Denim Dudes: A Book About Men and Their Jeans

Over 80 denim heads share insight into the 20th century's most important fabric through an equal number of unique lenses

At any given time, approximately 50% of the global population is wearing a pair of jeans—at least, so says Amy Leverton, a leading denim expert and author of “Denim Dudes,” a new photography-based book documenting over 80 men and their denim. While traveling the world many times over on assignment for her gig as Director of Denim and Youth Culture at trend forecasting company WGSN, …

Christopher Raeburn Packaway Backpack

Made from recycled polyester, this rucksack is both practical and sleek

With his ultra-slick style and ethical use of surplus military fabrics, British designer Christopher Raeburn has earned quite the cult following, ourselves included. Thanks to his penchant for experimenting with materials, the colder seasons are often the best times to peruse Raeburn’s novel designs. And, in time for resort season, the designer has introduced a packaway backback, sized perfectly for a long weekend away. Like …

Anne et Valentin Arrives in Brooklyn

The bold and beloved French independent eyewear brand opens its first store in Carroll Gardens

For the daring eyeglasses wearer in search of a new signature pair of frames, a potential soulmate could be found within Anne et Valentin’s collection. The French independent eyewear brand was started by a couple in the 1980s, and has been producing eclectic frames in bold shades of turquoise, purple or red acetate ever since. The designs are conceived in Toulouse, and then manufactured in …