We enjoy the thrill of the chase but if you’re the kind of person put off by all the rummaging vintage shopping requires then Blackbird offer up an easy alternative. The webstore have selected an impressive range of vintage sweatshirts from around the 50s-70s for your viewing and retail pleasure.

“Recently acquired from a vintage buy trip, this grip of vintage sweatshirts is a tribute to the practicality and functionality of classic Americana sport shirting. Whether for workouts or for elegant hoodlumism, an old beat up, faded, soft as hell sweatshirt is a perfect layering piece for colder weather”.

Blackbird’s in-house line brings a wide range of men’s neckties for the holidays. With ten colorways to choose from, one of these will land perfectly on your father, brother or loved one. They are all made in the U.S.A. and come in small batch runs dependent on the textiles found for productions. $78 per tie. Find them online at Blackbird.

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An easy bone handle knife available from Blackbird. It is an easy gift for those who need a quick stocking stuffer. Comes with pouch as well. The blade include a “re-pay” coin to give back to the gift giver in order to avoid all those old bad luck clauses involved in this matter. Available from Blackbird.

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This one shines on Seattle: Blackbird worked with Filson on this special-makeup medium field bag. It is made from  18 oz. Martexin original wax filter twill with water repellant treatment coated on the exterior. It is finished in a Blackbird Black and limited to 66 units; in reference to the famous highway.

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A short-wave collection of natural dyed shirts from the Seattle’s Blackbird company. “American-made heavy-duty 100% cotton oxford cloth with custom birch wood buttons, dyed using 100% natural dyes hand-selected by us to achieve unique colors and shades.” The colors are proper. With some wear and wash, they should become even more unique.

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Blackbird’s Men’s Mending Kit is a functional and necessary “jar” of helpings that will save you in a pinch. Inside you’ll find everything you need for that quick stitch. Missing a button? You’ll find one in here. It even comes with some instructions. “Blackbird has conjured up the ultimate mending kit containing six ball tipped straight pins for holding fabric together, four small safety pins for emergencies, four size 7 sharp needles for hand sewing buttons and small repairs, one large spool of polyester black thread, one large spool of polyester white thread, and two collar stays.”

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A famous man once said that ties were the spice rack of the wardrobe. Actually, no one said that, but we think it fits. What do we mean by that statement? Basically you should have an incredibly varied tie selection, like you would a varied spice rack. That way you can add whatever flavour you want to your outfit. While we probably extended that metaphor for longer than it should’ve been stretched, our basic point is that you need a big variety of ties and not just the crazy types. (Blackbird)

Blackbird continue their custom make ups with Alden with these saddle shoes. It’s out in a few makeups and just looks sharp. The whole buy less buy better thing definitely applies to shoes, which is a beaten horse at this point. But Alden make great shoes and you won’t regret not taking your partner out for a few nights. They’ll understand, right? This is a pair of Alden shoes we’re talking about here. It’s probably best you don’t use that argument. (Blackbird)

The Leschi Picnic Saddle Oxford produced by Alden for Blackbird was one of my favorite shoes of last year. This Spring, the model returns with a black calf and snuff suede look. The shoe is the fourth in a series honoring Seattle’s Frank Osgood, a man known for helping to modernize the Pacific Coast city.

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Some do beer koozies, Seattle’s Blackbird does vacuum sealed travel coffee presses. This 10oz press is perfect for working your own brew while on the road. While you could settle for the normal brews from the local offerings, you may, at some point, be far from a good barista. This will save you. Take it camping as it’s safer than the glass presses. #seriousbusiness.

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