SuperDuper Handmade Hats

The brand embarks on the time-honored Italian trade with totally new approach

When we think of Made in Italy, we usually assume that family traditions, ancient techniques and heritage are naturally involved. SuperDuper Handmade Hats are the exception. The Florence-based company produces entirely handmade hats using unique wooden shapes. The three designers have interesting, diversified backgrounds: Ilaria Cornacchini is an architect with a post-graduate fashion education, Veronica Cornacchini is an industrial designer and dancer and Matteo Gioli …

Levi’s Vintage Clothing and Made & Crafted Fall 2013

A closer look at the many textures included in collections for the colder seasons

While we’re enjoying the warm weather here in NYC, we’ve been thinking about fall fashion since seeing the heavily textured FW13 collections for Levi’s sub-brands Levi’s Made & Crafted and Levi’s Vintage Clothing earlier this past spring. And now, as the collections continue to land on store shelves, we’ve decided to take a closer look. From hand-dyed wool to vintage recreations and surprisingly convincing washes, …

Studio Visit: basäder

The Brooklyn-based duo explains how they handcraft lifetime leather bags at approachable prices

In the industrial business zone of East Williamsburg, Elin Johansson and Philip Antonelli (with the help of their college student assistant, Claire) squeeze into a space of 400 square feet—and that’s not including the childrenswear designer who shares the other half. The couple started basäder exactly one year ago, and have achieved a feat that, in theory, sounds impossible: Johansson assembles (by hand) original leather …