FAKE NATOO

Zhang Na's Shanghai label, designed for the independent woman with a warm heart

Over the past few years, more and more independent Chinese fashion designers have been garnering attention and appreciation—and one of the loudest voices is that of Zhang Na (aka LALA), who studied fashion design at Xi’an Academy Fine Arts in the Shaanxi province and at MOD’ART International in Paris. In 2008, she founded her own brand Na (too), which was then re-named FAKE NATOO and, …

Solid & Striped Swimwear

A stylish modernization of classic designs for men, and a women's line debut

In the world of swimwear, patterns can be polarizing and acceptable sizes, shapes and styles vary per season. Fortunately, Solid & Striped—a brand whose offerings we included when planning for last year‘s summer season—shies away from all that; producing classic, elegant attire that works in the water and beside it. The brand was conceived in the Hamptons, inspired by an old pair of trunks from …

Wear No Evil

A new book from Greta Eagan shows that sustainability and style are no longer mutually exclusive

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 14.3 million tons of textiles waste were generated in 2012—that’s not necessarily something you think about when trying to wiggle into a pair of jeans in the fitting room. There have been great creative results in world of sustainable fashion, including fully biodegradable sneakers to Scandinavian couture pieces made from 100% reused fabrics, which serve as …