Roots

From summer camp to the Olympics, a look at the Canadian clothing company's spirited 40-year history

What do David Bowie and a sporty varsity jacket have in common? Roots. In 1987 America’s Libraries tapped the music icon and reputed reader to pose for a literacy campaign, and Bowie was shown reading in a signature Roots jacket. But a look through the archives at their Toronto headquarters reveals it’s not just the rock legend who’s become a fan over the years; co-founders …

Studio Visit: Lorraine Kirke of Geminola

The former interior designer dyes and upcycles vintage dresses for her boutique, all from her West Village home

Throughout the first floor of Lorraine Kirke’s West Village apartment, dresses are squeezed into every imaginable nook and cranny—hung on antique cabinets and the stair railing, filling up multiple rooms—which are complemented by paintings (mostly portraits of women) that fill up nearly any remaining space. It’s as if a costume designer’s wardrobe exploded on set. “We’ve heard ‘brothel’ as well,” laughs Kirke. This is where …

Bamboo Bay

Brighton, England-based label makes environmentally conscious, "boarding-inspired" clothing and accessories

by Emily Millett Originally from London and Northampton, board sports enthusiasts Ludi Ludlow and Amy Roberts are now proud to count themselves amongst the colorfully diverse residents of Brighton in southern England. This surf-friendly coastal town is known for its environmental conscience and its quickly growing skate and surf communities—so the dynamic duo’s decision to launch their “boarding-inspired” ethical clothing line Bamboo Bay in their …