An Underrated Silhouette Suited for the Seasons
Reigning Champ has been at the pinnacle of french terry and fleece garment making for a while now and I applaud their more recent efforts to develop some outerwear focused pieces.
8 pockets spread across contrasting materials accented by a zipper and drawstrings make up the John Elliott miramar tactical cargo shorts.
I’ll start by saying, I believe Haven’s original garments produced over the past 2 years are some of the more underrated technical apparel pieces on the market today. Their utilization and curation of functional materials leaves me in anticipation for each season’s release.
Easily my number 1 go to pair of shorts all summer long for casual outings day or night. The John Elliott Himalayan shorts do an excellent job of marrying comfort and style with a refined sporty look suitable for many occasions.
I don’t typically wear pleated pants. They tend to feel outdated without serving any significant stylistic purpose. But something felt special about the John Elliott studio pants.
Reigning Champ has amassed a cult following for one reason - simple details. Taking a basic garment like a sweatshirt and elevating the design to a wardrobe staple that I greatly look forward to wearing each and every winter is no simple task.
Often an overlooked staple in any closet is the comfortable and trusty long sleeve basic t-shirt. I’ve always been a fan of a short sleeve t-shirt under either a hoodie or jacket during the winter months as it allows me to shed layers throughout the day.
I thought my younger days of wearing joggers were behind me, I was definitely wrong. Lured in by the ankle cinch shock cord and interesting material mix, I couldn’t pass up the purchase.
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The Keiichi sunglasses from District Vision were the ones that introduced me to the brand and instantly had me hooked. This everyday model in a familiar silhouette is super simple to wear.
An amphibious foam summer shoe that has a conversation starting style. The Merrell hydro moc is all around strange, and that’s what I like about it.
A super lightweight, functional, and effective jacket from a brand that continues to impress. The Pas Normal Studios mechanism stow away jacket is an easily packable outer layer composed of Japanese durable water repellent treated nylon.
Probably one of my favorite pieces of outerwear from Haven thus far, the Polartec® Windbloc® boulder fleece is incredibly functional while also being quite easy on the eyes.
8 pockets spread across contrasting materials accented by a zipper and drawstrings make up the John Elliott miramar tactical cargo shorts.
Pas Normal Studios mechanism jerseys were 100% built with the ethos of form and function. The superior race fit is tough to beat if you’re seeking pure performance with low aero drag and warm weather riding comfort.
District Vision Junya Racer Review
Blending athletic performance with style is never an easy endeavor as one aspect is typically compromised for the other. That couldn’t be further from the truth with the District Vision Junya Racer sunglasses.
Brand Focus: Vancouver’s best, reigning champ
Founded in 2007, Reigning Champ is the creator of premium terry, jersey, and fleece athletic apparel featuring various weights and cuts. Performance basics are at the forefront of their product offerings with timeless designs that fit like no other and feel better than the rest.
The Nike Supershoe that Set the Stage
For endurance runners, more and more quick and efficient shoe options are hitting the market from all of the top brands. One of the groundbreakers, the Nike Alphafly 1 Next%, released in 2020 after the prototype aided Kipchoge to a sub two hour marathon in 2019.
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A Basic Shirt Staple for Every Style
At $55 per t-shirt, expectations are high for a garment that checks all of the boxes. Never one to omit any details, Reigning Champ has crafted a beautiful lightweight t-shirt that may not fit all budgets, but certainly fits like a dream.
Probably one of my favorite pieces of outerwear from Haven thus far, the Polartec® Windbloc® boulder fleece is incredibly functional while also being quite easy on the eyes.
8 pockets spread across contrasting materials accented by a zipper and drawstrings make up the John Elliott miramar tactical cargo shorts.
I’ll start by saying, I believe Haven’s original garments produced over the past 2 years are some of the more underrated technical apparel pieces on the market today. Their utilization and curation of functional materials leaves me in anticipation for each season’s release.
Easily my number 1 go to pair of shorts all summer long for casual outings day or night. The John Elliott Himalayan shorts do an excellent job of marrying comfort and style with a refined sporty look suitable for many occasions.
I don’t typically wear pleated pants. They tend to feel outdated without serving any significant stylistic purpose. But something felt special about the John Elliott studio pants.
Reigning Champ has amassed a cult following for one reason - simple details. Taking a basic garment like a sweatshirt and elevating the design to a wardrobe staple that I greatly look forward to wearing each and every winter is no simple task.
Often an overlooked staple in any closet is the comfortable and trusty long sleeve basic t-shirt. I’ve always been a fan of a short sleeve t-shirt under either a hoodie or jacket during the winter months as it allows me to shed layers throughout the day.
I thought my younger days of wearing joggers were behind me, I was definitely wrong. Lured in by the ankle cinch shock cord and interesting material mix, I couldn’t pass up the purchase.
STYLE
Probably one of my favorite pieces of outerwear from Haven thus far, the Polartec® Windbloc® boulder fleece is incredibly functional while also being quite easy on the eyes.
8 pockets spread across contrasting materials accented by a zipper and drawstrings make up the John Elliott miramar tactical cargo shorts.
I’ll start by saying, I believe Haven’s original garments produced over the past 2 years are some of the more underrated technical apparel pieces on the market today. Their utilization and curation of functional materials leaves me in anticipation for each season’s release.
Easily my number 1 go to pair of shorts all summer long for casual outings day or night. The John Elliott Himalayan shorts do an excellent job of marrying comfort and style with a refined sporty look suitable for many occasions.
I don’t typically wear pleated pants. They tend to feel outdated without serving any significant stylistic purpose. But something felt special about the John Elliott studio pants.
Reigning Champ has amassed a cult following for one reason - simple details. Taking a basic garment like a sweatshirt and elevating the design to a wardrobe staple that I greatly look forward to wearing each and every winter is no simple task.
A Collaboration of Chaotic Beauty
Sneaker collaborations come and go over the years with many seeming to serve the purpose of creating artificial exclusivity. Rarely does one come along that truly demonstrates the authentic style of the collaborating brand in a way that actually enhances the aesthetics of the sneaker.
Brand Focus: Modern Menswear with John Elliott
Founded in 2012, John Elliott created his namesake menswear label out of Los Angeles, CA and quickly scaled it to be one of the most sought after niche brands on a global scale.
An Instant Icon of Construction & Comfort
The Nike flyknit racer burst on the scene as a lightweight running shoe that also doubled as a solid wardrobe staple. The woven flyknit technology was ahead of its time in both engineering capability as well as aesthetic design.
Probably one of my favorite pieces of outerwear from Haven thus far, the Polartec® Windbloc® boulder fleece is incredibly functional while also being quite easy on the eyes.