Visit to CEGO, Custom Shirt Maker in New York

Posted on March 25, 2013


 I spent an afternoon with Carl Goldberg from CEGO, a custom shirt maker in New York over for 25 years.  CEGO's shirts appear in many leading Broadway productions, network television shows, as well as being worn by many stylish New Yorkers.  I have tried on the different fit blocks and am very impressed with the fit (I am known to be extremely critical in terms of the fit).  The shirts are slim in the all the right places and yet not restrictive for movement (a very important aspect for my active lifestyle).  The shirts are all made in USA.

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Kai D. Spring 2013 Collection Test Shoot

Posted on March 18, 2013


Kai D.'s Spring 2013 collection features timeless utilitarian inspiration from vintage fishing, safari, military garments using soft washed cotton twill, chambray, and pigment linen cotton twill.  The Greeson Jacket has large inside pockets for iPad and documents.  The khaki cotton blazer has artisal stitches around the armhole.  In addition, Kai D. works with local tie makers to create the bowtie and tie collection using polka dots, floral cotton, and camouflage cotton.  The overdyed camouflage pant is created by combining a vintage camouflage ripstop pant, an olive flight pant, and a vintage work pant.


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Kai D. Vintage Archive Sale

Posted on March 11, 2013


Kai D. is hosting a vintage archive sale from March 18 - 29 at his Chelsea design studio.  Kai D. has been collecting vintage garments for over a decade and is finally letting go a portion of his large design archive.  There're an array of hunting, fishing jackets as well as leather bomber, flight suits, motorcycle jackets, and military satchels.  The prices are from $25 to $500 with many small items under $50.

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Kai D. Fall 2013 Look Book

Posted on January 18, 2013


Kai D. has gone back to its utilitarian root for his Fall 2013 collection with a clear focus of his strength in outerwear.  The collection is inspired by famous explorers such as Shackleton and Captain Scott.  The outerwear fabrication is carefully selected to keep warmth and yet light weight for mobility.

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Oliver Pelle

Posted on November 29, 2012

Co-founder of PELLE, the brick-and-mortar design studio and shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Builds interiors and all products within: refined forms of candlesticks, soaps, chandeliers, furniture, and more. Inspired by architecture, clean lines, organic composition, and his family – especially his wife and design partner, Jean, who occupies the other half of the design collaborative.

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Mike Kurtz

Posted on November 29, 2012

Creator of Mike’s Hot Honey. Discovered spicy pepper infused honey in a pizzeria while hiking through a small town in Brazil. Came home to Brooklyn and spent seven years perfecting his own recipe: a secret mix of honey from Pennsylvania, chilies from Minas Gerais in Southern Brazil, and vinegar. “It’s always been a dream of mine to become a condiment man, and I feel like I’m taking the steps necessary, at this point, to reach that goal.”

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Marshall Louis Reaves

Posted on November 29, 2012

Scientist, writer, match teacher, and entrepreneur. Co-founder Farm to Baby,  (with partner Lauren Utvitch), a service that delivers natural, organic, freshly prepared baby food made from produce grown in local farms. The service also reuses bags and jars that the food is delivered in. “Together with you and our farmers, we’re working to leave the earth better then we found it… we might not be able to save the planet, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.”

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