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I’M WRAPPING UP this week’s Field Journal at White Bison Coffee on 12 South.
I used to write here often back in my Nashville days. This was during the time in my life when I worked at BroBible, the men’s lifestyle publication where I cut my teeth as a writer and commerce editor.
Here are a few valuable lessons I learned at BroBible:
The ins-and-outs of journalism and the business of publishing.
How to craft a wide range of stories, from interviews to 300-word news hits.
How to talk about products and spot a good story.
Most important of all, I learned the only way to become a better writer is to write a lot. Repetition is the best form of learning, and I’m grateful to say even in the year I was there I had over 200 published stories on the site.
Today’s post is dedicated to that period of my life and to the mentors I worked under and alongside. You guys gave me grace and motivation.
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Speight’s is one of New Zealand’s most-iconic brewing companies. They’ve been brewing beer since 1876, and are now celebrating 150 years of business.
Moreporks is an Auckland-based outdoor lifestyle brand that draws inspiration from rural New Zealand. Their name is based on the country’s native morepork owl, also referred to as a “ruru” in native Māori.
The two just came together for a limited edition collaboration that represents “two brands from different points in time, brought together by the values which have stood the test of time.” I love this Cropped Hunting Jacket from the collection. It’s cut from cotton waxed canvas, and features a corduroy collar and four front pockets with brass fittings. Priced at $189.
Fiio is a Guangzhou-based company that develops music tech ranging from headphones, speakers, and more. Over the years, they’ve won iF Design Awards and Reddot Awards for their products. They are unapologetically a Chinese company, noting on their “About Us” page that Fiio’s aspiration is “to raise the reputation of ‘Made in China’”.
This past week, they announced on Instagram they’ve been working on a portable cassette tape player, the CP11. It’s made from thin metal and will include a brushless motor and a “brand-new motor servo drive and circuit design, plus Bluetooth transmission functionality.”
It’s estimated they’ll have the CP11 ready to buy at the end of 2026. There’s no telling on price, but Gear Patrol estimates it will be around the $100 mark.
The Washed Herringbone Workshirt has garnered a lot of buzz around the office lately. I recently picked it up in the Cilantro (green) color pictured above. The shirt is sturdy, and there’s a level of softness to it that I know will only get better the more I wear it. The best part about the shirt is the herringbone texture, which references back to original workwear and military garments.
It’s possible I pick up another color in this shirt at some point. I went with the green because it reminds me of a vintage army fatigue shirt. Imogene + Willie has a cool fatigue shirt jacket I wanted to purchase at one point, but it’s $300. With the Washed Herringbone Workshirt, I’ve got a near-similar piece for less than half the price. Can’t beat that. Priced at $128.
Back in June, I wrote about Coros signing Jimmy Chin as their next Global Brand Ambassador, and how it’s a sign of the brand’s desire to invest more in their marketing and partnerships. Coros has just announced another great collab partner: Satisfy Running.
The new Satisfy x Coros Apex 4 is a high-performance GPS watch with a 46mm crystallized black titanium bezel, sapphire glass, and three original digital watch faces designed by Satisfy. It’s also water-resistant up to 50 meters and packs up to 65-hours of GPS tracking on a single charge. Priced at $520.
I always enjoy how Seavees approaches their footwear designs. It’s creative and unique, yet there’s always a core reference that points back to functional menswear.
You can see those qualities in their new Braddock Boot. It’s inspired by the desert boot, and crafted from rugged oiled leather, a memory-foam footbed, and a Vibram outsole. Like the name suggests, the boot is inspired by Benjamin Braddock, the character Dustin Hoffman plays in the 1967 film, The Graduate, where the Ivy League-educated Braddock returns home to California and is stuck on how to go about life. Priced at $225.
Clarks just dropped Clarks Originals Clothing, which appears to be their entrance into more apparel and accessories. I’m not the biggest fan of the apparel but I like the hats. They’re 100% cotton and available in several colors. Only $20.
The Woven Leather Bolo Shoe is the latest collaboration between two of my favorite brands. Each pair is handmade in Sabah’s El Paso workshop using fine woven leather, and finished with a dark brown outsole that’s naturally tanned in Mexico over sixty days.
These shoes are like a mix between a penny loafer and a huarache sandal—timeless, elevated, and comfortable. Priced at $525.
Come for the style and gear news. Stay for the outfit picks. If any of these products are a new release, I’ll write it at the end of each bullet.
Roark Crossroads Flannel - $95 (New)
Sunspel Classic Tee - $98
Proof Rover Pant in Wood Smoke - $118 (New)
Vans Premium Style 152 Shoe - $100 (Back in Stock)
Citizen Pro Master Dive - $450 (New)
Stories that inform, inspire, and entertain. Find an inroad and see where it leads.
“Mattering came to mind recently as I read Studs Terkel’s Working (1974), a bestselling oral history in which more than 100 people reflect on their gigs and vocations. Intrigued by Terkel’s way of cross-sectioning American society, I found, as other readers have, that this half-century-old book contains ageless insights about what people want out of work and life.” [Psyche]
The Cley Estuary is no longer the humming port of medieval times and 21st-century life progresses at a gentler pace. Patrick Galbraith spent a day observing wildlife and talking to the locals about how their home subtly continues to change. [Country Living]
I learned about CLB Architects recently through a friend who sent me this Hiconsumption post. They’re a Wyoming firm that makes some of the Mountain West’s most incredible homes. CLB’s philosophy is to be a “cross-disciplinary design firm rooted in the landscape of the Rocky Mountain West.” [CLB Architects]
Live a Little has a vast library of content. Here are some stories you might’ve missed:
One of my favorite stories I’ve written this year is on the “34 Small Ways to Maximize Your Life”. Check it out and let me know what tips you might start actioning.
If you’re looking for some creative inspiration, check out my essay on the creative fire of Robert Plant.
And if you ever want to brush up on your men’s style history, these are the 6 menswear books I recommend every guy have in their library.
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