Jewelry is always a thoughtful gift. It’s one thing that’s always better received than bought for yourself, and it serves as an everyday reminder of the giver. So I’d love to score one of Comme des Garçons’ new rings for my younger brother Justin. They’re reminiscent of old school class rings, but way tougher, and [...]

The Dr. Martens resurgence continues. Longtime fans of the romper-stomper English boots may prefer the classic models, but anyone looking to tweak tradition will be glad to hear that the brand now offers customization. The Dr. Martens Bespoke service launches today at London’s Dover Street Market, where customers can begin with one of two styles, [...]

“Just looking”—words that strike fear in the hearts of retail sales staff the world over. But it’s what’s encouraged at Dover Street Market, where Rei Kawakubo has just installed the Trading Museum, an exhibition of archive pieces and one-offs there for the observation. (They actually are for sale if you’re feeling flush, but the emphasis [...]

Nicholas Taylor introduced Madonna to Jean-Michel Basquiat in the early eighties, starting a tumultuous relationship between the pop icon and late artist. It was just one of Taylor’s daily adventures as a member of pre-punk band Gray, which he played in with Basquiat. Last night in London at the opening of Jean-Michel Basquiat Through Nicholas [...]

One of the first things you notice about the shoes in Brit girl Deborah Lyons’ debut collection, called Méchante, is that their heels are quite reasonable. In fact, it doesn’t seem like there’s anything over 100 mm in the bunch. “I’m already quite tall and I’m one of those people who like to be [...]

What: The classic Speedo racing suit, boldly reimagined by the genius minds at Comme des Garçons.
Why: As a former swim team-er, there will always be a place in my heart for the Speedo. But I’d be far more eager to keep my New Year’s resolution—to get my freestyle on three times a week—if I could [...]

Monday, September 15
Wake up later than planned (9 a.m.), as I’d gone to see the fantastic Emmylou Harris in concert the night before. I check my e-mail and find a message from a PR asking if I’ve received the invite for an event on Wednesday. Can’t think straight. Have I? Thought all my invites were [...]

“You can always tell if a party is good, not by the quantity of gate-crashers but the quality,” said Fergus Lawlor, owner of London PR agency Purple. “And these crashers are particularly good,” he continued, nodding at the well-dressed couple in the corner, quaffing Champagne. In other words, it was a bun fight at Rei [...]

Sydney-born designer Jordon Askill has cut his teeth with some impressive mentors: He interned for Alexander McQueen, designed for Ksubi, then apprenticed at Dior Homme for a three-year spell, winning a clutch of awards along the way. Now he’s branched out on his own with a whimsical line of jewelry that includes a sculpture or [...]