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Wednesday May 15th, 2013

The Kanye West-Approved Raincoat Poised to Take the Menswear Scene by Storm
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The Kanye West-Approved Raincoat Poised to Take the Menswear Scene by Storm

Finally: a cool rain jacket. With Stutterheim’s “Arholma,” the moat between the classic elegance of a British Barbour, or everyday trench and the sporty utility of a Fjallraven has dried up.

We liked these before he wore it, but Kanye West was recently spotted wearing one of Stutterheim’s gorgeously minimalist and heavy duty raincoats, presaging a trend that will no doubt take better hold than his leather skirts.

We caught up with brand’s founder Alexander Stutterheim to find out why he launched to label–and what’s next.

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Friday March 22nd, 2013

Thursday February 7th, 2013

Scott Sternberg Sent Two Models on a Scavenger Hunt in NYC to Show Off His Fall Menswear Collection for Band of Outsiders and We Tagged Along
Menswear

Scott Sternberg Sent Two Models on a Scavenger Hunt in NYC to Show Off His Fall Menswear Collection for Band of Outsiders and We Tagged Along

“This is game control” says Scott Sternberg, his voice rising above the din of 6th avenue traffic passing us while we sit in his bespoke Band of Outsiders studio on wheels, its glass walls giving NYC a look inside the designer’s fall 2013 menswear collection, and into his rarified mind.

Inspired by the notion of urban utopia, maps, globes and architect Oscar Niemeyer’s Brasília, Sternberg is showing his newest menswear collection by sending two models, Matt and Miles, on a scavenger hunt throughout Manhattan. There’s a different look for each clue, and the hunt is being livestreamed throughout the day.

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Friday January 11th, 2013

Are Brands Overusing the Word Heritage?
Menswear

Are Brands Overusing the Word Heritage?

Leah’s at the Pitti Uomo tradeshow in Florence this week, and undoubtedly she’s come across several “heritage” brands at the hundreds of booths shilling their earnestly designed shoes, jackets and jeans to the world’s top menswear buyers and editors.

The term “heritage” is commonplace in menswear—and beyond—thanks to the fashionable revival of traditional English brands (Barbour, Belstaff) and Made-in-America labels (Alden, Carhartt).

But with the introduction of Portland, Oregon-based Pendleton Woolen Mills’ new “heritage collection” last week, we wondered: has the use of the word “heritage” reached a saturation point?

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Wednesday January 9th, 2013

Tuesday August 21st, 2012

How To Steal From the Boys
Menswear

How To Steal From the Boys

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that menswear is having a moment. And it’s not just the boys who are benefiting. Now, more than, ever is the time for ladies to start stealing from men’s closets. “I have to admit that I have always been a fan of women’s casual style–from Read more →

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