Zwelethu Mthethwa: New Works

The South African portraitist's latest exploration of a person's true identity

For his sixth solo show at NYC’s Jack Shainman Gallery, photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa presents three new series of works that continue to establish his role as one of South Africa’s most perceptive portraitists. Born in Durban, the Cape Town-based artist draws on personal reflections when conceiving a new project, but once determined, is wholly dedicated to exposing an individual’s entire identity. “What portraiture is about …

Ace Hotel + Alpha Industries

A waterproof fishtail parka to brave all elements

After ending 2012 on a high note with their Crescent Down Works puffy coat collab, the Ace Hotel starts the new year with another partnership, this time with heritage military garment maker Alpha Industries. The minimalist styling of the Fishtail Parka, a classic jacket based on the US Army M-65 parka, gives this iteration an approachable look and an air of credibility. Made of washed, …

Thomas Sires

The design duo outfits a tropical country club for their debut wholesale collection

For the past two years, friends and designers Allison Sires and Fiona Thomas have been carefully cultivating an original storefront in the heart of Nolita which would reflect their desire to create a lifestyle brand that freely incorporates items from their travels, alongside their own seasonal womenswear collections. Aptly calling it Thomas Sires, their 2010 debut drew upon joint trips to Tokyo and Paris, and …