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Ivy Style Guys are Bummed About Diversity

November 8, 2017

Ivy Style Guys Are Bummed About Diversity

Christian at Ivy Style reports this week that LL Bean is trying to reach out to a more diverse demographic….

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Rain Jackets, Reviewed (Part Two)

April 19, 2017

Rain Jackets, Reviewed (Part Two)

Spring isn’t known for its outerwear, but it’s useful to have a rain coat or jacket this time of year….

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LL Bean May Drop Satisfaction Guarantee

February 11, 2017

LL Bean May Drop Satisfaction Guarantee

It’s always a few ding dongs that ruin it for everyone. Since their founding, LL Bean has had a 100%…

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L.L. Bean Gets Caught in Trump Controversy

January 12, 2017

L.L. Bean Gets Caught In Trump Controversy

There’s been a lot of talk recently about boycotting L.L. Bean after Linda Bean – granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder Leon…

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A Guide to Fall/ Winter Shirts

December 8, 2016

A Guide To Fall/ Winter Shirts

More often than not, if I’m wearing a dress shirt, it’s an oxford cloth button down. Plain whites and light…

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It’s On Sale: LL Bean Boots

October 6, 2016

It’s On Sale: LL Bean Boots

LL Bean occasionally holds sales, but they rarely include their duck boots. The shoes are just too popular. For the…

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Style Inspiration without Clothes

September 19, 2016

Style Inspiration Without Clothes

Most menswear editorials revolve around photos of well-dressed men, but some of my favorite sources for style inspiration have nothing…

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Bean Counter: Testing LL Bean’s Guarantee

July 25, 2016

Bean Counter: Testing LL Bean’s Guarantee

If you’ve been interested in men’s clothing for a while, you’ve probably heard of LL Bean’s guarantee. It’s not a…

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Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

July 9, 2016

Mister Mort’s Favorite Summer Item

Street style photographer Mister Mort recently talked to The New York Times about his favorite thing this summer: LL Bean’s…

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It’s On Sale: Stuff Here and There

June 30, 2016

It’s On Sale: Stuff Here And There

There are some great end-of-season sales at the moment. Along with some big price drops at Mr. Porter (where the…

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Behind the Vaults at Levi’s Archive

May 2, 2016

Behind The Vaults At Levi’s Archive

Of all the company archives, Levi’s might be the most impressive. It’s not just about quantity – they have thousands…

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A Look at LL Bean’s 100 Year Old Archived History

March 28, 2016

A Look At LL Bean’s 100 Year Old Archived History

It takes a lot more than just history to be a heritage brand. Abercrombie & Fitch, for example, is an…

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A muslim woman in LL Bean’s Lewiston, Maine factory

March 24, 2016

A Muslim Woman In LL Bean’s Lewiston, Maine Factory

Pictured above: A muslim woman in LL Bean’s Lewiston, Maine factory trimming the bottom of one of America’s most iconic…

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The Mountain Parka for Lightweight Layering

January 11, 2016

The Mountain Parka For Lightweight Layering

Back in the 1970s, some American college students were transitioning away from the more polished navy-blazer-oxford-button-down look of the previous…

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Layering Cold Weather Textures

December 30, 2015

Layering Cold Weather Textures

Winter isn’t just a good time for layering – it’s also the best season for textures. In the spring and…

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