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Clothes - Everywhere Recycled T-Shirt / $24
You blinked, and it’s already May. Welcome to the month that officially opens the door to all antics under the sun. A dependable toss-on tee has never been more important for all those pending poolside hangs and beachside bike rides. Soft, comfortable, and durable, Everywhere Tees are 100% recycled and ethically knit, helping you look fresh and make a difference. Each purchase saves 650 gallons of water vs the cotton alternative. Order in bulk this summer to build a collection from Everywhere to go anywhere, anytime.
BUY NOWThe Sunscreen Lotion / $24
We don’t care when the Groundhog sees his shadow, the first day of the best time of the year is when you start loading up on sunscreen. Whether you’re getting ready for 100 degree Palm Springs weather, a fiesta in Mexico, or grabbing the surfboard to tear up Montauk, the products made by Lucky Bastard Co. are designed to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh. Winter is over, and This lucky Bastard is here to lead the fight against the blazing sun.
BUY NOWBikini Babe Bottle Opener / $84
She’s made of nickel, she says “cheers” on her backside, she is only 3.5 inches tall, and damn she’s fine. The Bikini Babe Bottle opener made by LHN Jewelry and sold by Stag Provisions will be more trustworthy than your own momma, and more attached than your old lady… Calm down, it hooks on to your keychain.
This strong lady is proudly made by hand in Brooklyn, New York.
BUY NOWWu-Tang: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) / $24
If Dr. Dre and Ice Cube were Martin Scorsese taking the genre by storm, Wu-Tang was Quentin Tarantino, dripping in a raw, unapologetic, funk. A parental advisory sticker wouldn’t do justice, as one click on the stereo and anything that was in the tape deck before would instantly light on fire, soaked in lighter fluid, and cut to shreds with a Samurai sword. This album on vinyl bangs harder than a round of bullets in Reservoir dogs. Now give it up for the distorted, unpressentant sound from the boys of Staten Island.
BUY NOWLangdon Clay: Cars / $61
For two years, in the 70’s Langdon Clay photographed cars he saw while galavanting the streets of New York. Shot in Kodachrome with a Leica, the shots detail the vehicles against gritty backgrounds.
“I experienced a conversion of sorts in making a switch from the ‘decisive moment’ of black and white to the marvel of color, a world I was waking up to every day,” Clay writes of this work. “At the time it seemed like an obvious and natural transition. What was less obvious was how to reflect my world of New York City in color … I discovered that night was its own color and I fell for it.”
BUY NOWTexas Playboys Cap - Navy / $54
Sup playboy? Instead of bunnies strutting around in lingerie and lack thereof, the Texas Playboys are a rag-tag baseball club, a team of artists, architects, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, adventurers, and all around good-timers. They are the undisputed leaders of the Sandlot Revolution. They hit the road to play like-minded Sandlot teams, storming the country, and cruising the backroads of bygone America. Equal parts social club, social organizers, baseball team, and creative collective—design exclusively made for STAG.
BUY NOWThe Holy Black Double Edge Razor / $47
The Holy Grail of grooming tools. Your arsenal of ammunition against unwanted mane just got a whole lot sharper. This is the G-wagon of razors—period. Black on black with matching wheels and tint, duh. Why would you not roll with the same thing in your grooming kit? Made by Caswell-Massey who has been in the heritage game before the Revolutionary War. Can you say Americana?
BUY NOWWillie's Motor Oil Tee / $68
This vintage shirt made by imogene + Willie is crafted in LA and screen printed in Nashville. Match it with your choice pair of denim and a throw-over jacket or button up. Tennessee Whiskey, Nashville Rock n’ roll, and an American made style, see y’all at the Grand Ole Opry.
BUY NOWSunski Yubas / $58
These clear forrest color shades made by the crew at Sunski are exclusively sold by our friends at Huckberry. 100% full-spectrum UV protection, polarized, and damn sleek. As yourself, do you really see summer 2019 coming and you not having these frames? What a shame. Grab the Yubas and don’t mess with fate, it’s not a good look…
BUY NOWMerle Haggard: Mama Tried / $22
“And I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame ‘cause mama tried”
The iconic Merle Haggard did indeed spend time in the penitentiary. After his father passed, and before embarking on one of the most successful country music careers of all time, Haggard was locked up on several accounts, and spent time behind bars in San Quentin State Penitentiary.
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BUY NOWThe Swimming Pool / $38
While the cover of this book immediately reminds you of the sun beating down on a pool, a cold cocktail with an umbrella, and where the only problem you face, is running out of sunscreen. In actuality it’s an interesting, thought provoking book of photographs. The series by Deanna Templeton, documents an eight-year adventure of photos she took of friends in their most vulnerable form—naked, floating beneath the water. The series studies the journey of light, expression and the enigma of water.
BUY NOWThe Castle on Sunset / $21
What if we were to tell you that the United States still has an active Castle? And that inside it’s walls there has been promiscuous love affairs, belligerent drunken behaviour, US royalty, and death. Not saved only for Scotland, and Palaces in England, Los Angeles’s castle is so… L.A. Perched off a bank on Sunset Blvd. the once luxury condos, now notorious hotel is the exact STAY you could expect in a city of lust, triumph, celebrities, and angels. Buy the book to hear the many tales that only this century old building knows… The Chateau Marmont.
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Wu-Tang: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) / $24
If Dr. Dre and Ice Cube were Martin Scorsese taking the genre by storm, Wu-Tang was Quentin Tarantino, dripping in a raw, unapologetic, funk. A parental advisory sticker wouldn’t do justice, as one click on the stereo and anything that was in the tape deck before would instantly light on fire, soaked in lighter fluid, and cut to shreds with a Samurai sword. This album on vinyl bangs harder than a round of bullets in Reservoir dogs. Now give it up for the distorted, unpressentant sound from the boys of Staten Island.
BUY NOWMerle Haggard: Mama Tried / $22
“And I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame ‘cause mama tried”
The iconic Merle Haggard did indeed spend time in the penitentiary. After his father passed, and before embarking on one of the most successful country music careers of all time, Haggard was locked up on several accounts, and spent time behind bars in San Quentin State Penitentiary.
BUY NOWJimi Hendrix: Are you Experienced / $16
In 1967 Jimi Hendrix debuted his first album entitled Are you Experienced. They album dove right into Purple Haze, showcasing Jimi’s superb skills on an instrument that is iconic to him. The argument for the top 5 best guitar players ever is always an interesting one, but they all have one man as #1. The album also features Foxey Lady, Hey Joe, Fire, and The Wind Cries Mary. It is no wonder that with an album with so many hits, Jimi Hendrix became an instant rock and roll God, and immortalized himself on the Mount Rushmore of a genre with a bushel of competition.
BUY NOWPearl Jam: Ten / $26
Since the release in August 1991, Ten in the most ironic sense has sold over the albums namesake in millions—that’s right, ten million copies. We’re not here to tell you about this album, you should already know. We can tell you no collection is complete without it, a time capsule to the spearheaded movement of grunge, and the beginning of a band that will echo through the timeline of music history.
“Oh, the pictures have all been washed in black, tattooed everything…”
BUY NOWBeastie Boys: Licensed To Ill / $22
Released on November 15, 1986, by Def Jam and Columbia Records, License To Ill became the first rap LP to top the Billboard album chart—an unforgettable debut for the Beastie Boys. Though some tracks echo as overplayed even today ( Brass Monkey, Girls), It’s the stylistic anthems of Rhymin’ & Stealin’, Ali Baba, 40 thieves, and The New Style that set the tone of the trio’s iconic career. The guitar-jam-fueled No Sleep Till Brooklyn remains one of the best Beastie songs ever—a sure-fire add to any collectors vinyl rolodex.
BUY NOWJohnny Cash: At Folsom Prison / $24
“I wore black because I liked it. I still do, and wearing it still means something to me. It’s still my symbol of rebellion — against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others’ ideas.”
― Johnny Cash
BUY NOWLanghorne Slim & The Law: The Way We Move / $18
Every now and then a record comes out with the ability to captivate your soul, challenge your mind, and inspire your ability. This is one of those records. Our favorite album by the lyrical genius Langhorne Slim, his sound will keep the needle pressed down on the vinyl for weeks to come. Buckle up, and get ready to get moved by one of the most creative voices in Americana music today.
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Getz/ Gilberto / $14
In 1964 American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist Joao Gilberto made an album that will forever be immortalized as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Featuring the song, The Girl From Ipanema, the album has topped the charts as a classic on Rolling Stone and Vibe and won several Grammys. Sometimes Bob Dylan needs a break from the turntables. Throw on this vinyl, pour a glass of wine, and soak in the evening.
BUY NOWCharley Patton Vol. 1 / $16
Born in Mississippi, slide guitarist Charley Patton is regarded by many as the “Father of Delta Blues,” famous for his prevailing voice and enchanting showmanship. The recordings in this 180gm black vinyl LP establish the foundation of American culture.
BUY NOWTom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Best Of Everything / $80
The Definitive Career Spanning Hits Collection is a travel through the discography of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and the first anthology to span Petty’s entire career. The record contains 38 tracks forming a compilation essential milestones from the legends first album to Mudcrutch 2. This album is offered from our friends at Vinyl Me Please, the best damn record club on earth.
BUY NOWThe Police: Ghost in the Machine / $29
Ghost in the Machine was released in 1981 and was the fourth studio album from The Police, serving as a stepping stone from the bands widely acclaimed early work towards the new direction they intended to traverse. Rolling Stone Magazine has it in the 500 best albums of all time clocking in at 323. An uncommon, but necessary add to the vinyl lineup at home.
BUY NOWNirvana MTV Unplugged / $21
Hailed as one of the greatest live performances recorded and witnessed, Nirvana MTV Unplugged was a heavy acoustic live set recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993. With a unique set list, it showcased another side of perhaps the worlds most important band at the time, and became one of Cobain’s most memorable and intimate performances.
BUY NOWA Tribe Called Quest: Midnight Marauders / $17
Released on November 9th, 1993, Midnight Marauders was the third studio album and widely considered ATCQ’s most consistent collection of tracks. The record is known for the seamless stroll through jazz-inspired hip-hop, compiled with what some regard the best lyricism of any A Tribe Called Quest album—it consistently gets better with every single listen, which makes it a true testament of time for American Hip Hop.
BUY NOWLCD Soundsystem: Electric Lady Sessions / $33
Recorded at the famous Electric Lady Studios in Greenwhich Village, this vinyl offers a live collection of LCD Soundsystem classics, a few covers, and selected material from the their latest album, American Dream. A must add to the record collection for any fan of James Murphy and crew, as it offers a intimate, raw, and live portal to the lucid world of LCD Soundsystem—one that you can’t attain from mixed and mastered studio tracks.
BUY NOWSpringsteen on Broadway / $24
With crystal clear acoustics, this album transports any listener to the Walter Kerr Theater in 2018 where the boss held a residency, delivering an intimate and emotional performance and reflection into his life lessons as a Jersey boy. The album reached the top of the charts in more than ten countries and offers unique takes on a tracklist spanning over a decade of The Boss’s career. A memorable and profoundly deep album to celebrate one of the most iconic American singer-songwriters and performers of our time.
BUY NOWThe Highwaymen: Highwayman / $24
Wouldn’t that have been cool if Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson had made a supergroup? Oh yeah, they did. Highwayman was the first studio album by these rock n’ roll cowboys. Never a bad time to drop the needle on this one. Truly, the Mount Rushmore of country music.
BUY NOWLead Belly Legacy, Vol. 1 / $19
If you watched Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged and thought Where Did You Sleep Last Night was an original track by the king of grunge, boy, were you wrong. Written by Leadbelly, his songs have influenced rock and roll more than just about anybody. He’s also credited for writing, Black Betty, Gallows Pole, and Goodnight Irene. This vinyl is a must have if you’re into the classics.
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Hudson Made Workers Soap / $18
Hudson Made believes to be good with your hands, you need to be good to your hands. The Workers Soap is a heavy duty clean to wash the grit and grime of daily tasks away, no matter what your craft may be. Molded with aromas of tobacco, cedar and patchouli, the scent of the soap is well-rounded and refreshing. Be it motor oil, wood shavings, or paint, wash the paws to grab the whiskey glass and toast the day of hard work—keep the calluses though, don’t get too soft.
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BUY NOWTriumph & Disaster Field Kit / $150
This one is for the journeymen, the desperados, and the rouge travelers. If you’re not serious about adventure, then leave this kit for the pros. Triumph & Disaster should make a mandatory interview process to obtain something this cool. Leather strap and pouch, brass hook and zips, and magnetic closure, they’ve proven that it’s not always what’s on the inside that counts the most.
BUY NOWBurroughs Beard Oil / $22
For men with a mane, keep that beard maintained by delivering the woodsy, earthy scent of Burroughs Beard Oil straight to your whiskers. The oil merges the solitary notes of wilderness and craftsmanship, leaving behind the deep leathered richness to any rugged scruff. It’s a masculine fragrance that’s intoxicating, and also helps to moisturize surface skin and condition follicles.
BUY NOWMorning Shift Body Milk / $28
Hudson Made makes products that are hydrating, uplifting, and invigorating, and their body milk is at the top of that pyramid. Made with Rosemary, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint, this body lotion is more addictive than your deepest vices. Just like the old lads say, Milk does a body good.
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BUY NOWTriumph & Disaster Rock and Roll Face Scrub / $35
When you live the life of a Rockstar, it can take a toll on the skin. Triumph & Disaster has created a Volcanic Ashe & Green Clay Face Scrub that will exfoliate and wash away dead and unhealthy looking skin, giving your face the ultimate encore when center stage. Look like Bowie, and have the face of a hero for more than just one day.
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BUY NOWHudson Made Morning Shift Liquid Body Wash / $28
Gentlemen, you don’t have to use your ladies lavender body wash. After a strenuous workout or an early rise, scrub up with Hudson Made’s Morning Shift Liquid Body Wash, it’s a total refresh for the day as the peppermint awakens the skin with a tingle. Be your own man, we promise, she’ll be impressed.
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BUY NOWMorris Motley Styling Balm / $46
We’ve searched long and far for the perfect styling balm. Our exploration took us all the way to the Land Down Under, where Morris Motley has produced the ultimate matte styling product for your locks. 24-hour hold, water soluble, and most importantly, non-grease. You’ll thank us for this one, mate.
BUY NOWOutland Provisions Dopp Kit / $95
Our boys at Bexar Goods have done it again. When it comes to travel bags for outlanders of all kinds, they don’t miss. Their new LAND Dopp Kit is the travel companion needed when hitting the road or skipping across the pond. The heavy wax canvas structure is made with brass hardware and premium Swiss zippers. Store your grooming gear in style on your next rogue adventure.
BUY NOWGrown Alchemist Body Cream / $31
This intensive body cream from the team at Grown Alchemist is formulated to maximize ultimate hydration levels. Enriched Aloe Vera and omega-infused Sea Buckthorn Berry extract boost elasticity and firmness of the skin. Apply before a long flight or a day in the city to Outkast dryness and stay so fresh and so clean, clean.
BUY NOWBaxter of California Clay Effect Style Spray / $27
The perfect locks are the ones that look like you’re barely trying to style, but pulling off so effortlessly. It’s the I just rolled out of the ocean, wake up and conquer the day hair paradox that so many try to achieve or imitate—with little success. Baxter’s Spray Clay is the secret weapon for the above type of style. It offers a matte finish and strong hold that works great for all hair types. Spray in, shake around, and you’re in the game, carefree of any lame mane. Because not caring about caring is just the coolest isn’t it?
BUY NOWJ. Stark Clark Dopp Kit / $95
This wax canvas dopp kit is made for the minimalist. Not only does it look modern as hell, it’s created to store just what you need, and not take up any unnecessary space in your pack or suitcase. Its water-resistant, wax canvas exterior and seam has your back if something breaks while traveling. Nothing worse than getting to your final destination to find contact solution or lotion staining your Buck Mason white tee.
BUY NOWJack Black Dragon Ice / $23
Living a fast and active life without the fear to jump into the unknown sometimes leads to a few sore muscles. Jack Black’s non-greasy, pain-relieving Dragon Ice helps improve performance and recovery time by delivering a warming effect on contact to muscle pains, strains, and achin’ joints. So ride that bike, rip those waves, hit that heavy bag, and look to Dragon Ice any time to relieve areas of tension and stress.
BUY NOWThe Sunscreen Lotion / $24
We don’t care when the Groundhog sees his shadow, the first day of the best time of the year is when you start loading up on sunscreen. Whether you’re getting ready for 100 degree Palm Springs weather, a fiesta in Mexico, or grabbing the surfboard to tear up Montauk, the products made by Lucky Bastard Co. are designed to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh. Winter is over, and This lucky Bastard is here to lead the fight against the blazing sun.
BUY NOWThe Holy Black Double Edge Razor / $47
The Holy Grail of grooming tools. Your arsenal of ammunition against unwanted mane just got a whole lot sharper. This is the G-Wagon of razors—period. Black on black with matching wheels and tint, duh. Why would you not roll with the same thing in your grooming kit? Made by Caswell-Massey who has been in the heritage game before the Revolutionary War. Can you say Americana?
BUY NOWJourneymen Natural Body Wash / $24
The crew over at Journeymen believe that waking up is more than getting out of bed and going through the motions—it’s a vital time for a refresh of the body and mind preparing to attack the day. Treat yourself to the perfect balance of smoke and citrus with their Natural Body Wash. Formulated with aloe vera and amino acids, these suds effectively do the job while simultaneously intoxicating the senses. Try it once and believe us, it will be part of your morning routine.
BUY NOWMr. Moxey's Mints / $40
Not your typical Mentos, though they deserve the thumbs up. Moxey’s Mints are portable, discreet, and delectable. Each mint is formulated with herbal synergists tailored to elevate the cannabis experience, there is a reason Mr. Moxely is a number one seller in the PNW. Choose between Relaxing, Balance, Energizing, or CBD. Handcrafted in small batches the old-fashioned way to promote well-being in mind + body.
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The Gear Grid is designed for the CYTIES cavalier, an urban nomad and modern jet-setter who cares deeply about the details. He is a cultured man, and the well-designed objects he wears or carries with him assist in telling his personal story. He’s a hard worker, a free thinker, and most certainly is a world traveler. Check our Gear Grid with new posts every day to discover curated essentials fostered towards the CYTIES man.