Issue 003: S/S 2026

Our essay segment invites a unique voice to share personal insights and reflections on their relationship with clothing and style. These essays offer readers an intimate, often nostalgic exploration of how the pieces we choose to keep – or rediscover – become often woven into the stories of our lives. Through thoughtful storytelling, each contributor delves into themes of sustainability, identity, and the enduring value of cherished garments, aiming to inspire a shift in perspective: from seeing clothing as mere utility or trend to appreciating it as an integral part of our personal histories and values.

For Issue 003, Andrew Groves takes us through learned and developed methodology of archiving, memory and what these mean for the future of menswear. Andrew Groves is Professor of Fashion Design at the University of Westminster and Director of the Westminster Menswear Archive, the world's only publicly accessible menswear archive. He specializes in menswear, material culture, and subcultural dress, working across research, exhibitions, and consultancy. His work starts with the clothes themselves: what they are, how they function and what they reveal.

Some call it the “s-word.” The “big S.” In context, these phrases recall corporate designers, technicians and marketeers talking about how – Sustainability practices, with a capital S – are all phony. For the sake of this generation, much of what’s been previously said and promised – as many “net zero” corporate missions have yielded – amounts to worse than nothing. What is corporate sustainability? We just don’t know.

What we do know: there are still brands and companies working to sustainably serve, sell, and scale their trades, projects and practices. Their existence – their will, process and art – is what WTP covers through "Sustainable Practice Spotlight" (SPS). So who else could better show us the answers to shared questions about our relationship to sustainability – either individual or corporate? With each SPS feature, the symbiotic impact of product, people and planet are at the forefront. No “carbon capture” promises – all straight SPS here.

For our third SPS feature, we take a behind-the-scenes look at FEIT's footwear manufacturing process in Montebelluna, Italy. Supported by an in-depth conversation with founder and designer, Tull Price, we uncover the innovation and thoughtful approach to craft and considered design that has been lost with modern footwear brands, and what that can mean for the future of the industry.

“Lost Art” is a series of stories celebrating the services, businesses and trades that restore, renew and repair our things. With their expertise, they critically keep our clothing items and objects in use over time, promoting sustainability and intentionality with style and spending practices.

For WTP003, we went to Brooklyn to catch up with Phillip Leyesa, AKA PHILLLLLTHY, to chat hand crafted sashiko stitching, indigo dyeing, and uncover the inspirations and process that has led to his viral growth and global brand collaborations. Phillip's unique eye and high taste level help turn a generic or defect product into a truly 1 of 1 limited edition piece that you'll want to hold onto forever.

In a pinch? Need a quick fix for a sudden problem that won’t go away? You may need to see a doctor for that, but otherwise, bookmark this section. We’re at your service and can see you now! WTP’s "How To" guides will highlight simple, yet effective handiwork methods you can do today to update and prolong your clothing items. Combining utility and self-discovery – sometimes an easy hem or stitch repair can lead to custom garment alterations and new styles to discover – let’s remind ourselves that we’re never too old to learn new things, or see old things in a new light.

And hey, if you really need help with that clothing or sneaker project? Hit up a tailor or cobbler in your local area. We promise, they gotchu. For now, "How To" is here.

For our third segment, we take you step by step on just one way to patch a hole. This example is done on a pair of Carhartt WIP fatigue pants.

With Issue 003, we've added more to our offering by diving into five different wardrobes. In this segment, we uncover twenty of the most cherished pieces from five different NYC based creatives, who work across marketing and design.

Wardrobe Features include Matty Yu, who is the head of marketing operations at Hinge; Hira Farooq, who is a senior footwear designer at Kith; Juls Valůšková, who is a design director of footwear and soft goods, previously at Aime Leon Dore; Blaze Best, who is a designer for Todd Snyder; and last but not least: Brandon Coopman, who was a senior footwear designer at Michael Kors, now at Axel Arigato.