Levi’s Slump?

Levi Strauss, maker of the world’s most famous blue jeans, has said that sales of belts and other accessories are now growing significantly faster than sales of its denim clothing for the first time, amid stiff competition from the sportswear market. The rising popularity of fashionable sports clothing, such as yoga pants, prompted a 5% slump […] Read More

The Sukajan

You’ve come a long way, baby. From humble souvenir to runway sensation, the sukajan has enjoyed quite the ascent. This letterman-style embroidered bomber, often sumptuously decked out in tigers, koi, dragons, and cherry blossoms, has its origins in WWII, when troops who had served in Asia wanted a memento of their time overseas. They’ve since […] Read More

Denim Flare

We spend a lot of time thinking about our denim.  Beyond just the perfect boyfriend fit or scoring a great pair of 501’s, there’s a lot to be said for making your blues… you.  We’ve nursed a longtime love affair with patches, whether new or deadstock, which has only been exacerbated since the advent of […] Read More

Vegan Leather Boomin’

It was called “pleather” when Michael Jackson donned plasticky, synthetic leather in his early moonwalking days. It became famous for clothing rock stars and club kids in the 1980s. Now it’s back with a new target audience and a new, appropriately hip name: vegan leather. And it’s a hit. Demand for guilt-free faux animal hides […] Read More

8 Style Rules

She barely gives interviews and has shunned social media but as she prepares to celebrate her 41st birthday on January 16th, Kate Moss has decided to divulge her wardrobe secrets. The blonde-haired supermodel spoke to Look magazine about her top eight style rules. 1. Vamp up your look with lipstick Kate wears a natural beige […] Read More

Muppet Maddness

Seasonal Affective Disorder is the real deal.  Could SAD be attributed to the awful snoozefest of cold weather clothing?  How will be keep depression at bay during this polar vortex?  Today’s solution: Adorable faux-fur “muppet” coats. Cuddly, cozy and colorful. That’s right, color in the cold – practically guaranteed to brighten your mood. Plus, how can […] Read More