Issue 31 · May 17, 2023
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Summer doesn’t officially start for over a month, but let us be the first ever (completely original thought) to say—it’s a state of mind! And we’re here to kick that state of mind into macrodose overdrive this weekend, starting tomorrow (time means nothing) with our first annual Brooklyn Half BiBQ: the bib pickup, shakeout run, BBQ hybrid that no one asked for but everyone needs because of how out of the way the expo is. More happenings all weekend long. Come one, come all.
And if a portmanteau of bib pickup and BBQ isn’t enough, we have the Summer ’23 Collection dropping next week. New products, beautiful colors, feedback-based improvements, and creative shot entirely on film by Bandit athlete & creative partner, Joe Greer. We did everything in our power to make you more proud than ever of this release. In the meantime, Bandit OG performance socks are back. Stay tuned.
Ok, B-Mailio time: Summer mood, BK Half itinerary, Fast & Loose from Canada, our newcomer compression, and wise words for runners on Saturday from Coach Finley.
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The creation of every collection begins with a mood board of images found in the fashion, art, and architectural worlds that synthesize our perspective on the season's unique textures, colors, and energy. Intentionally looking to outside sources of inspiration allows us to break out of the running echo-chamber and introduce fresh new ideas that you'll see in our upcoming products and creative.
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From the people (us) who brought you "The Brooklyn Halfter Party" last year comes "The BiBQ"—the bib pickup / shakeout / barbecue this Thursday night at the Brooklyn Bridge piers. We'll also be posting up in a major way at mile 3.5 with all the cheer zone vibes on Saturday. Sprinkle in some recovery miles on Sunday with GPR and a moving sale at the store for good measure. Details and signup within.
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Bandit Chief Designer, Ardith Singh, breaks down the four things you'll appreciate about our upcoming feedback-driven fabric platform. Stamina ™ debuts in all new women's pieces with the release of next week's Summer '23 Collection.
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A must read if you're running on Saturday... Four wise reasons and some sage race advice from Bandit resident coach and the guy who created the strategy of last year's women's winner, Steve Finley. We'll see you at Mile 3.5 / 7.
FREE ADVICEJil Sander x Arc'teryx is a beautiful marriage of art, fashion, and sport. Here comes NYC's very own casino. A photo project exploring belonging in Toronto's' African diaspora. A beautiful art and architecture tour of the windy city. Diane Roussille's illustrates evoke an unkown presence. This video of runners in Kenya. 10 evidence-supported health benefits of running. This incredible new mirrored hotel on the Appalacian Trail. The Kenzo House is an architectural marvel. A selection of the most interesting, beautiful tracks in the world. We stan the Wales Bonner Sambas.
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