SuperDuper Handmade Hats

The brand embarks on the time-honored Italian trade with totally new approach

When we think of Made in Italy, we usually assume that family traditions, ancient techniques and heritage are naturally involved. SuperDuper Handmade Hats are the exception. The Florence-based company produces entirely handmade hats using unique wooden shapes. The three designers have interesting, diversified backgrounds: Ilaria Cornacchini is an architect with a post-graduate fashion education, Veronica Cornacchini is an industrial designer and dancer and Matteo Gioli …

Levi’s Vintage Clothing and Made & Crafted Fall 2013

A closer look at the many textures included in collections for the colder seasons

While we’re enjoying the warm weather here in NYC, we’ve been thinking about fall fashion since seeing the heavily textured FW13 collections for Levi’s sub-brands Levi’s Made & Crafted and Levi’s Vintage Clothing earlier this past spring. And now, as the collections continue to land on store shelves, we’ve decided to take a closer look. From hand-dyed wool to vintage recreations and surprisingly convincing washes, …

Dress Up Screenings at Cinefamily

Artist Alia Penner collaborates with the non-profit organization to hold film screenings where the audience attends dressed in theme

by Mya Stark “Dream on” is the perpetual motto of artist, illustrator and designer Alia Penner. Raised in the sylvan groves of LA counter-culture haven Topanga Canyon, Penner makes psychedelic, peacock-hued collages, paintings, photography and garments that serve as portals to usher the viewer into a myriad of ‘60s-flavored, ultra-feminine reveries. The allure of Penner’s dreams has led to a string of high-profile collaborations. She’s …