Allbirds Hits the Ground Running in NYC

The cult Silicon Valley comfort sneaker opens a concept shop in SoHo, with a new city-inspired colorway

Newcomer Allbirds breaks a lot of shoe rules. Their $95 shoes, which come in only two styles (runner or lounger), are logoless, machine washable, made from sustainably sourced merino sheep wool, and meant to be worn without socks. Comfort is their key goal, which is why it’s become the go-to shoe in Silicon Valley, but they don’t cut corners: it’s also a Certified B Corp. …

Interview: Kent & Curwen Creative Director Daniel Kearns

Using cross-cultural references to embolden a British menswear heritage brand, with David Beckham's help

For every captivating new debut to the world of apparel, there’s a heritage brand out there fighting to demonstrate relevance and resonance. One year after Britain’s Kent & Curwen relaunched under the watch of part owner David Beckham and creative director Daniel Kearns, there’s no denying its success, from both a business standpoint and style one. For those still unfamiliar with the brand, Kent & …

Farewell Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent Co-Founder

Yves Saint Laurent co-founder Pierre Bergé has died aged 86 years old, 19 years after his parter. The French luxury fashion house was founded in 1961 after Saint Laurent was fired from Dior having been conscripted. Bergé and Saint Laurent went on to create one of the world’s most influential, recognizable and aspirational brands. As Dazed explains, “With Bergé in charge of the business, Yves …