The shoulder strap is the star of these SASQUATCHfabrix bags. They look a bit like the spine of one of Giger’s aliens; robust but forgiving and just vaguely icky. There’s rubber inside that nylon strap, presumably responsible for that queasy corrugated feel. But if it… Read More
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How a man of my age ‘should’ dress
Media coverage of the recent menswear shows in London and Milan has seen a resurgence in the use of the term “heritage”. Apparently patrons have been mixing more traditional fabrics and the odd pair of brogues into the usual turmoil of Off-White, Gucci sneakers and… Read More
Flaps and flourishes I can’t be bothered to figure out
With cross-body, bum-bag style pouches filling out ‘trends that are over in 2018‘ lists across the streetwear media, here’s an alternative. It’s a shoulder bag. It’s by Master-Piece. And it’s completely not a cross-body, bum-bag style pouch. Although thinking about it, you could and probably… Read More
A conundrum I feel I could probably have unraveled
My girl nabbed one of these bags last season. Hers is in light pink. I’ve never borrowed it. This colourway is a bit more me. Probably a bit more you too. It’s called, “white forest printed sacoche.” Basically it looks like a camo that’s been… Read More
The gentrification of punk motifs
There comes a time when pretty much every design house resorts to the artful splash. An apparently random application of complementary colour, seemingly flicked onto the product. Shirts, jackets, jeans and yes, those tiresome Margiela sneakers; when inspiration is a no-show, reach for a couple… Read More
Floating mountains and underwater spirits
Amongst the indigenous people throughout various chunks of America, the thunderbird remains a prominent mythological symbol. A super-creature of considerable power; legends boast of its feats of strength and paranormal abracadabra-ness. Thunderbirds hang out in a floating mountain according to tribes in Northern Wisconsin. While… Read More





