Topo Designs

We are proud to add Topo to our ever expanding selection of bags here at Piper's! Made in Colorado with that vintage style and feeling we love so much we may just have to keep a few for ourselves!  

 Below is a bit more about this amazing brand courtesy of Topo...

About Us

Growing up in the mountains of the West we’ve been using gear from our earliest memories. We are fishers, hunters, ski instructors, hikers, climbers, bikers, travelers, and through it all we’ve searched for gear that really works – as well as satisfies the styles that we’re attracted to. Never satisfied with the standard fare, we sought out ski gear from France, bags from Japan, all the while honing our tastes and growing a seed of desire to create something ourselves.


Topo began well before it began, in discussions, sharing ideas, and just the desire to have quality products that were in our heads rather than the ones we saw in stores. As everyone that’s made something knows, it takes a lot longer to make something than to decide to make it. So we took our time, made prototype after prototype, tested, re-tested, took vacations just as an excuse to test, and we finally had our first bag. At this point we’d gained some skills and the following bags came more quickly. After some initial success in Japan we realized we’d need to step up our production a bit so we started working with a local production shop known for making quality bags. And that brings us to today, designing, sewing, prototyping, and moving forward. We strive to make products that are simple, functional, and beautiful – think canoe vs. motor boat. We’re the canoe.


At Topo Designs we talk a lot about how things are made and why, about the value of creating versus consuming, and how to work with that tension. When making the decision of where to produce our designs, we talked about importing and making locally. While drawn to the ideas of making things in the US we also understand the importance of making things work. After research we were pleased to find that we could make things locally and even more, we could control quality at a closer level, we could drastically reduce minimums which gave us more flexibility and, if we were careful, we could bring things in at a price that didn’t reduce it to a luxury item. We’re global citizens and enjoy things made all around the world, but we’re very proud to be making and producing things in the country we call home. We hope you enjoy them.


Topo bags are all made in a LEED certified building in Colorado, USA with an amazing view of the Rockies.

Photos via Topo

We Love Filson's American-Made Tradition

Born in 1897, the Seattle based brand, Filson has created products using only the best quality and most durable vegetable tanned bridle leathers and rugged cottons, that will last many years and in some cases generations. We are in love with their dedication and pride taken in making durable bags, as well as their maintenance of the American made tradition.

Take a closer look into their American made materials, photos and content courtesy of Filson.

 Heavy duty spools of cotton thread.

Otter green cotton twill bundle ready for production.

They use only the absolute best vegetable tanned genuine bridle leathers found right in Seattle, Washington.

Their heavy duty brass zippers.

Filson operates their own factory and is one of the last Union factories in Seattle. Each product is hand built with care and attention to detail...

Operator in their Seattle factory hand finishing a piece of rugged twill luggage.

Here are a few of the Filson products now available at Pipers...

 "Carry-on" in Tan

"Rucksack" in Otter Green

 "Tin Cloth Backpack" with Quilted backing

            

Like Filson says, "Might as well have the best!"

FILSON ~ RUGGED QUALITY FOR OVER 100 YEARS

Filson, a leading outfitter for outdoor enthusiasts, is committed to providing the highest quality apparel that stands up to the toughest conditions. Filson puts the same care into all our products that C.C. Filson insisted on since 1897. We believe that no one can craft our heavy wools, rugged cottons, and genuine bridle leather with the same quality and durability that we can get right here in Seattle. Whether you're active in drenching rain, brush and briars, or severe cold and snow. Filson makes a natural fabric that will stand up to the worst abuse, and keep functioning for many years -- in some cases for generations. Rugged, durable, and comfortable. These qualities never go out of style. Filson's legacy is built upon its reputation for reliability, satisfaction, and honest values. The brand's tough yet comfortable outdoor clothing is a favorite among hunters and fishermen, engineers and explorers, mariners and miners, and anyone who has a passion for the outdoors.  Renowned for proprietary fabrics such as heavyweight Tin Cloth and warm, rugged Mackinaw Wool, Filson's quality apparel and accessories have made it a trans-generational brand. Filson operates a Union Sewing Factory at its headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Black Pyramid at Piper's

Join us tomorrow night for another awesome POP-UP shop by online vintage boutique Black Pyramid! Loads of vintage on sale as well as yummy cocktails and shoes of course! See you there!

www.blackpyramidshop.com

RUN THE GAME Book Release Party

Please join us this Tuesday June 12th to celebrate the book release of RUN THE GAME by our dear friend Jason Myers! Jason will be reading from 7:30-8, and then signing copies until 9. The book will be for sale and if you purchase it during the event you will get 15% off Piper's merchandise (excluding jewelry).

Complementary beverages as always. Hope to see you all there!

RSVP here.

Wheelmen & Co.

We are very excited about the latest addition to our ever expanding bag selection... Wheelmen and Co! With a history going back to the late 1800's Wheelmen and Co. strives to create functional, durable products using classic design ideas reborn for the 21st century. All designed and made in the beautiful USA.

Wheelmen & Company’s bloodline can be traced back to Thomas Smith, the founder’s great grandfather in the 1800’s. He was born in 1874, lived his whole life in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland, and was a man with many diverse talents. Thomas Smith not only worked full time for the national railroad, but was also one of the first bicycle mechanics in Ireland. His bicycle repair business flourished and wasn’t long before he became an exclusive dealer of Raleigh Bicycles. Thomas Smith’s bicycle business prospered for many years. The same tools the founder's great grandfather used to create some of the first bicycles dating back to the late 1800’s as well as his original bicycle shop stood can be seen in our Lookbook. At Wheelmen & Company, we stand by tradition and a long lasting understanding of creating product that can be worn now, as well as in many years to come.

All bags pictured are available now at Piper's.

Images and content via Wheelman & Co.

///Sandal Weather///

It might rain tomorrow, but today it's 70 degrees so we're just going to roll with it. Especially since we have so many cute new sandals coming into the store in bight neon's and pretty pastels! YAY spring time!

From Top Gee WaWa $133.00, Lacoste $48, Seychelles $81

))))Monday Inspiration((((

Some psychedelic Monday morning art.

Images via Cosmic Dust