Boro and Sashiko: The Japanese Art of Mending, and the Beauty of Wear

In a world built to throw clothing away, repairing it is radical. The Japanese turned that act into an art form centuries ago — boro and sashiko — and it's the deepest inspiration behind everything we build.

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The T-Shirt: From Navy Undershirt to the Most Worn Garment on Earth

It started as underwear. The t-shirt's climb from the ship's deck to the world's most-worn garment — and what separates a great tee from a throwaway one.

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Women and Corduroy: The Vintage Rose Boy Friend Cords Have Arrived

Corduroy is woven into Black Bear Brand's history — and now it arrives in a women's cut for the first time. Meet the Vintage Rose Boy Friend Cords: 8.4oz washed cord, made in Japan, faded and aged to perfection.