Ah Shetland, the isle of funny accents, beautiful hand-knit sweaters, and those little ponies. Thanks to Jamieson’s of Shetland, you can at least knock out the sweater part, but you are on your own when it comes to speaking incomprehensibly or riding on a miniature trusty steed. Jamieson’s, despite the sprawling metropolis we think of when […]
Today we had an adidas tracksuit that doubled as a laptop case, so why not throw in a sweater that doubles as a sneaker? This time it’s Cambridge boutique Concepts who teams up with Converse to create a very unique interpretation of their Pro Leather Hi silhouette. Using what they call an “Aran Sweater” treatment, Concepts […]
The influence of motorcycle culture on Japanese label Neighborhood’s output has always been ubiquitous — unsurprising, as its founder Shinsuke Takizawa has been involved in the customization world since day one. Their new jacket pays homage to the 2-wheeled world by biting the motorcycle jacket design, throwing a spin on it by substituting leather for […]
Last week we showed the latest high profile collaboration from Pendleton Woolen Mills to be unveiled — their limited edition Ural Gaucho Rambler motorcycle. This week brings another coveted team up with wood eyeglass maker Shwood — makers of the Wood Wayfarer and “Canby Stone” sunglasses. The two Portland, Oregon companies have teamed up on […]
We’ve covered many hard graft items in the past, and this is yet another standout from the Austrian brand. Speciallizing in iPhone and laptop cases and the such, this CarryOn suitcase is one of their larger bags thus far. Handmade in Italy of fine supple Smoke leather and lined in premium British wool, the Smoke […]
The trend of biting luxury brands’ logos and playing off their names, founders and designers (Junya Mafia beanie, anyone?) isn’t going anywhere soon. SSUR and CLOT get their take on the concept with their Coco Made Me Do It collection, which includes a hoodie, wool beanie, tshirt and snapback hat. The look is clean, printed […]
Los Angeles fashion label Hellz Bellz pays tribute to the fabulous Comme des Garcons’ designer, Junya Watanabe, in winter beanie form. They’ve embroidered “Junya Mafia” across the beanie’s flipped lip, paying homage to both Watanabe and the Notorious BIG’s posse all in one fell swoop. The 100% wool beanies come in both black and magenta, […]
A beautiful shoe collaboration from respected Chicago boutique Saint Alfred and Converse’s First String program. Utilizing a Pro Leather high-top silhouette and sourced military blankets, Saint Alfred applies 100% wool for the entire upper offset with accents of leather for this clearly cold-weather oriented sneaker. Beautifully executed, the Saint Alfred for Converse First String Pro Leather […]