In South Africa, “lucky fish” is a colloquialism for someone to be envied (like the American “lucky duck”, we gather). Jann Chiefitz, founder of the brand Lucky Fish, certainly counts herself fortunate to be part of a burgeoning community of artisans who have settled in Brooklyn and built it into something of a design mecca.

Jann moved to from South Africa nearly 20 years ago and set up shop in Brooklyn, where she continues to grow her line of clever, hand-printed tees and home goods. As a veteran of the local artisan community, Jann has witnessed firsthand the cultivation of a “made in Brooklyn” cache, which, she says, has come to apply universally to products that are “smart and stylish, yet unapologetically artisanal and local.” We spoke with Jann about her work in the context of the greater design community and how the has scene has grown, changed, and shaped her own vision.

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Dancing meerkats, dapper giraffes, and mice just chilling in teacups—Brat&Suzie’s realm of cute, quirky characters is like a fairytale Wonderland with a perky, modern twist. Excited to immerse ourselves in this imaginative realm, we decided to hop across the pond (in spirit) to chat with twin sisters Charlotte and Polly Vickerey about the vision behind their brand.

You describe your line as “young, fun, and British”. What does that mean exactly?

British folks are notoriously eccentric and the Brat&Suzie twins are no exception. We appeal to women of all ages, but we are a young brand with a fresh approach to fashion in the sense that we combine our love of animals, nature, and fun with our obsession with fashion and style. Our ethos is that fashion is all about having fun with your outfits—if you walk down the street today wearing a donkey in wellies or a hippy dog on your top, you’re bound to make someone smile. 

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When you think about clothes with a tailored, exceptional fit, your mind does probably not associate to T-shirts. But that’s exactly what Pickwick & Weller is trying to change. Actor Ashton Kutcher, and his long-time friends Ryan Donahue and Matt Rowe, founded the young apparel brand last year in an attempt to rethink both wardrobe basics. Pickwick and Weller’s tees come in a selection of cuts and styles, and to make it extra-easy to find a perfect fit the company will deliver a kit with different styles and sizes for you to try on at home.

All this sounded intriguing to us, so naturally we jumped at the chance to throw a couple of questions at the Kutch.

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Last night, we debuted the Norwegian leisure wear label OnePiece on Fab. Its signature jumpsuits (think a fusion of pajamas and a sweat suit) have already become a smash success on Fab Europe, so we asked our friends in Berlin to share their  experiences with this controversial but oh-so-comfortable garment. Copywriter Alex Gwilliam reports. 

The Onesie. Not since parachute pants has an item of clothing proved so divisive. To some, it is the ultimate in leisure attire – a gift from the lounge gods sent to facilitate a life of comfort over conscience.

To others, it’s a giant babygrow; a symbol of inexcusable self-indulgence and refusal to grow up. But, hey, if you ask us, those haters probably need to learn to relax a little…

Whether you’re for onesies or against them (and, FYI, with our OnePiece sale we’re definitely in the pro camp), it’s important to lay down a few ground rules surrounding their ownership. Even we realize there has to be some self-control here, lest their popularity spill over into some kind of front-zippered, perma-sloth epidemic. So, as veteran OnePiece wearers, we give you our three golden rules: 

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It’s okay. We’ve all got one. That friend that just can’t seem to get his sh_t together. Maybe he’s currently crashing on your couch, playing your XBOX, and eating all your Funyuns. Maybe he’s breathing all over the hot lady you’re talking to at the bar. Or, maybe, just maybe, it’s you. Whatever the reason, this guy—or you—needs some help, and Bespoke Post knows it. That’s why the men’s brand sends out monthly-curated boxes that run the gamut from beach essentials, to booze tools, to male grooming. Check out our guide laying out some of Bespoke Post’s previous boxes of awesome to see how your “friend” could have benefitted, and how you can help him in the future.

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