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the patina journal
Buying guides, brand deep dives, and a considered take on pre-owned.
Build Your Winter Capsule. Buy It Used. A winter capsule wardrobe is not about owning less. It is about owning better. It means having a selection of pieces...
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 ...
Soul Jazz Records was founded in 1994 by Stuart Baker. From its Soho base, it carved a niche by reissuing obscure, genre-defining music that major label...
The Cashmere Proposition Uniqlo cashmere. It sounds like an oxymoron to some. Cashmere is meant to be a luxury, a statement piece, something bought from an ...
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...
The Napapijri Skidoo Colourway Guide: Which Are Worth Finding Pre-Owned The Napapijri Skidoo jacket has been a cold-weather staple since 1990. Initially des...
There are record labels, and there is Blue Note. For jazz fans and serious collectors, the blue and white label is an institution. Founded in 1939 by Alfred ...
The Stone Island badge is both a symbol and a target. It’s a calling card for those who know, and a prime piece of real estate for counterfeiters. Anyon...
The Pre-Owned Case for Technical Outerwear: Arc'teryx, Montane, and Patagonia Outdoor gear used to be the preserve of mountaineers and serious hikers. Now, ...
From Functional to Familiar Norse Projects is a brand built on fabric. Their initial retail offering in 2004 was a tightly edited range of workwear and oute...
The Sheffield Sound Warp Records did not set out to define a genre, but they did. Emerging from Sheffield in the late 80s, the label became synonymous with ...
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...
The Carhartt WIP Detroit Jacket: A Brief History and Why Pre-Owned Makes Sense The Carhartt Detroit Jacket is not just another workwear item. It is an icon....
There is no other label quite like Factory. From its inception in 1978, born out of Manchester's post-punk ferment, it wasn't just a record label. It wa...
The Enduring Appeal of Waxed Cotton A Barbour wax jacket is more than just outerwear. It's a statement. It's practical. It's been worn by everyone from farm...
The Enduring Appeal of the Goggle Jacket The CP Company Goggle Jacket is not just a piece of outerwear. It is the definitive garment for a particular strain...