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What’s the difference between recycling and upcycling? Recycling means taking waste and turning it into something else. Upcycling is taking an existing item and reusing it in a different way. In celebration of Earth Day, Baxter of California discovered hacks on how you can tackle upcycling your favorite products. Baxter of California Candles, available in WhiteWood , BlackOak and SweetAsh , will last you 45 hours of burn time – but you can keep their strong glass jars around even longer. After you’ve enjoyed your candle to the last drop of wax, put in freezer and then gently tap out the remaining wax at bottom of glass. Fill with your favorite small house plant or even use as a toothbrush holder. Upcycling at its best! Clay Pomade remains a customer-favorite, but did you know it’s adored by succulents as well? After you’ve scooped out your last bit of pomade, gently rinse out the jar with water and create a new home for mini cacti and plants. If you’re looking to...

Sourcing denim from some of the most sought after mills in Japan, EDWIN's 'Made in Japan' collection retains proud traditions of premium Japanese workmanship and is available in three easy fits: Classic Regular Tapered, Classic Slim Tapered and Modern Regular Tapered. An assortment of washes and fabrics have been hand-picked for the Spring/Summer 2019 collection, direct from the much respected Kaihara and Nihon Menpu mills in the country’s Okayama prefecture. A unique product, with no direct competition in terms of premium quality and a Made in Japan provenance. Available in store now and online at Fat Buddha Store shortly.

Saucony’s Aya sneaker first hit the market in 1994 as one of the brand’s proprietary running options, so it’s only fitting that the retro sneaker will be getting its revival as the ’90s trend of today continues to infiltrate the industry. The Aya — which translates to “run swiftly” — features a lightweight lowtop silhouette and a paneled construction along the upper, which is crafted of mesh and leather. For the upcoming release, purple underlays are pitted against bright orange details, including the Saucony stripe on the side panel, the laces and the collar lining. White overlays on the toecap and back heel give it a neutral touch, while speckled details on the midsole offer a subtle, paint-splattered effect. A colorblocked outsole finishes it off. Shop in store and online at Fat Buddha Store .

T he new Montana-Cans Marker range has gone BOLD! As any writer knows, within the essence of graffiti lies the tag, or otherwise known as the hand style. And a flawless handstyle reveals true talent. It is true that practice makes perfect, but with the right equipment, you can take your hand style to a BOLD next level and beyond. With BOLD , Montana-Cans has created tagging markers that merge function, quality and style. Made in Germany, these sleek #montanamarkers will be the basis of your tagging needs. The marker bodies are made of premium aluminum that provide a superb haptic. Filled with the finest alcohol-based ultra black ink, they come in a tone aptly named strong black. This luscious, deep black ink is waterproof and UV-resistant, but not clothing friendly so take care when using it while wearing your Sunday bests. The combination of our low viscosity ink and the premium German made pump action valve, allows marking on almost any surface with high ink flow, re...

Streetwear mainstay and Shepard Fairey's label OBEY celebrate 30 years in the game with a limited capsule collection. The collection encompasses menswear, womanswear and a limited run of skateboards all enhanced with several carefully selected graphics from a classic era in Fairey's career, each addressing recurring topics such as phenomenology, rebellion, and propaganda among a range of riveting social, environmental, and political topics. Shop the full range in store and online at Fat Buddha Store now.

For the Carhartt WIP Spring/Summer 2019 Campaign, Middle Eastern photography duo Chndy & Chebmoha traveled to Tunisia – a place where Chebmoha spent his summers as a child, between the northern coast of Sousse and the southern island of Djerba. This latest project sought to rekindle that connection. Together, they explored Cape Angela, one of the northernmost points of Africa, the cliffs that overlook the Mediterranean waters of El Haouaria, and Tunis, the nation’s capital. They didn’t plan on staying for three weeks, but did so – spending two of them pleading incessantly with Tunisian customs officers to release their baggage. What most would view as a nuisance turned out to be an enriching experience. That time was spent developing relationships with others – a mix of old friends and new ones, whom they’d connected with on the internet. Their backgrounds’ varied, including writers, painters, and the owner of a recently-launched almond milk business. ...

Sustainable fashion has become a hot topic of late with brands and companies being increasingly scrutinised for their social and environmental policies. Consumers are becoming more and more interested in knowing the truth behind their clothes and are a lot more conscious than in the previous fast fashion era. With this is mind here at Fat Buddha Store we present the first of our 'Eco & Ethics Spotlight' looking at some of our favourite brands who are working towards sustainability, transparency and ethical working practises. The first brand we are looking at is one of our most popular grooming brands; Laboratory Perfumes . At Laboratory Perfumes , they try to look after the world. After all, it’s where both the inspiration and the ingredients for their fragrances come from. All their practises and perfumes are formed in accordance with the same Hippocratic principle underpinning modern medicine: ‘first, do no harm’. All their scents and candles are made in the U...

New to our growing Red Wing range is the Wacouta . Following in the tradition of the Wabasha, a widely-celebrated moccasin-style Red Wing boot from the mid 2000s, the Wacouta is an outdoor leisure-inspired boot. Five miles south of Red Wing, Minnesota, along the banks of the Mississippi River, Wacouta Township is the site of a cabin that has been in the Red Wing family for three generations. Sunny days at the beach and starry nights around the bonfire inspired the boot’s relaxed, comfortable design. The Wacouta 3336 combines Briar Oil Slick leather and olive waxed canvas from Fairfield Textiles, an American manufacturer since 1838. The waxed canvas uses the Martexin™ Original Wax system, globally renowned for its long-lasting waterproofing properties. The 3336 is built on a Vibram® Honeywheat Outsole, with a stichdown construction providing lightweight flexibility and comfort. The Wacouta 3335 combines Copper Rough & Tough leather and tan waxed canvas from...