On a recent trip to the City of Roses we wandered upon QUIN, an ingredient-driven candy shop in the newly opened Union Way shopping center—which will host Steven Alan, Danner and Self Edge, among others. The extremely small shop offers all the delicious, handmade goodies you’d expect from a Portland-based brand, with a more mature, modern brand aesthetic. While QUIN makes and sells a range …
Australian surf outfitter The Critical Slide Society is accustomed to doing things differently. While most surf companies chase after world tour stars to rep their gear, The Critical Slide Society (TCSS) opts for free-spirited longboarders who would rather be landlocked than surf a competition heat. TCSS continues its contrarian yet fun-focused approach to surf style with the Bespoke Aloha Goods project; offering custom, made-to-order boardies …
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.
