Clarks 65th Anniversary Desert Boots

The brand most trusted by renegades celebrates 190 years with 14 limited artist editions of its iconic lace-up

by Caroline Kinneberg Clarks’ original Desert Boots have been appropriated throughout history by a surprisingly diverse range of subcultures. A member of the Clarks family first designed them in 1950, inspired by a pair of boots spotted at a bazaar in Cairo, Egypt. Initially adopted by off-duty army officers, the shoes became an icon of Britain’s Mods in the ’60s. They took off in Paris …

LED Illuminated Skirts

Bridging fashion and cosplay, Japanese designer Kiyoyuki Amano has created a line of futuristic skirts that illuminate the wearer’s thighs. After placing lights inside a skirt on a whim, Amano liked the way the lights lit up the wearer’s legs and decided to create more. Each skirt comes with a LED lights and a miniature gyro sensor which changes the light color and pattern as …

Tailfeather Leather Goods

Classic silhouettes drawing inspiration from the Australian bush, crafted by hand with premium materials

Drawing inspiration from Australia’s storied landscape, Tailfeather was founded in 2010 by a husband and wife team with the simple goal of creating timeless, well-crafted leather goods. With their recent workshop move from Tallarook to the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, the still relatively young brand continues to impress with the introduction of new silhouettes. While the luxe backpacks are sure to catch an eye, we’ve …