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Skinny Vinny Bags
(18 July 2008) - by Nicole Schlomann Product designer turned bag maker, Vincent Lai founded his line of stylish totes and messenger bags in 2007 and calls it "Skinny Vinny," a nickname that his friends tease him with. Lai crafts bags that use architectural and geometrical shapes along with little details like hidden pockets and contrasting trim colors. Handmade in Brooklyn, with each bag hand finished by Lai, the...
(18 July 2008) - by Nicole Schlomann Product designer turned bag maker, Vincent Lai founded his line of stylish totes and messenger bags in 2007 and calls it "Skinny Vinny," a nickname that his friends tease him with. Lai crafts bags that use architectural and geometrical shapes along with little details like hidden pockets and contrasting trim colors. Handmade in Brooklyn, with each bag hand finished by Lai, the...
Graniph Design Award.2
(17 July 2008) - The design t-shirt store graniph just finished their Design Award.2. Through an exhaustive selection process that lasted months, judges surveyed more than 15,000 applicants and chose just a lucky 30 winners. There were 19 bronze award winners, 10 silver and a single gold prize winner, who also took home $9,000. The winning design (shown at right) was created by Cho Jo Tzu of Taipei,...
(17 July 2008) - The design t-shirt store graniph just finished their Design Award.2. Through an exhaustive selection process that lasted months, judges surveyed more than 15,000 applicants and chose just a lucky 30 winners. There were 19 bronze award winners, 10 silver and a single gold prize winner, who also took home $9,000. The winning design (shown at right) was created by Cho Jo Tzu of Taipei,...
Alternative Pima Scarves
(16 July 2008) - Alternative is making an admirable effort in the ongoing battle over basic cotton knitwear primacy. Tne particular item we're enjoying is the Pima Scarf. Rarely considered a summertime accessory, this single-layer cotton scarf is light enough to wear on balmy July evening. At 88 by 16 inches, the on-trend neck wear is extra long, too, and wider than most. Incredibly soft, it can be...
(16 July 2008) - Alternative is making an admirable effort in the ongoing battle over basic cotton knitwear primacy. Tne particular item we're enjoying is the Pima Scarf. Rarely considered a summertime accessory, this single-layer cotton scarf is light enough to wear on balmy July evening. At 88 by 16 inches, the on-trend neck wear is extra long, too, and wider than most. Incredibly soft, it can be...
Keen Ventura Canvas
(11 July 2008) - Dubbed "Hybrid Footwear," Keen's shoe line has a clear emphasis on sustainability. The Ventura Canvas reflects this philosophy, while maintaining a classic, casual sneaker design. Their first completely vegan shoe, the canvas upper uses organic cotton and recycled aluminum eyelets. Like the rest of Keen's line, the Ventura makes comfort a high priority. The removable metatomical footbed—made from jute, cork and natural latex—helps mold...
(11 July 2008) - Dubbed "Hybrid Footwear," Keen's shoe line has a clear emphasis on sustainability. The Ventura Canvas reflects this philosophy, while maintaining a classic, casual sneaker design. Their first completely vegan shoe, the canvas upper uses organic cotton and recycled aluminum eyelets. Like the rest of Keen's line, the Ventura makes comfort a high priority. The removable metatomical footbed—made from jute, cork and natural latex—helps mold...
Melissa Summer '09 and Online Shop
(11 July 2008) - The reigning queen of plastic injected shoes, Melissa, is now set out to conquer the world with more designer collaborations and a global push. While the sneak peek at their summer 2009 line will get hearts beating with excitement, the bigger news is that it's making a push to capture more female suitors by pushing Melissa as a global brand with a soon-to-come online...
(11 July 2008) - The reigning queen of plastic injected shoes, Melissa, is now set out to conquer the world with more designer collaborations and a global push. While the sneak peek at their summer 2009 line will get hearts beating with excitement, the bigger news is that it's making a push to capture more female suitors by pushing Melissa as a global brand with a soon-to-come online...
Zillion Kimono Fabric Streetwear
(10 July 2008) - Using the traditional patterns of Japanese kimonos, Tokyo-based French designer David Guarino's line Zillion reinvents the fabric by making caps, belts, shoelaces, hoodies and other modern staples out of the delicate material. The resulting contemporary shapes contrasted with detailed graphics quickly became some of our favorite accessories. We particularly like the shoelaces and belts for the subtle style they add to basics. In addition...
(10 July 2008) - Using the traditional patterns of Japanese kimonos, Tokyo-based French designer David Guarino's line Zillion reinvents the fabric by making caps, belts, shoelaces, hoodies and other modern staples out of the delicate material. The resulting contemporary shapes contrasted with detailed graphics quickly became some of our favorite accessories. We particularly like the shoelaces and belts for the subtle style they add to basics. In addition...
S/S Friends Summer Collection
(09 July 2008) - After years spent toiling behind closed doors in their Cobble Hill home, Brooklyn's S/S Friends released their inaugural clothing line this summer. The term "clothing line" itself may be limiting, however. Founded by a designer and musician, S/S Friends makes a point to pair their garments with other media, namely music. Take their Original Trunks (pictured at right) for example. The classic cotton shorts...
(09 July 2008) - After years spent toiling behind closed doors in their Cobble Hill home, Brooklyn's S/S Friends released their inaugural clothing line this summer. The term "clothing line" itself may be limiting, however. Founded by a designer and musician, S/S Friends makes a point to pair their garments with other media, namely music. Take their Original Trunks (pictured at right) for example. The classic cotton shorts...
F3 Design: Guywire Jewelry Collection
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
Eight Clear-framed Sunglasses
(03 July 2008) - by Piera Gelardi See-through specs have been popping up everywhere lately and old-school opticians Moscot recently released their limited-edition Nebb style inspired by fashion designer Chris Benz. These translucent shades comes in hues of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber. There are only 200 of each being produced so here are four other options for crystal-clear vision. Clockwise from top left: Moscot Nebb Limited-Edition...
(03 July 2008) - by Piera Gelardi See-through specs have been popping up everywhere lately and old-school opticians Moscot recently released their limited-edition Nebb style inspired by fashion designer Chris Benz. These translucent shades comes in hues of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber. There are only 200 of each being produced so here are four other options for crystal-clear vision. Clockwise from top left: Moscot Nebb Limited-Edition...
A.P.C Denim: Butler Worn Out Series
(02 July 2008) - Making a departure from their slim raw denim (with the label that famously advises against washing except in the ocean), A.P.C is expanding their line by releasing a distressed variety named the Butler Worn Out Series. Unlike the whiskered and bedazzled versions of other brands, the Butler stays true to its clever name. Rather than using sandpaper or washing techniques, a real human being...
(02 July 2008) - Making a departure from their slim raw denim (with the label that famously advises against washing except in the ocean), A.P.C is expanding their line by releasing a distressed variety named the Butler Worn Out Series. Unlike the whiskered and bedazzled versions of other brands, the Butler stays true to its clever name. Rather than using sandpaper or washing techniques, a real human being...
Fabia Bercsek Mini Locks for Papaiz
(02 July 2008) - Brazilian designers are learning the importance of branding outside the apparel world. The limited-edition Band-Aids that Alexandre Herchcovitch (who already has a signature linens line in his pocket) designed for Johnson & Johnson and released a few weeks ago saw people practically looking forward to getting boo-boos in order to have an excuse to wear the stylish cut protectors. Now São Paulo designer Fabia...
(02 July 2008) - Brazilian designers are learning the importance of branding outside the apparel world. The limited-edition Band-Aids that Alexandre Herchcovitch (who already has a signature linens line in his pocket) designed for Johnson & Johnson and released a few weeks ago saw people practically looking forward to getting boo-boos in order to have an excuse to wear the stylish cut protectors. Now São Paulo designer Fabia...
FAVA Store
(01 July 2008) - A new hybrid retail concept mixing fashion and art, walking into FAVA (FAshion/Vintage/Art) feels more like walking into somebody's warmly-lit living room. At a recent opening, a live acoustic blues guitarist set the tone while strangers wandered shoulder-to-shoulder, inspecting eccentric dresses and looking at art for sale. In spite of my doubts, I was quickly reassured when Meda, the owner and founder of the...
(01 July 2008) - A new hybrid retail concept mixing fashion and art, walking into FAVA (FAshion/Vintage/Art) feels more like walking into somebody's warmly-lit living room. At a recent opening, a live acoustic blues guitarist set the tone while strangers wandered shoulder-to-shoulder, inspecting eccentric dresses and looking at art for sale. In spite of my doubts, I was quickly reassured when Meda, the owner and founder of the...
Safety First: Bulletproof Looks for D.C.
(30 June 2008) - by Gabriel Bell Don't know if you heard the news, but the gool ol' Supreme Court of the United States has legalized handgun sales and possession in the District of Columbia. Given the already high crime rate and D.C.'s long history of violence, this is what we call in the fashion industry a "bad idea." But who are we to second guess the judgment...
(30 June 2008) - by Gabriel Bell Don't know if you heard the news, but the gool ol' Supreme Court of the United States has legalized handgun sales and possession in the District of Columbia. Given the already high crime rate and D.C.'s long history of violence, this is what we call in the fashion industry a "bad idea." But who are we to second guess the judgment...
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Fashionable Technology
(27 June 2008) - A massage-based video game controller, panties with wings and an inflatable dress were just a few of the concepts exhibited recently at the NYC gallery Eyebeam to launch Sabine Seymour's new book "Fashionable Technology." In this video, we interview Sabine about the burgeoning field and her lifelong obsession with fashion. She also helps us peruse the exhibit, chatting with the designers and artists behind...
(27 June 2008) - A massage-based video game controller, panties with wings and an inflatable dress were just a few of the concepts exhibited recently at the NYC gallery Eyebeam to launch Sabine Seymour's new book "Fashionable Technology." In this video, we interview Sabine about the burgeoning field and her lifelong obsession with fashion. She also helps us peruse the exhibit, chatting with the designers and artists behind...
Marlies Dekkers Lingerie Exhibit
(27 June 2008) - “Women who exude power are also sexy. They do not necessarily have to be the head of a multinational; there is also power in the little things.” These are the words of Marlies Dekkers, the famous and infamous Dutch designer whose “little things” are namely lingerie. A courter of controversy and a pusher of boundaries, empowering women everywhere, Dekkers has spent years making very...
(27 June 2008) - “Women who exude power are also sexy. They do not necessarily have to be the head of a multinational; there is also power in the little things.” These are the words of Marlies Dekkers, the famous and infamous Dutch designer whose “little things” are namely lingerie. A courter of controversy and a pusher of boundaries, empowering women everywhere, Dekkers has spent years making very...
Tretorn NY Store and Gullwing Collection
(26 June 2008) - Along with the recent opening of Tretorn's first NYC store, their recently announced Autumn/Winter 2008 collection, called Gullwing, is full of shoes riffing on the preppy classic in ways we can get behind. The Skymra, for example, swaps out laces for asymmetrical elastic bands, transforming the classic silhouette of the tennis shoe into an avant-slip-on. The canvas version ($70) in bright yellow with a...
(26 June 2008) - Along with the recent opening of Tretorn's first NYC store, their recently announced Autumn/Winter 2008 collection, called Gullwing, is full of shoes riffing on the preppy classic in ways we can get behind. The Skymra, for example, swaps out laces for asymmetrical elastic bands, transforming the classic silhouette of the tennis shoe into an avant-slip-on. The canvas version ($70) in bright yellow with a...
Clae Summer 2008
(25 June 2008) - Due to belatedly launch in the next week, Clae's Summer 2008 collection is further testament to the flawless level of detail that the brand strives for. We love the bright, perfectly-hued monotones and contrasts in texture this season. But what struck us this time is how impressive it is for such a young label to consistently come up with shoes that stay true to...
(25 June 2008) - Due to belatedly launch in the next week, Clae's Summer 2008 collection is further testament to the flawless level of detail that the brand strives for. We love the bright, perfectly-hued monotones and contrasts in texture this season. But what struck us this time is how impressive it is for such a young label to consistently come up with shoes that stay true to...
Nau 2.0
(24 June 2008) - Apparently we weren't the only ones saddened by the news earlier this year that eco-clothier Nau was shutting its doors. Thanks in part to an outpouring of support from the community, the Santa Barbara, CA-based label Horny Toad stepped in and bought the company. Sharing a commitment to doing business sustainably, it looks like a good match and we congratulate the both of them....
(24 June 2008) - Apparently we weren't the only ones saddened by the news earlier this year that eco-clothier Nau was shutting its doors. Thanks in part to an outpouring of support from the community, the Santa Barbara, CA-based label Horny Toad stepped in and bought the company. Sharing a commitment to doing business sustainably, it looks like a good match and we congratulate the both of them....
São Paulo Fashion Week Summer 2009 Highlights
(24 June 2008) - World themes played out in a broad spectrum of colors, loose, bold forms (including jumpsuits), flashy details like low crotches and ruffles and in the abundance of the universally stylish material, denim, at São Paulo Fashion Week's presentations of summer collections. Adding to the cacophony, the usually clean white lines of Niemeyer's Bienal building where the fashion event took place was transformed into a...
(24 June 2008) - World themes played out in a broad spectrum of colors, loose, bold forms (including jumpsuits), flashy details like low crotches and ruffles and in the abundance of the universally stylish material, denim, at São Paulo Fashion Week's presentations of summer collections. Adding to the cacophony, the usually clean white lines of Niemeyer's Bienal building where the fashion event took place was transformed into a...
Lowercase Scarf
(23 June 2008) - With its intricate laser-cut pattern, the Lowercase Scarf is a stylish way to express a love of typography. Made from 100% microfiber suede by Hong Kong-based design firm Little Factory, the scarves are available in both black and off-white. The lowercase scarf features neat rows of random letters with English words like "people," "today" and "magnet" scattered throughout like a wearable word search puzzle....
(23 June 2008) - With its intricate laser-cut pattern, the Lowercase Scarf is a stylish way to express a love of typography. Made from 100% microfiber suede by Hong Kong-based design firm Little Factory, the scarves are available in both black and off-white. The lowercase scarf features neat rows of random letters with English words like "people," "today" and "magnet" scattered throughout like a wearable word search puzzle....
Gram Design Sneaker/Boots
(20 June 2008) - by Naomi Nevitt When is a sneaker more than a sneaker? When it's a boot, too. Stockholm-based footwear label Gram Design has crafted a kicker that's just that: part city sneaker, park hiking boot. With a focus on clean lines, subtle humor, and refined classics, three-year-old company Gram kicks shoe-making forward, without stepping on the toes of functionality or comfort. Gram's 406g style is...
(20 June 2008) - by Naomi Nevitt When is a sneaker more than a sneaker? When it's a boot, too. Stockholm-based footwear label Gram Design has crafted a kicker that's just that: part city sneaker, park hiking boot. With a focus on clean lines, subtle humor, and refined classics, three-year-old company Gram kicks shoe-making forward, without stepping on the toes of functionality or comfort. Gram's 406g style is...
Head Porter Plus White Button-Down Shirt
(17 June 2008) - The classic white button-down is a staple and possibly the closest thing we have to an official CH uniform. For the modern man, it just might be the most important and versatile garment in their closet. But with all the variety out there, choosing the right one is harder than it seems. The best I've seen this season is the Head Porter Plus White...
(17 June 2008) - The classic white button-down is a staple and possibly the closest thing we have to an official CH uniform. For the modern man, it just might be the most important and versatile garment in their closet. But with all the variety out there, choosing the right one is harder than it seems. The best I've seen this season is the Head Porter Plus White...
Rittenhouse
(16 June 2008) - Named for a famous square in Philadelphia, the Australian brand Rittenhouse often grabs my attention as I fumble through racks at local shops. The label is the work of designer Sally McDonald and graphic artist Micah Handorf, both of who worked for PAM and Stussy—the aesthetic bent is evident in the Rittenhouse designs. Using quality fabrics and subtle details (that still pack a punch),...
(16 June 2008) - Named for a famous square in Philadelphia, the Australian brand Rittenhouse often grabs my attention as I fumble through racks at local shops. The label is the work of designer Sally McDonald and graphic artist Micah Handorf, both of who worked for PAM and Stussy—the aesthetic bent is evident in the Rittenhouse designs. Using quality fabrics and subtle details (that still pack a punch),...
Jarvs Specs Necklace
(09 June 2008) - Inspired by the iconic government-issue spectacles worn by Pulp front man Jarvis Cocker, the Jarvs Specs Necklace is both an on-trend accessory and a fitting tribute to the Brit-pop star. London-based jewelry designers Tatty Devine created the Jarvs Specs necklace as one of a series of eyeglass-themed baubles including a cat-eyed version and a pair created for artists Gilbert & George. Available from Tatty...
(09 June 2008) - Inspired by the iconic government-issue spectacles worn by Pulp front man Jarvis Cocker, the Jarvs Specs Necklace is both an on-trend accessory and a fitting tribute to the Brit-pop star. London-based jewelry designers Tatty Devine created the Jarvs Specs necklace as one of a series of eyeglass-themed baubles including a cat-eyed version and a pair created for artists Gilbert & George. Available from Tatty...
Clothing Designer Graham Tabor at the Hyeres Festival
(09 June 2008) - This past April, New York-based clothing designer Graham Tabor participated in the annual Hyeres Festival of Fashion and Photography, a platform for emerging talent which takes place in the modernist Mediterranean Villa Noailles, designed by the architect Robert Mallet Stevens. Characterized by gaping perforations, torn stitches and layered elements alluding to membership within a post-consumerist warrior clan (click images for larger view), the collection...
(09 June 2008) - This past April, New York-based clothing designer Graham Tabor participated in the annual Hyeres Festival of Fashion and Photography, a platform for emerging talent which takes place in the modernist Mediterranean Villa Noailles, designed by the architect Robert Mallet Stevens. Characterized by gaping perforations, torn stitches and layered elements alluding to membership within a post-consumerist warrior clan (click images for larger view), the collection...
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