To the dismay of brands seeking to break free from the crowd, birds of a feather do, indeed, flock together. Perhaps inspired by the dazzling costumes in popular period dramas such as Bridgerton and The Gilded Age, designers this season migrated en masse toward plumage. This is, of course, not the first time we’ve witnessed a surfeit of avian finery—feathers have always had pride of place for high-wattage occasions, whether it be the haute couture collections in Paris, the streets of Rio during Carnaval, or the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Feathers, in all of their diversity, are organic, architectural marvels made of keratin—the same protein found in human hair. They were treated as sacred forms of adornment in various indigenous cultures before they...

What happens when cool people meet up and hang out? Before social media became the de facto language of mass culture, the only way to understand the scenes defining a city was to find them in its bars, parties, and cafés. (Not in its offices, though, even if some of the scene-builders held day jobs.) Staking out these spaces is the best way to estimate the gap between youth culture as it’s captured and metabolized via mainstream social media trends and commentary—the Bravoification of subculture and trend forecasting, if you will—and the on-the-ground realities for the young and creative of today’s New York. This is a snapshot of 11 individuals who are making 2024 more interesting. They’re not offline by any...

Love is about peace, familiarity, balance—and having enough room in the closet for two. Who could make a more considerate shopping recommendation to you than the dedicated team that devotes their days to making your wardrobe dreams come true? Here’s a look at the top picks of the fall season, from the hearts of SSENSE employees to your shopping cart. Featured In This Image: JACQUEMUS jacket. Featured In Top Image: Comme des Garçons sneakers. Christian Dawaf, brand development specialist Favorite item: JACQUEMUS Black La Casa ‘Le bomber Bordo’ Bomber Jacket Looks so cozy but with a bit of attitude. I love the button details and the shoulder-spread collar. This, to me, is one of those pieces that you can’t really find anywhere else. I’d style it with...

With the chill in the air comes a romantically somber, contemplative mood that has you in your emotions. Dress for the occasion with argyle sweaters that call back to the golden days, when emo was an emerging sound in the world of alternative rock and before it became a punchline. This fall, there’s nothing wrong with feeling your feelings (and then singing about them). Featured In This Image: Filippa K coat, Marni sweater, AMI Paris sweater, Marni vest, OPEN YY hoodie, rag & bone bag, Converse sneakers, and Nicole Saldaña loafers. Featured In Top Image: Magliano cardigan. Channel your dark academia mood board by adding a layer of argyle to your autumn outfits. Pair your sweaters and vests with a versatile car coat like the Taupe Cotton Gabardine Car Coat by...