Outerwear Inspired by Architecture: The Arrivals

Timeless silhouettes meet modern functionality and styling at a more accessible price

Finding the right jacket is often a game of compromises. Forgo quality to save on the price. Opt for fashion, but desperately miss out on function. Most vexing though, in the search for the optimal outerwear, is nailing the perfect fit. A trendy cut will likely not see the turn of another fall. Today, 16 October 2014, marks the launch of a new line of …

Tracksmith Marathon Singlets

Classically styled running singlets honoring two of the largest and oldest races in the US

Running apparel is—at last—making a widespread departure from neon color palettes and graphic design that appears to have been generated by a robot. Leading the pack is Boston-based vintage-styled running apparel-maker Tracksmith. After a successful launch this summer, the Made-in-America apparel company is back for fall marathon season with a special drop. Honoring two of the longest continually running (and largest) annual marathons—NYC and Boston—the …

Fashion and Nature in China: Su Guangyu

The Beijing fashion designer on his inspiring childhood island home and contemporary state of Chinese fashion

A renaissance in local traditions and, in turn, the rise of a new contemporary Chinese identity is becoming a key issue among many young creatives living in the capital. When it comes to defining the core features of Chinese style, the link between nature, a growing need for a simple life and echoes of Taoist philosophy seems to be an essential recurring theme. Exploring the …