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Tanner Goods – An Exploration in Craft
An Exploration in Craft, a video directed by Ryan Bush, presents a behind-the-scenes look at Tanner Goods, a leather goods company stationed out of Portland, OR. The video’s beautifully shot and wonderfully captures the impressive level of skill that Tanner Goods puts into its handcrafted belts. Videos like these, that not only chronicle how a product is made, but also conveys to the viewer the passion and effort that’s invested into the process and product, give me an increased appreciation for the end item – even for a simple clothing accessory as a belt.
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Tagged american made, belt, fashion, hand crafted, menswear, ryan bush, tanner goods
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VH1′s “Behind the Music” With Nas
It’s been 18 years since the release of Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, and it’s still highly considered as his best album to date, and one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. VH1′s recent installment of Behind the Music gives us a look into Nas’ career and life journey, from his rise to fame to his infamous beef with Jay-Z to his relationship and marriage with Kelis. It’s worth the watch.
Field Notes Brand: From Seed
Here’s a description on Field Notes from Field Notes’ website.
INSPIRED BY the vanishing subgenre of agricultural memo books, ornate pocket ledgers and the simple, unassuming beauty of a well-crafted grocery list, the Draplin Design Company, Portland, Oregon in conjunction with Coudal Partners of Chicago, Illinois bring you “FIELD NOTES” in hopes of offering, “An honest memo book, worth fillin’ up with GOOD INFORMATION.”
With that said, here’s a dope video featuring designer and co-founder of Field Notes, Aaron Draplin. Draplin showcases his jaw-dropping collection of vintage field and farmer notebooks, and shares with us the significance of these little books and why they’re so inspiring to him.