Photochromia: Sunlight-Sensitive Apparel

Print All Over Me and wearable tech studio The Crated collaborate for futuristic T-shirts and backpacks that react to UV rays

At the moment, companies seem eager to keep wearable technology constrained to a simple accessory around the wrist, but NYC-based wearable tech research studio The Crated, along with digital printing platform Print All Over Me (POAM), have grand plans for smart textiles. The two collaborated on an apparel collection called “Photochromia,” where every piece—from caps to backpacks—reacts to sunlight. Thanks to color-changing photochromic inks, designs …

Berlin Alternative Fashion Week

Boundary-breaking creative talent gathered at this year’s Berlin Alternative Fashion Week (BAFW) to showcase the future of independent design through fashion, music and art in an atmosphere not bogged down by big brands. The collection of experimental events included runway shows by designers Field of Ponies, Phoebe Heess, Bas Kosters, Tzuji and more, culminating in the main event “Alchemy.” You can catch a quick wrap-up …

Interview: Knitwear Designer Kim Haller

Insight on an eponymous second collection inspired by a letter of heartbreak

When you enter knitwear designer Kim Haller’s Brooklyn studio, you are also entering her home. A career consultant for international luxury brands like Calvin Klein and Derek Lam, Haller transformed the ground floor of her charming townhouse into a cozy workspace. This space acted as the incubator for Haller’s first eponymous collection, which she launched last February at stores like Opening Ceremony. Practical and comfortable, …