Workcase Series from Defy Bags

Three strong but silent briefcases and a discount from the Chicago company

After debuting the Luxe bag earlier this year, Defy Bags is expanding on their line of cleaned-up cases for the urban commuter. With years of experience producing burly messenger bags—like those made from 24-ounce tarpaulin with quick-release buckles intended for use by special forces—the company has applied this background to more subdued briefcases. The workcase series aims to inject a bit of roughneck personality into …

10 Shirts and Shorts

Stripes, patterns and color to work into your warm weather wardrobe

A style once reserved for cubicle jockeys and gas station attendants, the short sleeve button-down has picked up speed in the menswear market in recent years. And shorts? Well, they’ve always been popular. To celebrate the recent uptick in temperature most of the Northern Hemisphere is finally experiencing, we’ve pulled together a selection of short sleeve shirts and shorts from 10 brands we’ve been eyeing …

Young Czech Shoe Designers

Three talented fashion graduates take on modern footwear

by Adam tch There is a fresh new wave rising in Czech fashion. Relatively young names have come onto the scene, and several new events have been established to showcase their work. In recognition of the talent, we’ve gathered three exceptional fashion designerscoincidentally, all graduates of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD) in Praguewho are helping to pioneer the future of shoe design. …