Passavant and Lee No. 25 Briefcase

A luxurious, modern take on a traditional British accessory

Working with craftsmen across the US and the UK, friends Jon Passavant and Benj Lee have designed a stunning new men’s accessory that harkens back to British heritage pieces, while being forward—and a tad eccentric. The No. 25 briefcase features a lock from the oldest foundry in England, an aircraft-grade aluminum hardshell and Horween leather. The sum is greater than all the individual high-end components; …

Bonobos: Holiday Style Tips

The brand's Vice President of Design gives us his inside tips on dressing for the festive season

Advertorial content: Throughout the holiday season, festive get-togethers are about as bountiful as Black Friday sales. Whether it’s an office party, meeting the in-laws or a New Year’s Eve bash, dressing for the occasion is a necessity. To avoid falling into the ugly sweater trap, we caught up with Dwight Fenton, Vice President of Design at luxury menswear label Bonobos for his tips on styling …

Interview: Alexander Valdman of Giro

Giro's Design Director on creating for the innovative New Road collection, Kanye West and city cyclists

Spring 2013 saw the introduction of Giro‘s cycling lifestyle collection New Road. While the initial launch was semi-soft, Fall 2013 made waves when launched a month or so ago and, from what’s been seen of Spring 2014, attention isn’t fading. The innovative collections blend technical design with man-made textiles for a range of clothing designed to be worn on the bike, but stylish enough to …