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

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
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
The Exclusive and Elusive History of Goyard
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The Exclusive and Elusive History of Goyard

The Parisian luggage maker that predates LV

By Phil Levens June 19, 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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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