Futurotextiles

Fabric grown from wine, wooden textiles, strawberry lace and more

by Dora Haller A sweater that checks your mood, lace made of strawberry roots or a dress that uses wood as textiles: the third edition of the Futurotextiles exhibition in Paris presents the intriguing alliance of textile innovation, high fashion and art. The latest achievements of the constantly evolving textile industry often become the “muses” of fashion designers. Synthetic biology, a science which combines biology …

Soxfords

From "Camel Toes" to "Space Invaders," cheeky dress socks that go "Against the Stream"

Dressing for serious business often means concealing the zanier items in your wardrobe, no matter how great your Babar-themed button-down looks under a blazer. And since novelty ties are never a good idea, to expose a bit of personality when suited up, look to Soxfords‘ unconventionally-patterned dress socks. Launched two months ago, the new sock company is a project four years in the making, after …

DQM Mayfield Anorak

Side-zipping, water resistant and color-blocked—a pullover perfectly fit for spring

Thriving in a city where style trends come and go in a matter of minutes isn’t easy, but DQM does it with ease—as seen in their new spring 2013 collection, launched today 17 April. Included are a few button downs, camp caps and even some pants, but the standout is clearly the Mayfield Anorak. The unlined, bare-bones canvas jacket zips from the side to ease …