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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...
WHY ARE WE SO NOSTALGIC FOR THE EARLY 00s?
WHY ARE WE SO NOSTALGIC FOR THE EARLY 00s?
Gen Z Are crazy for 2000s Teen Culture And Millennials Feel Old. Lanvin's ode to the MTV-era, Chanel's throwback accessories. Romanticising the early 00s has become a big post-pandemic mood! The fetishisation of... Read more...
The origin of Black Friday deals
The origin of Black Friday deals
80% of Black Friday purchases end up in landfill or are incinerated after one or zero uses. It’s not just the environment that's affected. Big discounts encourage one-time purchases over... Read more...
Levi Strauss & Co. . . . Since 1850?
Levi Strauss & Co. . . . Since 1850?
In march 2023 Levi Strauss & Co. turns 170 years old. It’s a milestone marked by the date, March 1853, when 24-year-old Levi Strauss arrived in San Francisco and founded his namesake... Read more...