Hostem: A Touch of Darkness

Hostem is a newer kid in London, quietly positioned in gentrified Shoreditch. The brand is not a design house, but a retail establishment that addresses the “fashion literate” male consumer who has a sense of élan. To do this, Hostem created an in-house look book to catalogue the brands they … Read More

Ruins: Toronto’s Fashionable Leap Forward

Forget Fashion Week. The best way for Toronto to up its fashion cred isn’t merely to celebrate emerging designers, but to actually sell their clothes. And so, the arrival of Ruins, a clothing boutique that opened in West Queen West last month, marks a notable leap forward for the city’s … Read More

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