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

Suiting with Southern Hospitality: A Conversation with Sid Mashburn
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Suiting with Southern Hospitality: A Conversation with Sid Mashburn

If you want to buy a suit on a tight budget, you've got a staggering number of options,...

By Andrew Craig August 21, 2018
Native American History Combined With Japanese Craft: A Look at the Legacy of Goro's
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Native American History Combined With Japanese Craft: A Look at the Legacy of Goro's

Goro’s has garnered a worldwide cult following without so much as a functional [website...

By Rocky Li August 8, 2018
Rolex: The Evolution of Luxury
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Rolex: The Evolution of Luxury

How do you define a luxury watch? Is it Gold? Rolex would beg to differ—they didn’t st...

By Brenden Gallagher July 25, 2018
Grace Wales Bonner’s Unapologetic Intellectualization of Menswear
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Grace Wales Bonner’s Unapologetic Intellectualization of Menswear

Since the start of the new millennium, Western art and design structures have seen a ri...

By Jacob Victorine July 23, 2018
adidas' Secret Weapon: A History of Boost
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adidas' Secret Weapon: A History of Boost

If you take an interest in style—whether that be high fashion, classical menswear or st...

By Marc Richardson July 17, 2018
Atmos and the Art of Collaboration
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Atmos and the Art of Collaboration

Before KITH’s Ronnie Fieg or Vetements’ Demna Gvasalia—two extraordinarily proficient c...

By Marc Richardson June 21, 2018
Don't Give A FUCT: A History of Upending The Status Quo
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Don't Give A FUCT: A History of Upending The Status Quo

There are two schools of thought when it comes to Erik Brunetti. The uninitiated tend t...

By Marc Richardson June 7, 2018
Tuned Up: A History of the Air Max Plus
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Tuned Up: A History of the Air Max Plus

Unbeknownst to anybody at Nike’s Portland headquarters, the future of Air was being dre...

By Marc Richardson May 24, 2018
The Mixed-Up World of Sacai and Chitose Abe
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The Mixed-Up World of Sacai and Chitose Abe

The "Child of Comme des Garcons" and Nike collaborator is a modern-day designer.

By Marc Richardson May 21, 2018
A Unique Approach to Clothing: The Story of Uniqlo
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A Unique Approach to Clothing: The Story of Uniqlo

If one were to trace the genesis of contemporary Japanese menswear, it would begin in t...

By Gunner Park May 14, 2018
Born from Breaking2: The Evolution of ZoomX and the Vaporfly Family
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Born from Breaking2: The Evolution of ZoomX and the Vaporfly Family

Running a marathon in under two hours is impossible. 26.2 miles in 120 minutes requir...

By Andrew Craig May 7, 2018
Mackintosh: The Definition of Waterproof Outerwear
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Mackintosh: The Definition of Waterproof Outerwear

Few brands—if any—can lay claim to a historical legacy as enduring as Scottish outerwea...

By Marc Richardson May 2, 2018
Be An Outsider: A Look at L.L. Bean
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Be An Outsider: A Look at L.L. Bean

It’s hard to remember a time when L.L. Bean was “cool.” Yet, the brand has outlasted ma...

By Brenden Gallagher May 1, 2018
How Puma's Collab with Alexander McQueen Changed Luxury Sneakers
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How Puma's Collab with Alexander McQueen Changed Luxury Sneakers

An unlikely duo whose work is still felt today.

By Marc Richardson April 30, 2018
Reinventing the Classics: The Balance of Hender Scheme
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Reinventing the Classics: The Balance of Hender Scheme

In stark opposition to fast fashion and mass production, there are designers who chose ...

By Gunner Park April 25, 2018
"Guaranteed to Keep You Dry": A Brief Look at GORE-TEX
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"Guaranteed to Keep You Dry": A Brief Look at GORE-TEX

When GORE-TEX first came on the market, it was embraced with great enthusiasm by outdoo...

By Rocky Li April 23, 2018