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Travel Diaries Part I: How to Spend 3 Days in Los Angeles | Res Ipsa

We've spent the past 3 weeks on the road traveling. Along the way, we've made stops in a few great cities, including LA, London and Istanbul. This blog series is...

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How Travel Improves Your Life -- 7 Ways to Maximize your Happiness | Res Ipsa

From maximizing your brain's neuroplasticity to provoking your prehistoric, biological instincts to explore, there are many reasons to why travel improves your overall states of mental, physical and emotional health....

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Summer of '69: Birthplace of the American Vacation | Res Ipsa

Historically, leisure travel was available only to the wealthy. For example, the Habsburg Dynasty would depart with pomp and circumstance from Vienna for their summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace, in an elaborate procession of carriages. The wealthy...

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Res Ipsa Core Beliefs | Res Ipsa

Since 2013, Res Ipsa was born out of a desire to break with convention.We operate Res Ipsa from a set of core beliefs that guide what we do and why...

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What to Wear in LA Every Month: Men's Style Guide | Res Ipsa

If you're taking a trip to the sunny & stylish West Coast and wondering what to wear in Los Angeles, we've got you covered. Through our travels around the world, we know...

Res Ipsa Opens Newest Store in Vail at 8,150′ | Res Ipsa

Vail, CO -- We exited 2020 on a high note with our opening in Malibu. We decided we would set our sights even higher (than sea level) for 2021. We opened...

Res Ipsa Opens at Malibu Village | Res Ipsa

Malibu, CA -- We were determined to end 2020 on a high note--so decided to open a new store...

Repairing & Repurposing: Vintage American Quilt Jackets | Res Ipsa

We looked at history for our latest colorful collection. As perhaps some of the original sustainable designers, for centuries American families would often piece together scraps of fabric into quality, handmade quilts...

Decision 2020 | Res Ipsa

Every decision is a choice between fear and love. Here at Res Ipsa we are committed to choosing love over fear. We are also guided by a set of ten...

Repairing & Repurposing: The Story of West African Wax Fabric | Res Ipsa

West African Wax fabrics are the latest fabrics to join this journey of repurposing and repairing something old into something new and cool! Read on to discover the meaning behind...

The Story of Cactus Silk | Res Ipsa

What is Cactus Silk? Cactus silk, a vegetable silk or Sabra silk, is part of the agave family. It is a plant-derived silk harvested from Saharan aloe vera cacti in...

Deadstock Isn't Really Dead: Maximizing Our Discovery, Minimizing our Impact | Res Ipsa

Marrakech, Morocco -- On a trip in fall 2019, our travels led us to divine inspiration. One morning we sought out on a journey through the city's historic Medina. In...

Patchworked & Painted: The Story Behind Res Ipsa's Vintage 501s Collection | Res Ipsa

Since 2013, Res Ipsa has dreamed and desired to reshape the way we all experience retail. Beyond our one-of-a-kind kilim footwear & accessories, we desired to offer a wider in-store selection that included apparel in...

Res Ipsa Atelier & Production Team in Marrakech, Morocco | Res Ipsa

One of our core beliefs is that we believe makers of well-made products deserve to make a fair profit & living wage. We employ experienced local artisans to help make our vision a reality....

A Nantucket Summer: A Few of Our Favorite Things | Res Ipsa

We kicked off the 'new normal' and the summer season in our happy place: Nantucket. Home to our flagship retail store, we hope you can come see us when travel safely opens...

A Word on Father's Day | Res Ipsa

Father’s Day is a time for us to give appreciation to the fathers and father figures in our lives. Let us celebrate our fathers and father figures for having guided...

Our Thoughts and Commitment to Inclusivity and Anti-Discrimination | Res Ipsa

Silence is a privilege. Inaction is a privilege. Apathy is a privilege. Inconvenience is a privilege. Indifference is a privilege. Ignorance is a privilege. PRIVILEGE is a form of RACISM. SPEAK...