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INTRODUCING East Harbour Suplus

Sep 26, 2022

After personally purchasing 4 items from East Harbour Surplus last year, we just had to bring it in.

Launched in 2008, the Italian-Korean brand East Harbor Surplus takes much of its inspiration from historical, vintage references. It was founded by Han Taemin, who worked as a menswear designer in Florence, and by production manager Fabrizio Vanni. 

Having worked together four years prior, the combination of these two inspirations is the main driver of the brand which reinterprets vintage military and naval styles to be worn in every day life, according to seasons with tailoring that can be best done in Italy. 

The label name, East Harbour Surplus, is based on sea travel ("East Harbour") and on military clothing ("Surplus"), which was shipped by sea from the East Harbour. All garments are designed to give the impression of "previously worn" textures using "fabric dyed" and "garment dyed" techniques. 

The company is based in Florence, and most production takes place in Tuscany. We are proud to be the first North American stockist of the brand.

INTRODUCING Norbit by Hiroshi Nozawa

May 26, 2022
Having gained valuable experience at some of the industries biggest names, Norbit by Hiroshi Nozawa creates a type of ‘hybrid’ clothing that’s functional and wearable, influenced by vintage style but made using modern techniques. Designed for the outdoors and suited for the demands of how we live today, the collection references military gear and workwear, combined with Japanese flair.
The standout pieces are undoubtedly the Insect Shield Jacket
and Insect Shield Pants, with built-in Insect Shield® repellent protection! The beautiful abstract Camo print has been developed in conjunction with Japanese textile garment print specialists Nowartt and in itself a piece of wearable art.
Other great pieces include the Aloha Vacation Shirt and Aloha Easy Shorts
made from a quick-drying and super-soft material and is coloured in a navy-toned graphic that combines traditional and modern design, a Double Pocket Tuck Pants in an Olive CORDURA® and the 4 Seam Bush Bucket Hat
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Introducing Goldwin

Mar 03, 2022
Goldwin has been making highly designed and functional sportswear for over 50 years. The brand traces its roots to 1951 in a small knit fabric factory in Japan's Toyama Prefecture. Ever since, the outerwear experts have been the leaders in form-meets-function ski and outdoor gear. 
Goldwin's products, ranging from high performance skiwear, lifestyle apparel, activewear and outdoor apparel, follow a distinct design philosophy that emphasizes thoughtfulness and an uncompromising attention to detail and emphasis on durability.
Today, Goldwin has perfected sportswear and increased its use of technology to make gear that can brave the elements. Goldwin integrates the practicality, comfort and usability of outdoor gear with simple and elevated designs that never look out of place — whether out on the mountain or running errands in the city.