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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Vans and artist Sterling Ruby are teaming up again for a bold second collection through OTW by Vans, launching on December 5, 2024. The seven-piece lineup includes footwear and apparel inspired by Ruby’s art, featuring deep green and gold tones, rotting jack-o-lantern graphics, and monster claw motifs.

The collection includes four shoe designs, such as the Old Skool 36 and Sk8-Hi 38, crafted with premium materials like goatskin and sustainable cotton. It also introduces apparel with striking graphics and a bold slogan: “ABSOLUTE CONTEMPT FOR TOTAL SERENITY.”

Punk band Mannequin Pussy stars in the campaign, photographed by Nayquan Shuler during a live performance. Prices range from $125 to $200 and will be available at otw.vans.com starting December 5.

By Enzo Holdt
Photography by courtesy of VANS OTW

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Timberland and Veneda Carter Reimagine Classics with Bold Metallics

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Veneda Carter teams up with Timberland once again, bringing a fresh edge to archival designs in their latest capsule collection. Highlight pieces include towering lace-up boots in electric blue and silver, alongside a sleek reinvention of Timberland’s iconic 6-Inch boot, both crafted with patent leather and recycled materials.

The collection also introduces rugged, versatile outerwear like oversized parkas, utility vests, and a statement boiler suit, all built for layering and durability. Inspired by industrial design and early 2000s fashion, Carter infuses each piece with a contemporary energy that feels both striking and wearable.

The collection is now available and can be found at flagship Timberland stores, online, and select retailers worldwide..