Theo Hassett of Roberts & Hassett

The co-founder of Melbourne's bespoke leather goods company discusses his craft

Kangaroos aren’t usually associated with bespoke footwear. Yet according to Melbourne-based craftsman, Theo Hassett, leather from the iconic jumping marsupial is “one of the strongest around.” Originally from New Zealand, Hassett relocated to Melbourne six years ago and a chance meeting with James Roberts at the launch of the latter’s Captains of Industry space led to the creation of Roberts & Hassett, a leather footwear …

Interview: Kristen Lee of TENOVERSIX

The LA-based multi-label boutique opens a new outpost and coffee bar in a renovated historic hotel in Dallas

Housed inside a landmark building in Dallas, boutique hotel The Joule is in the final phases of a two-year expansion and renovation featuring new guest rooms, retail space, a spa and restaurants. Set in the heart of downtown Dallas, The Joule bridges the classic elements of neo-gothic architecture with contemporary components, including a cantilevered glass rooftop pool. The hotel also boasts an art collection with …

Indigofera

Co-founder Mats Andersson on the Swedish label's fresh approach to pure denim

Mats Andersson, the co-founder of Indigofera says the Swedish denim label, which is embedded in the very roots of the country’s jeans history, approaches denim in a different way. He explains that “the basic idea was not to do what everyone else is doing. From how you approach each piece, the fabric, how it’s seen in the marketplace and—in doing so—stand out from the ‘pants …