Photographer Jiro Konami is no stranger to the bustle of big cities. In fact, he thrives in it. After garnering acclaim for both his fashion photography and personal work in his home city of Tokyo, Japan, Konami made the move overseas to New York City in search of new inspiration—and found it in NYC’s crowded…

javas lehn: I know you grew up in the Santa Monica, Venice Beach area. What are your personal thoughts on the history of that area? susea mcgearhart: I went to Venice High School. My parents always said that we would never make it there, because it had sort of a bad reputation. But I actually…

We’re pleased to announce the expansion of our Grooming Essentials line from hair care to now include two bar soaps—Moisturizing Soap and Exfoliating Soap—and a Shaving Cream. Our Moisturizing Soap is formulated with shea butter and mango seed butter to soothe and moisturize dry skin, while our Exfoliating Soap gently cleanses and repairs skin with…

Kasuri derives its name from the Japanese word “kasureru”, which means “to blur.” The technique involves binding yarns, resist-dyeing them, and then untying them to reveal intervals of coloration. When woven together, these dyed yarns can produce complex patterns that are sometimes feathered or blurred at the edges, depending on the desired design. This traditional…

colin tunstall: So I’m just going to jump right into it. What’s the deal with the infrared? ryan struck: I’ve been shooting infrared film since 2012. I first saw Richard Mosse use it in the Congo. He was basically shooting conflict photos, but he was using the film as a way to humanize what was…

Our travels have always been a source of inspiration for our collections, and Spring ‘18 is no different. This season we take a closer look at a few traditional techniques and materials we’ve become fond of over the years, including fabric yarns made from paper. Whether it be the Washi of Japan, Hanji of Korea,…

When we initially decided to open a shop outside of New York, Tokyo was the first city that came to mind. The energy of its streets, its progressive style and magnetic charm have always captivated us, and we always look forward to going back. It’s been five years since we opened the doors to our…

Chris Christenson began his shaping career making boards for the surf team at Point Loma Nazarene University. After working under shaping legends like Dick Brewer and Skip Frye, he has since gone on to establish himself as one of the premier shapers in the world. A master as making all types of boards, Christenson has…