Holiday Gift Idea #1: Bike by Wolf Built

         

If you've waited this long to start your Christmas shopping, you may be the type of person who likes living on the edge. Designer Brad Wolf understands the desire for a thrill, and fulfills it with what just might be the ultimate gift: a custom motorized bike. Not only are Wolf Built bikes gorgeous, they straddle the line of past and future, combining vintage bike frames and parts with custom detailing and a streamlined body. Brad works with each customer to build a bike to your specs... hunting down the pieces you want for the look and speed you need. Or, stop by the shop to pick up the beauty featured... only $1500. Email bradmwolf@gmail.com to make one of your own.

Holiday Gift Idea #2: Almanac Industries Notebooks

Almanac Industries is an artist-run bookbinding and letter press studio in Baltimore, MD. Their handmade leather-bound notebooks come in a variety of sizes, colors, and patterns, and each come in their own little canvas bag to keep the edges pristine. A great gift for the writer, doodler, or list-maker- the notebooks range from $20 for the small to $46 for the large. Courtesy of MUTINY.

Holiday Gift Idea #3: Maslo Necklaces

New Spring 2012 selections from Richmond's Maslo Jewelry just arrived at the shop in expert time for the holidays! Designer Nicole Maslowski does a great job melding vintage inspiration with more industrial style for looks that are current, yet timeless. Necklaces range from $58 to $140.

Holiday Gift Idea #4: Portland General Store products for Him

Courtesy of Mutiny, we now have men's apothecary on-hand to keep the guys well-groomed and smelling nice. Portland General Store uses only simple, natural ingredients and creates its line with time-tested methods- no fragrance oils or chemical additives here.

Available are: Tobacco Beard Oil, Alpine Shave Jelly, Professor Aftershave Balm, Victory Moisturizer, Face Bomb, Tobacco Smelling Salts, and the PGS Cigar Box Sampler.

Holiday Gift Idea #5: Religion Sweaters for Her

Nothing's nicer on a chilly holiday eve than a cozy, oversized sweater that keeps you warm yet still manages to make you feel a little like a bad @$$. Religion fits the bill this season with their zip-up "Lord Cardigan" in taupe paired with a matching head band (sold separately and also in stock), or their "Silence Jumper" in black with large attached cowl scarf for mutiple styling options.

Holiday Gift Idea #6: Spragwerks accessories

If you've been watching Project Accessory, you're already familiar with Rich Sandomeno, creator and designer of Spragwerks. A former mechanic, Rich draws inspiration from the obscure, the organic, decaying urban surroundings and his love for machines. We're excited to have Spragwerks as the latest addition to the Redeem line-up. With his great metalwork and jewelry, to his newest offering of small bags made from vintage military fabrics and old leathers (pictured above)-- an accessory from Spragwerks is a great candidate for the perfect gift.

Holiday Gift Idea #7: Cyberoptix Ties

Cyberoptix have been providing, in their own words, "Ties That Don't Suck" since 2005. We just received a slew of their new Spring 2012 designs, including the "Old Fashioned" detailing the recipe of the tasty drink, and "Whiskey Business" (both pictured above). Cyberoptix ties are hand-screened in Detroit and come in Narrow and Skinny widths.

Holiday Gift Idea #8: DeNada Scarves

Locally designed by Virginia Arrisueño, DeNada is a super cozy knit accessory line that is hands-down one the easiest (and most successful) gifts to give! Each season, Arrisueno mixes up her offering with new styles, like the Open Wave Cowl and Cowl Medium Duo (above). Prices range from $28 for fingerless gloves to $105 for a knit cape.

Holiday Gift Idea #9: CB I Hate Perfume

"Scent is Life..." Perfume designer Christopher Brosius has been exploring perfume as art since 2004. With his line CB I Hate Perfume, each scent captures a moment in time, a certain experience-- and tells that story.

Our favorite for the season? Winter 1972, (of course). Described as "A field of untouched new fallen snow, hand knit woolen mittens covered with frost, a hint of frozen forest and sleeping earth," Winter 1972 captures the imagination, as all CB scents are inclined to do....

100ML Water Perfume $80
15ML Absolute Perfume $95
[And many other scents available!]

Holiday Gift Idea #10: Wolverine Boots

We're counting down the 10 shopping days until Christmas with daily gift ideas for your special someones.

Pretty high on any fellas list? Wolverine boots! We've got a few new styles in from our trunk show with Wolverine last week, including the Addison Two-tone (above left in black and brown), the Russell field boot (center), and the Rockford cap toe. And of course, we have the classic 1000 Mile boot in both brown and black.

Tip: Wolverine boots run about 1/2 big, so definitely size down! If we don't have your size in stock we can order it for you and ship it to you, too!

Addison Boot $365

Russell Field Boot $300

Rockford Cap Toe $375

Mutiny Holiday Party w/ Wolverine & Wolf Built

This Friday, Dec. 9th, from 6:30PM to 9PM Redeem and Mutiny welcome Wolverine, Wolf Built and Almanac Industries to the shop for a holiday bash!

Wolverine will be on-hand for a one-night only trunk show, with styles not currently available in the shop; like the Addison Two Tone, Russell, and Rockford.

Almanac Industries make the short trip from Baltimore with more of their hand-made wares.

And, from NoVa artist Brad Wolf, we are pleased to debut Wolf Built- custom Board Track inspired motorbikes. Wolf Built motorbikes are rooted in a history of design and mechanics dating back to the turn of the century. Each bike is tailored using vintage bike frames and components. Wolf Built collaborates with each customer to make a truly one-off bike.

Snag your 1000 Miles (at last!), design your perfect custom motorbike (or buy one that's already built), and put back a hot toddy or two. We sure hope you'll join us!

WHEN: Friday Dec. 9th

TIME: 6:30PM to 9PM

WHERE: REDEEM
1734 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Mutiny Fall/Winter 2011

The quiet, curious, stimulating Mutiny returns to Redeem for another holiday season. This [delightful] retail installation is the brain-child of local artist M.Gert Barkovic and includes interesting titles, thoughtful vintage/antique findings (this year including furniture!), and sought-after utilitarian supplies. Gert will be replenishing the collection weekly, so be sure to check back often!

Our 5 Year Anniversary // starring A New Cross

It's a little hard to believe, but true: We're turning 5!

We hope you'll join us in celebrating this huge milestone for the shop. A great big Thank You for all of you who have supported us over these last 5 years... We couldn't have done it without you!

In commemoration of our 5 year milemarker, we've teamed up with Colombian fashion brand A New Cross as the exclusive retail partner for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection.View the collection debut at our 5 Year Anniversary celebration Saturday, Oct. 15th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, and meet the duo behind the remarkable art-inspired brand- - - Nicolas Rivero and David Angel.

Plus, DJs John Thornley and Paul Thornley of our favorite DC band, US Royalty, will be providing the beats and ambience. And Big Props to our awesome sponsors The President Wears Prada, Duvel, and Honest Tea.

MMVI - MMXI and counting...

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT: Wolf v. Goat MTM Event Thursday, 9/08

Local designer and home-town hero Mauro Farinelli joins us for Fashion's Night Out festivities. Offering made-to-measure shirt and suiting services from his line Wolf vs Goat, Mauro will be on-hand from 6:30PM to 10PM to make sure you look your most dapper.

Plus, shop our latest Fall styles from Kai-aakmann, Something Else, Feral Childe, Thvm Atelier, and Comune.

Light fare provided by H Street's Queen Vic.

Just Arrived: Summer City Gardens By MUTINY

We just received a little delivery of summer loveliness to beautify your space... Summer City Gardens by MUTINY are encased in unique romantic settings such as a vintage handblown glass jar, an antique copper mug from the 1933 World's Fair, an industrial tool drawer...and other sundry vessels.

Now In Store: Maslo Jewelry

Redeem happily welcomes Richmond, VA-based Maslo Jewelry to the brand line-up.

Drawing inspiration from Native American influeces mixed with industrial elements, designer Nicole Maslowski infuses her line with both modern and vintage to achieve a timeless, yet distinctive look.

Nicole hand-crafts her collection from vintage pieces and costume jewelry, brass, mixed metals, and dead stock materials.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

We'll be open from Noon until 3PM on Monday, July 4th.... back in on Wednesday!

BORN TOO LATE Opening // ICARUS & CO. Trunk Show

Redeem presents the opening of BORN TOO LATE -- illustrations by Mark Harris, and a trunk show with jewelry line ICARUS + CO. this Saturday, June 18th, from 6PM to 8PM.

DC-based artist Mark Harris is a self-taught illustrator who has been drawing since he could hold a writing implement. Mark has vast experience in many different forms and styles of illustration, design, and branding, and is continually looking for new sources of inspiration.

ICARUS + CO., are Krys DeMauro and Caroline Mullen who create jewelry inspired by the earth's natural forms. Shop their Spirit Animal collection with special discounts during the trunk show.

Please join us this Saturday as we herald the arrival of summer with these great artists/designers...!

Now In Store: Waiting For The Sun

Just arrived in time for Summer... French sunglass line Waiting For The Sun. Made of Australian Tea Wood and Bamboo (more sustainable than plastic), featuring Carl Zeiss lenses and 100% UV protection, each come wrapped in their own unique screened scarf. Co-founded by a former print designer for Christian Lacroix, these shades go far on style and will weather perfectly with age and wear. All styles $185.

Looking for Something Else?

New to Redeem for Spring/Summer 2011: Australian line Something Else by Natalie Wood.

Founder of cult-label, Sample, and art/fashion project, Beauty of Nature, seasoned designer and artist Natalie Wood is also the Creative Director of women’s wear for the globally successful fashion/skate/surf label, Insight.

In Something Else, Wood infuses the line with a mix of high fashion and street edge- delivering beautiful fabrication and prints in wearable, yet directional pieces for ladies who lean toward the experimental with their style.

In store now!

Bowery Lane Bicycles at Redeem

What feels more like Spring than a leisurely ride on a beautiful cruiser-style bike? After much anticipation, Bowery Lane Bicycles have arrived at the shop! Choose from Breukelen, Broncks Black, or Broncks Raw... all handmade in NYC and complete with limited-edition classic sprung leather saddle, sustainable cork handles, kick stand, rear rack and a hand-crafted wooden crate!

Just In... B:Scott // Black Summer