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How to Spot a Fake CP Company Goggle Jacket
The Goggle Jacket: Knowing What to Look For The C.P. Company Goggle Jacket is a design classic. Founded by Massimo Osti in 1971, C.P. Company has a...
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Brand Focus
How to Spot a Fake CP Company Goggle Jacket
The Goggle Jacket: Knowing What to Look For The C.P. Company Goggle Jacket is a design classic. Founded by Massimo Osti in 1971, C.P. Company has a...
·3 min read
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Brand Focus
Why Vintage Adidas Originals Outperforms the Modern Version
The Old Guard: Why Vintage Adidas Originals Still Wins Adidas Originals today is a different beast from its past. The modern iteration, with its constant...
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Streetwear
Beyond the Hype: Identifying Worthwhile Streetwear on the UK Resale Market
Beyond the Hype: Identifying Worthwhile Streetwear on the UK Resale Market Streetwear's secondary market is a minefield. For every genuine piece that...
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Patagonia
The Patagonia Fleece: Why the Archive Versions Outperform Modern Production
The Unassuming Icon: Patagonia Fleece The Patagonia fleece, specifically the Synchilla Snap-T and its variants, is a ubiquitous item. It’s been a staple of ...
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Levi'S
Pre-Owned Denim: How to Date a Pair of Levi's 501s
The 501: More Than a Jean Levi's 501s are the definitive jean. They have been in continuous production for over 150 years, worn by everyone from gold miners...
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Authentication
How to Read a Vintage Adidas Tag: Dating Archive Pieces by Label
How to Read a Vintage Adidas Tag: Dating Archive Pieces by Label It seems simple: buy an old Adidas item, look at the tag. But dating vintage Adidas goes be...
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