Addressing our evolving relationship to technology and the body, Chris Dorland’s recently opened “Synthetic Skin” allows us to apprehend the force of intrusive technologies as they merge into our bodies and psyches. We caught up with the NYC based artist to talk through the process of his evolving work as it embraces digital mediums /
Read MoreWe all have a story to tell that shapes us as people, be it geographically or creatively. Guillermo Andrade is no exception. As the founder and creative force behind 424 Inc and its older sibling concept space FOURTWOFOUR on Fairfax, Andrade is proof personified that the American Dream is still alive and kicking. We caught up with Guillermo at the Met in NYC to discuss his past, present and future moves /
Read MoreThe fourth in our series of online exclusive editorials, “The Confidence Of Youth” draws focus to burgeoning conviction through the intimacy of a portrait /
Read MoreA designer in the truest sense of the word, Siki Im has not only applied his talents to the world of fashion through his work under Karl Largerfeld and Helmut Lang as well as his eponymous brand, the Oxford trained architect also operates the award winning multi disciplinary SIKI IM STUDIO /
Read MoreOliver Payne is a London born artist living and working in Los Angeles. He is the video games correspondent for Flash Art magazine and runs a clothing label called CHILL OUT RELAXING CLOTHES /
Read MoreThe third in our series of online exclusive editorials, “Had I a golden thread” offsets an industrial backdrop against key vibrant tones and patterns from brands such as Acne, Dries van Noten, Issey Miyake and more /
Read MoreFrom a childhood in Syracuse to the Love Park skate scene in the late nineties to classic work with Alien Workshop to Supreme’s magnus opus' in Cherry and Blessed, William ‘Bill’ Stroebeck is slowly but surely re-defining a genre stylistically - via introducing his inimitable visual culture of romance and a love affair with skateboarding and adapting it to direct the neu garde of skate video content /
Read MoreInspired by vintage colour images of mid french resistance fighters who were finally able to walk the streets of Paris in full colours on VE day. “Interior Resistance'“ channels the confident authority carried by these men through their mix of tailoring and casual Parisian para military uniforms /
Read MoreOne of the true originals and pioneers of the New York streetwear scene Alife is well and truly back. Helmed by original co-founder Rob Cristofaro and Treis Hill, the brand already have a string of standalone releases and exciting collaborations over the next few months. We caught up with Cristofaro at the Alife studio in Lower Manhattan to get his “5 Things”
Read MoreAs Nepenthes open their first UK store in London this week, we thought this was good moment to look back at our AW18 editorial from Vol.19. Styled by Masataka Hattori and shot by Mitsuo Okamoto, this story highlights textures and patterns from across the Nepenthes brand family /
Read MoreIn the first in our series of online exclusive editorials, “When the night comes'“ explores the contrasting tones and frequencies of London’s east end by night against bold prints and pattern highlights of the SS19 Season /
Read MoreWelcome to Vol.20, The New Order / 10th anniversary addition. Out now in specialist magazine, Fashion and lifestyle retailers globally /
Read MoreI met Gildas Loaëc around 12 years ago in a purposely-dim lit Restaurant in Paris to celebrate the signing of Kitsuné’s first guitar based band “Cazals”. During dinner I remember Gildas pulling some Polo shirts and white jeans out of a bag to show the band. They had a little Fox logo on them… I didn't realize it at the time but that was the beginings of Maison Kitsuné /
Read MoreClarity of conscience and a stead fast conviction are two traits that are not always bed fellows in the fashion industry. Not so with husband and wife duo Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi aka Story MFG. Who’s core brand values are built around 100% sustainable practices and regenerative agriculture /
Read MoreSkateboarding never really leaves your heart. For anyone who has come up through the culture, it will always have a part of their soul. One such person is Soulland founder and creative director Silas Adler. A friend for some years now, I am stoked to see Alder go right back to his artistic roots and create a range of graphics that will adorn the boards of Erik Koston’s & Guy Mariano’s Numbers team. We caught up with Silas in Paris to find out more /
Read MoreIsaac Larose is generally known for his personal style and being the co founder of Larose Paris a contemporary headwear company who’ve worked with various brands including Missoni, Our Legacy, Jacquemus, Sunspel, Bed J.W. Ford /
Read MoreReception is about what you can’t touch or feel, moreover its designed via a nod to the senses and emotions experienced upon breaking bread with friends.
The brain child concept of couple Pierre & Celine who need you to know that Reception is a global community not a brand /
Read MoreA partnership in Life and Work, Swedish Designers Emma Hedlund and Saif Bakir met in 2004 and formed their ever progressive label CMMN SWDN in 2012.
Always seemingly calm and at ease with the balance of their lives together, we visited the couples east london studio ahead of their AW19 show at Paris Fashion Week to ask them 5 things /
Forging a new brand identity in a fashion capital such as Milan can be a serious task. The shackles of history and traditions all come into play as the city struggles to cast off the old, recognise the future, enabling the nurturing of a new generation of designers. Founded by Loris Messia and Simone Rizzo, SUNNEI has consistently pushed an identity focused on the lighter and more playful side of life /
Read MoreMenswear has had its ups and downs in London. Last weekend saw the 13thseason of London Fashion Week Men’s, but for sometime now the industry and beyond have had their doubts about its longevity. Having lost some of its big name draws last year and downgraded in size from four to the original three days – maybe its time to acknowledge that something doesn't feel right in the capital /
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