Gram Shoes, Stockholm: Technical and material-driven shoes, made in Hong Kong and designed by three Swedes

Gram Shoes, Stockholm


Swedish footwear label, Gram has been quietly yet persistently gathering a cult following since its arrival in 2005. It’s the creative outlet of designer Hong Kong-based Alexis Holm, Johan Larsson and…

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Iron & Resin + Vanson Leathers Mojave Jacket: A waxed canvas motorcycle jacket just in time for spring riding season

Iron & Resin + Vanson Leathers Mojave Jacket


As spring finally graces the Northern Hemisphere with its presence, activity season is on. With the arrival of the new Iron & Resin collaboration with Vanson Leathers, this season…

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Rapha SS14 Hooded Wind Jacket: A lightweight, DWR-coated jacket that’s perfect for spring riding

Rapha SS14 Hooded Wind Jacket


Like the groans and gripes that winter will never release its grasp, the temperatures around NYC (and the Northern Hemisphere in general) have finally begun to ease up. While T-shirt weather is still some time away, now is the right time to bring…

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Black on Black Denim: An exploration of black denim manufacturing methods through six pairs of superior jeans

Black on Black Denim


Though we’ll never turn our back on indigo denim, lately we’ve been thinking more and more about the world of black denim. A lengthy discussion with leading denim authority and Self Edge co-founder Kiya Babzani on the three main modes of making black…

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Petrichor Water-Repellent Shirt: Cornwall’s rugged coastal brand Finisterre’s versatile yet casual overshirt

Petrichor Water-Repellent Shirt


When the coastal gales kick up a few raindrops, you want to be prepared—but not look like you’re summiting Everest. Cornwall, England-based cold-water surf brand Finisterre hit the sweet spot between form and function with their…

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Bon Vivant: Leather goods, handmade in Brisbane, inspired by the many forms of the Good Life

Bon Vivant


The Good Life is a concept best left to individual dreamers to interpret. While some may see it as a life spent lamping in the sun or lapping the local ski hill, others feel it’s defined as time dedicated to a passion project….

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Nanamica Cycling Pack: A sleek black bag that’s as stylish as it is functional

Nanamica Cycling Pack


When it comes to backpacks, often basic is best. And, in the case of the Nanamica Cycling Pack, neither bells nor whistles were needed to enhance the bag’s intelligently refined…

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Mack Weldon Silver: Anti-odor and anti-microbial basics made with pure silver and tested by NASA

Mack Weldon Silver


More often than not, the key to surviving constant travel is packing as lightly as possible. And a simple way to do so is to cut down on the basics. Thanks to the anti-microbial and anti-odor properties…

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TRNK: An online home design marketplace boasting masculine style through shoppable stories

TRNK


The task of turning a place to put your stuff into a real home can often take years. Even in cities with abundant shopping options, finding the little things that give your place personality can be difficult. With this in mind, former fashion…

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Delikatessen Clothing: The Amsterdam menswear label inspired by art and nature

Delikatessen Clothing


A shared admiration of well-tailored form and exceptional fabrics, stemming from a chance encounter at Barcelona–El Prat Airport in 2004, led Andrzej Lisowski and Stephen Hartog to co-found Delikatessen. Remarkably, it was just a five-minute conversation…

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