Interview: Fabriano Fabbri

The Italian professor takes a phenomenological approach to contemporary fashion in his bilingual book

If we exclude photographic books and classic essays, it’s difficult to find a truly interesting publication about fashion. This is not the case with “L’orizzonte degli Eventi,” or “The Event Horizon,” recently written by professor Fabriano Fabbri and published (in Italian and English) by Atlante. As the subtitle suggests, the book analyzes “fashion styles from the ’60s to today” and in the process the author …

Korshun Footwear

Shoes made without any glue or stitches fashionably merge style with sustainability

by Dora Haller Dutch footwear designer Anna Korshun creates leather shoes that don’t require any glue or stitches. Almost magically constructed, the upper and outer soles are clicked together and then wrapped by a rubber layer that ensures a solid connection. The upshot is a clean and simple aesthetic, and even more beneficial; a streamlined production process that uses fewer materials. We recently spoke with …

Cool Hunting Video: Upstate

Handmade tie-dye garments for the fashion-forward bohemian

We first came across Upstate back in 2010 and were intrigued by their intricate tie-dyed run of flowing garments. Recently, we had the chance to revisit the duo behind the dye at their studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We gained some insight into their process—including a method discovered by accident—and learned about how they have evolved into a dynamic fashion line.