🧦 Available in Europe...
EUROPE! Zachary Anderson, Socktober, GAP Greenwash, Gerry Lopez Patagonia Film, Arvin Goods...
Arvin News
Happy Sunday,
Europe, here we come! Sorting out sales and distribution in Europe is not a simple matter if you’re based in the US. We have been wanting to sell directly in the EU, and UK for a long, and now it is finally happening. If you live in Europe or know someone who does, you can now purchase our products domestically with local delivery options. Direct link to the local page is HERE; there is also a limited welcome 20% discount, use the code EUAG20 at checkout.
Now that we have moved all of our sock manufacturing to Portugal, having domestic delivery makes perfect sense for our company. We have the best socks in the world, and expanding markets like this is a great next step. We are happy to finally be available in the EU!
www.arvingoods.eu.com
Have a great week!
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Team AG ✌️🧦
Stories Of The Week…
Design
Juggling life’s threads: a layered portrait of a father, mechanic and fashion designer - It’s Nice That
Zachary Anderson isn’t your typical Central Saint Martins student. At 33, he juggles multiple responsibilities as a father, mechanic, photographer and fashion designer. His daily routine is punctuated by early mornings and late nights, often starting with a call-out to fix a car, and ending with a late-night ride home on his motorcycle. Born and raised in a working-class family in London, Zachary’s roots shape his unique perspective of the city. His MA collection, London Identities, blends high-end tailoring with sportswear, weaving a narrative about authenticity, limitations, and resilience. “The whole point is to show how limitations can produce the most beautiful things,” says Zachary.
This story caught the attention of photographer Adam Lin and journalist Amanda Mok. “I often encounter stories of young, talented creatives who seem to be described as geniuses,” says Lin. “While these stories can be inspiring to some extent, they often overlook the deeper, more complex realities behind that success – the sacrifices, privileges, and other conditions that essentially shape their journey.” 🧶👶🏼🏍️
Fashion
He handed out socks on the streets. Then ‘Socktober’ took off - Washington Post
The day Brad Montague learned a homeless shelter in West Tennessee had a desperate need for socks, he decided to find a solution.
“Socks are something that are often overlooked because they’re usually too well-worn to donate,” he said, explaining that it is common for unhoused people to get blisters and frostbite. “When people are done using them, they usually throw them out.”
Montague, a writer and illustrator, knew he needed a catchy way to grab people’s attention to get them to donate socks.🧦✌️
Industry
Woman calls out Gap after noticing small tag on secondhand dress: 'There really needs to be more legislation against this' - TCD
The tag inside the Gap dress could fool anyone. With a vivid green color and a neat QR code inviting consumers to look at the company's sustainability policies, it would be easy for the average wearer to conclude that this garment is, in fact, environmentally friendly.
Unfortunately, they'd be wrong.❌♻️🌱
Entertainment
The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez | Patagonia Films - YouTube
From award-winning documentary filmmaker, Stacy Peralta comes Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his early career on cutthroat, aggressive surfing. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star, and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, and his story is being told in full for the first time. 🏄🏼♂️🌊
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