Hawaiian Shirts

Five contemporary tops prompting good vibes and great style

Since its introduction in the 1930s, the Hawaiian shirt—or Aloha shirt as it’s known in Hawaii—stands as one of the most notorious icons of good vibes and bad fashion. Ignoring the stigma behind the infamous floral print a few brave designers took it upon themselves to rethink the ultimate party shirt for the upcoming summer season, dropping in on the turquoise wave once reserved for …

Lug Von Siga 2013 F/W Collection

Designer Gül Agiş addresses controversial social issues with traditional Turkish symbols and striking imagery

After eight years in advertising, Turkish designer Gül Agiş switched gears and returned to school, studying fashion first in Istanbul and then in Milan, where she received a masters degree from the revered Politecnico di Milano. Her talents caught the eye of C’N’C Costume National, and she worked there for several years before returning home to set up her own line, Lug Von Siga. Agiş …

Private White V.C.

Menswear inspired by WWI military garb, made in the UK

Trading on the heritage and skill of several generations of local manufacturing in the UK, Private White V.C. is a menswear label named after founder James Eden’s great grandfather. Jack White was a decorated hero of World War I, awarded the Victoria Cross—Britain’s highest military honor—for a daring rescue he executed under fire to save his fellow countrymen during a dramatic river battle in Mesopotamia. …