Jason Diamond

Published

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Environment

Plaid and Canvas: Audubon’s Birds of America

Go see the New York Historical Society's exhibition of John James Audubon's "Audubon's Aviary" or go buy the book. Do it now.

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Environment

Plaid and Canvas: What Do Glenn Beck and Menswear Enthusiasts Have in Common?

Denim. American denim.

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North America

Plaid and Canvas: Hunting for the Best Beer in Chicago

Jason Diamond talks with Michael Kiser, the founder of a site that, well, hunts for good beer

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Apparel

Plaid and Canvas: For the Love of Tweed

Tweed is everywhere—and that's a good thing

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Destinations

Plaid and Canvas: Requiem for the Station Wagon

Everyone had one, and now no one does. Jason Diamond isn't alone in fondly remembering the heyday of the Volvo station wagon.

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Water Sports

Plaid and Canvas: The Allure of Lures

Can a keychain make fishing stylish?

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Exploration & Survival

Plaid and Canvas: The Queen of the Hunt

Jason Diamond looks back at Courtney Letts: style inspiration, socialite, and outdoorswoman extraordinaire

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North America

Drinking Through a Disaster

After wandering to a bar in Sandy's aftermath, Jason Diamond was reminded of the best parts about living in New York

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Gear

Plaid and Canvas: Hudson Bay Blanket

Jason Diamond looks at how the Hudson Bay's gone from a treasured heirloom blanket to a vintage fashion piece