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

Engineered Garments: Daiki Suzuki’s Remix of American Workwear
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Engineered Garments: Daiki Suzuki’s Remix of American Workwear

The story of Engineered Garments is the story of Daiki Suzuki and, to a lesser extent, ...

By Jacob Victorine April 16, 2018
The Undeniable Legacy of Gucci
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The Undeniable Legacy of Gucci

One of the best-known Italian labels is forever in fashion.

By Marc Richardson April 9, 2018
The Many Faces of The North Face
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The Many Faces of The North Face

The North Face is one of fashion’s most peculiar brands. On the one hand it is one of t...

By Marc Richardson April 5, 2018
Nigel Cabourn: Drawing the Line between British Authenticity and Imperialism
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Nigel Cabourn: Drawing the Line between British Authenticity and Imperialism

As once-hard lines—local versus global, fact versus fiction—have blurred at increasing ...

By Jacob Victorine April 4, 2018
The Finest Wool in the World: The Legacy of Loro Piana
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The Finest Wool in the World: The Legacy of Loro Piana

Amongst every luxury commodity, certain brands grow into veritable behemoths following ...

By Marc Richardson April 2, 2018
The Flight of Canada Goose
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The Flight of Canada Goose

Unless you have an arctic scientist, a Northern Canadian police officer or dogsled cham...

By Brenden Gallagher March 27, 2018
Degrees of Air: The Evolution of the Air Max Heel Unit
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Degrees of Air: The Evolution of the Air Max Heel Unit

As far as the Air Max family is concerned, Nike’s emphasis has, for the most part, been...

By Marc Richardson March 26, 2018
Eternally Influential: The Life and Legacy of Hubert de Givenchy
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Eternally Influential: The Life and Legacy of Hubert de Givenchy

From Hubert de Givenchy to Alexander McQueen and Riccardo Tisci (and beyond)

By Eamon Levesque March 19, 2018
Before Yohji, Rei or Issey: Kansai Yamamoto's Lost Legacy
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Before Yohji, Rei or Issey: Kansai Yamamoto's Lost Legacy

Kansai Yamamoto isn't exactly a household name when discussing Japanese fashion. Rather...

By Gunner Park March 16, 2018
A True (Blue) Collaboration: History of the Jordan III
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A True (Blue) Collaboration: History of the Jordan III

Michael Jordan was no stranger to pressure. In the early years of his budding career, h...

By Stephen Albertini March 15, 2018
A Temple of Tailoring: The Timeless Elegance of Brioni
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A Temple of Tailoring: The Timeless Elegance of Brioni

If you've ever seen [*La Dolce Vita*](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053779/), you know [...

By Andrew Craig March 12, 2018
Montreal's Finest: A History of Dime
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Montreal's Finest: A History of Dime

The bulk of the discussion when it comes to fashion and streetwear tends to focus on br...

By Marc Richardson March 8, 2018
An Abridged History of Dr. Martens
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An Abridged History of Dr. Martens

As with many British brands, Dr. Martens is inextricably linked to class. Whereas many ...

By Brenden Gallagher March 7, 2018
Nike's Problem Child: A History of the Air Max 98
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Nike's Problem Child: A History of the Air Max 98

When it comes to Nike’s Air Max family, not all shoes are created equal. Some, like the...

By Marc Richardson March 1, 2018
The Mythology of Junya Watanabe
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The Mythology of Junya Watanabe

Copying, whether nefarious in nature or simply inspirational, is pervasive within fashi...

By Marc Richardson February 26, 2018
The Greatest Travel Brand On Earth: A History of Louis Vuitton, Luggage and the LV Monogram
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The Greatest Travel Brand On Earth: A History of Louis Vuitton, Luggage and the LV Monogram

No name in luggage is as glamorous as Louis Vuitton. The brand’s signature checkered br...

By Brenden Gallagher February 21, 2018