Parajumpers Outerwear

by Tisha Leung Parajumpers is a new Italian brand inspired and named for the 210th Rescue Squadron in Anchorage, Alaska. The names of each of the styles—like Gobi, Denali and Kodiak —are names of legendary missions to which the Parajumpers dedicated their jackets. Manufactured in Italy, the line of outerwear fuses function, highly technical components and chic looks, all expertly designed by Massimo Rossetti (formerly …

Carrera Vintage Racing Sunglasses Redux

by Ariston Anderson Last Friday Italian designer Carrera launched their new line, resurrecting their own vintage sunglasses, in New York at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. The night felt like an '80s revival of the Mud Club with guests wearing the oversized frames in colors from blue to pink to white and a surprise performance by Blondie, who indulged the audience with her rarely-played song "Rapture," …

Raeburn Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection

We had the fortunate opportunity to get a glimpse of Raeburn Design's debut of their Autumn/Winter 2009 womenswear collection, which thankfully offers plenty more of their renowned high-end jackets constructed from re-deployed parachutes and military fabrics. Even with carefully considered details like a shower-proof zip front and wind-resistant pockets to keep you going in rainy conditions, more severe weather calls for denser gear. For this, …