Industrial Fashion’s Non-Fashion Hat

The label's debut product is born from experimenting with manufacturing processes instead of trends

Spotted during this year’s London Design Festival at RCA’s Big Small show, which delved into contemporary contradictions, were some hats—striking in their simplicity. They’re the debut product from newly launched label Industrial Fashion, dreamed up by London-raised designer Julia Georgallis and German-born designer Dustin Jessen. As a counter to the trend-driven fashion industry, these two RCA grads are creating stylish accessories with looks influenced by …

Tretorn + Sid Mashburn Nylite Wool

A limited edition sneaker made in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer

If the recent resurgence of the adidas Stan Smith has taught us nothing else, it’s that there is more to the casual sneaker world than just a crisp pair of Vans Authentics. Just in time to hammer home that reminder is the newly released Nylite wool tennis shoe from Swedish footwear brand Tretorn. Designed in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer Sid Mashburn, the limited edition …

LOCAL ICONS: Reviving Industry with Apparel

The young Czech label introduces design-forward basics, each made in a different local factory

During Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Weekend, fashion editor Veronika Ruppert—along with fashion business insider Katarina Kral—presented a new project called LOCAL ICONS. The small yet impressive installation inside Prague’s Charles University revealed several garments and accessories straight from the factories of traditional Czech producers that have been all but forgotten by the current generation. We spoke with Ruppert to learn more about the project that’s aiming …