A Conversation with Shinsuke Takizawa
Since the mid 1990s, NEIGHBORHOOD has been one of Japan’s greatest streetwear exports. Founded by self-professed Americana junkie Shinsuke Takizawa, the brand has been a driving force in branding, quality and at times controversy due to some of...
A Conversation with Andrew Chen
Our latest A Conversation with… feature gives us an opportunity to chat with Andrew Chen, one half of contemporary brand 3sixteen and co-owner of Self Edge Los Angeles & New York. With nothing too formal in mind, we allow Andrew to discuss...
A Conversation with Hommy Diaz
In our latest A Conversation with… feature we catch up with Queens, New York native Hommy Diaz, best known as the Global Design Merchant & Marketing Director over at DC Shoes. Primarily handling the brand’s LIFE collection and newly...
A Conversation with Tofer Chin
American artist Tofer Chin has put a youth-impacted spin on contemporary painting, photography, sculpture and installation over the past few years. His carefully stylized paintings capture the controlled and the insane with a uniquely identifiable, r...
A Conversation with Paul Mittleman
Stüssy is a brand of particular importance and familiarity among the Hypebeast demographic. A critical piece of the puzzle has been Paul Mittleman who has done an admirable job of maintaining relevancy within Stüssy as a whole, despite the ever rapid...
A Conversation with Adam Kimmel
American designer Adam Kimmel has had the uncanny ability to carefully manipulate the most unorthodox of inspirations into one of America’s leading menswear labels. Whether it be the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest or the ongoing efforts o...
A Conversation with Tommy Ogara of Dita
In the competitive world of eyewear, Dita has associated itself with elegance, refinement and above all, high-quality frames and optics. Catching the attention of Thom Browne with an upcoming collaborative launch set for Fall/Winter 2011, the bra...
A Conversation with Nikolaj Nielsen of Won Hundred
Having quit school at the age of 16 to begin a career in the fashion industry, Nikolaj Nielsen spent years learning about the design business while working for denim companies like Diesel and Miss Sixty. In 2005, the industry veteran felt a need...
A Conversation with Ian Paley of Garbstore
With an extensive knowledge of the industry and a background in design, it’s no wonder that Ian Paley has repeatedly been given accolade for his UK-based menswear brand Garbstore. Focusing on heritage styles that are produced in Asia from s...
A Conversation with Tim Little of Grenson
As Creative Director and CEO of Grenson, Tim Little has transformed the label from a small-size English heritage shoemaker into a highly sought-after brand that’s currently stocked by some of the world’s leading retailers. Known for i...
A Conversation with Stefano Ughetti of CAMO
When Italian designer Stefano Ughetti decided to launch his own clothing label back in 2007, the intent was not to simply dress men. Rather, he sought to create a label that would put men in touch with what they want to wear, allowing them to sta...
A Conversation with Gordon Richardson
Back in 2005, British retailer Topman sought to set itself apart from its high street counterparts with Topman Design – a range of highly directional and fashion-forward ready-to-wear garments. Under the leadership of Design Director Gordon...
A Conversation with Jamel Shabazz
A native of New York, Jamel Shabazz is among only a handful of influential photographers who has played an integral part in the documentation of street culture in the vibrant New York landscape. Recently emerging as the man behind the camera for...
A Conversation with Ray Mate
Ray Mate is the Co-Founder of progressive streetwear label Mighty Healthy, originally launched in 2004. Hailing from New York City, Ray grew up in the 1980s skateboarding scene with some of today’s more recognized names, including Keith Huf...
A Conversation with Brian Moore
Brian Moore is the Vice President of Men’s Footwear for the Timberland Boot Company. Prior to joining Timberland, Brian was a Vice President at Burton Snowboards where he was the General Manager for the Gravis Footwear brand. Timberland is widely...
