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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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DiBi | Skinny Ties for a Cause

August 5, 2011
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While recently perusing through Isle of Man, one of my favorite stores in Chicago, I happened upon a collection of chambray skinny ties that caught my eye. Not only were these ties stylish, but the sign next to them said they benefited the DiBi Foundation. Seeing as how I tend to like products for a cause, [...]

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Week in Review

February 4, 2011
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In no particular order, here is some of the most interesting stuff I read this week:

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Material Mondays | (Somewhat) For the Kiddies

November 8, 2010
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I know this shelf from Finnish design firm Kayiwa isn’t in the least bit functional. But come on – you’ve got to admit that it’s pretty cool. Especially for typography nerds. But before you go thinking you’ll run out and get one, I feel obligated to let you know that one of these babies will [...]

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Recent Desirables

March 3, 2010
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If you haven’t noticed, I’ve spent less and less time in this space talking about products. There are two reasons for that. One is because I realized there are other blogs doing it better than I am. And two is because I don’t want to anymore. I’d rather spend my time talking about intangibles than [...]

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Wants | Holiday Season 2009

December 14, 2009
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As requested, here are my ‘Wants’ for this Christmas season. These are all items that have caught my eye in recent months that I have not previously mentioned here. Let’s start with the new line of shirts at Hamilton, America’s oldest family-owned shirt maker. Hamilton’s been making high quality custom made shirts in Houston for [...]

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H&M Knows What You Tweed

November 19, 2009
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Sometimes GQ is a little too on-the-nose. Take for instance this herringbone tweed vest by H&M, which may be the best Fall outerwear piece I’ve seen since J. Crew’s Denim Peacoat. With a price tag of only $49.99, what an easy way to give your Fall wardrobe a shot of cool. Don’t visit H&M’s God-awful [...]

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Tip: How to Buy Your First Suit

October 27, 2009
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This post originally appeared on Smile Like You Mean It. Reposted here for your enjoyment.–cg Buying a good suit is something akin to purchasing a work of art. You can no more tell a man exactly what kind of suit he should get than you can tell him exactly what he should be hanging from [...]

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TONIGHT: Grand Re-Launch Event at Haberdash Men’s Shop

October 14, 2009
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A boutique known for trying to put a modern spin on the old idea of a haberdashery, Haberdash Men’s Shop is not to be overlooked. And to make sure of it, they’re holding a Grand Re-Launch Event this evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with Men’s Book. Those who attend will receive a $50 Gift [...]

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Denim Peacoat by Mister Freedom for J. Crew

September 21, 2009
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I’m a fan of peacoats, so if someone told me that J. Crew was featuring a denim version, I admit I would be skeptical. But this sweet number from designer Mister Freedom does much to assuage my fears. Modeled after a merchant Navy sailor’s jacket and finished with historically-accurate chain-stitched embroidery, this may be one [...]

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