Post O'Alls Linden Jacket

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—01-04. The Linden Jacket in Navy.

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This happens all the time. Something I've overlooked, usually something that's not typically a style I go for, appears on my radar, and the temptation to try something different becomes just that little bit stronger. While the Linden from Post O'Alls might not be the type of jacket most often associated with the brand, it's also not the most widely seen either, and makes for something a little more out of the ordinary. Who am I kidding? It's a blue cotton jacket, with pockets and a zip. It is nice though.

—Available at Union

Union LA Spring Looks

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—01. Featuring Salvador Barbier.
—02. Neighborhood Western shirt.

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Union have recently expanded their blog content to include some brief interviews with local characters. Sal Barbier is featured in the first instalment, wearing some of Neighborhood's latest items.

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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN at Union

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—01. Hunting Jacket.
—02. A pop of orange.
—03. Duck canvas shawl collar.
—04. Worker Blouson.

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The continuation of a concept: gentleman farming with a high level of disposable income.

—Available at Union

Chup Socks

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—01. Native American inspired patterns.

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Inspired by nature, Chup makes some beautifully crafted socks. Unique and colourful, they design various motifs such as patterns, family emblems and textiles. Made in Japan, the complicated design of each pair makes the production of the weave process very slow, adjusting size and scales depending on the design specifically crafted for that model. The attention to detail is really incredible while exclusively producing all products with recycled threads called Eco Yarn. Certainly a company to keep an eye on.

—Available at Union

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Test Shots: Chris Gibbs

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—01. Mr. Chris Gibbs - outside Union LA.

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Jake has been keeping his camera busy and while out in LA recently he captured one of the coolest guys around. Chris Gibbs is the owner of Union and is definitely a big influence on a lot of people and the way they thinking about getting dressed. Chris and his shop are definitely on another level from what’s been going on in North America and he is continuing to push forward. If you haven’t already picked it up, the first issue of Inventory also has an interview with Chris from when we visited him in LA as well.

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Carhartt at Union LA

We've been excited to see what Chris Gibbs does with the remaining Union leg since taking over earlier this year. His personal style and taste have left a serious mark in our little world. We will explore more on that in the near future with an in-depth interview and article with Chris coming soon. That said, Chris has managed to wrangle up the first Carhartt Europe Collection account for North America. Union is now stocking a selection of items from the fall offering including these great chambray work shirts. For awhile we've seen the Carhartt Europe line blossom and turn out some great items for good prices. Now we have somewhere to find it in LA. I was excited when Chris told me the news a little while back, but Jake Davis reports on the in-shop stock and reminiscent feeling of visiting Union.

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New York, New York

As some of you readers might have picked up on, I am in New York for a short, but productive trip. First off I have to apologize for any lull in blog posts but I am trying to keep up. I spent the day walking around a lot of the Soho and West Village enjoying the delightful feeling of a frozen face. At least the ground was dry, I guess. It was nice to check out the new editions to the city such as Rag & Bone but I have to still track down the J Crew and Thom Brown shop in the next couple days. I have some pretty exciting meetings in the next couple of days which will help determine and direct the next few months of h(y)r collective. I am excited to report back the progress as well as a couple Capsule updates starting Monday so stay tuned for some previews of whats to come for fall. In the meantime, everything in this city is 50-80% off. It's crazy. Nom de Guerre, Odin, Rag & Bone and Union all have notable sales with some great items. I didn't have a ton of luck finding my size in a lot of things I wanted but the search will continue and I doubt I'll leave empty handed.

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