Jacques-Elliott Ties and Accessories by Elliot Aronow

Handmade ties and enamel pins designed with everyone in mind

Elliot Aronow is a man of many talents. The NYC transplant has worked in too many culturally influential industries to count, from publishing and music to television and fashion. The latter is where the assiduous character can currently be found, standing firmly behind his latest venture: Jacques-Elliott Ties and Accessories by Elliot Aronow. The ties come in a range of textures and styles able to …

Tretorn + Sid Mashburn Nylite Wool

A limited edition sneaker made in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer

If the recent resurgence of the adidas Stan Smith has taught us nothing else, it’s that there is more to the casual sneaker world than just a crisp pair of Vans Authentics. Just in time to hammer home that reminder is the newly released Nylite wool tennis shoe from Swedish footwear brand Tretorn. Designed in collaboration with Atlanta-based menswear retailer Sid Mashburn, the limited edition …

LOCAL ICONS: Reviving Industry with Apparel

The young Czech label introduces design-forward basics, each made in a different local factory

During Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Weekend, fashion editor Veronika Ruppert—along with fashion business insider Katarina Kral—presented a new project called LOCAL ICONS. The small yet impressive installation inside Prague’s Charles University revealed several garments and accessories straight from the factories of traditional Czech producers that have been all but forgotten by the current generation. We spoke with Ruppert to learn more about the project that’s aiming …