Jacquemus is Calling

April 30, 2020

For French phenom Simon Porte Jacquemus, home really is where the heart is. With countries the world over issuing stay at home orders in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19, the designer devised a candid approach to shooting his Spring 2020 collection. Entitled Jacquemus at Home, the campaign is lensed via FaceTime by photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti, featuring the industry’s freshest faces modeling the brand’s vibrant, subtly sexy Spring outing from the comfort of their own homes.

After recruiting models Bella Hadid and Barbie Ferreira to bring his signature skin-baring womenswear to life, Jacquemus’ latest installment is one for the boys: musician Steve Lacey is captured in his L.A. home, wearing laidback loungewear and painterly prints from the brand’s menswear offering.

Text by Tyler Sparling
Photos courtesy of Jacquemus

In an unprecedented era of social distance and physical isolation, Jacquemus’ latest campaign finds surprising creative potential in the connective power of today’s digital technology.

Peep the campaign below.

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Stüssy Weaves New Threads With Artisan Projects

May 21, 2024

The American streetwear powerhouse just dropped its second collection of boucherouite rugs, partnering with Artisan Project, a collective led by Palestinian-American textile designer Nina Mohammad. These hand-made rugs are crafted from upcycled Stüssy t-shirts and wool from the Atlas Mountains. The collection’s designs draw inspiration from the wool’s scenic Moroccan origins and the region's rug-making tradition, capturing its natural beauty and honoring ancestral practices, art, and vintage graphics. The rugs are woven by the Ain Leuh Women’s Cooperative in Morocco, each possessing a distinctive essence that transcends time and tradition, true to the Artisan Project’s name and mission.

The Boucherouite T-shirt Rugs collection is available now online at stussy.com, and in select Stüssy chapter stores.

Text by Jack Kissane
Photos by Antosh Cimoszko

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Looking Your Clothing in the Eyes

May 15, 2024

After years of hearing about it, office finally had the opportunity to discover what the whole buzz is around DesignMarch in Iceland. A short flight from New York brought us to Reykjavik, where we settled into our favorite hotel, The EDITION, as our base for the next few days.

From art exhibitions to talks to parties, the whole city gets behind the celebration that is once a year. As we hopped from one opening to another it was clear that there’s an electric feeling and welcoming energy throughout the capital. And of course no journey to the Land of Fire and Ice is complete without a trip to Blue Lagoon which we managed to fit into the schedule.

While adventuring across the city we came across Ýr Jóhannsdóttir's opening, a textile designer and artist from Iceland based in Reykavik, working under the name Ýrúrarí. Known for her whimsical and sustainable knitted creations, Ýrúrarí joined forces with Iconic Icelandic brand 66°North, forging a partnership rooted in shared values.

Photography and text by Mitchell Connell

In a collaborative effort for DesignMarch, Ýrúrarí breathed new life into defective 66°North sweaters, transforming them into wearable works of art. Employing an innovative approach, she crafts patches from production off-cuts and previously unsellable garments, infusing each piece with renewed value and her distinct knitted aesthetic.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic 66°North logo, Ýrúrarí creates intricate eye designs that imbue the garments with personality and charm. This project not only exemplifies a commitment to circularity but also celebrates the joy of clothing repair and creative rejuvenation. Both 66°North and Ýrúrarí share a dedication to sustainability, with Ýrúrarí's craftsmanship elevating recycled clothing to cherished pieces, while 66°North's century-long expertise in fabric utilization and repair services underscores their circular approach to fashion. Together, they aim to inspire individuals to reimagine their relationship with textiles and embrace the transformative power of conscious design.

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Faith in Nothing but Salvation

May 13, 2024

For issue 21, delving into human belief systems — religious, superstitious or otherwise — photographer Nuvany David and EIC Simon Rasmussen took to the hallowed confines of St. John's Episcopal Church. Louis Vuitton Men's SS24 had the models looking ready for Sunday service.

Peep the story, below.