Kai D’s American Artisan

Tweed and camouflage take center stage in a new menswear label designed and manufactured in NYC

by Michael Raver With the launch of his new artisan menswear line manufactured entirely in NYC, Taiwanese-born designer Kai D has become a classic example of the American dream. The former Nautica designer broke out on his own in 2009 with the desire to create something practical, timeless and long-lasting using resources found in his own backyard. “Working locally is more personal,” he says. “You …

Paris Photo 2012

The gardens of the Champs Elysées play host to international talent and broad ideas

by Andrea DiCenzo Each year Paris Photo grows greater and grander than the year before, ensuring that the 2012 show makes a decisive leap to the front of the line as the best art photography fair to date. Returning to the Grand Palais for the second year running, the show’s venue was not the only spectacular aspect of the fair. Paris Photo 2012 incorporated discussions …

Ghurka

Classic craftsmanship, superstar collaborations and a holiday pop-up for the heritage brand

by Matt Domino Thirty years ago Marley Hodgson founded a luggage brand inspired by his love of finely crafted leather goods, and named it for the Ghurka soldiers of the Himalayas. Though rooted in quality and craftsmanship that never really goes out of style, the brand has worked to stay modern under new ownership, most recently pairing with NBA star Lebron James on the Cavalier …