R29 reports in on Opening Ceremony’s coming collaboration with Pendleton. “The boutique has announced a collaboration with Pendleton, who we all know and love for their perfect flannels and functional utilitarian wear. Now the hundred-year-old brand gets a modern spin with 23 updated men’s and women’s pieces, including Navajo blankets refashioned as bell skirts and patchwork plaid shirts with contrasting color sleeves. The line hits stores in August…”

No surprise for all of us, I know, but the LA Times breaks it all down for us now. Call it blue-collar chic, sportsman style or retro prep. American heritage brands are being discovered by a new generation sporting Pendleton plaid shirts, Woolrich buffalo plaid vests, Filson field bags and Carhartt beanies. Read the full story here.

When I walked into the Ace Hotel in Portland, OR this past Spring, I was told to keep an eye out for the cashmere blankets on the beds. These were the inspiration used in developing the special sized throw blankets for Number (N)ine to accentuate their Fall 2008 collection, known as "My Own Private Portland." But the connection to the Ace went even further. As Artikel von Lisa described for Ultra back in February, "’My Own Private Portland’ …opened with an Ace Hotel voicemail message… And Portland-made Pendleton wool blankets were folded on each seat at the show…They’re now at Number (N)ine’s Manhattan flagship store…"

We’ve also been told to keep an eye out for some new collaborative works coming for Winter 2009 with the opening of Ace’s New York hotel including pillows and more.

We give you a first preview of the Vans Syndicate 007 series. John Cardiel worked on part of the collection and used his favorite material – Pendleton Flannel. Three styles are part of the pack, including the Sk8 Hi, Half Cab and another lo-top shoe. Each sneaker comes with a different Pendleton flannel on the upper. Along with the sneakers comes also a shirt, of course also in flannel.

Three classics have found their way together in this collaboration and the outcome is a great product. These will be released in stores soon. Via Aspekt Ratio.

After the jump more pics.