Interview: Michael Chen of Aloha Sunday

The co-founder of the San Diego-based boutique discusses the contemporary men's market and gives us an exclusive preview of their F/W '13 lookbook

It’s potentially easier to spot a killer whale off San Diego’s coast than to find a one-stop men’s clothing store that features up-and-coming local designers—at a reasonable price. Seeing the void in the market in the area, Aloha Sunday was started two years ago as a continually evolving retail experiment. The name originates from the familiar Hawaiian phrase for TGIF, “Aloha Friday,” where one says …

Interview: Aldo Bakker

The Dutch designer on material, process and his family's extensive history

by Stefano Caggiano Designs by Aldo Bakker look quite different from designs by his father Gijs Bakker who, in 1993 founded—with Renny Ramakers—the worldwide famous “conceptual design” brand Droog. Rather than focused on the concept, Aldo Bakker’s pieces feature a strong by-hand control of the fusion between form and material. Highly skilled in jewelry, glass and wooden design, Bakker is influenced by Constantin Brâncuși, Georgio …

Interview: George Quraishi of Howler Magazine

Soccer's newest publication takes a look at the sport from the eyes of an American

by Madison Kahn Howler is a new quarterly magazine aimed at the American soccer fan, entertaining both die-hards and newbies alike. Founders Mark Kirby and George Quraishi launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2012 that raised $69,000 from 1,400 backers, and with a sharp team of strong sports journalists and innovative designers, Kirby and Quaraishi have created a distinctive product. A revelation, Sports Illustrated called it. …