GOODS PAPER Edition No.02

At GOODS, we remain firm believers in a tactile, hands-on approach to menswear. While we embrace the convenience of our digital store, we find something increasingly special in the physical experience of discovering a garment. This affinity for the analogue led us to launch the first edition of Goods Paper, and we are pleased to introduce Edition No. 02. In a world that moves at a relentless pace, we feel it is essential to pause and celebrate the slow, methodical processes that define our industry.

We have refined the format for this second outing, expanding the publication to include two distinct articles that delve deeper into our philosophy. Leanne Cloudsdale, whose career includes work with Margaret Howell, Rimowa, and Vitsœ, provides an outside perspective on our own collection. She explores the subtle evolution of our identity and the considered thinking behind our recent rebranding, examining how we maintain our core values while adapting to a changing landscape. Her insights offer a forensic look at how we balance heritage with a modern sensibility.

 

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Our second story comes from Jack Stanley, a writer whose work frequently appears in the Financial Times and Vogue. Following his piece on Portuguese shirt production in our first issue, Jack now turns his eye to our knitwear production in Italy. He documents the numerous stages and specialist skills required to create a single garment, from the initial spinning of the yarn to the final hand-linked seams. This article serves as a reminder of why traditional craftsmanship deserves our attention and how much human effort is invested in every piece that sits on our shelves.

Goods Paper — Edition No. 02 is available free of charge at our Copenhagen store on Østerbrogade. We will also include a copy with every online order while stocks last, ensuring our global community can share in this physical release. These stories are best enjoyed in print, allowing for a moment of quiet reflection away from a screen. We hope you find these pages as inspiring to read as we found them to produce.