Sak for Converse First String

Exquisitely old-world, hand-crafted remakes of the Jack Purcell and One Star

In yet another display of exquisite craftsmanship, Ryusaku Hiruma of Sak releases his second lineup for Converse‘s premium label, First String. His old-world interpretations of the classic Jack Purcell and One Star 1974 speak to the enduring legacy of the brand and artistry of shoemaking. Mastering traditional Italian techniques, Hiruma has made Florence, Italy, his home for a decade. The uppers—in timeless, natural shades of …

Parrot Cay

Private Island luxury, service and relaxation epitomized in Turks and Caicos

Part of the north Caribbean archipelago of the Turks and Caicos, Parrot Cay was once a refuge for a notorious duo of female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Reid. Nearly 300 years later, tranquility prevails over the private island, covering 1,000 acres of nature, sand and surf. Our recent vacation at the Parrot Cay Resort provided an ideal setting for a luxurious and relaxed getaway. …

Levi’s Denim Insulation

Recycled jeans inside the walls, and a challenge to design the best line-drying solution

The Levi’s headquarters in San Francisco is currently under renovation and while there are many changes and improvements in the works, an innovation that caught our attention was the use of recycled denim for building insulation. Levi’s first endeavor in this clever re-use was in 2008 for the Renzo Piano-designed California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, for which over 200,000 pairs of discarded …