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In-depth dives on the brands, designers and names shaping fashion today

Kris Van Assche: A Different Breed of Belgian Designer
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Kris Van Assche: A Different Breed of Belgian Designer

The idea of a Belgian designer, for better or worse, brings to mind a very [specific se...

By Asaf Rotman September 8, 2017
Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97
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Seduced by "Le Silver": A History of the Air Max 97

Some sneaker designs are cult slow-burners, appreciated by the devoted few and loved a ...

By Gary Warnett September 7, 2017
The Graphic Genius of Sk8thing
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The Graphic Genius of Sk8thing

Born and raised in Tokyo, Shinichiro Nakamura (better known as Sk8thing) has been a piv...

By Rocky Li September 5, 2017
How Gap Ruled the '90s
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How Gap Ruled the '90s

Gap’s utter retail dominance in the ‘90s came to be because of one powerful idea: there...

By Brenden Gallagher September 1, 2017
Five Military Garments That Transformed Fashion
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Five Military Garments That Transformed Fashion

Although it may seem that military style has exploded within pop culture only over the ...

By Jacob Victorine August 28, 2017
Yang Li: A Shout Amongst a Chorus of Screams
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Yang Li: A Shout Amongst a Chorus of Screams

Good things come to those who wait. Such is true in the case of Yang Li. Arriving on th...

By Andrew Hughes August 25, 2017
The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1
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The One That Started It All: A History of the Jordan 1

Whatever adjective you want to ascribe to it, the most telling thing about the Air Jord...

By Pete Forester August 24, 2017
The Rise, Fall and Return of Christophe Decarnin
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The Rise, Fall and Return of Christophe Decarnin

The soundtrack waned David Bowie’s “[Lady Grinning Soul.](https://www.youtube.com/watch...

By Asaf Rotman August 17, 2017
The Stark Elegance of Julius: A Look at the Work of Tatsuro Horikawa
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The Stark Elegance of Julius: A Look at the Work of Tatsuro Horikawa

Seldom considered a Japanese brand, [JULIUS](http://www.julius-garden.jp/) is often ass...

By Alexander Azar August 16, 2017
A Brief History of Beams
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A Brief History of Beams

It's no secret that Japanese designers have long shared an obsession with American fash...

By Andrew Craig August 15, 2017
Carpe Diem: The Genesis of Modern Avant-Garde
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Carpe Diem: The Genesis of Modern Avant-Garde

The most influential designers you've never heard of.

By Gunner Park August 14, 2017
The Continued Cultural Relevance of Stussy
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The Continued Cultural Relevance of Stussy

It’s hard to overstate Stüssy’s impact on streetwear—or even fashion in general; at thi...

By Jacob Victorine August 14, 2017
Craig Green's Reimagined Vision of Workwear
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Craig Green's Reimagined Vision of Workwear

What I wouldn’t give to have been in attendance at Craig Green’s Spring/Summer 2015 run...

By Andrew Lindsay Diaz August 10, 2017
Anti-Social Elements: A History of Soviet and Post-Soviet Youth Fashion
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Anti-Social Elements: A History of Soviet and Post-Soviet Youth Fashion

Looking over the recent collections of the biggest designers coming from a post-CIS (Co...

By Sascha Amato August 3, 2017
End of an Era: A History of adidas by Rick Owens
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End of an Era: A History of adidas by Rick Owens

With the collaboration now officially over, we take a look back.

By Alexander Azar August 3, 2017
A-Cold-Wall: How Designer Samuel Ross Embodies A New Wave in the Black Arts Movement
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A-Cold-Wall: How Designer Samuel Ross Embodies A New Wave in the Black Arts Movement

The British designer shifting the artistry of modern fashion

By Jacob Victorine July 17, 2017