Celebrate the North with Askov Finlayson for Target

Both brands unite for a limited edition winter collection

Celebrating their beloved North, Askov Finlayson and Target (both founded and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota) have teamed up for a limited edition winter collection featuring all kinds of goods to keep you warm. Available in 38 Minnesota stores and online, this collection makes perfect sense: Askov Finlayson founders Eric and Andrew Dayton’s great-great-grandfather, George Draper Dayton, founded the store which went on to become the …

Winter Backcountry Snow Gear

Equipment and apparel to keep you warm and safe this season

With early snowstorms hitting the east coast in the USA, it’s clear that winter has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and people all over are enjoying the ever-growing sport of backcountry skiing. But backcountry conditions are variable, and sometimes dangerous, so dressing for the terrain is crucial. Further, well-designed pieces that function easily in various circumstances make a backcountry trip that much more enjoyable. From …

Sweet Shawl Neck Sweater

Beyond the expected warmth and softness of a clothing article composed of 30% cashmere and 70% superfine merino wool, the Sweet Shawl Neck Sweater delivers a series of unexpected attributes. From the relatively new menswear brand Lords of Harlech, the sweater is predominantly an intricately patterned two-color twist. It’s thick but yields an elegant fit. And, there’s an intarsia knit-in elbow patch in green and …