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Columbia: From hats to extreme-condition sportswear

The brand Columbia has a fairly interesting history. Back in 1937, Paul and Marie Lamform, on the run from Nazi Germany, fleed to Portland, where they founded a small business making hats. The name of the company comes from the nearby river bearing the same name. The company’s global prosperity was achieved by Paul and Marie’s daughter, Gert Boyle and her husband. In 1960, the Columbia Hat Company changed its name and range of products, becoming the Columbia Sportswear Company. At the same time, Gert becam

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A romantic gift from the three stripes: adidas Valentine’s Pack

If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of the people that take Valentine’s day seriously. Which I respect, because even though it’s kind of an artificial holiday that we don’t historically have anything in common with, these moments when we remind ourselves of the magic of love and spend time with those closest to us are always important. adidas also has a Valentine’s day gift for you. It’s not a love letter, but the Valentine’s Pack collection, consisting of the Sambarose and Superstar silhouettes

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