Interview: Ricky Hendry on Tech-Led Fashion

Smart textiles and the future of innovation within the current landscape of men's style, presented by Cole Haan ZeroGrand

Sponsored content: While one of the most evident ways in which technology has seeped into contemporary culture is no doubt wearables; fashion and tech have—and continue—to collide, from DVF collaborating with Google Glass to 3D-printed insoles. While some products seem to be conceived purely for aesthetics, many make the uncertainty of daily life in and outside the city a little bit easier to manage by …

Unbreakable Sunglasses by Italia Independent

A playfully designed frame made of rubber to last forever

Ideal for those accident-prone amongst us, the I-Ultra sunglasses from Italia Independent are made entirely of rubber, save for the high-quality lenses of course. The malleable frames can be bent in essentially any direction without breaking, making them safe for stashing in your back pocket or tossing into a bag once the sun goes down. The lightweight material—which Italia Independent claims to have never been …

Three Experimental Hoodies from Outlier

Somewhere between fashion and performance sportswear, the Brooklyn designers deliver forward-thinking concepts

With a focus on melding fashion, function and performance, Brooklyn-based apparel maker Outlier continues to deliver for the fast-paced active urban lifestyle while offering a simple, elegant aesthetic. Continually blurring the line between activewear and fashion, the brand is unafraid of pushing the envelope in hopes of forging a new design path. Their latest offering represents a commitment to developing the garments of the future, …