LOCAL ICONS: Reviving Industry with Apparel

The young Czech label introduces design-forward basics, each made in a different local factory

During Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Weekend, fashion editor Veronika Ruppert—along with fashion business insider Katarina Kral—presented a new project called LOCAL ICONS. The small yet impressive installation inside Prague’s Charles University revealed several garments and accessories straight from the factories of traditional Czech producers that have been all but forgotten by the current generation. We spoke with Ruppert to learn more about the project that’s aiming …

Winter Session’s Two-Tone Day Pack

The minimal, modern backpack gets an update with three earth tone colorways

In late 2013 we were introduced to Denver’s Winter Session, makers of rugged waxed canvas bags and assorted leather goods. The clean aesthetic is immediately attractive to a range of tastes, and is most appealing about the young brand. Sleek lines, honest materials and modest colorways make each piece work well with those holding onto the workwear movement, as well as those more partial to …

Luxury Eyewear from David Kind

Design-driven frames made in Japan and shipped six at a time for at home testing

The eyewear world changed dramatically when Warby Parker launched in 2010. The days of spending rent on a pair of glasses are (thankfully) behind us. The quality of lenses and frames offered by many affordable eyewear brands sometimes don’t stand up to daily wear and tear. As an alternative, there’s recently launched luxury eyewear brand David Kind. While the business model is similar to brands …