Colorful Chukkas from Christian Kimber

Boots from Melbourne in styles named for Darjeeling, Oolong and Rooibos tea

It’s not exactly breaking news that Melbourne is quickly becoming one of the world’s most stylish and exciting cities. Melbourne’s growing art and culture scene has been luring people from across the globe to start new ventures in Australia’s second city—nice weather and a killer coffee culture probably aren’t hurting anything either. Christian Kimber landed in Melbourne back in 2011 after a few years working …

The Ully

Pack for your own odyssey with Emalle NY's elegant utility bag

by Dale Henriques Like many industrious women on the go, Brooklyn advertising vet-turned-designer Erika Emeruwa found herself burdened by the weight of carrying numerous (and often not so stylish) bags every day, unable to stash everything she needed from morning to night in one easily portable place. Combining her creative itch with the initiative to address her own personal problem—which she soon discovered was a …

KEEN Garage

The Portland brand opens a sustainably renovated, interactive space downtown

Continuing their commitment to conservation and sustainability, the KEEN Garage in downtown Portland, Oregon reopened after a 10-month renovation of a 105-year-old building that generated less than one dumpster of waste. Incorporating many salvaged elements from the former space opened in 2010, the new Garage presents a playful and convivial new environment. On the first floor KEEN shoes, bags and socks are showcased in displays …