Field Notes - The Tempest Works Blog

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays! We wanted to wish you all well through this festive season and express our gratitude. We've nearly finished our first year of this adventure and we're humbled by your support of the dream that became Tempest Works. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much.

December 17, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Meet Holly + Adjusted Schedule

While we’re off enjoying some travel/family time, we’re happy to introduce you to our dear friend Holly, who will be watching the shop while we’re gone.

November 16, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Introducing Battenwear

We're super pumped to introduce our first American brand to Tempest Works. Welcome to the shop, Battenwear! Battenwear's aesthetic takes cues from 1960s to 1980s surfer and outdoor wear styles. The brand's designer, Shinya Hasegawa, is inspired by that era's constant waves of change and forward movement.

October 31, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: AW22 Battenwear

Get Weather-Ready with New Shoe Arrivals

Just in time for cooler weather blowing in, we've got some new arrivals from two iconic shoe labels: Novesta, the Slovakian master of trainers, and Reproduction of Found, the Japanese master...

September 14, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Norse Projects AW22: The First Drop

The first drop from Norse Projects' autumn-winter 2022 collection has landed. We can already feel the crisp Scandinavian air blowing in from their studio in Copenhagen. Sweater weather has arrived,...

September 13, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Introducing Sage de Cret

Sage de Cret designs reimagine military, workwear, and traditional tailoring into modern, sophisticated silhouettes

September 11, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: AW22 Brand Introductions Sage de Cret

Paris is back baby!

We are off to Paris to shop SS23 collections. The Kerkstraat showroom will be closed until June 28. All orders during this time will be fulfilled upon our return.

June 22, 2022 — Alejandro Gutierrez

Tags: Paris SS23 Update

Quick Holiday Break

The Kerkstraat store will be closed from 17/4 - 22/4 and online store is always open!

April 17, 2022 — Alejandro Gutierrez

Tags: The Shop Update

Introducing Norse Projects

Norse may be best known for their headwear, with iconic branded caps and knitted beanies but they go much deeper than that.

April 10, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: Brand Introductions Norse Projects

Introducing Kleman

It's rare to find a brand these days that retains its decades-old traditions while adopting modern practices that prioritize sustainability, but Kleman manages to do just that. We're pleased to offer...

April 03, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: Brand Introductions Kleman

Introducing Packbags

Our introduction to Packbags is a perfect example of Amsterdam's tight-knit entrepreneur community and small-town feel.

April 03, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: Brand Introductions Packbags

Introducing Kestin SS22

Spring is here and we're happy to welcome back Kestin for their second season at Tempest Works. This Scottish brand takes inspiration from heritage outdoor styles, injected with contemporary flair for a signature style.

April 03, 2022 — Leah Anderson

Tags: Brand Introductions Kestin