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Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionFounded: 1957Country of Origin: CanadaFamous for: Ultra heavy-duty cold weather gear, down parkas, supplying gear to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP)Social and Environmental Responsibility initiatives: insistence on keeping supply and manufacturing processes in Canada (resulting in ethical wages and provision of a reasonable standard of living for hundreds of Canadian artisans), ethical harvesting of coyote fur and duck down in accordance with internati … read more

4. The Off-SeasonJacket: Arc’teryx A2B Commuter HardshellShirt: The North Face Reaxion Amp CrewPants: The North Face Winter Warm TightsGloves: The North Face Runner’s E-Tip GloveShoes: The North Face Ultra TR IIBeanie: Arc’teryxWatch: Garmin Forerunner 2255. The Initiate Shirt: Vineyard Vines Slim Fit Murray Shirt (in-store only)Pants: AG Lux Khaki in WheatBelt: Trafalgar “Kane” in Brown LeatherShoes: Clark’s Desert Boot in Beeswax LeatherWatch: Timex South StreetAccessories: Detroit Grooming Co … read more

Written by Cat S., Bivouac Boutique SalespersonLike most college students, I value my sleep… and since I don’t get much of it in the first place, I like to get in every little bit I can in the mornings. I have this really bad habit of abusing the snooze button. I tell myself that I’m going to wake up at 9, but then I don’t get up until 9:40, so I end up rushing to get ready. Once I’m finally ready I have no time to eat breakfast so I get to be that guy whose stomach is growling uncomfortably … read more

Today on #WellnessWednesday: Goji Berry Oats with Sarah W. (@oatsandwoes)Recipe: Rolled oats made with vanilla almond milk, topped with coconut, blueberries, raspberries, Justin’s almond butter and Navitas Naturals goji berries.Goji berries are the most nutritionally dense fruit on Earth, containing all essential amino acids, the highest protein content of any fruit and 15 X the iron of spinach.” … read more

It’s no secret we’re fans of SavCo. From delectable tapas at Aventura to mouthwatering steaks at Sava’s Restaurant, we’ve time and time again sung the praises of Ann Arbor local Sava Lelcaj and her ambitious, thriving mission to improve the world by first improving its nutrition. While we’re sure no one at SavCo would protest if you ate three meals a day at one of their fabulous restaurants, SavCo has never been about putting a healthy lifestyle out of reach for the average Ann Arborite. In 2011 … read more