Stutterheim Outerwear

Drawing creativity from overcast skies, the Stockholm-based raincoat brand is making bold moves next season

Back in 2012 CH spoke with Alexander Stutterheim in his small boutique in Sdermalms SoFo district in Stockholm and discussed his small, yet already well-formed, brand bearing his own name: Stutterheim.At the time, his range of raincoats numbered only four designs, but nowthree years laterStutterheim has grown dramatically. We returned to the brand’s HQ (still on Sdermalm) recently and spoke with marketing director, Johan Lomana …

The Art of Consumption: CJW Wool Scarves

Christina Wang draws out her fascination for material objects on to wearable, sumptuous wool scarves

Christina Wang’s scarves are more than just wearable; they’re impossible not to comment on. Each square of soft wool is illustrated with an array of objects, ranging from bowls of ramen to a Patagonia fleece jacket and a Momofuku birthday cake—accompanied by their prices. With consumable products that she comes in daily contact with as her art muses, the NYC-based artist’s wearable works become a …

Fabric-Focused Womenswear by Zii Ropa

The young Mexico City-based label's designs revolve around simple lines and high-quality materials

Since moving to Mexico three and half years ago, Vancouver native Bridget Tidey has started her own unique clothing line Zii Ropa. Founded just last year, the brand’s aesthetic is comfortable yet flattering, durable yet sophisticated and is “inspired by diversity of different cultures, landscapes and traditions of making textiles throughout the world,” Tidey tells CH. “I’ve been making clothes since Home Ec class in …