance fan.

—New Balance
—FNG

Briefing Oval M Travel Bag

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—01. Made in USA.

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Briefing's expertly made bags feature military grade PU coated ballistic nylon and come in black or olive. The Oval M Travel Bag is an ideal size for a weekend duffle and has enough space for any items you might need for a quick getaway.

—Available at Union

Sun Buddies Type 01

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This week Tres Bien launched their own eyewear collection called Sun Buddies. The brand's first style, Type 01, is now available in four different finishes.

—Available at Tres Bien
—Sun Buddies Eyewear

Converse by Inventory – One Star Academy

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—01. A First String Release.

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When the opportunity arose to work with Converse this was the only shoe I wanted to make: a longtime favourite, and a classic that has scarcely been available in years. Launched as the Suede All Star in the early 1970s, this model is often referred to as the Jack Star, and although it's made sporadic appearances in the Converse catalogue since, it has always been overshadowed by the Chuck Taylor, the Jack Purcell, and the original One Star. In my mind however, the small details – the absence of pinstriping on the midsole and the bars bookending the star on the upper – have always made this style as iconic as the others. Recently elements of the under-appreciated model formed the basis for Anthony Pappalardo's signature skate shoe, but after parting ways with Converse that seems destined for obscurity too. Now dubbed the One Star Academy, this version, produced exclusively for Inventory, is a leather-lined, tonal suede interpretation of the original with a white debossed license plate. Limited numbers of both colours are now in stock at our New York and Vancouver stores, as well as online. 

—Available at Inventory