After doing my daily surf I came up on this great feature over at A Continuous Lean of the up and coming brand Batten Sportswear, by Shinya Hasegawa. Shinya has worked for vintage dealer What Comes Around Goes Around and as well as with Daiki Suzuki at Woolrich Woolen Mills.

Shinya Hasegawa was inspired by vintage outdoors wear from the 70’s and 80’s with a touch of East Coast suft culture. The items ranges from floral shorts to beach bags to outdoor jackets. Hasegawa has built Batten Sportswear by himself (with help form his wife) and does everything from design to marketing. All of the items are made here in the US.

Batten Sportswear is truly inspiring, not only is it inspiring, but the items are stylish and most of all wearable. The collection is launching for spring/summer 2012. You can contact Mr. Hasegawa/Batten Sportswear through their email - [info@battenwear.com]

For a more extensive read head over to A Continuous Lean.

Photography by A Continuous Lean.

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