Winter Snow Essentials for Women

Five snow-specific products that put aesthetics on par with form and function

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is here to stay (at least for the next few months) and while it may seem grim, it also means getting back to all your favorite cold weather activities. For many who are drawn to the mountains, skiing and snowboarding are two of the most enjoyable, accessible ways to make the most of the chilly season—but the only …

Fashion and Nature in China: Su Guangyu

The Beijing fashion designer on his inspiring childhood island home and contemporary state of Chinese fashion

A renaissance in local traditions and, in turn, the rise of a new contemporary Chinese identity is becoming a key issue among many young creatives living in the capital. When it comes to defining the core features of Chinese style, the link between nature, a growing need for a simple life and echoes of Taoist philosophy seems to be an essential recurring theme. Exploring the …

Sködia’s Stylishly Cozy Sweats

Introducing "softwear" made from materials like terry cloth, sweats and wool

As the colder seasons approach, a collective sigh can be heard all over the Northern Hemisphere. Few times of the year flatter the sartorially-minded quite like fall and winter, with ample opportunities to experiment with layering and jump on the cozy “softwear” movement. Championing said movement with sweats on sweats on sweats, is Sködia, a new brand from NYC-by-way-of-Australia designer Jess McKie. Sködia is all …