Waking up to a snowstorm, this first day of February urged us to stay indoors. Dumbo was very curious about the snow so we stuck his little paws near the window to feel and see the snowflakes. To match the blizzardous conditions outside, I went with my long sleeve Acne Studios Shirt paired with my Italic sweats.

Acne Studios

Start: 1996

Creators: Jonny Johansson, Jesper Kouthoofd

From their website: “The collections are defined by Jonny Johansson’s signature juxtaposing design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and custom-developed fabrics. The collections cover men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories and denim.”

Italic

Start: Very recent, could not find exact year

Creator: Jeremy Cai

From their website: “Members are granted access to Italic’s full range of high-end products, made by the same factories that make your favorite pieces, but sold at cost. That means that you’ll only pay for the product itself and any fulfillment fees (like packaging, warehousing, and shipping). There’s no high-end branding to pay for, and no retailer looking to make a profit. Just the perfect pieces, at the perfect price, always.”