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Is Archive Fashion Sustainable?
Is Archive Fashion Sustainable?
What comes to your mind when you think of second-hand fashion? Thrifting? Maybe quirkily curated vintage shops? If so, you might be surprised to hear that there is a niche... Read more...
Is it plaid or is it tartan???
Is it plaid or is it tartan???
Now and then, I get the question: what's the difference between tartan & plaid & are they not the same thing!?! I can definitely say - no they are not! In the US... Read more...
VINTAGE ORIGINAL TIMBERLAND BOOTS
VINTAGE ORIGINAL TIMBERLAND BOOTS
The Timberland boot is an iconic shoe, but there are a few different kinds to choose from. Here we’ll dissect what makes the boots different, and how to spot counterfeit... Read more...
Vintage Polo Knits, Versace and The Talented Mr. Ripley
Vintage Polo Knits, Versace and The Talented Mr. Ripley
A polo shirt is a wardrobe staple, recently the resurgence of the polo's rough-and-tumble cousin, the rugby shirt, has gained popularity in the Vintage community. Another twist on the classic... Read more...
THE HISTORY OF FILA
THE HISTORY OF FILA
The story of Fila began over 100 years ago when two brothers from the small town of Biella at the foot of the Italian Alps decided to open up a... Read more...
A History of The North Face
A History of The North Face
Despite being founded in North Beach, San Francisco, The North Face is named after the coldest and harshest side of mountains in the northern hemisphere. Now more than 50 years... Read more...
Levis Innovation, 1960s Style: STA-PREST™ Clothing
Levis Innovation, 1960s Style: STA-PREST™ Clothing
From inventing the blue jean in 1873 to launching our Jacquard jacket in 2017, LS&Co. has always been an innovator in apparel. So it’s no surprise that in the 1960s... Read more...
"Comic-slash-history books on acid"
"Comic-slash-history books on acid"
Whether he accepts the accolade or not, Frodo Mikkelsen is a legend in the making. Still a few years shy of 50, the Copenhagen artist has achieved the pinnacle of... Read more...
Nike's Cortez or Onitsuka Tiger's Corsair, Which came first?
Nike's Cortez or Onitsuka Tiger's Corsair, Which came first?
Few sneakers have a more fascinating lineage than the classic Onitsuka Tiger Corsair. If you think there’s something familiar about this elegant retro racer then you’d be right. This was the jogging... Read more...
The Tetsuo Shima, Akira Vintage T-shirt
The Tetsuo Shima, Akira Vintage T-shirt
Is the Tetsuo Shima, Akira T-shirt the most coveted vintage t-shirt in the world? It should come as no surprise that we at Restore Cph love Vintage T-shirts – especially unique,... Read more...
POLO SHIRTS IN FILM
POLO SHIRTS IN FILM
Considering the amount tennis inspired collection made by designer throughout the decades. Let’s take a look at one of tennis’ most essential elements – the polo shirt. Back in the... Read more...
A Guide to Levi's Tabs
A Guide to Levi's Tabs
How can you tell when your Levis were made? Why have some Levis got big ‘E’s’ and small ‘e’s?’ Why do some have just the trademark logo and why are... Read more...