Myrrhia Fine Knitwear

The rapidly expanding line of locally sourced, ecologically sound wool promotes individuality

A fledgling startup specializing in knitwear is now expanding from custom orders and art fairs into a full Fall 2012 product line. What had been Myrrhia Resneck’s one-woman operation at the 25th Street Collective and local business incubator in Oakland, Myrrhia Fine Knitwear has grown to supply wholesalers as demand spreads, so far mainly by word-of-mouth. Aesthetics aside, the use of locally-sourced Merino wool and …

Eleven Silk Scarves

Wrap yourself up in something nice to ward off the winter blues

When the bleak winter months really hit full swing, a scarf becomes an essential element for staying warm. Rather than walk around with your eyes poking out of a massive knitted muffler, we’ve found wrapping a silk scarf around your neck before zipping up your parka provides an elegant base layer and a light touch to the season’s heavy ensembles. Below are 11 silk scarves …

Activist Eyewear and Alfred Julius

Ripstop nylon bowties and microfiber handkerchiefs

Dedicated to infusing classic men’s style into activewear, Activist Eyewear has recently partnered with Alfred Julius to produce a run of 50 bow tie and handkerchief pairings made from durable, unexpected materials—bow ties are constructed from nylon ripstop with an antique bronze rivet and the handkerchief is made with heavyweight microfiber to double as a handy lens cloth. Activist Eyewear, features limited runs of vintage …