Published November 23, 2009
Lean on This
A Continuous Lean Opens Up Shop

For the past couple years, you've turned to one trusted voice for all things cool,
no-nonsense and all-American: Bruce Springsteen.
But when the Boss couldn't return your calls, you went online to the blog A Continuous Lean, where you spent
more hours looking at
old-school photos from
inside the Pentagon and other bits of vintage Americana than you ever thought possible.
So we're pleased to announce that ACL is turning its attention to a higher purpose: opening a store.
Welcome to
ACL & Co., the new online shop from the America-loving blogger behind A Continuous
Lean, open now.
Consider it the online general store the Internet (and you) so deserved—a place to find
limited-edition 10-pocket cargo pants, smart collaborations on shirts with the likes of Steven Alan and
Gant, and (why not) maybe a little stationery, nearly all handmade in the USA.
So you'll find canvas-lined laptop bags made from herringbone tweed, rather than cheap-looking
foam—basically, what Paul Newman would've carried his laptop in if he'd given up acting to become a
traveling salesman. Or the briefcase (made with New Jersey's Billykirk), based on WWII soldiers' map bags
and perfect for keeping your papers safe in case the Canadians finally catch us napping and invade.
More is on the way—handsome shirts for when you're off duty, and a line of shoes and boots ideal for
hunting either prey that flies or the more terrestrial kind of bird.
We don't mean penguins.
VITALS
ACL & Co.
official website