Eschewing any urge to pander to footwear fads, UNEEK’s open-air sneaker stands out not its hype or influencer endorsements, but for a quiet revolution in design and functionality. Its innovation comes courtesy of KEEN, a brand built on the foundations of thoughtful design and purposeful action. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, KEEN has spent over two decades consciously crafting footwear that prioritises comfort, durability, and minimal environmental impact. Now celebrating a decade of innovation, the UNEEK wasn’t born of a fleeting aesthetic but from a deep dive into biomimicry. Characterised ..read more

080 Barcelona Fashion Week‘s AW24 edition wrapped this week, leaving a trail of vibrant collections and bold experimentation in its wake. Featuring over 20 presentations, as ever, the four-day fashion event served as a platform for the city’s simmering design talent to push boundaries and showcase Barcelona’s creativity. Bold experimentation collided with a renewed focus on wearability, setting the tone for the upcoming season. We take a closer look at five presentations that stole the show, each one a testament to the week’s innovative spirit. From fantastic fungi to Catholic theatrics, esta ..read more

From her 25-year coming-of-age friendship with Kirsten Dunst to an unbreakable bond with Bill Murray, Sofia Coppola’s creative collaborations often extend well beyond the confines of filmmaking. For over two decades, Coppola and her trusted costume designer, Stacey Battat, have cultivated a partnership steeped in mutual respect and artistic synergy. Their journey began in New York City, where Battat—then working at the Marc Jacobs store—struck up a friendship with Coppola, their encounters marked by shared cigarettes and candid conversations. Little did they know then, their chance connection ..read more

Alexandra Bondi de Antoni interned for INDIE in 2009. Since then, she has held leading positions at i-D and German Vogue, been named as one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Media talents, and been nominated for the German Journalism Prize. But despite working at some of the most prestigious outlets and building a stellar career for herself, some of her fondest memories are of INDIE, with whom she retains a close relationship (and, with Stachowitsch, a best friendship). Outspoken about the damaging pressures of the fashion industry and candid about her own struggles with mental health, she’s se ..read more

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The team behind independent fashion bible 1 Granary explore what the concept of independence means in the fashion industry today—a place where freedom and creativity flirt but never marry. When Freddy Coomes picks up the phone, his excitement is palpable, even through a lagging WhatsApp connection. With his eyes gleaming and his speech high-paced, the print design student explains he’s working on a special project, and that Central Saint Martins, the university where he’ll start his final year BA in September, offered him a studio to finalise it. “We have so much space, we can place one look o ..read more

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Throughout its 20 year evolution, the nucleus of the INDIE world has been its primary constant. Kira Stachowitsch founded the magazine at just 19, and has remained Editor-In-Chief ever since. Initially with no formal training and minimal funding to back it, the existence of INDIE twenty years later is near-miraculous—a bold statement of unflinching independence. Here, to mark the occasion, Kira revisits her favourite covers, shoots, and stories from issues of old—whether that be faces from the y2k indie music universe such as Peter Doherty, or international celebrities such as Jared Leto—to fo ..read more

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IN A LITTLE OVER A DECADE, 1 GRANARY HAS EVOLVED FROM A HUMBLE CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS STUDENT BLOG TO ONE OF THE MOST PIERCING ARBITERS OF BRITISH FASHION. HERE, ITS FOUNDERS REFLECT ON THE MAGAZINE’S MAKINGS, MINDSET—AND MEMES. Uncertain futures are to magazines what changing algorithms are to influencers: unpredictable, impactful, and a test of adaptability. In light of the rise of TikTokcore and the ever-expanding sea of online content, there is often a question mark over who—in this day and age—magazines are for. Whether the youth are still buying them, whether Instagram can compete, and th ..read more