Stories

Welcome to Gardena, North Dakota. A tiny community on the edge of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. Just a skip away from our friendly neighbors to the North - Canada. With a population of 29 people, Gardena seems like the last...

The drive from Billings, Montana to Oregon is ruggedly inspiring. Rural highways, old-growth forests, wide rivers, and grand mountain ranges...absolutely stunning. Crossing the Snake River into WA and heading South, we climbed a steep grade to be greeted by intense...

 Welcome to Mitte (the center, the heart) of Berlin, Germany - a city perfect for creative and independent people to thrive. Berlin is home of renowned BURG & SCHILD - an industry-leading shop for men who appreciate quality and tradition.  Each brand...

"Most come for the Badlands. I came to see where prairie meets sky" - USNPS Ranger Komar We love road trips. Not the raging, interstate highway road trips. We love the back roads, the blue highways, and the opportunity to...

Say hello to WILSON & WILLY'S, now stocking Ginew in Minneapolis, MN. Tucked into the vibrant NORTH LOOP, the shop compliments the city's perfect balance of art, business, and culture. We recently stopped into the shop to visit with the...

The desert and denim vest - two of our favorites. During DESERT & DENIM 2017 we spent early, crisp mornings gathered to watch the sunrise. Slowly and expectantly, we would see the possibilities of a new day taking form. Extremes in...

Meet Raven. The Ginew truck - a 1971 F250 Camper Special. After two years in the shop and barn, Raven was dusted off for the journey to Portland. We did not intend to keep the truck long. After finishing up...

New to the West End of Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado is CANOE CLUB - a menswear store of appreciation and story. The team behind the shop has a vision for a comfortable shopping experience, where everyone will feel an instant...

Greetings from Portland, Oregon! Spring is shifting into Summer...almost over night. Around here, it means people begin to wake up. Seriously. Portland's long Winter nap has come to an end and it is the season for exploring and visiting with...

Never seen anything quite like a Joshua Tree... I'm not certain what it is, but they have a presence which seems essential and minimal, yet are full and complex. This Spring offered our first trip into the desert of southern...

One of the great things about Portland is the abundance of creative and talented people. You do not have to look far - seriously.  We feel so fortunate to have met such amazing people right in our neighborhood. Looking for...

The talk at the War Bonnet (Menominee Nation) late in August was the growing activity at Standing Rock and the Sacred Stone camp. News reports indicated at least 200 people were gathered to pray and resist the construction of an...

Portrait by Juxtalab   We recently returned from Berlin, Germany and the SELVEDGE RUN - FOCUS ON THE GOOD show. The city of Berlin has a contagious, positive energy driven by creative and welcoming people. Each night we joined with...

After driving back to Portland, OR from Austin, TX - definitely without shortage of amazing views and back roads - it was time to complete the bandana project. We worked with Walker and Magnetic North in SE Portland, who kindly...

Far Out West Texas - is one of our absolute favorite places. No one particular element makes a trip to West TX amazing, rather, it is a mystical combination of people, circumstances, and skyscapes. "Alpine - Big Bend - Marfa" - that...

Little clears our minds better than meandering down the open, back roads or rural America. Add in Fall weather...and the perfect road trip is at hand. We packed up the van and drove home from Portland, OR to Wisconsin. The timing...

The excitement of the first Stay Wild EXPO is still alive in us despite the distance we have covered in the past few days. We decided to make a trip home to visit our families - covering the distance from...

Neek Mason dropped by the design studio to find out exactly why it takes five hours to make a Ginew Belt. We share about our space, materials, and process as we make a belt with a hand-fabricated & -forged buckle....

WOVEN Magazine Issue 02 arrived on our doorstep this week. The publication is an exploration of makers and thinkers. Issue 02 features a number from around Portland, OR. At Ginew, we are thrilled to have been chosen to be a...

We are often asked, "What inspires you?" in regards to our brand and products. The answer is almost always the same combination of 1) family traditions 2) our natural surroundings 3) premium textiles. Usually in that order. This month we...

Summer has arrived in Portland, OR! Mostly, this means being outside with friends. The Pacific Northwest lives up to its reputation in the Fall and Winter months with chilly, moody days. But then the sun comes...and the race to the...