Shang Xia

European luxury and traditional Chinese craftsmanship in a Shanghai boutique

In a bustling metropolis like Shanghai, Shang Xia‘s boutique strikes a balance between “human and nature”, a millenary value of Chinese culture that often appears to be lost in the country’s economic rush. Wood and sandstone are combined together with high-tech fiber to create a corner of peace, a unique and harmonious environment. The Shang Xia brand was founded in 2008 by Chinese designer Jian …

Almove

Our interview with minds behind the Italian company making products for the "urban nomad"

With backgrounds in architecture, landscape and graphic design, the minds behind DDP design studio have spent their respective careers observing the very intimate impact their work has on our everyday lives. From these undertakings DDP joined with italian manufacturing company Elmec to create Almove, a product design company making goods for the demanding life of an urban nomad. By sticking to clean lines, essential forms …

American Giant

New American-made men's basics at an affordable price

To rethink the process of American-made goods and reinforce the values of domestic production, former Chrome bags President Bayard Winthrop founded American Giant, a new line of high-quality menswear. Focused on the basics, the first line of affordable garments includes five variations on the sweatshirt made with an exclusively produced, 14.8oz cotton fleece. The garments’ immediately apparent durable quality, coupled with the weight and construction …