The Living Statues: Blackout

Milwaukee garage rock band The Living Statues have opened for the likes of Best Coast, Mayer Hawthorne and Banks, but they’ll soon become a headliner in their own right. Their newest single “Blackout” is an energetic, polished jam that will get your feet tapping and head bobbing. It’s a throwback to a time when bands like The Strokes, Jet, The White Stripes and more had …

LIE SS15

The young Korean brand channels tropical hues and sportswear silhouettes for the spring season

Veteran designer Lie Sang Bong has been injecting the avant-garde into the bloodstream of Korean fashion since the ’80s. Now his son, Lee Chung Chung—a Central Saint Martins alum—takes the reins in his own offshoot, LIE. Having made its debut in 2013, LIE appeals to a younger generation at a more approachable price point than its parent brand. The SS15 collection, dubbed “Urban Tropicana,” catches …

Minimalist Vibes with NU Swim

The freshly launched California brand debuts a simple five-piece collection that works in and out of the water

While the northern hemisphere is still experiencing frigid temperatures, the optimistic (and envy-inducing warm weather vacationers) are already on the hunt for a new bathing suit. For those that who are dreading the shopping headaches to come—and are just itching to get into the water—the launch of new brand NU Swim comes at the perfect time. A one-piece, two different tops and two different bottoms …