Journal
Interviews
Meet the makers, explore the materials and discover the histories behind clothes worth knowing.
Eric Maggiori on the Culture of Vintage and the Power of Storytelling
The first time Eric Maggiori understood what clothes could do, he was in Tokyo. It was 2004 and, until then, clothes had barely registered with him. He collected Dragon Ball Z cards, Panini albums,...
Papa Nui on Growth, Creative Evolution and Staying Authentic
Papa Nui began with $345 from a shop bonus. More than a decade later, after over 100 cap...
Loop & Weft interview: A conversation with Ryota Yamasaki
Ryota Yamasaki’s understanding of knitwear began with a single T-shirt. Before founding Loop & Weft, he worked in...
Milestone Basement interview: a conversation with Yuki Nagaoka
After 15 years in Japan’s denim industry, Yuki Nagaoka wanted to make jeans that looked forward. He had...
The Two Ears Brand Interview – A Conversation with Jonathan Lukacek
Jonathan Lukacek spent almost ten years trying to make a bandanna properly. The search took him through thousands...
The Rite Stuff Interview – A Conversation with Bryan Shettig
When we spoke to The Rite Stuff founder Bryan Shettig in March 2020, his young label was already...
Papa Nui Interview: A Conversation with John Tesoriero
Papa Nui began with a practical problem under the Australian sun. John Tesoriero was wearing an inexpensive reproduction...