Nikolaj Hansson Joins Diadora Legacy as Creative Director

October 31, 2024

Diadora's appointment of Danish designer Nikolaj Hansson as Creative Director for its Legacy line signals a fresh chapter for the brand. Known for his Copenhagen-based label Palmes, Hansson’s connection to Diadora began in childhood, admiring the brand’s iconic boots on Premier League defenders. Now, his deep respect for Diadora’s heritage and his vision for merging craftsmanship with progressive design will shape the brand’s premium Legacy line.

His first collection launching in Fall/Winter 2025, will blend his design ethos with Diadora’s storied history, tapping into both the brand’s past and a modern sensibility. Diadora’s CEO, Claudio Bora, shares Nikolaj Hansson's vision of sport as an emotional, daily experience, aiming to create apparel that resonates with the spirit of sport itself. As Hansson says, "the falling in love was mutual," and together, they aim to reignite that spark in a new generation of fans.

Text by Enzo Holdt
Photography by Giovanni Benvenuto

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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.