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

One Brick At A Time: A Brief History of MediCom Toy
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One Brick At A Time: A Brief History of MediCom Toy

Endlessly fawning over clothes is exhausting. Eventually, every fashion-fanatic widens ...

By Gunner Park December 20, 2018
A History of the Nike SB Dunk
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A History of the Nike SB Dunk

Nike SB's signature shoe.

By Marc Richardson December 17, 2018
Reacting to Foam: A History of Nike React Technology
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Reacting to Foam: A History of Nike React Technology

Back in February, Nike unveiled its [Epic React Flyknit sneaker](https://techcrunch.com...

By Gunner Park December 6, 2018
Clarks' Cultural Footprint
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Clarks' Cultural Footprint

With one of the most eclectic fanbases in footwear, [Clarks](https://www.clarksusa.com/...

By Marc Richardson November 15, 2018
The History of The German Army Trainer
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The History of The German Army Trainer

The military sneaker that became a Margiela signature.

By Marc Richardson October 23, 2018
Nonnative: How Satoshi Saffen and Takayuki Fujii Turned a T-Shirt into a Lifestyle
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Nonnative: How Satoshi Saffen and Takayuki Fujii Turned a T-Shirt into a Lifestyle

While the name Nonnative may not carry the weight of Visvim, Neighborhood or Undercover...

By Jacob Victorine October 22, 2018
A Quick History of Reebok
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A Quick History of Reebok

What if we told you that there was a time when Nike didn’t reign supreme in the America...

By Marc Richardson October 18, 2018
London's Own: A Look at Martine Rose
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London's Own: A Look at Martine Rose

In the age of Instagram influencers and instant fame, [Martine Rose](https://martine-ro...

By Jacob Victorine October 15, 2018
The Thematic Theatrics of N.Hoolywood Designer Daisuke Obana
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The Thematic Theatrics of N.Hoolywood Designer Daisuke Obana

One of the more unique, but underappreciated, brands of the ongoing cultural exchange b...

By Jacob Victorine October 9, 2018
From the Sea to the Street: A History of Helly Hansen
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From the Sea to the Street: A History of Helly Hansen

The history behind one of the 1990s most overlooked outfitters: Helly Hansen

By Marc Richardson October 1, 2018
Six Decades of Alpha Industries: How One Brand Influenced the Bomber Jacket
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Six Decades of Alpha Industries: How One Brand Influenced the Bomber Jacket

Fashionably, what constitutes “classic”? Is it when an item becomes considered a basic ...

By Rae Witte September 24, 2018
Starman: David Bowie's Style Odyssey
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Starman: David Bowie's Style Odyssey

While many cultural figures have a lasting impact on fashion, David Bowie’s legacy rema...

By Brenden Gallagher September 17, 2018
A Comprehensive Guide to the Comme Universe
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Comme Universe

There is a reason [Rei Kawakubo](https://www.grailed.com/drycleanonly/master-class-comm...

By Marc Richardson September 13, 2018
Abercrombie & Fitch: Grappling With Heritage
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Abercrombie & Fitch: Grappling With Heritage

There was a time when [Abercrombie & Fitch](https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us) was gr...

By Gunner Park September 10, 2018
"I'm Back": A History of the Jordan XI
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"I'm Back": A History of the Jordan XI

There’s an [indelible image of Michael Jordan](https://bullszone.files.wordpress.com/20...

By Stephen Albertini September 6, 2018
From A to Z Zegna: The Tale of Alessandro Sartori
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From A to Z Zegna: The Tale of Alessandro Sartori

In discussing the Italian tailoring houses of old—the Isaias, Kitons, and Brionis, to n...

By Asaf Rotman August 28, 2018