QC // WC Leather Bomber Jacket

The traditionally military jacket gets a luxe upgrade

The leather jacket is one of the single most iconic pieces of clothing in history. Though unlike a pair of denim jeans, the leather jacket is not always for everyone. An alternative—and an equally stylish one at that—is the new leather bomber jacket from Brooklyn’s QC // WC. “I always wanted a leather jacket, but I’m not badass enough for Schott Perfecto,” QC // WC …

J.Crew + New Balance 998 Independence Day

An American made collaboration with patriotic colors to match

When it comes to sneakers, it’s near impossible to beat a classic, especially for kicking around on summer days. As an ode to American craftsmanship and design, Boston-based running shoe pioneers New Balance and purveyors of contemporary American style J. Crew teamed up for a limited edition Independence Day 998. The classic New Balance 998 design—a longtime favorite of runners and sneaker-heads alike for its …

Crest & Co: Preserving a Legacy of Craftsmanship

The world's best products sourced from history books rather than lookbooks

While luxury is a word that gets thrown around casually, the just-launched private online shopping destination Crest & Co truly embodies it. With a focus more on quality, craftsmanship and identity than fashionable brands, the shop offers the best of the best, though you may not be familiar with many of the names that you see there. Many of the houses are purveyors to royal …