🧦 Our Journey to Portugal
Arvin Goods, Carmelo Anthony's Sneaker Legacy, Radiohead Covers, Time to get serious about Women's sports, The Streets x Fred Again, The Take Back Bag
Arvin News
Happy Sunday!
This week, we're digging in a bit more on our manufacturing process in Portugal. It's an essential part of our evolution, one that we're particularly proud of, not just for the outstanding quality of the products but also for the ethical practices and working conditions that align strongly with Arvin Goods.
Craftsmanship Meets Sustainability
Portugal has a rich history in textile craftsmanship, so making this move was an easy choice for us. Traditional techniques meet modern practices, ensuring that every item we produce is not just comfortable and stylish but also light on its impact. Our local partners share our commitment to environmental responsibility, using techniques that minimize waste and conserve energy.
For us, everyone involved in making Arvin Goods products must work in conditions that are safe, fair, and respectful. Our partners in Portugal embody this philosophy. Workers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, with fair wages, reasonable working hours, and a positive working environment. We've seen firsthand how this commitment to ethics translates into products made with care and pride.
A Transparent Supply Chain
Transparency is key to trust. We want you to know where and how your favorite products are made. By choosing to manufacture in Portugal, we ensure that our supply chain is transparent and auditable, meeting the highest industry standards. It's not just about the end product; it's about the journey there, ensuring it aligns with our values and yours.
Why It Matters
Every purchase you make has a story behind it, a chain of people and processes. By bringing our manufacturing to Portugal, we ensure that this story is one of hope, respect, and responsibility. We believe this is a testament to what the fashion industry can achieve when it prioritizes people, product, and planet.
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Team AG ✌️🧦
Stories Of The Week…
Fashion
Carmelo Anthony Leaves a Serious Sneaker Legacy - GQ
Carmelo Anthony, who announced his retirement from the NBA this morning, leaves a striking legacy: all-time bucket getter. Undisputed hat god. Ahead-of-his-time poster. And, easily overlooked but no less crucial: real-deal sneaker innovator.
Fresh off becoming the third pick in the loaded 2003 NBA Draft, a 19-year-old Anthony inked an unprecedented six-year footwear deal with Jordan Brand. Up to that point, while guys like Ray Allen and Michael Finley had been sponsored by Michael Jordan’s burgeoning Nike sub-label, none had received their own signature shoe—instead hitting the court in player-exclusive variations of existing Air Jordan models. This made a certain amount of sense: there can only really be one signature Jordan model, right? Indeed, that pattern continued for Anthony’s first season in Denver, with the Jumpman initially gracing him with icy spins on the Air Jordan 12 and Air Jordan 2.
Design
RADIOHEAD: THE ALBUM COVERS - Monster Children
The images that grace the covers are etched into the consciousness of fans the world over, but the stories behind them remain largely untold.
Radiohead have released nine studio albums, and since The Bends in 1995, Stanley Donwood has been responsible for the covers and accompanying artwork for every one.
His role has evolved into less hired gun, and more of an intrinsic part of who the band are and what they stand for. One blustery evening in Bath, after a couple of glasses of vino, we were lucky enough to sit down with our guest editor in his studio as he pulled out the records one at a time and went through the laughs, tears, self-hatred and last minute jubilation behind each one.
More than simply designing one image for the cover of the CD case or the record, Stanley’s produced a whole catalogue of work for each release that’s as sweeping and complex as the records themselves.
Industry
It’s Time for Beauty and Fashion to Get Serious About Female Athletes - BoF
The most exciting moment in sports this week belonged to women.
On Monday, an eagerly anticipated rematch took place between Iowa and Louisiana State University to see which team would advance to the final four of the women’s college basketball tournament. The game pitted two of the sport’s most bankable athletes against one another: Iowa star Caitlin Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese. Clark, who became the highest-scoring NCAA basketball player ever this year — across female and male leagues — led her team to the win in what was also the most-watched college basketball game — across women’s and men’s — on sports network ESPN.
Viewership of women’s sports has steadily grown into a year-round affair, not strictly tied to blockbuster events like the Olympics or the World Cup, and with all those eyes have come more commercial opportunities. Deloitte forecasts that revenue from women’s elite sports will top $1 billion for the first time this year, including income such as sponsorship deals and merchandise sales.
Entertainment
The Streets x Fred again.. x Dermot Kennedy - Mike (desert island duvet) - YouTube
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