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Party this Friday!

We're super excited for this Friday, December 9. One of our FAVE bands, Steel Phantoms, is playing with Slowdance at Union Pool. The show was supposed to happen last week, but because of some health department bureaucracy, U Pool got shut down. It sucked! But, the world has righted itself and now the show is back and better than ever. And here's why... Our FAVE DJs, J. Penry and Jay Green, will be DJing between bands and will continue the party after the show is over. The dudes will be playing super fun records for their (FREE) Cheap Shots dance party. It also happens to be one of our FAVE chef's bdays. Jonny Meyer, who is also Mary's little bro, will...

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Leather in 1979

It's November and leather weather is upon us! In honor of the iconic material, check out the following editorial from a 1979 issue of L'Officiel. The spread goes beyond your everyday leather jacket, showing the versatility of tanned hides.  From a fashion history standpoint, the editorial is also a potent reminder that decadism can be problematic. The big shoulders, big hair, and nipped waist so associated with the 1980s are all in full effect here. Leather forever! On the left: Claude Montana for Ideal Cuir. On the right: Anne-Marie Beretta for Mac Douglas. On the left: Claude Montana for Ideal Cuir. On the right: Beged'Or   Reversible leather - yes please! On the left: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. On the right:...

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