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by Caleb on February 13, 2012

Broncks Heritage Bicycle Chicago

It’s been a while since I’ve talked about the fun stuff to buy here that I find all over the web. I used to have an entire series dedicated to it, but have since relegated most of my finds to Pinterest. I think it’s about time I liberated a few of those pins to share with you guys here.

First of all, you have to love these Heritage Bicycles, handmade here in Chicago. This one’s called the Broncks, and if you’re anything like me and like to bike when it’s reasonably warm in the Windy City, you could use a locally crafted solution. [Pinned]

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In Case You Haven’t Discovered Pinterest

October 21, 2011
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Pinterest is what all the cool kids are doing these days. No, seriously. I’ve been using it for a few months now, and am very addicted. The concept is pretty simple. You find a photo or video of something online that you find inspiring. You pin it. Done. You can choose your “pinboards” (categories, basically) [...]

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This Saturday: The Vintage Bazaar

May 11, 2011
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I’m very excited to be finally stopping by The Vintage Bazaar here in Chicago this weekend. I’ve wanted to go for a while, as I’ve heard nothing but good things. Curated by the uber smart duo of Katherine Raz and Libby Alexander, this “modern pop-up flea” will have all kinds of vintage goodies. In their [...]

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J. Crew Men’s Shop & UrbanDaddy Coming to Chicago

May 6, 2011
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Very excited to stop by this event, for a few reasons, not the least of which is that they’re serving single malt Scotch, or the fact that attendees get 15% merchandise. Anyone else going to join? Let me know below, or hit me up on Twitter the day of.

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Spex Club | Hipster Frames at Non-Hipster Prices

February 28, 2011
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I’ve been a big fan of Moscot frames for a while now. But for those who are looking for Moscot-style frames at prices that are more affordable for, well, normal people, Spex Club offers a very nice alternative.

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A Young Johnny Cash

February 15, 2011
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… is just as cool as an old Johnny Cash. Just sayin’. PS, Pitchfork has a great new, never-before-released “I Walk the Line” acoustic demo. Check it out.

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Style Like Steve Urkel

November 18, 2010
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Couldn’t get this out of my head today, so I had to get it down in imagery. That gives you a little glimpse into how my mind works. So by Vidal’s logic, wouldn’t Steve Urkel be one of the most stylish fictional men ever created? Discuss.

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Material Mondays | Bundle Up Edition

November 1, 2010
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That’s right. It’s getting colder, which means you need the right stuff to sustain you. Especially if you live in Chicago, like I do. Like this gray cashmere Howard Yount Flannel V-Neck. Elbow patches FTW.

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Material Mondays | iPhone Style, Etc.

October 18, 2010
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So half of what I found this week is dedicated to the iPhone. If you’re not an iPhone user, I apologize. Since I am one, I tend to gravitate towards iPhone related stuff. Like these iPhone gloves by Dots. Being able to use my phone without having to take off my gloves is fantastic in Chicago [...]

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Material Mondays | Of Leather & Wood

October 4, 2010
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This week’s Material Monday starts off with watches from WeWood, an Italian company that decided they wanted to move to LA and start planting trees (probably a good idea). Their TOMS-esque motto: you buy a watch, we’ll plant a tree. Not a bad deal.

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