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National Post
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- National Post
Behind the scenes of the Roots factory: Future of made in Canada
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content I still wear a pair of Roots sweatpants from my bat mitzvah, which was 25 years ago. Roots is known for its sweatpants, leather goods and other comfy gear — products made with quality that can last decades. Article content I recently visited the Roots leather factory in Toronto (Roots is one of my favourite brands). I learned about the production of the brand's leather and embroidered products, including how you can have your Roots leather goods repaired by the same factory that manufactured them. I saw some bags that were over 20 years old that are still going strong, aside from some wear and tear on the lining. Article content Article content Article content Article content We also saw some embroidery work with the Toronto Blue Jays logo. That's what stood out the most. How bespoke and hyper-local Roots collaborations can be because its leather goods (and other collections) are made in Toronto. Article content
New York Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
$1.4 Million Homes in Andalusia, Spain
Ubrique | $1.4 million (€1.2 million) Set on 33 wooded acres, this seven-bedroom, four-bathroom property is in Ubrique, a village in the Andalusian province of Cádiz. The three-story home was built in 1940 and renovated in 2015. One of 19 'pueblos blancos' in Andalusia — towns and villages known for their whitewashed buildings — Ubrique has been a hub for the manufacturing of leather goods since the 18th century. Jerez Airport, which serves European destinations, is about 50 miles west. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, with daily nonstop flights to several American cities, is about 90 miles east. Several bus routes connect Ubrique with cities in the region. Ubrique's cobblestone center is a short walk from this property, as is the Ubrique Leather Museum, housed in a former convent. Size: 4,574 square feet Price per square foot: $296 Indoors: The ground floor has a double-height living and dining area with ocher-tiled floors and original wood beams. The kitchen was renovated with tiled floors, Smeg appliances and an arched entryway decorated with blue-and-white Andalusian tiles. This level also includes a large bedroom divided into four sleeping areas, with one en suite bathroom. Two bedrooms on the second floor have en suite bathrooms, and two more bedrooms share a bathroom. On the third floor, another bedroom features a cast-iron wood stove, an en suite bathroom and a terrace with sweeping views. The home is powered by solar panels. The owner's father, a leather wholesaler, bought the house in 1972. His son inherited the business and the property, which rents for as much as $400 per night. The home is being sold furnished, except for heirloom pieces. Artwork, by local painters, is also included in the sale. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
