Archive Journal

Yohji Yamamoto black sleeveless knit dress, worn and flat front view

Japanese Dark Avant-Garde: Devoa, The Viridi-An...

Julius, Devoa and The Viridi-Anne explained: the Tokyo dark avant-garde scene, its designers, and how it differs from Antwerp and Rick Owens.

Japanese Dark Avant-Garde: Devoa, The Viridi-An...

Julius, Devoa and The Viridi-Anne explained: the Tokyo dark avant-garde scene, its designers, and how it differs from Antwerp and Rick Owens.

A1923 ST41 black kangaroo-leather boots, alternate view

Guidi vs. A1923: Two Italian Leather Houses Com...

Tannery versus solo atelier: how Guidi and A1923 differ in production, leather treatment, fit, aging behavior, and what each means on the resale market.

Guidi vs. A1923: Two Italian Leather Houses Com...

Tannery versus solo atelier: how Guidi and A1923 differ in production, leather treatment, fit, aging behavior, and what each means on the resale market.

Ann Demeulemeester SS11 black canvas fencing jacket, front view

How to Authenticate Archive Designer Fashion: A...

A buyer's framework for authenticating archive and pre-owned designer fashion, based on how Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal and 1stDibs actually verify pieces before sale.

How to Authenticate Archive Designer Fashion: A...

A buyer's framework for authenticating archive and pre-owned designer fashion, based on how Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal and 1stDibs actually verify pieces before sale.

Leon Emanuel Blanck grey buffalo-leather Distortion high-top, material detail

Leon Emanuel Blanck Materials: Guidi Leather, C...

A materials-first deep dive into Leon Emanuel Blanck: why 1.4mm Guidi horse leather, in-house dyeing, and technical textiles like carbon fiber and kevlar behave the way they do.

Leon Emanuel Blanck Materials: Guidi Leather, C...

A materials-first deep dive into Leon Emanuel Blanck: why 1.4mm Guidi horse leather, in-house dyeing, and technical textiles like carbon fiber and kevlar behave the way they do.

A1923 ST41 black kangaroo-leather boots, front three-quarter view

Dark Avant-Garde Fashion Explained: Antwerp Six...

A field guide to dark avant-garde and archive fashion: the real Antwerp Six roster, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Carol Christian Poell, Guidi, A1923, Rick Owens, Leon Emanuel Blanck, Helmut Lang...

Dark Avant-Garde Fashion Explained: Antwerp Six...

A field guide to dark avant-garde and archive fashion: the real Antwerp Six roster, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Carol Christian Poell, Guidi, A1923, Rick Owens, Leon Emanuel Blanck, Helmut Lang...

Leon Emanuel Blanck grey buffalo-leather Distortion high-top

Leon Emanuel Blanck: Construction, Materials an...

A deep dive into Leon Emanuel Blanck's atelier production, material selection, and the Anfractuous Distortion construction method that defines every piece.

Leon Emanuel Blanck: Construction, Materials an...

A deep dive into Leon Emanuel Blanck's atelier production, material selection, and the Anfractuous Distortion construction method that defines every piece.