Alpha Lyrae

Electroluminescent fabric designed by emerging Chinese designer Vega Zaishi Wang

As her name would suggest, Beijing-based designer and 2008 Central St. Martins graduate Vega Zaishi Wang is definitely among the brightest stars of China’s fashion scene. Coincidentally, she developed a love for experimenting with light and luminous clothing as a way to get closer to her parents, who are both electrical engineers. They ultimately encouraged her to opt for electroluminescent fabric (EL), which is commonly …

DeadSnap Snapbacks

Five new summer-to-fall hats from Wintercheck Factory

While cooler temperatures have pleasantly rolled through NYC, our friends at Wintercheck Factory just released five new snapback caps for a final push of summer vibes that will wear well into the next season. The DeadSnap hats are made with ’90s-era deadstock fabrics sourced from the same Denver factory now making the Wintercheck collection. Of the five vibrant patterns available—Mixed Berry, Jurassic Park, Portugese Man …

Seawall

Our interview with the proprietors of Portland's first pop-up shop and gallery space highlighting Maine-made goods

A hybrid between a retail and gallery space, Seawall is home to Portland, Maine‘s first pop-up shop and also its newest clothing line. Founders Daniel Pepice, Sara Lemieux, Thom Rhoads and Brook Delorme opened Seawall this spring with the hope to open people’s eyes to talented Maine designers. Housed in a refinished space in the Old Port, Seawall is a sign of the new aesthetic …