What's the story behind the flag?

After returning from an early morning surf session this past summer, I found a tattered old American flag that had washed up on shore the night before. It was ripped, worn, covered in sand and bleached by the sun. I Promptly draped it over my old single fin and began the walk back to my Jeep.
When I got back home I laid it out on a rickety picnic table and began to dust it off and sew up some of the of the tears. At this point, the flag was nearly colorless. As with all the other old treasures that I come across, I began to draw it. To me the flag represents unity, strength and resilience. It represents a country that even in times of political and economic stress, still holds together.
The 50 different cocktails represent not only the diversity that enriches life, but the joys of leisure and relaxation. The single red stripe represents the state of Massachusetts, one of the thirteen original colonies, the spark that ignited the American Revolution... and the State that I am proud to call my home.

-Peter J.

What is J. Newbury?

J. Newbury was founded when two Boston guys met while working at a bar in the Back Bay. It was founded on the belief that life was better before cell phones and a constant barrage of emails. We strongly believe that everything should be done proudly with care and craftsmanship. We celebrate a timeless American style with modern responsibilities towards limiting waste and increasing eco-friendly behavior. Above all however, we like to have a good time. 

The Top 15 things you don't yet know about J. Newbury...

1) J. Newbury does all their printing locally in the good ol' U.S. of A.

2) J. Newbury uses only hand drawn, hand screened designs for a complete custom look.

3) J. Newbury's manners are impeccable...He's also one of the deadliest men in the world with a throwing knife.

4) J. Newbury knows the difference between a fedora and a trilby.

5) J. Newbury quit drinking once...He hated it. 

6) J. Newbury features designs on eco-friendly recycled fabrics or 100% ring spun vintage cotton.

7) Upon entering a bar, J. Newbury pauses for exactly two seconds in the doorway...

8) There's nothing J. Newbury appreciates more than a good mustache.

9) J. Newbury can open a champagne bottle with a sword...while flying a bi-plane victoriously over enemy trenches.

10) J. Newbury never means to offend anyone, but does constantly.

11) J. Newbury loves motorcycles.

12) J. Newbury just bought a sidecar for his motorcycle, because he got tired of people constantly asking him if his motorcycle had a sidecar.

13) J. Newbury knows how to tie a bow tie, but he has no idea why.

14) J. Newbury's distressing and printing process makes every single shirt unique.

15) This list was originally supposed to be 25 things long, but J. Newbury ran out of funny things to say.