Elise Bergman Clothing

by Sheena Sood Chicago-based clothing designer Elise Bergman's business began as a small venture. A family-taught seamstress and self-trained designer with a degree in English lit, she started cutting and sewing dresses by hand out of her home in Michigan. Elise launched her label with a small collection of dresses made with mostly vintage fabrics in July 2006. Those pieces all sold and with growing …

Woolrich Woolen Mills Spring/Summer 08

Founded in 1830 and one of the OGs in American outerwear, Woolrich recently released more modern, urban friendly designs with Woolrich Woolen Mills Spring/Summer 2008 collection. Since 2006 design director Daiki Suzuzki has been working to update the aesthetic and direction for what previously was often seen as a dated brand. The new line incorporates high quality materials and an excessive attention to detail to …

Nike Zoom Victory Spike and Precool Vest

Continuing to push the limits of sportswear innovation, the Zoom Victory Spike and Precool vest are two While the Precool vest, an accessory that cools an athlete's core temperature improving performance, won't be available to the public, we think it's worth checking out for looks alone. Drawing on '60s fashion's use of pailettes as a way to hug the contours of the body, the vest …