Category: Features

A Guide to Rebuilding your Wardrobe

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by rocky

If you do a quick google search on building your wardrobe you’re likely to get the same advice over and over. Men’s magazines like GQ set the formula for wardrobe building – get a great fitting suit and fill your wardrobe with all the ‘perfect’ essentials. While this idea is good in theory, I’ve learned from personal experience that this approach doesn’t work.

If you’re reading this site, you’re probably have specific goals for your personal style. Finding tasteful nondescript staples isn’t something that will help develop your personal style, it’s more fulfilling to find specific pieces that you’ll love (not simply tolerate) for years. I made plenty of mistakes in the past buying items that didn’t fit into my style or just filling up my closet with things I didn’t need or wear. I thou some of my lessons and put together a simple guide to getting the wardrobe that you actually want.

In Praise of Outlet Malls

June 20, 2016June 18, 2016 by rocky

It’s been years since I been to a proper outlet mall but visiting one in suburban Virginia gave me a renewed appreciation for what they can represent. Growing up outlet malls were somewhat of an event for my family. If we travelled to visit an aunt/uncle or family friend that lived near one, it was almost a certainty that we’d be shuttled to some suburban locale where the shopping choices and deals were plentiful. For Chinese families like mine, it was a point of entry into the American dream we saw on TV – video games, designer fragrances, chain restaurants and all.

Raf Simons is Tired of Fashion

May 18, 2016 by rocky

A new feature at The Telegraph goes in-depth with design legend Raf Simons. Each chapter of Raf’s career in fashion has been marked by evolution. While his namesake menswear has been one constant through over 20 years of designing, he has worked stints as the creative director of Jil Sander and most recently as the … Read more

Ghost Dive Project for Third Looks

March 30, 2016 by rocky

The photos found on the Ghost Dive Project take advantage of un-natural light to re-cast everyday locations such parking lots or strip malls as places worth exploring. The images quickly bring to mind the types of atmospheric shots seen in horror or crime films. Ghost Dive sent me some exclusive images that go beyond just the environments themselves and add a human element. Inspired by the classic Akira manga by Katuhiro Otomo, these images bridge the gap between reality and the fictional world of Neo-Tokyo.

If you like these images be sure to check out Ghost Dives website and Instagram.

Interview – Sigrun Guggenberger from C-Heads Magazine

February 24, 2016 by rocky

With contributors from around the world and a huge imprint on social media, you may have seen some of the gorgeous images that have come out of C-Heads Magazine. C-Heads is an Austrian platform for visual artists started by two sisters, Christine and Sigrun Guggenberger. The duo create print issues of C-Heads Magazine, an independent publication that focuses on youth culture, music, art fashion and portraits of beautiful women.

I spoke with Sigrun Guggenberger about the origins of the magazine, some of the challenges of working with an international host of collaborators and what’s next for the C-Heads. Click through for the interview and a selection of Sigrun’s favorite images from the publication to date.

Why Yeezy Season 3 Matters (And Also Doesn’t)

February 12, 2016 by rocky

Yeezy season approaching , but it seems like it never ends. Everything Kanye does is analyzed, written about, discussed ad nauseam on every social media platform and message board out. Yesterday was the Yeezy Season 3 fashion show / listening party extradionaire at Madison Square Garden. Where does Yeezy Season 3 fit into Kanye’s own career and in the fashion industry at large?

Interview/Feature with Photographer Jason Peterson

February 10, 2016 by rocky

Jason Peterson is a a proper multi-hyphenated creative. He is the current COO (chief creative officer at award winning advertising agency Havas Worldwide) and a renowned photographer in his own right. He recently held a photo exhibition of his helicopter photography at Soho House Chicago and built up a huge instagram audience of over 600,000 followers. His speciality when it comes to photos is beautiful black and white aerial shots. I picked Jason’s brain on his visual style and some of his inspirations behind his work as well as having him share some of his favorite images.

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Bryan Lee (Originalprogram) of the Acronymjutsu Instagram

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by rocky

Bryan Lee (@originalprogram)

Great brands are able to build more than just a following , they inspire whole communities of supporters. Acronym is one brand that has made a mark not just within the techwear sphere but on a dedicated community of collectors and enthusiasts around the world. While it’s price point and exclusivity keep Acronym from really being on the radar in mainstream men’s fashion, fans of the brand can find imagery of gear, fits and even choose to trade, buy and sell the brand through forums , marketplaces like grailed or on private social media groups.

One outlet that has taken off in terms of showcasing the brand through the eyes and lenses of it’s biggest fans is the Acronymjutsu Instagram account. The instagram account curates images from users around the world that use or wear Acronym. The account serves as both a home base for fans of the brand to keep in touch and communicate but also as a source of inspiration for those looking to buy or style the label in their own way. I spoke with Bryan Lee (@originalprogram) who started the Acronymjutsu account on how it came to be and his long history as a collector of all things Acronym.

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Acronymjutsu Instagram account

Style Profile – Fernando (1000Deaths)

December 25, 2015 by rocky

With 2015 coming to a close, I’m bringing you one last Style Profile to round out the year. Fernando (1000Deaths) has a unique sense of personal style that’s rooted in streetwear. He’s super creative at the way he mixes labels like Human Made, Cav Empt and of course Acronym. I picked Fernando’s brain on what influences his style and how he shops for key items. This style profile should be a lesson in just wearing the hell out of your gear no matter how rare a piece is.

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Holiday / Cyber Monday Deals

December 1, 2015November 29, 2015 by rocky

The holiday season is upon us and with that comes over-eating and general over-consumption. Make the most of current deals and actually save on gear you’ve been covteting. While it’s a headache to sift through the myriad of supposed Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals out there, the homie Willy has done his homework and come up with an impressive list of the best holiday sales out. Click through for a list over over 50 stores having sales through Cyber Monday and beyond. If you’ve been wanting an inclusive list of the current hottest sales, this is it.

Click through for the comprehensive list of holiday sales. We will be updating the list and adding even more sales, so be sure to check back.