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Be the Black Sheep

Wear a wool t-shirt? You’d probably rather roll yourself into a sheet of fiberglass insulation after soaking in corn syrup. For many years now, synthetic activewear have been all the rage for their warmth, ability to dry quickly and overall comfort. Synthetics tend to channel modern adventurist and climber extraordinaire, Ed Viesturs, while wool echoes, [...]

Your New Winter Footwear Standby

Chukka Boots were made popular in the 1940s & 50′s and, recently, they’ve made a resurgence back into the limelight of men’s fashion, and for good reason. Thanks to their ankle-length height, the style provides great support while still allowing for full maneuverability, which is particularly useful during winter months where soggy weather can make [...]

Somewhere There's A T-Shirt For Every Man

T-shirts have always been the cornerstone of a man’s casual wardrobe, partially because of their comfort and partly for the personal statements they allow you to make. Want to support a president, generate some laughs, or simply look good? Any or all of these things can be accomplished depending on the t-shirt you wear. So [...]

Vintage Soles With Modern Soul

Sometime after being developed by BF Goodrich in 1933 and after helping Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez escape the Beast in The Sandlot, PF Flyers reinvented themselves. Branching out from their functional roots, the company has aggressively sought to revamp the line to fall more in step with modern day street wear. Characterized by simple construction [...]

When Have Your Jeans Earned You Cash?

On a recent quest for new jeans, I came across a very unique Italian jean company called Onvis (not Orvis). The product line at Onvis is refreshingly simple, two pairs of men’s jeans. That’s it.  Both are standard 5 pocket straight leg (Think Levis 501) and made of high-end, raw, indigo-dyed, selvage denim. *Those of [...]

Officially Licensed By Disney, No Joke

When a friend initially mentioned this brand to me, I laughed.  The idea of wearing a licensed Disney tee featuring their classic characters as depicted by renowned graffiti artists sounded like a lost Chapelle show skit. Sure, anything is possible, but a union between the world’s last bastion of sheltered family fun and block-attuned hip-hop [...]

GQ Magazine’s Style Correspondent and Guest Editor at Piperlime Gear Patrol recently sat down with Guest Editor for Piperlime, Brett Fahlgren (about Brett) to talk men’s footwear. Finding the right shoes that offer comfort, style, and verticality is key – and, frankly, not that easy. That’s where Brett comes in. Gear Patrol: What should men [...]

Original Designs, Unique Style You might think that with a name like Ten Bills, you’d find a place to buy value priced t-shirts. You’d be partially right. Ten Bills consider themselves much more: Ten Bills is not just a team of t-shirt lovers. We’re music lovers and we’re art lovers. We love to love! We [...]

When it comes to buying a pair of sneakers, I’m on a mission. I probably own far more than I need, but rocking the same pair everyday isn’t my thing and as a Gear Patrol reader I’m sure it’s not yours either. As I’ve grown older and become a little more refined (ha), my tastes [...]

That, And An Interview With The Men Behind Them A sampling of the pants Bonobos has to offer. Fall is here and if you don’t live in a place where the hottest drink they serve is a rum runner, then pants are now wardrobe de rigueur. Unfortunately though, if you’re like me and don’t want [...]

Medal Not Included Just because we’re half way through the Olympics doesn’t mean you’re national pride has to fade any time soon. Ralph Lauren’s offering their custom-fit polo with your choice of flag (29 countries) in 12 Ralph Lauren-esque color combinations. The shirt itself is a two-button, ribbed collar, and uneven hem polo [Thanks, Alex!] [...]

A supersoft blend of linen and cotton, made with weekends in mind. Specially washed for a vintage look. Relaxed cargo fit. Zip fly. Off-seam pockets, large side cargo pockets, back pockets. 10″ inseam. What this means to you: Cargo shorts are one of the single most versatile casual-wear items of clothing you will ever own. [...]