Ripped: T-Shirts from the Underground

Lydia Lunch, Thurston Moore and Betsey Johnson contribute to a new book documenting a '70s- and '80s-era tee collection

Images: © Ripped: T-Shirts from the Underground A testament to the post-punk art and music scene of the ’70s and ’80s, “Ripped: T-Shirts from the Underground” offers a visual history of the time through rare and one-off t-shirts. From Sonic Youth to Run DMC, the Sex Pistols to The Kinks, Talking Heads to The Cure, and, of course, Van F****** Halen, the tees in Cesar …

Maaike Mekking: Witch-Craft-Wo-Man-Ship

Dutch designer Maaike Mekking's spectacular neo-tribal A/W 2010 collection at London Fashion Week

While much of the recent London Fashion Week lacked the edge of past seasons with designers taking the safer route by showing subdued ready-to-wear collections, Dutch-born designer Maaike Mekking seized on high drama (what some might say fashion does best) with her collection dubbed “Witch-Craft-Wo-Man-Ship.” Channeling the spirit of cult films such as Christiane F and Bandlands, Mekking showed a collection of wearable separates reflecting …

Pedaler Clothing Spring 2010 Collection

A new apparel line marries cycling functionality and sustainable materials with streetwear sensibility

Targeting the growing market of bicycle commuters, Pedaler Clothing incorporates technical elements into clothing and accessories that could pass as a standalone streetwear line. Both tops and bottoms have ergonomic cuts made for the cycling movements, use sustainable bamboo wherever possible, and feature subtle reflective flourishes for added safety. Hoodies and t-shirts benefit from extended sleeves and torsos, with jersey pockets on the rear. The …