The new Johnnie Walker scent-infused fabric won’t reeeaaallly get you sauced, it kind of just smells like it. Textile & Design experts (read: alcoholic mad scientists) at Heriott Watt University in Scotland have figured out that the real goal in life is how to keep the smell of booze in your clothes, and not how to get it […]


15 Feb
Inspired by the famous fabric of the Irish & Scottish island folk

We’ve already seen Jeremy Scott be inspired by Native American culture with his JS Wings “Totem” Sneakers, so it’s not a shock that he would look to other indigenous cultures for footwear inspiration. The latest are his “Tartan” high-tops inspired by the famous plaid fabric of the Irish and Scottish island folk. For the upcoming season […]


12 Nov
Nike's famed AF1 in durable & water resistant military fabric

Supreme returns to the Nike well for another collaboration with the footwear giant, this time a 3-pack capsule collection of their stalwart Air Force 1 silhouette. Premiered in 1982, the Air Force 1 was the first sneaker to showcase Nike’s Air technology in the sole making it one of Nike’s most famed models ever. Supreme chose […]


29 Oct
Handwoven wool from Scotland's Hebrides Islands

North Face’s high-end Purple Label has assembled an entire collection of outerwear using the singular Harris Tweed material, made only in the Hebrides Islands of Scotland. The elegant but durable handwoven wool fabric is used as the outer material on a range of vests and jackets — various alterations of a Down Park and Down […]


Did you know that Bob Marley’s family has a product movement that sells earth-friendly and innovative audio electronics and lifestyle goodies? The release of the ‘Lively Up’ Collection from the not misleadingly titled The House of Marley sports the exclusive, earth-friendly, in-house developed and durable REWIND fabric. Composed of reclaimed hemp and organic cotton, combined with […]


Typically known for pairing hot naked women with city-famous monuments, and I guess fruit as well, the crew at Passarella Death Squad introduce two new designs to their “Surfs Up” Collection. “Crystal Voyager” and “L’ete’ Sans Fin” are inspired by 1980s surf tees, and like always are made from 100% unique imported Japanese fabric. Manufactured […]


3 Feb
British label spawns high-end American-made sub-brand

British label Passarella Death Squad has spawned an American-made sub-label in order to bring their price points down to a more civilian level. Where as PDS items are made in England using very expensive premium Japanese fabric, the new line Kempes will be made in America using American fabric. Of course, the fabric is still […]


30 Jan
An homage to traditional Japanese design & manufacturing

visvim elevates the foundation of its established brand to the next level with its Japanism collection. Known worldwide for its craftsmanship and use of top level materials, the Japanese brand takes those elements and incorporates them into a collection that pays homage to traditional Japanese design and manufacturing techniques. Label founder Hiroki Nakamura is releasing […]