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Our Legacy Founded in 2005 by childhood friends Jockum Hallin and Cristopher Nying, Our Legacy offers a contemporary take on traditional looks, cuts, and garments. From footwear through to ties, they provide a comprehensive range of male furnishings that manage to strike the familiar while not falling to the generic. “We try to create collections that are timeless and classic,” says Hallin. “Those looking for avant-garde design might find us a bit boring, but I guess you can’t please everyone.” This is slow fashion at its finest. In a time where trends are becoming incurably fickle, these pieces have an enduring sophistication that might just see you through this season and the next. - MW
Above: Our Legacy
Whyred
Above: Whyred
In the 1950s, artist Sven “X:et” Erixon, a painter known for his bold and lively hues, was asked during a radio interview to reveal his favorite colour. “Red,” he replied. “Why red?” responded the host. “Well, blue then,” he countered. Fast forward to 1998 when Erixon’s grandson, Roland Hjort, joined up with Lena Patriksson and Jonas Clason to launch Whyred, a label with both familial and conceptual ties to the world of art, including an unofficial motto that exemplifies the brand’s artistic philosophy and roots: “As in art, fashion should never be one dimensional.” Taking a minimal, modernist approach to design, the label’s men’s and women’s, lines have consistently produced unconventional staples lauded for their provocative details and quality. - MW