The Dog Tag Collection: This collection was inspired by a pair of vintage, Vietnam-made novelty dog tags—part of a non-official practice where young soldiers carried stamped novelty tags alongside their standard-issued ones. While many featured different phrases, the pair Philippe found included a simple Vietnamese line that casually expressed their fondness for whiskey.

Each piece is crafted using a mix of deadstock, vintage, and military-spec materials, including rolled-edge dog tags and 2.4mm ball bead chains, selected for their weight, durability, and lived-in feel.

To carry that legacy forward, Philippe restored a vintage 1960s Model IV Impact Press. Each character is struck into metal—creating natural variations that give every tag its own soul. Hand-pressed by Philippe, these dog tags are made to hold the words that define the wearer.