Wolverine 744 LTD

Resurrecting a 1920s design in burgundy cordovan leather

Heritage brand Wolverine is launching today the 744 LTD, a work boot based on a design originally introduced in the 1920s. The company gave us an exclusive first look at the cordovan leather beauties, which have been hyped in menswear circles for the last few months. Wolverine partnered with Chicago-based tannery Horween to produce a short run of 1,000 pairs—a clever nod to their “1000 …

Wrk-shp Spring 2013

Fifties-era Case Study Homes and the SoCal spirit inform Airi Isoda's latest collection

Continuing to mine the world of architecture for inspiration, Wrk-shp designer Airi Isoda reveals a Spring/Summer 2013 apparel collection based on the Case Study homes built in Southern California in the 1950s. With the fourth collection, crisp lines and structured silhouettes begin to establish a distinct vibe for the designer, while simultaneously creating a lightness just right for the year’s milder seasons and, of course, …

Sea Bags and Woolrich

Recycled sails from Maine fused with Pennsylvania wool in a line of new bags

Since its start in 2005, Sea Bags has spawned a number of imitations, but unlike its competitors Sea Bags still uses only retired sails for its durable, handmade totes and accessories. Now the Portland, Maine-based brand has partnered with fellow East Coast company, Woolrich, marrying its weathered nylon with the Pennsylvania heritage brand’s venerable wools to create a small collection of large tote bags, dopp …