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Rick Owens: What to Know About the Designer and Brand
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Rick Owens: What to Know About the Designer and Brand

Why is the avant-garde master such a worldwide phenomenon?

By Rocky Li February 1, 2020 21 Comments
Chalet Chic: A Brief History of Moncler
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Chalet Chic: A Brief History of Moncler

Clothing as a status symbol is not uncommon. A designer handbag, a large brand name log...

By Rocky Li April 26, 2019 4 Comments
Godfather of Streetwear: The Life and Legacy of Hiroshi Fujiwara
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Godfather of Streetwear: The Life and Legacy of Hiroshi Fujiwara

Japan’s preeminent tastemaker, Hiroshi Fujiwara is the pinnacle of Japanese streetwear....

By Rocky Li January 31, 2019 11 Comments
Simple Made Better: A Selection of Notable Uniqlo Collabs
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Simple Made Better: A Selection of Notable Uniqlo Collabs

Already a worldwide leader in fast fashion, over the past decade [Uniqlo](https://www.g...

By Rocky Li January 15, 2019 14 Comments
Britain’s Oldest Motorcycle Company: A Brief History of Lewis Leathers
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Britain’s Oldest Motorcycle Company: A Brief History of Lewis Leathers

Established in 1892, [Lewis Leathers](https://www.grailed.com/drycleanonly/trending-gra...

By Rocky Li November 20, 2018 2 Comments
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 20 Comments
"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 14 Comments
The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan
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The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan

As one of the most influential crews in the history of New York hip-hop, Wu-Tang Clan b...

By Rocky Li February 22, 2018 9 Comments
A Selection of Our Favorite Technical Boots Right Now
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A Selection of Our Favorite Technical Boots Right Now

With the onset of harsh winter weather, we demand more out of our footwear. A go-to boo...

By Rocky Li February 13, 2018 5 Comments
Military Redefined: The Strict Philosophy of WTAPS
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Military Redefined: The Strict Philosophy of WTAPS

A spacious studio in the Tokyo neighborhood of Shibuya serves as WTAPS HQ. Strewn acros...

By Rocky Li November 27, 2017 11 Comments
Visvim Visions: The Brand Hiroki Nakamura Built
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Visvim Visions: The Brand Hiroki Nakamura Built

The name [Visvim](https://shop.visvim.tv/hk/en/f2/?reg=nQ3E2DMSbijj2GpoD0ussQ%3D%3D%40K...

By Rocky Li October 10, 2017 26 Comments
Required Reading: 8 More Essential Fashion Books
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Required Reading: 8 More Essential Fashion Books

Despite the vast supply of fashion content online, there’s still something special abou...

By Rocky Li September 26, 2017 21 Comments
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 13 Comments
The Enduring Appeal of the Tracksuit
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The Enduring Appeal of the Tracksuit

From Bruce Lee to "The Sopranos"

By Rocky Li August 18, 2017 6 Comments
A Brief History of Nike HTM
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A Brief History of Nike HTM

When it comes to sneakers and sportswear Nike is a 24 billion dollar behemoth. As the i...

By Rocky Li August 10, 2017 6 Comments
Our Favorite Designer Jeans Ever
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Our Favorite Designer Jeans Ever

We all have our favorite pair of jeans that we turn to time and time again. With so man...

By Rocky Li March 22, 2017 40 Comments