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The Beauty of What Endures: Sebago and the Slow Rhythm of Storytelling
Born in Portland, Maine, Sebago left a lasting mark on the history of American footwear,…
Candiani Denim: A Family Legacy of Quality and Innovation, Rooted in a Nature Reserve
Just outside Milan, there’s a place where denim isn’t just produced – it’s reimagined.…
ANT45: Crafting Socks with Purpose and Precision
Who doesn’t love cashmere and merino knitwear? A soft and warm sweater, made from the…
Balancing Tradition And Innovation: Alpe Piano’s Timeless Alpine Clothing
Traditional garments play a fundamental role in defining the cultural identity of a region.…
Making The Best Trench Coat Is Not a Matter of Trends: L’Impermeabile Proves It
Founded in 1948 by the Landi family, the company that carries their name has established a…
Two Friends, One Shared Vision: The Unexpected Story of Les Deux
In his early twenties, Andreas von der Heide was not entirely sure about his life path. A…
The Beauty of What Endures: Sebago and the Slow Rhythm of Storytelling
Born in Portland, Maine, Sebago left a lasting mark on the history of American footwear,…
Candiani Denim: A Family Legacy of Quality and Innovation, Rooted in a Nature Reserve
Just outside Milan, there’s a place where denim isn’t just produced – it’s reimagined.…
ANT45: Crafting Socks with Purpose and Precision
Who doesn’t love cashmere and merino knitwear? A soft and warm sweater, made from the…
Balancing Tradition And Innovation: Alpe Piano’s Timeless Alpine Clothing
Traditional garments play a fundamental role in defining the cultural identity of a region.…
Making The Best Trench Coat Is Not a Matter of Trends: L’Impermeabile Proves It
Founded in 1948 by the Landi family, the company that carries their name has established a…
Two Friends, One Shared Vision: The Unexpected Story of Les Deux
In his early twenties, Andreas von der Heide was not entirely sure about his life path. A…
ANT45: Crafting Socks with Purpose and Precision
Who doesn’t love cashmere and merino knitwear? A soft and warm sweater, made from the…
Coffee Grounds Take New Form with Kaffeeform
As a design student in Italy, Julian Nachtigall-Lechner enjoyed drinking coffee. When he…
Rapport London’s Dedication to Timekeeping in All Its Forms
Born in 1898 as a clock manufacturer, Rapport London transitioned to the creation of watch…
Respectfully Authentic: Café Leather’s Mission to Keep Traditional Leather Crafts Alive
We sat down with Miguel Sánchez, founder of Café Leather, to discover his background,…
Crafting Timeless Leather Accessories: A Conversation with Sartolane’s Founder
The journey of Sartolane began in 2013, seeking to create a brand rooted in local…
Unique Handcrafted Bicycles 100% Made in Italy
Scatto Italiano is an authentic symbol of Made in Italy, and an ambassador of values like…
Mismo, An Everlasting Connection Between You and Your Bag
Mismo was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2006 by Adam Alexander Bach & Rikke Overgaard.…
Italian Heart, American Mindset: Bosca’s Cosmopolitan Leather Goods
Bosca is a manufacturer of leather goods founded in the US by an Italian immigrant: the…
Crafting Timeless Leather Accessories: A Conversation with Sartolane’s Founder
The journey of Sartolane began in 2013, seeking to create a brand rooted in local…
Timeless Design Bags That Last a Lifetime
A Q&A with Vincent Roussel, Founder of lundi, a French brand committed to designing and…
Candiani Denim: A Family Legacy of Quality and Innovation, Rooted in a Nature Reserve
Just outside Milan, there’s a place where denim isn’t just produced – it’s reimagined.…
ANT45: Crafting Socks with Purpose and Precision
Who doesn’t love cashmere and merino knitwear? A soft and warm sweater, made from the…
Balancing Tradition And Innovation: Alpe Piano’s Timeless Alpine Clothing
Traditional garments play a fundamental role in defining the cultural identity of a region.…
Alessandro Gherardi, Timeless Elegance Built On Tradition And Quality
Founded in Pieve Santo Stefano (Tuscany, Italy) in 2000, Alessandro Gherardi has discreetly…
It All Starts with a Great Essential, and Sunspel Aims to Make the Best Ones
In this issue of Brand Talks, we met David Telfer, creative director at Sunspel, to learn…
Dynamo The Good Company: Outdoor Clothing For The Common Good
Dynamo The Good Company is a clothing brand born in Dynamo Camp, the first Therapeutic…
Cubitts: Crafting Statement Frames for Spectacle Lovers
Inspiration from style and design icons and an unwavering commitment to authenticity are the…
Crafting Eyewear Legacies: Inside the World of MOSCOT
More than a hundred years after its foundation in 1915, MOSCOT is still family owned and…
The Beauty of What Endures: Sebago and the Slow Rhythm of Storytelling
Born in Portland, Maine, Sebago left a lasting mark on the history of American footwear,…
ACR(LA): How Friendship and Passion Ignited a Sneakers Brand
Founded in 2023 by Mexican friends Bernardo Amador, Roberto and Luís Collazo and Federico…
For the Sanders Family, Heritage Is the Key to Looking Forward
Sanders Shoes is one of the oldest footwear factories in the UK. Megan Sanders, director of…
In Every Cheaney Shoe Lies the Soul of a Crafting Community
For one and a half centuries, the Church family has been a foremost player in the world of…
Myrqvist, a Scandinavian Approach to Traditional Footwear
Swedish footwear brand Myrqvist blends traditional shoemaking to an unexpectedly fitting…
Harrys of London: Contemporary British Footwear Brand Designed for Elegance and Engineered for Comfort
Harrys of London was founded in 2001 with a clear objective that remains to this day: to…
Selahatin’s Unexpected Approach to Oral Care
We tend to think of oral care as a (maybe boring) part of our daily routine. In this issue…
Rocket Espresso: Craftsmanship and Technology in a Cup
Advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship are the driving forces of Rocket…
Orient Watches: When Tradition and Innovation Tick at The Same Pace
Orient watches are manufactured in Japan since 1950. Almost seventy-five years later, the…
Rapport London’s Dedication to Timekeeping in All Its Forms
Born in 1898 as a clock manufacturer, Rapport London transitioned to the creation of watch…
From Songwriting to Watchmaking: a Conversation With Lorca Watches’ Founder Jesse Marchant
Jesse founded Lorca Watches in 2022 in New York City with the goal of offering uniquely…
Reimagining the Watchmaking Industry through Minimalism, Functionality, and Collaborations
A Q&A with Giovanni Moro, Co-founder and Designer of UNIMATIC, an Italian watch brand that…
Interview with Enrico Margaritelli, CT Scuderia’s Founder & Designer
Time, speed, elegance and a love of mechanics are the dimensions inhabited by CT Scuderia.…