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27 Mar

Kenneth Cole and Latest York-based Artist Faust Collaborate on

Kenneth Cole and Latest York-based Artist Faust Collaborate on
As a part of Kenneth Cole’s fortieth anniversary celebration, the corporate is collaborating with Latest York based-artist Faust on a three-piece collection where 100% of net proceeds from the sale of the items will likely be donated to The Mental Health Coalition. The Mental Health Coalition works to finish the stigma surrounding mental health by changing the way in which people discuss and take care of mental illness. Faust, well-known for his graffiti handstyle, first caught Cole’s attention when the brand’s Bond + Bowery store opened and Cole began to spend more time within the neighborhood. Cole became curious about Faust’s work, which explores scale and placement to challenge how graffiti is perceived. A T-shirt from the Kenneth Cole x Faust collaboration. ...
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25 Jan

Designer Peyman Umay Lands Atop the Empire State 

Designer Peyman Umay Lands Atop the Empire State 
LOOK, UP IN THE SKY: For the designer Peyman Umay, a touristy trip to the Empire State Constructing along with his father led to a latest peak in his profession: designing the uniforms for staffers there. Those that trek to the highest of the Art Deco constructing will see his four-piece creations on its Observatory hosts. The redesign is an element of a $165 million overhaul of the Observatory Experience. To mark the occasion, the Turkish-born designer, who can be an American citizen, attended a kickoff event Tuesday atop the 1,454-foot skyscraper. The celebration included hitting the switch atop the Empire State Constructing to “Empire steel Gray” and “City View Blue” (think royal blue). In total, he has suited up 140...
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