LL Bean
Filter:
January 12, 2021
Better With Age: 10 Things Better Bought Used
There’s a story about how Miuccia Prada, head designer of Prada and founder of its subsidiary Miu Miu, once found…
December 30, 2019
Why Do LL Bean Ads Always Look Like They’re Advertising Medicine That May Cause Death?
When it comes to men’s fashion, there are three eternal questions: when is the next Mr. Porter sale, are Common…
November 14, 2019
5 Nice Things On Sale At LL Bean
With more than ten years behind us on the prep and Americana trend, I’ve been surprised by how often I…
May 23, 2019
Good Memorial Day Sales Abound
Memorial Day is this coming Monday, and it’s the unofficial start of summer. Leading up to the long weekend, stores…
November 8, 2018
It’s On Sale: LL Bean Duck Boots
Of all the things that came with the prep revival during the noughties, LL Bean’s duck boots may be the…
March 12, 2018
Ugly Shoes That Are Actually Kind Of Great
If you haven’t heard, ugliness is back in fashion. The sort of ill-fitting, cheaply made clothes that inspires your dad…
February 14, 2018
L.L. Bean Area Man Dissatisfied
If you thought people returning yard sale finds to L.L. Bean were bad, some are taking the Freeport company to…
February 9, 2018
LL Bean Scraps Legendary Lifetime Guarantee
LL Bean has a legendary guarantee. It’s not a 30-day guarantee or even a guarantee against defects. It’s a lifetime satisfaction…
January 8, 2018
Guide To Buying A Good Aran Sweater
In his book, The Aran Islands, John Millington Synge wrote about the set of three islands located off the west of…
January 4, 2018
Ten Things I’m Excited To Wear This Winter
The weather here in California hasn’t been as harsh as it is on the East Coast, but it’s been cold…
November 8, 2017
Ivy Style Guys Are Bummed About Diversity
Christian at Ivy Style reports this week that LL Bean is trying to reach out to a more diverse demographic….
April 19, 2017
Rain Jackets, Reviewed (Part Two)
Spring isn’t known for its outerwear, but it’s useful to have a rain coat or jacket this time of year….
February 11, 2017
LL Bean May Drop Satisfaction Guarantee
It’s always a few ding dongs that ruin it for everyone. Since their founding, LL Bean has had a 100%…
January 12, 2017
L.L. Bean Gets Caught In Trump Controversy
There’s been a lot of talk recently about boycotting L.L. Bean after Linda Bean – granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder Leon…
December 8, 2016
A Guide To Fall/ Winter Shirts
More often than not, if I’m wearing a dress shirt, it’s an oxford cloth button down. Plain whites and light…
Our Benefactors
Further Benefactors
