Bespoke Aloha Goods by The Critical Slide Society

Custom swimwear in distinct prints and fabrics from Australia's fun-comes-first surf label

Australian surf outfitter The Critical Slide Society is accustomed to doing things differently. While most surf companies chase after world tour stars to rep their gear, The Critical Slide Society (TCSS) opts for free-spirited longboarders who would rather be landlocked than surf a competition heat. TCSS continues its contrarian yet fun-focused approach to surf style with the Bespoke Aloha Goods project; offering custom, made-to-order boardies …

Interview: Michael Chen of Aloha Sunday

The co-founder of the San Diego-based boutique discusses the contemporary men's market and gives us an exclusive preview of their F/W '13 lookbook

It’s potentially easier to spot a killer whale off San Diego’s coast than to find a one-stop men’s clothing store that features up-and-coming local designers—at a reasonable price. Seeing the void in the market in the area, Aloha Sunday was started two years ago as a continually evolving retail experiment. The name originates from the familiar Hawaiian phrase for TGIF, “Aloha Friday,” where one says …

Cool Hunting Video: Upstate

Handmade tie-dye garments for the fashion-forward bohemian

We first came across Upstate back in 2010 and were intrigued by their intricate tie-dyed run of flowing garments. Recently, we had the chance to revisit the duo behind the dye at their studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We gained some insight into their process—including a method discovered by accident—and learned about how they have evolved into a dynamic fashion line.