All Hail Aluminum with AKILA

January 26, 2023

Los Angeles eyewear label, AKILA, released their latest Aluminum Collection featuring five new frames crafted from lightweight aluminum for everyday use but durable enough to last a lifetime. The independent label’s limited-run eyewear is an advocate for sustainability by use of eco-friendly materials like mallable acetate, optical grade lenses, and plastic-free biodegradable packaging.

With a versatile, minimalist look, the new collection includes sunglasses and optical options with clear, blue-light blocking lenses and aluminum alloy frames with a matte finish. “As a strong, sustainable and lightweight metal, aluminum is perfect for eyewear,” stated AKILA. “All glasses in the Aluminum Collection are crafted for style and comfort in keeping with AKILA’s modern design ethos.”

Text by India Espy-Jones
Images couresy of AKILA

The Aluminum Collection is available now at akila.la.

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SSENSE Got Steamy This Paris Fashion Week

October 09, 2026

On October 2nd, SSENSE celebrated a number of emerging designers at their Paris Fashion Week popup, Salon des Refusés. The name is a callback to the 1863 exhibition, where artists were rejected from the conservative jury of the official Paris Salon. Here, in 2026, SSENSE puts the designs of Kanika Agarwal, Laura Andraschko, MERRMA, Petra Fagerstrom, RESCHA, SECONDA, and Stephen Jones on a pedestal for one day only.

Usually functioning as an online platform, SSENSE brought the showroom to visitors to participate with the designs. Shifting from a purely digital experience, the visitors got to try on products right there while engaging with the designers themselves.

The pop-up was followed swiftly by a steamy afterparty, with a DJ set by Memphy, followed by a showcase by electronic duo Smerz. SSENSE has long been a platform for cultural discovery, and with Salon des Refusés, they bring the essence of the former outcast exhibition to a physical reality that brought together music, art, fashion, and community.

Words by Jack Devitt

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SATISFY and Oakley Are Back for Round Eight

October 09, 2026

SATISFY and Oakley are back with Chapter VIII of Equipment for Our World, bringing together futuristic eyewear, technical running gear, and a good amount of early-2000s energy.

At the center of the collection are two very different silhouettes. The Scar, originally introduced in 2001, makes a comeback in Falcon and X-Silver Metal, while the spiked Suture Jacket looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Both come equipped with specially designed vented Prizm lenses, keeping things functional despite their otherworldly appearance.

The lineup also includes a perforated long-sleeve tee, a lightweight trail cap, and a silver-foil bandana. All designed with breathability in mind, whether you're actually hitting the trails or just dressing the part.

The collection drops October 13 at SATISFY and Oakley.