Archive Journal

Guidi: A Collector's Guide to the Leather, Boot...

Guidi began as a Tuscan tannery in 1896 and still tans its own leather in Pescia. A collector's guide to the horse leather, object dyeing, Goodyear-welt construction, the numbered models,...

Guidi: A Collector's Guide to the Leather, Boot...

Guidi began as a Tuscan tannery in 1896 and still tans its own leather in Pescia. A collector's guide to the horse leather, object dyeing, Goodyear-welt construction, the numbered models,...

Sustainable Luxury Fashion: The Case for Archiv...

The most sustainable garment is often the one that already exists. A look at what circular luxury really means, the reported resale figures behind it, and why archive designer clothing...

Sustainable Luxury Fashion: The Case for Archiv...

The most sustainable garment is often the one that already exists. A look at what circular luxury really means, the reported resale figures behind it, and why archive designer clothing...

Storing and Preserving Archive Garments: A Care...

A collector's guide to storing and preserving archive designer clothing at home: hanging versus folding, leather and footwear care, and moth prevention for wool, drawn from museum conservation practice.

Storing and Preserving Archive Garments: A Care...

A collector's guide to storing and preserving archive designer clothing at home: hanging versus folding, leather and footwear care, and moth prevention for wool, drawn from museum conservation practice.

Rick Owens Collections: The Landmark Runway Sho...

A collection-by-collection spotlight on Rick Owens' landmark runway shows, from the 2002 debut Sparrows to the scaffolded SS18 Dirt, each with its year and whitelist source.

Rick Owens Collections: The Landmark Runway Sho...

A collection-by-collection spotlight on Rick Owens' landmark runway shows, from the 2002 debut Sparrows to the scaffolded SS18 Dirt, each with its year and whitelist source.

Dirk Bikkembergs: From Avant-Garde Boots to Spo...

From Antwerp Six avant-garde boots to Sport Couture and stadium shows: a MoMu-sourced guide to the two eras of Dirk Bikkembergs.

Dirk Bikkembergs: From Avant-Garde Boots to Spo...

From Antwerp Six avant-garde boots to Sport Couture and stadium shows: a MoMu-sourced guide to the two eras of Dirk Bikkembergs.

Ann Demeulemeester vs Rick Owens vs Haider Acke...

A side by side comparison of Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens and Haider Ackermann: their Antwerp and non-Antwerp origins, palette and cut, who owns each house now, and how to date...

Ann Demeulemeester vs Rick Owens vs Haider Acke...

A side by side comparison of Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens and Haider Ackermann: their Antwerp and non-Antwerp origins, palette and cut, who owns each house now, and how to date...