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Troy Barmore

Troy Barmore is a watch, luxury, and heritage goods specialist and writer based in New York City. Growing up in the mountains of Colorado, Troy has had a passion for subtlety and detail since childhood. Whether it be denim, leather, eyewear or watches, he has made the study of quality goods a lifelong focus.

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Would You Pay $800 for Silk Jeans? (Momotaro Review)

As most of you likely know, Japanese denim is generally regarded as the best denim in the world, with just a handful of small boutique brands topping the list

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Can Taylor Stitch Justify a $1,075 Leather Jacket?

In the world of high end Swiss watchmaking, there is a classic slogan that states, “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the

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AllSaints Leather Jacket Review | Is the Cora Worth It?

I am always going on and on about what makes a product truly worth the price. While there is often much more to the way that we evaluate, enjoy, and ultimately

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Jim Green African Ranger Review | Punch a Poacher for $179

Whenever I sit down to review a product, be it boots, bags, or jackets, my general goal is to communicate not only how something is built, but also, how that

angel leather jacket review

The Worst Leather Jacket on Earth: An Angel Jackets Review

First, I would like to make something very clear: the joy I get from writing about products comes from drilling down to the core of what makes something

saddleback flight bag review

The Rugged Romance of the Saddleback Flight Bag (Review)

Let’s get something out of the way right up top – I’ve been a big fan of Saddleback leather for a decade and change. My first quality leather briefcase was the

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Tecovas’ Boots Review | Is the Earl the Perfect Cowboy Boot for Everyone?

Whether you’re true blue, honest-to-God cowpuncher, or a Brooklyn hipster looking to add a little bit of Western flair into your folksy wardrobe, odds are

thursday racer leather jacket review

Thursday Racer Jacket Review | The Best Value Leather Jacket?

A fine leather jacket is a rite of passage. They can be luxurious, elegant, badass, or all of the above. For some, it can even be the defining wardrobe

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Red Wing 875 Boot Review | Is the Iconic Moc Toe Worth It?

Among solid leather boots, few are as lauded and iconic as the Red Wing 875 Classic Moc. While we have reviewed at least half a dozen moc toe boots on

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Filson’s Rail Splitter Jeans Review: The Pros and Cons of $200 Work Pants

Filson is an interesting company. Existing at an intersection of utilitarian functionality and rugged, trendy, heritage wear, they have a deep history, having

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Review

To say that vintage watches have been in vogue for the past few years would be an understatement to say the least. Indeed, the watch world has been ablaze with

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Beckett Simonon’s Douglas Jodhpur Boot Is Just About Almost Perfect

Beckett Simonon is a curious company. Despite being founded in 2011 the direct to consumer company still flies somewhat under the radar. With classically

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Minnetonka P.W. Driving Moccasin Review: Worth the Price?

Started in 1946, Minnetonka is a family owned footwear company based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently operated by CEO, David Miller, the grandson of

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Warfield & Grand Review – The Garrison and a Tale of Two Boots

There are plenty of boot and shoe companies out there whose sole concern (get it?) is making a product that looks expensive. But simply because a shoe has the

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Is White’s Perry Boot the Best Value Moc Toe?

While perhaps not as widely known as Red Wing, Danner, or Wolverine, White’s Boots is a force to be reckoned with in the heritage boot world and is consistently

vaer d7 arctic swiss diver watch review

Vaer’s D7 Arctic Swiss Diver Watch: Knockoff or Knockout?

Let’s be honest. Calling a timepiece an ‘homage watch’ is a very polite way of calling it a knockoff. While imitation may be considered the sincerest form of

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Cravar’s C.O. 15 – An Elegant Briefcase with a Forgettable Name

Leather goods are funny things – they can either be the absolute peak of luxury or be so cheap and generic that they feel virtually worthless. There are

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New York’s Last Boot Factory: Inside Modern Vice

Nestled on west 38th street in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District is the last cool boot factory in the city. Modern Vice, founded by

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The Ship John Wills Jacket – A 3-Year Review

“The mighty Wills Jacket is second to none.” It’s a bold claim, doubled down on by Ship John’s motto: ‘Stuff That Holds Up.’ In recent years, the Portland,

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What Exactly Is Heritage Fashion?

Ubi Sunt qui ante nos fuerunt - Where are those who were before us? The romance of the word ‘heritage’ is as powerful as it is precarious. A brand’s history

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What Is Patina? A Guide to Leather, Denim, and Watches

If you were to ask the average person on the street what ‘patina’ is, you’d likely get some variation of “Isn’t that when copper turns green?” The shortest

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How to Pick the Best Leather for Your Watch Strap

It’s a curious thing, the impact that a strap or bracelet has on the aesthetics of a watch. A blingy yellow gold bracelet when worn on a Rolex Day-Date may

iron heart jeans review

Iron Heart Review: 4 Years in 4 Pairs of the World’s Toughest Jeans

Iron Heart denim is an absolute pillar of the Japanese denim world. Sometimes polarizing, it is the gateway drug for many into the world of high end selvedge

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