After 23 years in Berkeley, Wilderness Exchange has closed. With the friendliest sales staff, its no surprise they lasted 20 years across the street from REI! On both visits we showed up close to closing time and I of course ran around taking pictures rather than shop. Well the 3rd time I showed they had closed but an employee was selling his collection in the lot. There were new & used tents in all shapes and sizes. I was pondering this 3-man vintage North Face tent in the shape of a VW bus! There were plenty of The North Face, Patagonia and Dana Design bags and jackets. Looking at kayaks, canoes and outdoor equipment I was just so happy to be in Northern California- one step closer the great outdoors experience.
Country Mart Shoe Repair. Loved the colors! Kinda liked how this couple matched in their chambray or light denim, plastic glasses and same colored shoes. 
Dudes awesome. 
And a dude on the street I shot out of a car. 
There was a pop-up event in the backyard of Union & Undefeated. The Generic Man showcased his new collection Generic Surplus; ARMY vs. NAVY, their first collaboration with Undefeated. Limited to 300 pairs. Handcrafted from vintage military textiles. 
Funny gal with fine personal style! Not trying to give excuses, my shots are not great but she was just killing it and I captured what I did. Thank you Brandee.
Tucked away in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood is Al’s Attire. At first glance I thought it was a custom shoe maker but after a look inside you can see Al makes shirt, pants, hats and lots of crazy stuff.. I love a retail space thats trapped in time, old hat boxes decorating the walls etc…Thats Al in the denim coveralls. While I dont love everything, I love that he sews everything right there and shapes & blocks hats!
If you ever find yourself in Nashville, look them up! Housed in an old filler station. Really cool vibe in there. No cool guys allowed. Just genuine sweetness.
Staying true to my ways, I always check out bathrooms. Theirs is wall papered with old invoices! Love the hat & jeans hanging.
