Robert Richardson

I’m working on a piece about rugged luxury clothing designed for homesteaders, off-grid living, and self-sufficient lifestyles. I’m looking for expert insights, brand recommendations, and real-world experience on high-quality apparel that blends durability, comfort, and elevated design. Specific angles include: • Brands or designers creating premium clothing built for hard outdoor use (farm work, woodcutting, daily off-grid tasks) without sacrificing fit and material quality. • Materials, fabrics, and construction details that make rugged clothing both long-lasting and comfortable. • What features truly matter for homestead/off-grid wear (reinforcement, weather resistance, layerability, washability off the grid, etc.). • How elevated clothing fits into a lifestyle that values function over fashion but still wants craftsmanship and premium feel. • Examples of how quality clothing improves daily life on a homestead or remote setting.

I’m putting together a practical whiskey guide aimed at readers who want to understand whiskey without the snobbery or marketing nonsense. I’m looking for insights from distillers, blenders, bartenders, historians, and serious whiskey professionals who can speak clearly about what actually matters. Topics I’m sourcing for include: • Key differences between major whiskey styles (bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American single malt) • How geography, climate, and aging really affect flavor • What beginners should look for when buying their first quality bottle • Common myths and mistakes people make when learning whiskey • How to drink whiskey properly (neat, water, ice) and why • Underrated bottles or styles people should pay attention to • How modern whiskey culture differs from traditional whiskey drinking

I’m working on a long-form article covering the history of selvedge denim and the best selvedge jeans being made today. The piece will combine historical context with hands-on reviews of current brands that still take construction, fabric, and fit seriously.