Few companies start out making dog products then segue into products for their owners. However that’s exactly what Toronto-based Mosher Originals is doing with their new line of bags (for humans), currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Initially inspired by the lack of durable, waterproof jackets on the market for dogs (essential for long walks in the Great White North), founder Tom Mosher is now taking the …
Contemporary outdoor apparel is often measured by its worth in technical features, waterproof ability and breathability rating. Modern innovations in material and construction have seen water-resistance and breathability reach unforeseen sophistication—much to the pleasure of outdoor athletes the world over. And, as technical outerwear evolves, more casual pieces have seen a resurgence of heritage outdoor design aesthetics—think ’60s and ’70s mountaineering and coastal style. We’ve …
In 1925 Joseph Smutek set up shop on a leafy street on the western outskirts of Paris. His business was raincoats and Smutek quickly become known in the area for the quality and utility of his garments. As his sons took over the family business in 1940, World War II found its way to the heart of the city. The family went into hiding, eventually …
