Brands and Retailers Hold on During The Shutdown – Vol. 1
These are tough times for everyone, but they’re especially difficult for the small brands and retailers that make our fashion…
Brand Profiles
We look into the people, backstories, and the processes behind the most interesting brands around the world.
Opie Way – A Step In The Right Direction
With independent footwear brands popping up everywhere, newcomers to the game have to make sure they’re offering something different if…
Brand Profile: Duck Head…Flying High Again
Years ago when I still lived in New York City, I was at a fancy schmancy show biz event and…
The Ampal Creative – A Brand Head and Shoulders Above The Rest
From the time I started researching my piece on vintage style baseball caps, I’ve kind of been hat obsessed. It…
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Uniqlo – A History of Simplicity to Global Domination
If you’re in any way interested in menswear and like to look vaguely “well dressed”, it’s guaranteed that you’ve heard…
Dueple Socks – Triumph Over Defeet
Early Christmas morning, sneaky as can be I creep across the carpet and I peek under the tree Pick out…
Iron Heart – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Iron Heart has been at the fore of the Japanese denim scene for well over a decade now. Arguably the…
Don’t Throw Your Boots Away – An Interview with Bootmaker Felix Jouanneau
“Don’t throw your boots away” is Felix Jouanneau’s maxim. Officially, he’s been in the business of telling people this since…
Left Field NYC – Brand History, Philosophy & Iconic Products
Clocking in nearly a quarter-century in the heritage menswear market, it’s clear that Left Field NYC is here for the…
The History of Stormy Kromer and the Iconic Winter Hat
Winter is nigh and we’ve got cold-weather caps on the noggin. Specifically, the Stormy Kromer and its story. Named after…