Archive for May, 2011

Of Interest: Inside the Studio of Patrick Long

May 31st, 2011 by admin

Patrick Long, illustrator and main man behind Chester Wallace, recently let us take a peak inside his studio in Portland, Oregon. Along with this bit of insight into Patrick’s workspace, we’re also happy to present a small run of new Chester Wallace bags in color combinations made exclusively for Unionmade. They are now available in [...]

Of Interest: The Library

May 31st, 2011 by admin

A short documentary film by Sergey Stefanovich on the personal library of Duncan Fallowell, which has begun to fill the various nooks and crannies of his small London flat.
Via Erik Heywood

Collections: Matchbook Scrapbook

May 29th, 2011 by admin

Once used by various businesses – hotels, restaurants, retailers, food companies, and more – matchbooks were a common go to form of easy advertising. In turn, the more graphically eye catching and memorable the matchbook, the more successfully it established a connection between the business and consumer. Matchbooks subsequently became commonly collected pieces of ephemera, [...]

In Stock: Farm Tactics

May 23rd, 2011 by admin

A new collection of yarn dyed natural indigo pieces from LA based Farm Tactics are now available online. Working with an updated fit, Farm Tactics has released a handful of new pieces for the season, and have plans for an improved run of the popular Slub Knit Tees in the coming months.

Print: Apartamento Iss. 07

May 23rd, 2011 by admin

Apartamento Iss. 07, featuring interiors of and interviews with a slew of impressive figures, as well as the Oficio y Criterio and Everyday Life Food supplements.
Available now in the San Francisco store and online.

In Stock: Alden X Unionmade

May 20th, 2011 by admin

Two new pairs of Aldens, made expressly for Unionmade, have arrived and are already disappearing quickly. Continuing with our current love of the loafer and on the heels of the well received Tassel Mocc in Reverse Chamois, we’re pleased to present the Alden X Unionmade Tassel Mocc in Navy Suede and the Alden X Unionmade [...]

In Stock: Golden Bear

May 19th, 2011 by admin

The latest pieces in our ongoing collaboration with local sportswear company Golden Bear arrived yesterday, beginning the debut of our Spring/Summer offerings. Revisiting pieces from this past fall and winter, the Open Bottom Varsity Jacket in Carmel, Navy, and Red, comes in 10 oz cotton canvas, with a cotton body lining, and wool ribbed cuffs [...]

Of Interest: The Hill-side for Japan

May 18th, 2011 by admin

Available exclusively at Hickorees Hard Goods.
Via Secret Forts.

Currently: 18 Friends/18 Looks

May 17th, 2011 by admin

Our Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook, a collection of eighteen friends in eighteen looks from this season’s offerings, is now online. Illustrated by the wonderful Richard Haines, 18 Friends/18 Looks highlights a handful of our favorite pieces from Spring collections, but also some of our closest friends and favorite shop regulars. Take a look!

In Stock: Tellason Ladbroke Grove and Ankara

May 16th, 2011 by admin

San Francisco based Tellason recently revealed two new fits, building upon their much loved John Graham Mellor, releasing the Ladbroke Grove Slim Taper and Ankara Straight Leg. The Ladbroke Grove fits similar to the John Graham Mellor, though with a taper from the knee down, and the Ankara is a true straight leg with a [...]