Desire Books Iron-On Patches

Handmade felt accessories embroidered with wisdom, heart and style

If you’re out to customize any of the new clothes, jackets or backpacks you may have received over the holidays, or embellish your older apparel, Desire Books‘ new line of embroidered patches offers clever, charming accent pieces. Each patch in the series is handmade by the team in Manly, Australia (a not-so-distant suburb of Sydney), is easy to iron on and is hand washable. Situated …

Interview: Orondava Mumford of Alternative Apparel

The Design Director on education, innovation and the evolution of the brand

Born in rural Kentucky and raised on a farm he describes as, “in the woods, down a dirt road,” fashion designer Orondava Mumford has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands. After lending his keen eye to Converse and acting as Global Design Director at Levi’s—working on special projects and the global menswear line—Mumford recently moved to join the increasingly innovative and sustainable …

The Commuter Suit by Parker Dusseau

A hands-on review of a trim, technical, cycling suit designed with movement in mind

Biking to work no longer means looking like a triathlete in training. From casual and functional collections like Levi’s Commuter Series and Giro’s New Road to cyclist specific bags of all styles, cycling apparel has improved drastically in recent years, but few—if any—have approached the suit quite like San Francisco-based Parker Dusseau. The brand’s highly anticipated Commuter Suit has been a long time coming for …