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You’d think considering its association with very specific parts of the world the camp collar shirt would have a simple history, but you’d be wrong. It’s debatable if the style originated in the Pacific, or the Caribbean, or, considering the style is kind of a no-brainer for hot weather, it was developed independently by multiple originators. Wherever the idea came from we’re glad it got here, because it’s hard to imagine summer without a stalwart collection of camp collars ready...

The past few years that I’ve been working for WvG, we’ve been working with some of the best factories in the world. While they are very different in what they do (knits, shirts, pants, etc...) they all have something in common: they use the best machinery on the market. They know that since we live in a very competitive world, they have to be able to beat the competition. That is why all of our factories go the trade shows...

Massimo: How did you start your company? Quartino: Actually, my mom started this company. She is 91 now and she is still knitting at home during the afternoon making pieces in Punto Francescano (Assisi Embroidery) which is a variation of cross-stitch embroidery that goes back to middle age.  When she was young, she was a seamstress, then she started hand knitting and selling the garments she made. Of course, back in the days, she had no machines and it took...

Right now in Italy many shops are closed due the soft lockdown imposed by the government. Barbershops are closed, movie theaters are closed, gyms and swimming pools are closed, and restaurants can only do takeaway.  This may seem bad, and in fact it is, but it is nothing compared to last year where all the shops and factories were closed, except for grocery stores and factories that made food. It’s been over a year and a half now and we’ve...

It's been close to two years since WvG has had a sale open to the general public.  Now is your time to take advantage of what WvG Rewards Members receive everyday. This sale is different from those of the past because there are plenty of sizes to go around. We've got smalls, mediums, and larges in addition to the xx-smalls and xx-larges. Use the code Springtime2021 and receive 50% off non-sale items. The sale starts now and ends on 04/02/2021.*ALL SALES...

How do you trigger an Italian? You already know how to do that… Talk about pasta! What if I told you that there is another topic that makes us snap the same way? That’s right, it’s coffee. For us, coffee is strong and rich espresso, that’s it. It must be served in a hot as hell espresso cup, not room temperature because the thermal shock between the coffee and the ceramic alters the taste. The espresso cup must be kept...

Fashion and China: These two words unfortunately tend to stir up stereotypes: of Chinese tourists draped in baggy luxury, embossed with English phrases that may provoke laughter at the wearer’s expense. Of international students on campuses flexing with their newest Louis Vuitton or Gucci as they went on their ways to meet their friends for a game of mahjong. Of cheaply made knockoffs. People do dress in those ways (and there are definitely a LOT of counterfeit goods here), but we’re missing something. Shanghai is...

We are sorry but to volume, stock selling fast, and other logistical problems, WvG will no longer combine orders. It doesn't matter if you are international or domestic. We apologize for the inconvenience. It will probably save you money in the long run, lol.

Figuring out your size is not as hard as you think. The key to figuring out your size is to know your "actual" measurements because there is no standard for size charts. In fact there isn't even a standard for the math used. This means only your "actual" chest size can be used to confirm the best fit. If you use centimeters, those don't convert into inches and vice versa. This is why it's important to use your "actual measurements"....

Introducing Afromood!! Afromood is a yarn that posses great depth and texture. It's incredibly comfortable, airy, and breathable. We knitted the yarn into a kick-ass sweater. The sweater might look like a tee-shirt but it is not. When you see it in person, touch it, and try it on you will understand. The colors aren't really being represented in the photos below. I can say with 110% certainty the colors and texture are amazing and that the pics don't do...