“Hip meets heritage when three young designers visit Pendleton’s headquarters, archives and historic mill to derive inspiration for The Portland Collection. Watch the designers working in their studio and go behind-the-scenes at the lookbook shoot. With Mort Bishop and designers Rachel Turk, Nathaniel Crissman and John Blasioli. Filmed and directed by Chris Hornbecker, music by Typhoon.”

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Woolrich Woolen Mills’ head designer, Daiki Suzuki sat down with NYC’s Time Out Magazine. Notonly is Mr. Suzuki interviewed in the piece but he also lists out his favorite shops and restaurants in New York City, which he has called home for many years. Read the full story now.

As much as we love the summer, we also always look forward to the colder months, because finally one gets to layer and wear more accessories. From beanies, scarfs to ties and more, there is a lot of stuff to consider and to choose from.

Here we give you a look at the accessories from Woolrich Woolen Mills. Their vintage plaid fabric also appear in this line-up. A hunters cap, ties and more come featuring it. On top of that Woolrich also offers beanies and duffle bags.

Have a look at the complete line-up of the Woolrich Woolen Mills Fall/Winter 2008 accessories after the jump.

Ever since an Italian company licensed Woolrich, we have been impressed with the development of the line. Today we see American workwear with a vintage touch, Italian influence, designed by a Japanese designer and it could not be better. You get the best out of all three worlds.

"Daiki hasn’t pulled his designer punches this time, it’s possibly the most perfect collaboration we’ve seen, the quality of each piece is outstanding, but never over done. Daiki’s understanding of functional clothing is out of this world, if you’re looking for a jacket or shirt that’s going to last you a lifetime, will never go out of fashion and never really be in fashion (thank god), this stuff was made for you."

A first selection of the Woolrich Woolen Mills Fall/Winter 2008 collection is now available at Oi Polloi.

More images after the jump.

Feels like we just finished Spring and here we are with the 2009 previews. Woolrich Woolen Mills; one of the big up and comers of 2008 brings us some previews of their spring/summer 2009 collection stright from Milan. What was classic to the original heritage looks of Woolrich’s past has taken a slight turn to the progressive. Instead of laying down to the past, we’re looking at something forward and thoughtful.

More views after the jump. Expect many more looks in the months to come.

It would seem that Europe’s love re-purposing classic Americana workwear and day wear consistently yields something new. Carhartt Europe has successfully targeted what is considered blue collar workwear into something fashionable for our friends across the pond.

Woolrich is no exception to this. The Woolrich Woolen Mills Collection stems “from  the passion of rediscovery of the American manufacturing tradition.”

Looking to take a stand for the consumer looking for authenticity in their threads, the Woolrich Woolen Mills S/S 2008 collection, offers “garments with a purpose” made with traditional fabrics and are cut with modern forms.

The S/S 08 collection is a full line offering parkas, hoodies, slack, hats, bags… each piece with its own special place in the history of Woolrich. This is done right.

More photos and views after the jump.