Converse Jack Purcell

A look at the sneakers that became an American style icon

Advertorial content: The only sneaker to ever be designed for a world-class badminton player and subsequently find its way to becoming an American style icon, The Converse Jack Purcell remains one of the most recognizable footwear designs still in production today. However unlikely its rise to fame may have been, the low-profile, comfortable canvas sneaker has garnered such an esteemed following there’s no doubt it’s …

PARTIMI

Eleanor Dorrien-Smith's locally produced AW '13 collection, inspired by the Channel Islands and young adult books, makes its US debut

Ethical production doesn’t always result in the most fashion-forward apparel. But that’s absolutely not the case with London-based designer Eleanor Dorrien-Smith, whose past experiences include working for John Galliano, Mary Katrantzou, Eley Kishimoto and Anthropologie. Proving high style can be synonymous with sustainability, Dorrien-Smith became an entrepreneur when she launched her ready-to-wear collection, PARTIMI, just two years after graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2008. …

Witu Bags

The independent Aussie brand accessorizing with neoprene

Witu is a fun, Melbourne-based accessories label with a penchant for neoprene. The highly functional, protective foam is perfect for bags, camera straps and tech cases, yet it’s seemingly a largely unexplored material among the accessories industry. Witu bags prove to be far sturdier than their more commonly found nylon look-alikes, and their stylishly simple drawstring backpack has become local favorite for all kinds of …