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

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
A Study in Simplicity: A Look at A.P.C.
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A Study in Simplicity: A Look at A.P.C.

The first word in accessible designer denim.

By Andrew Craig February 20, 2018
Walking Backwards Into the Future: Analyzing 15 Years of Y-3
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Walking Backwards Into the Future: Analyzing 15 Years of Y-3

In 2003 Yohji Yamamoto and adidas began Y-3, a collaboration that, when surveying fashi...

By Angelo Spagnolo February 19, 2018
Our Legacy: Breaking the Confines of Scandinavian Minimalism
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Our Legacy: Breaking the Confines of Scandinavian Minimalism

While Scandinavian design often invokes minimalism (think Acne Studios, Sandqvist and S...

By Jacob Victorine February 1, 2018
Five Workwear Garments That Transformed Fashion
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Five Workwear Garments That Transformed Fashion

While workwear is a part of many people’s weekly attire and nearly everyone’s visual la...

By Jacob Victorine January 25, 2018
The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1
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The Birth of Air: A History of the Air Max 1

When Nike began as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 it was all about innovation. The Waffle R...

By Pete Forester December 18, 2017
The History of Burberry's Check
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The History of Burberry's Check

The story behind the British fashion house's signature pattern.

By Brenden Gallagher December 7, 2017
A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1
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A Cultural Force: The History of the Air Force 1

Born in 1982.

By Marc Richardson December 5, 2017
"Uncommon Clothes for Uncommon People": A Brief History of Patagonia
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"Uncommon Clothes for Uncommon People": A Brief History of Patagonia

The history of Patagonia, one of America’s most respected outdoor brands, doesn’t go ba...

By Brenden Gallagher December 1, 2017
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
The Timeless Appeal of Kiton
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The Timeless Appeal of Kiton

There's a saying in Italy: Vedi Napoli e poi muori. "See Naples and die." The idea is ...

By Andrew Craig November 20, 2017
Brunello Cucinelli: Philosopher King or Steward of Small Town Life?
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Brunello Cucinelli: Philosopher King or Steward of Small Town Life?

One of the greatest privileges of money and power is the ability to influence how you a...

By Jacob Victorine November 9, 2017
Levi's and the Staying Power of American Innovation
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Levi's and the Staying Power of American Innovation

Levi's jeans are one of, if not the most, iconic garments on the face of the planet. Th...

By Jacob Victorine November 8, 2017
Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara
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Off the Beaten Trail: A History of the Nike Air Humara

From the trail to the sidewalk's of Supreme

By Marc Richardson October 26, 2017
Five Military Footwear Styles That Transformed Fashion
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Five Military Footwear Styles That Transformed Fashion

We may think of military footwear as a relatively modern invention, but military boots ...

By Jacob Victorine October 18, 2017