Our Journal

Headland Shadow and the Darker Side of the Headlands

Headland Shadow and the Darker Side of the Headlands

By Kevin Cangemi Feb 13, 2026

The Darker Side of Coastal When driving north over the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands come into view. One side catches the afternoon sun. The other holds the light...

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A Small Mark, Made Carefully

A Small Mark, Made Carefully

By Kevin Cangemi Jan 30, 2026

Some details aren’t meant to be noticed right away. The embroidered mark on our hat is one of them. It’s intentionally small. It's something you tend to notice only when...

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What We Reach for Without Thinking

What We Reach for Without Thinking

By Kevin Cangemi Jan 16, 2026

The Idea of a Coastal Uniform Some pieces earn their place quietly. They aren’t chosen because they stand out. They’re chosen because they’re there. Familiar, reliable, ready. Pulled on without...

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A Quiet Morning in Sausalito

A Quiet Morning in Sausalito

By Kevin Cangemi Jan 2, 2026

Some mornings ask very little of us. In Sausalito, that can mean a walk without a destination. Cool air softened by fog. Layers chosen simply to feel comfortable and prepared...

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Wind, Sea, and Where Avelamer Began

Wind, Sea, and Where Avelamer Began

By Kevin Cangemi Dec 18, 2025

Avelamer began with a name, and a place. The word Avelamer comes from two coastal languages: Avel, the Breton word for wind, and la mer, French for the sea. Together,...

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A System of Essentials

A System of Essentials

By Kevin Cangemi Dec 4, 2025

The coastal uniform isn’t built all at once. It comes together piece by piece, through fabric, color, and the rhythm of days on and off the water. This week’s journal...

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The Design Behind our Logo and First Collection

The Design Behind our Logo and First Collection

By Kevin Cangemi Nov 19, 2025

Our design process began with a single word: restraint. In a world of loud logos and fast fashion, we set out to build a “look closer” brand, one defined by...

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The Essential Layers for Fog and Sun

The Essential Layers for Fog and Sun

By Kevin Cangemi Oct 25, 2025

The essential layers for fog and sun are less about rules and more about rhythm. Out here, layers are about balance, not just warmth. It's the quiet comfort of knowing...

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The Sailing That Inspires Our Brand

The Sailing That Inspires Our Brand

By Kevin Cangemi Oct 8, 2025

The sailing that inspires our brand isn’t about winning the race or braving the storm. It’s about the entire ritual: the pace, the preparation, and the intention behind every moment...

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Living Between the Water and the Everyday

Living Between the Water and the Everyday

By Kevin Cangemi Sep 17, 2025

Living between the water and the everyday isn’t just a place; it’s a pace. It’s the unhurried moment in the morning, watching the cool fog roll over Angel Island. It’s...

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It Started with a Lost Hat

It Started with a Lost Hat

By Kevin Cangemi Sep 3, 2025

It started with my favorite blue hat, the one I wore everywhere. Sailing on the Bay, walking through town, living life day to day. One summer sail, the wind picked...

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