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INS(oev)IDE #17 - ROSSO
There is a colour that dominated spring in the neighborhood. I started spotting it in small moments, but it soon became impossible to ignore. Here are…
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GENEs #16 - Two Smudge (@twosmudge_)
A conversation with Two Smudge, a Blackfoot artist and designer whose hats, fashion, and ledger art are rooted in protocol, memory, and place. We talk…
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GENES #14 - Matt Roberge (@vintagesponsor)
A conversation about a t-shirt turns into a deep dive with Vintage Sponsor’s Matt Roberge on family legacy, urban archeology, and the “sickness” that…
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May 2025

April 2025

Bitcoin has a Brand Problem
Bitcoin taught me to save differently — but lately, I’m questioning its image. A reflection on branding, politics, and why fixing the narrative matters…
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GENEs #14 - Matt Roberge (@vintagesponsor)
A conversation about a t-shirt turns into a deep dive with Vintage Sponsor’s Matt Roberge on family legacy, urban archeology, and the “sickness” that…
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Mike Di
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Semi-Scientific Guide to Commercial Drive Pizza
I ate every pizza-by-the-slice and studied the offerings on Commercial Drive in Spring 2025. A four criteria data collection will outlined and followed…
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Patina over Perfection
Frays & fades. Rips & stains. I’ve always been hard on my things—but I’ve learned to see it as something else: a slow process that adds character and…
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GENEs #13 - Andrew Stephens (@owensoddities)
Visiting Andy at Owens Oddities revealed a nostalgic haven filled with collectibles. His passion for unique finds, highlighted by an incredible marble…
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March 2025

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