From rock'n'roll leather jackets to hip-hop's love affair with sportswear, music has made an indelible mark on the world of fashion. And this season, the British brand Superdry continues this legacy with the launch of its new musical approach, SuperdrySounds. Driven by the brand's desire to find and support credible and authentic musicians, the project enables some of the best emerging artists from around the world to perform on a global platform. Meanwhile, a new space on superdry.com will offer readers exclusive interviews, new releases from up-and-coming acts, and a wide range of music-related blog posts. The hero artists selected for the show are Aaron Unknown, a British rapper and model who worked with Stormzy; Santino Le Saint, Brixton-based R&B singer-songwriter; 2018 American independent singer and Vevo star, Au / Ra; British DJ Ami Carmine; American singer, rapper and dancer Lexie Liu; Chinese actor and singer Timmy Xu; and Sam Blacky, the int...
Like many key pieces of fashion over time, the briefcase has
evolved from the rigid, cuboid object it once was to a now softer and more
elegant silhouette. With many men today preferring to go for the more malleable
briefcase, the modern briefcase has become a hybrid of the two; a thoughtful
mix between solidarity, functionality and elegance. Here are five exquisite
examples of the modern briefcase:
Luca Faloni Elegant Mesnwear Essentials
S.T. Dupont
S.T. Dupont has been making luxury leather goods since 1872
for kings, emperors, maharajas, ambassadors, and bankers, so it's fair to say
they know what they're doing. Simon Tissot Dupont specialized in making leather
briefcases for diplomats and businessmen, and it seems his lineage does the
same; This modern pebbled calfskin document holder from the Diamond line
features an embossed "D" logo and two palladium diamond head studs.
Velasca Handmade Italian Boots and Shoes
Valextra
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Valextra, a Milan-based luxury leather goods company, has
championed the briefcase for many years with unique touches like eccentric
zippers and lush colors. All handmade and reassuring from any brand, their
latest incarnation sees them incorporating the purse element into the
traditional briefcase.
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From the Montreal-based company comes this refreshing new
line of leather goods from the dynamic Dexter and Byron Peart twins. Designed
by professionals, for professionals, this trendy "Trudeau" briefcase
has multiple compartments to accommodate the modern entrepreneur's various
accompaniments, completed by the Want Essentiels of Life branded silver and
gold zipper.
Luca Faloni Elegant Mesnwear Essentials -
Mandarin duck
The bright and attractive Mandarin Duck is a tireless
traveler and loyal lifelong partner whose essence is concentrated throughout
the Mandarina Duck range. New housing concept, the "Loft" housing
integrates a wireless detector to facilitate the use of a laptop. In typical
Mandarina Duck fashion, the briefcase is the epitome of function while
retaining that carefree style and elegance.
Dunhill
With over 100 years of experience producing functional yet
luxurious leather pieces, the Dunhill range includes both classic briefcases
and more casual business pieces. The Sidecar leather briefcase has a main
zippered compartment and a practical flat back pocket to carry the much sought
after essential of the subway: the newspaper.
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Mandarin duck
… I know I said five, but here's a sixth, again from
Mandarina Duck. This magnificent briefcase deserved a mention for its elegant
lines and distinctive appearance. I just couldn't resist.