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The Boys Who Watched the Sea
Garment Stories, Culture Sarah Maggiori 2/16/26 Garment Stories, Culture Sarah Maggiori 2/16/26

The Boys Who Watched the Sea

During the First World War, Britain relied on watchful eyes along its shores. Among those observers were Sea Scouts, standing in heavy wool jumpers inspired by the Royal Navy.

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Black Cowboys: A Forgotten History
Culture Eric Maggiori 2/13/26 Culture Eric Maggiori 2/13/26

Black Cowboys: A Forgotten History

Once erased from history, Black cowboys made up a significant part of the American West. Culture and fashion are finally restoring their legacy.

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You were never just a Cowboy Hat
Icons & Objects Sarah Maggiori 2/12/26 Icons & Objects Sarah Maggiori 2/12/26

You were never just a Cowboy Hat

A love letter to the Western hat worn by icons, shaped by purpose, and instantly understood without ever needing explanation.

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Take Ivy: the accidental manifesto that preserved Ivy Style
Culture Sarah Maggiori 2/9/26 Culture Sarah Maggiori 2/9/26

Take Ivy: the accidental manifesto that preserved Ivy Style

In 1965, as Ivy Style was slowly fading from U.S. campuses, a Japanese photographer called Teruyoshi Hayashida documented it with precision, patience, and respect.

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Before leather, there was wool: Harley-Davidson’s first racing jerseys
Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 2/4/26 Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 2/4/26

Before leather, there was wool: Harley-Davidson’s first racing jerseys

Long before leather jackets and lifestyle branding, Harley-Davidson was built on racing.

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American Football Clothing as Folk Heritage
Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 2/2/26 Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 2/2/26

American Football Clothing as Folk Heritage

A short visual history, from the early 1900s to the mid-century, of what American Football players actually wore.

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Alfredo Paredes: The Man Who Gave Ralph Lauren Its Rooms
Architecture & Living Sarah Maggiori 1/31/26 Architecture & Living Sarah Maggiori 1/31/26

Alfredo Paredes: The Man Who Gave Ralph Lauren Its Rooms

Discover the designer behind the Ralph Lauren universe and the interiors that shaped its timeless lifestyle aesthetic.

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Cowichan Sweater: The True Story Behind Menswear’s Most Iconic Cardigan
Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 1/26/26 Garment Stories Sarah Maggiori 1/26/26

Cowichan Sweater: The True Story Behind Menswear’s Most Iconic Cardigan

The Cowichan sweater is not a trend, but a garment rooted in Indigenous knowledge, labor, and survival.

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Ralph Lauren in Milan: Heritage, Workwear, and Timeless Elegance
Trending Heritage Sarah Maggiori 1/19/26 Trending Heritage Sarah Maggiori 1/19/26

Ralph Lauren in Milan: Heritage, Workwear, and Timeless Elegance

At Milan Men’s Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren delivered a powerful statement on heritage menswear.

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“Don’t Let Your Matches Get Wet”— Nicholas Gamarello on WWII Jacket Art, Vintage Fidelity, and Designing with Memory
Interview Sarah Maggiori 1/6/26 Interview Sarah Maggiori 1/6/26

“Don’t Let Your Matches Get Wet”— Nicholas Gamarello on WWII Jacket Art, Vintage Fidelity, and Designing with Memory

From restoring WWII flight jackets to shaping some of Polo Ralph Lauren’s most memorable motifs, discover our interview of Nicholas Gamarello.

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Thomas LeVal Moore: A Quintessential Style Icon of the 80s
Style Icon Sarah Maggiori 1/23/25 Style Icon Sarah Maggiori 1/23/25

Thomas LeVal Moore: A Quintessential Style Icon of the 80s

Known for his association with Ralph Lauren, Thomas LeVal Moore became a symbol of the brand's timeless Americana aesthetic, blending rugged elegance with an air of effortless sophistication.

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Solid Rivets and Burrs for Beginners
How To Zach Liollio 1/21/25 How To Zach Liollio 1/21/25

Solid Rivets and Burrs for Beginners

Rivets may be the key to your newfound creativity. Solid rivets and burrs are the traditional choice and, unlike many modern rivets, are solid metal all the way through.

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Mastering the Art of Americana Style: A Complete Guide for Men’s Fashion
Wardrobe Essentials Sarah Maggiori 1/17/25 Wardrobe Essentials Sarah Maggiori 1/17/25

Mastering the Art of Americana Style: A Complete Guide for Men’s Fashion

Step into the world of Americana style, a fashion aesthetic that blends rugged practicality with timeless cool.

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Hollywood’s Most Iconic Leather Jackets (and the Movies That Made Them Legendary)
Garment Stories Zach Liollio 1/4/25 Garment Stories Zach Liollio 1/4/25

Hollywood’s Most Iconic Leather Jackets (and the Movies That Made Them Legendary)

Discover 10 famous movie leather jackets—from The Wild One to Top Gun and Fight Club—and why these iconic pieces still shape menswear today.

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Five Reasons Why Peacoats Rule Winter
Garment Stories Zach Liollio 11/27/24 Garment Stories Zach Liollio 11/27/24

Five Reasons Why Peacoats Rule Winter

Peacoats are the eminent choice for braving winter weather.

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American Corduroy: An Unsung Hero of Versatility
Trending Heritage Zach Liollio 11/5/24 Trending Heritage Zach Liollio 11/5/24

American Corduroy: An Unsung Hero of Versatility

Corduroy is a classic among American fabrics. We retrace its history.

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Exploring the Heritage of RRL: Ralph Lauren’s Iconic Western and Workwear-Inspired Brand
Brand Focus Sarah Maggiori 10/16/24 Brand Focus Sarah Maggiori 10/16/24

Exploring the Heritage of RRL: Ralph Lauren’s Iconic Western and Workwear-Inspired Brand

Discover Double RL, the Ralph Lauren's tribute to vintage workwear and the rugged spirit of the American West.

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Hunting Jackets: Three Classics for Autumn
Shopping Guides Zach Liollio 10/15/24 Shopping Guides Zach Liollio 10/15/24

Hunting Jackets: Three Classics for Autumn

Hunting jackets balance the need to stand out for safety and blend in for stealth.

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Shop Coats: Fashion in Factories
Garment Stories Zach Liollio 10/2/24 Garment Stories Zach Liollio 10/2/24

Shop Coats: Fashion in Factories

It was one of the staples of American factories (and not only) in the last century: the shop coat.

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Department Store Cowboy: Three Ranchcraft Picks
Trending Heritage Zach Liollio 9/27/24 Trending Heritage Zach Liollio 9/27/24

Department Store Cowboy: Three Ranchcraft Picks

Ranchcraft was a sub-brand created by the giant JC Penney. And it was a way for the company to reach a new audience.

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A collection of magazines and books with Western and cowboy themes, including illustrations of cowboys, horses, and people in vintage Western attire, spread out on a plaid fabric surface.

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Three digital magazine covers related to American culture and history. The front cover features a Western shirt with patriotic flags and the title "The Western Shirt: An American Identity." The other two covers are partially visible behind it, one with distressed jeans and the title "AVANT" and the other showing two men in uniform with military-themed text.

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Clothing store with mannequins dressed in vintage apparel, hats, and accessories, brick wall background with signs and framed photos, indicating a retro or thrift shop.

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Evergreen deep dives on heritage style →

AVANT is an independent publication that sits at the crossroads of a book and a revue, offering 196 pages of in-depth exploration. Founded by Eric Maggiori, it’s operated from Paris, France, and distributed worldwide. AVANT explores the relationship between clothing and history, examining their cultural impact and how they shape our society today. Each issue is printed with care in Spain and fulfilled from our Parisian warehouse.

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