THE ROW AT HABITAT 67
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When it came to designing Habitat 67, architect Moshe Safdie turned to the simplest building blocks he could find—Lego. Modular clusters of stark concrete make up the hive-like design of Habitat, which has been a Brutalist mainstay on the Montreal skyline for over half a century. Yet Safdie claims that the smooth finish of the concrete actually suggests a rejection of Brutalism. It is the slight details that make an immense difference.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, twin sisters behind The Row, honed much of their craft through the methods of tailoring they observed on set. The sleight of hand implemented by wardrobe stylists informed the twins’ discerning sensibilities when their label was fledgeling. The Row’s premium textiles and cuts are a testament to the fact that a garment’s form is governed by its material.
To channel one’s surroundings into an elevated outcome is a shared quality of both Habitat 67 and The Row. Where minimalist becomes maximalist. Now available on SSENSE.
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XXL: THE SHOES OUR FEET ARE FUCKING WITH Shared from SSENSE . Click here to read more Breaking Down the Impact of Chunky Sneakers feat. Balenciaga, Nike, Eytys, and More Long before the rise of Balenciaga’s Triple S, before Eytys’ Angel or Acne Studios’ Manhattan, bulky shoes were thriving. Their prevalence and array of corresponding shapes continue to evolve with whatever mainstream silhouettes and lifestyles catch wind. To occupy more space than necessary—by way of your shoe—is to make a statement of how you wish to be perceived within the world. 
EIGHT GUYS WHO MAKE US WANT TO UP OUR STYLE GAME A sartorial masterclass from the streets of Florence and Milan CLICK FOR MORE Words by Mr Mansel Fletcher The new year kicks off with Italy’s two big biannual fashion events, Pitti Uomoin Florence and Fashion Week in Milan. Media attention in Florence is almost entirely dedicated to the outfits worn by the attendees, while interest in Milan is spread more evenly between the clothes on the catwalks and the clothes on the street. All of this means that for the guys attending these events there’s an almost irresistible temptation to overthink their outfits, the result of which is that there’s great sport to be had reviewing the street-style shots. 