Collection E from Hærfest

Light and space in an accessory collection inspired by DeWain Valentine

For their latest collection, Hærfest takes inspiration from DeWain Valentine and the Light and Space Art Movement of the 1960s. Marked by geometry, minimalism and the use of materials like glass, neon and fluorescent lights, the movement redefined how space was treated in contemporary art. In the accessories collection, a similar fondness for material experimentation and shape as been employed with an emphasis on reflectivity …

Neighbour’s Vancouver Storefront

Design collaborations and a story of textiles from Saager Dilawri

Neighbour, a small men’s clothing boutique in Vancouver’s Gastown area, gets the mix just right through owner Saager Dilawri’s personal picks of lesser known brands and unique collaborations. Since the shop’s opening, Dilawri has consistently impressed us with quality and variety, so we decided to meet with the entrepreneur to talk about the makings of a good menswear shop. The first thing you notice when …

Apolis + J. Crew Chambray Swim Trunks

'60s style crafted for the love of indigo

The global citizens at LA’s Apolis have teamed up with J. Crew to produce a men’s boardshort in two limited colorways. The design takes a hint from California surfers of the 1960s, with a classic single pocket construction and broad horizontal stripe. For the fabric, Apolis founders Raan and Shea Parton and J. Crew men’s designer Frank Muytjens celebrated a mutual love of indigo with …