Street and Bike-ready Capes from Cleverhood

Technical fabrics and features packed into a highly functional piece of outerwear

Commuting by bicycle doesn’t necessarily mean throwing on spandex or overhauling your wardrobe. In cities with deeply embedded bike commuting cultures like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, riders often incorporate one or two functional clothing items with their day-to-day rotation without compromising their personal style. Inspired by slow-biking culture, Providence, RI-based Cleverhood‘s capes inspire riders to hit the road in any weather. The unisex design fits easily …

Berlin Alternative Fashion Week

Boundary-breaking creative talent gathered at this year’s Berlin Alternative Fashion Week (BAFW) to showcase the future of independent design through fashion, music and art in an atmosphere not bogged down by big brands. The collection of experimental events included runway shows by designers Field of Ponies, Phoebe Heess, Bas Kosters, Tzuji and more, culminating in the main event “Alchemy.” You can catch a quick wrap-up …

GREI S/S 2015

The NYC studio's latest collection offers scarves and sweatpants in relaxed, natural fabrics and native shades of blue

NYC-based independent brand GREI was founded in 2011 thanks to a love for the brand’s namesake neutral color and its unusual ability to express a wide range of moods: from somber to soothing to sophisticated. Partners Andrew Spargo and Larry Paul have since slowly grown the line to offer high-quality accessories and ready-to-wear that age with grace, much of which is indigo-dyed in small batches. …