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What happened to Eastern Collective?

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snowmosexual
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I've been looking for a new beanie and checked out EC Headwear's (now Eastern Collective) site and all it had were those phone cables. What happened to the Headwear company we all loved? Why are they only making phone cables? Most importantly where can I get EC hats?
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10 years ago
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eheath
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Because matty b is making stacks off of his phone cables.
10 years ago
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Hubsta
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Realised there wasn't much money in the beanies, so he pivoted to where the money is
10 years ago
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Peter.
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i still have an OG tall ec headwear beanie
10 years ago
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Mr.Bishop
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HubstaRealised there wasn't much money in the beanies, so he pivoted to where the money is


BOom.
10 years ago
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mski
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J Crew and Target happened
10 years ago
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RubberSoul
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wow i thought you were joking about it being a cable business now. how the hell did that happen haha
10 years ago
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mattyb.
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Howdy! Still browse NS regularly. But indeed I am no longer in the beanie business.

I started selling crochet hats on NS 10 years ago, which is pretty crazy to think about. It was really fun to do through high school and college. But as most people mentioned the ski industry isn't the most lucrative industry. I never planned for it to happen, but when I launched the cables they organically took over the apparel business with a lot of new opportunities. Plus since I've been out of college for a few years now, I needed a more steady full year business.

Also 4.5 years ago I took a crash (https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/326125.0/Matty-Takes-a-Tumble-?s=44609&t=6&o=8&h=1) at Battle My Crew. Wasn't able to ski for two years after that, and that was the last jump I ever hit. So my passion for skiing isn't what it used to be.

I still have a bunch of hoodies, beanies and shades in my warehouse. I have been looking for time to put together a sale over in BST to let them go for cheap. Maybe it will happen soon.

Thanks NS!
10 years ago
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I_liketobutter
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It's been crazy to watch your brand grow through the years. Nice fucking job man
10 years ago
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stupendous-man
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mattyb.I still have a bunch of hoodies, beanies and shades in my warehouse. I have been looking for time to put together a sale over in BST to let them go for cheap. Maybe it will happen soon.


This is gonna be tight. Pretty sick to see you doing well though!
10 years ago
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ZachAndCheese
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mattyb.Howdy! Still browse NS regularly. But indeed I am no longer in the beanie business.

I started selling crochet hats on NS 10 years ago, which is pretty crazy to think about. It was really fun to do through high school and college. But as most people mentioned the ski industry isn't the most lucrative industry. I never planned for it to happen, but when I launched the cables they organically took over the apparel business with a lot of new opportunities. Plus since I've been out of college for a few years now, I needed a more steady full year business.

Also 4.5 years ago I took a crash (https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/326125.0/Matty-Takes-a-Tumble-?s=44609&t=6&o=8&h=1) at Battle My Crew. Wasn't able to ski for two years after that, and that was the last jump I ever hit. So my passion for skiing isn't what it used to be.

I still have a bunch of hoodies, beanies and shades in my warehouse. I have been looking for time to put together a sale over in BST to let them go for cheap. Maybe it will happen soon.

Thanks NS!


I will trade you my firstborn for a hoodie
10 years ago
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Duck_Sauce
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ZachAndCheeseI will trade you my firstborn for a hoodie


word. Really trying to cop some OG material.
10 years ago
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SKI.ING
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I loved those sunglasses! Hope you do end up getting rid of them on here, I'd be happy to buy more.
10 years ago
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snowmosexual
Posts: 1941 - Karma: 10,083
mattyb.Howdy! Still browse NS regularly. But indeed I am no longer in the beanie business.

I started selling crochet hats on NS 10 years ago, which is pretty crazy to think about. It was really fun to do through high school and college. But as most people mentioned the ski industry isn't the most lucrative industry. I never planned for it to happen, but when I launched the cables they organically took over the apparel business with a lot of new opportunities. Plus since I've been out of college for a few years now, I needed a more steady full year business.

Also 4.5 years ago I took a crash (https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/326125.0/Matty-Takes-a-Tumble-?s=44609&t=6&o=8&h=1) at Battle My Crew. Wasn't able to ski for two years after that, and that was the last jump I ever hit. So my passion for skiing isn't what it used to be.

I still have a bunch of hoodies, beanies and shades in my warehouse. I have been looking for time to put together a sale over in BST to let them go for cheap. Maybe it will happen soon.

Thanks NS!


I will definitely be participating in that sale! I hope its soon cause I'm in need!
10 years ago
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theabortionator
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old school my threads
10 years ago
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jblaski
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I bought this cable, it's been awesome so far. Much more useful than a hat.
10 years ago
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