Why Do We Still Know So Little About How Our Clothes Are Made?

As consumers demand greater transparency, high-street and luxury labels are being called on to inspect their supply chains.

It’s been six years since the Rana Plaza tragedy in April 2013, when an eight-storey garment factory complex in the Dhaka district of Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,134 people. Following the disaster, brands and trade unions signed the legally binding five-year Bangladesh Accord and its successors, the 2018 Transition Accord and the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC), all designed to ensure the safety of factory workers by implementing inspections and workplace programmes.

The disaster also sparked the #WhoMadeMyClothes campaign in 2014, organised by Orsola de Castro and Carry Somers as part of their not-for-profit global movement, Fashion Revolution. Around 3.25 million people engaged with the campaign during Fashion Revolution Week 2018, which called on shoppers to demand more information about the origin of their clothes. “We needed to reconnect the supply chain and push brands towards greater transparency,” Somers tells Vogue. “We know that both social and environmental exploitation thrives in hidden places.”

In 2016, Fashion Revolution launched its Fashion Transparency Index, which publishes supplier lists to help NGOs, unions and workers to rectify any potential human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains. That year, the index looked at 40 leading global fashion brands and saw that just 12.5 per cent were publishing the names and addresses of their first-tier factories (where clothes are sewn together). Meanwhile, the Fashion Transparency Index 2019 found that out of the 200 brands surveyed, 35 per cent are now volunteering this information. “In terms of traceability, we’ve really seen considerable improvement,” Somers adds.

But there is still a huge amount of work to be done. In October 2019, Lululemon investigated allegations that female workers in their Bangladeshi factories face physical violence and humiliation from their managers. In May 2018, Global Labor Justice released reports that suggested the workers

Even in Europe and the US, where working conditions are highly regulated, it’s difficult to find out how your clothes are being made. “We’re told things are made in Italy, but they’re made in a sweatshop in Italy, or they could be made in the US, but they’re made in a sweatshop in Los Angeles — we just don’t know,” says Dana Thomas, the author of Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes.

Brands often don’t know exactly where their clothes are made either, as manufacturers employ a vast network of subcontractors to produce garments. “If brands shirk the responsibility and can’t keep track of their supply chain, there’s no way we [as consumers] can know [who made our clothes],”

Despite initiatives such as the Bangladesh Accord and the 2018 Transition Accord, exploitation of workers in the garment-making industry, of which approximately 80 per cent are women, is still rife. A UK study published in September 2019, focusing on the south Indian garment industry, found that factory audits are frequently manipulated. Researchers also suggested that short turnaround times, cost pressures and fluctuations in orders by brands increased the risk of worker exploitation.

While some brands are now publicising their social and environmental policies, it is unclear how these are being implemented throughout the supply chain. “We’re seeing a lack of information from brands in terms of the real impact [their policies] are making on the workers in the supply chain and on the environment,” Somers explains.

What are the next steps?

According to the 2015 documentary The True Cost, only 2 per cent of garment workers are paid a living wage. In Bangladesh, the minimum wage for those working in the garment industry is 8,000 taka (£72) a month; campaigners say this is half the amount needed to live comfortably. That’s why two ethical fashion brands, Able and Nisolo, decided to launch the Lowest Wage Challenge, calling for brands to publish the lowest wage a worker is paid in their supply chain.

“There are brands who will share the average wage with you or the labour costs that go into an individual garment,” comments Patrick Woodyard, CEO and co-founder of Nisolo. “But that doesn't actually tell you whether or not the people at the bottom of the supply chain, the most vulnerable workers, are actually being protected. We want the whole industry to look at the lowest wage.”

The more information that consumers are armed with, and the clearer that information is - the easier it is for us to make better choices. “We would like all brands to be disclosing [information] against a common framework; that’s going to make it much easier for consumers,” Somers says. “And for brands to see how they’re scoring against their competitors and how they can improve.”

Ultimately, consumers have the power to hold brands to account. “Buy from brands that have been either vetted by third parties [and where] there’s transparency and it’s very clear they’re paying their workers well and sourcing properly,” Thomas adds. “You can do your homework and know that they’re doing the right thing.”

Throwback: The 6 Best Films About Fashion Of The Decade

From the highly successful 'Saint Laurent' to the disturbing 'The Neon Demon', not to mention 'Personal Shopper', take a look at the best fashion films that marked the past decade.

Playful, uplifting, poignant and hilarious - take a look at this decade's best fashion themed films:

Yves Saint Laurent (2014)

Jalil Lespert's Yves Saint Laurent retraces the life of one of the biggest names in French couture, where the personal and professional often intersect. From his lead position at Dior in 1957 to the creation of his own fashion house in 1961, including his relationship with Pierre Bergé, the film aims to embody the complex creativity of the French couturier. Featuring his inspirations, failed attempts and the infamous Russian Ballet 1976 collection, the film touches on all facets. Pierre Niney triumphed in his role as Yves Saint Laurent, earning him the César award for the Best Actor, surpassing Gaspard Ulliel, who played the same role in Bertrand Bonello's Saint Laurent that same year.

Saint Laurent (2014)

Bertrand Bonello's Saint Laurent examines the mythical and sometime scandalous life of Yves Saint Laurent. The director plunges viewers into the 1970s, to a time where the designer was known for sporting both innovative and elegant outfits. In a divine odyssey into the mind of the designer, the director examines this era filled with folly and changing tides. Gaspard Ulliel delivers an intense portrayal of the designer who, in order to forget his inner demons, dives into a world of drugs and partying.

Haute Couture (2015)

In this 2015 Australian film by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the star Kate Winslet plays a talented designer who returns to her native village in Australia after having experienced immense success in Europe. During her trip, she intends to take revenge on her neighbors who caused her much suffering as a child. Beneath the farce-like guise, Haute Couture paints a stunning portrait of a stagnant community where rumors and misinformation feed the community.

The Neon Demon (2016)

A young girl heads to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a modeling career. Her quick rise to fame and pre looks arouse feelings of jealousy in other models. While some look up too her, others will do anything to disrupt her success. In competition at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Nicolas Winding Refn's The Neon Demon features Elle Fanning in her most disturbed role yet.

Personal Shopper (2016)

None other than the house of Chanel provided the costumes for this Olivier Assayas directed film, featuring Kristen Stewart as a tormented personal shopper. A Chanel muse since the Métiers d'Art Paris-Dallas fashion show in 2013, the actress plays a disturbed assistant, haunted by the spirit of her deceased twin brother. She's eventually pushed to steal from her employer, but who is to blame? Olivier Assayas took home the award for Best Director for Personal Shopper at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Phantom Thread (2017)

The Phantom Thread tells the story of Reynold Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis in his final role), who reigns over the haute-couture world of London in the 1950s. This elegant fashion chronicle features a beautiful love story, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. In addition, the film won an Oscar that year for Best Costumes.

Fashion East Is To Combine Its Womenswear & Menswear Shows For The First Time

Since it burst onto the scene almost two decades ago, Fashion East has established a reputation for defying the norm. Its latest move? The talent incubator – founded by Lulu Kennedy in 2000 – has announced plans to combine its womenswear and menswear shows into one for the first time. From autumn/winter 2020, the new-look showcase will take place during London Fashion Week in February and September each year.

Having fostered breakout talents such as Simone Rocha, Supriya Lele and Marques’ Almeida, the team is keen to stay attuned to the needs of up-and-coming names – and to give the 2020 audience what it wants. “At Fashion East, we’ve never been concerned with standard gender rules on the catwalk, so it is natural for us and the progressive designers we support to make this format switch up at the start of our 20th year,” Kennedy told British Vogue.

The designer line-up for autumn/winter 2020 Fashion East, in association with Nike, has also been unveiled. First up: Romania-born, London-based designer Ancuta Sarca, who is already building a following on Instagram thanks to her imaginative, upcycled kitten heels. Then South Korean newcomer Goom Heo – a Central Saint Martins graduate and menswear designer – has been welcomed into the fold. Next, Nensi Dojaka, an Albanian womenswear designer who turned heads during her MA show at London Fashion Week. And finally, two returning talents: experimental menswear and womenswear designer Gareth Wrighton, and menswear designer and choreographer Saul Nash. “This group of designers perfectly represents the talent, freedom and community we are so proud to work with,” said Kennedy.

Due to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2020, Fashion East continues to support recipient designers with financial bursaries, mentoring and business consultation.

Why Miss World Is About More Than Beauty

A Jamaican model has been crowned Miss World, and says the competition is about more than just beauty. Toni-Ann Singh, 23, said the "biggest part of the competition" is the charity work done by winners of the beauty pageant.

Winners of the global competition have helped deprived communities around the world through a charity called Beauty With A Purpose, which was set up in 1971. More than $1bn (£750m) has been raised by the charity for causes such as treating leprosy in Brazil and providing sanitary towels in deprived Indian and African communities.

After winning the competition, Miss Singh said: "I feel like I'm dreaming." Asked what was going through her head when she realised she had won, she said: "Yes, I was shocked. I had to take a moment to say 'they said Jamaica, they said Jamaica'. "So that means you and that means get out there. But it was just so surreal. I had to really pull from within to get it back together because how crazy is that?"

When asked what her priorities were for the next year, she said: "Work. Work. The world needs a lot of change and there's a lot of work to do, and so we're going to go to those places, raise awareness, do what must be done to make that change possible and happen."

There have been criticisms the competition is outdated but Miss Singh said: "As somebody that has first-hand experience (of Miss World), the biggest part of the competition is Beauty With A Purpose, to get things done. "I understand there's criticism, and I'm willing to have a conversation with anyone who would like to. "This platform is about more than beauty."

In the run-up to the final, contestants also competed in talent competitions, such as singing, sports, and engaging with fans on social media. Miss Singh, who has been taking a year off from medical school, performed I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston on stage, wearing a glittery white ball gown at the Exhibition Centre London.

The show on Saturday was hosted by singer Peter Andre and Miss World 2013 winner Megan Young. Contestants took it in turns to dance centre stage in glittering outfits, dresses and headwear representing their country. Judges including previous winners, fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, TV presenter Piers Morgan and chairwoman of Miss World, Julia Morley, chose the winner.

The final included performances by Andre, who sang Mysterious Girl as the contestants danced around him wearing skintight silver bodysuits, and Lulu who sang her hit single Shout, and Run Rudolph Run. Bhasha Mukherjee, who made history when she became the first British Asian woman to win Miss England in August, was one of the 111 contestants at the event.

Twelve hours after winning her English title, she started her new job as a junior doctor at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Why Sustainable Sneakers Were Suddenly Everywhere

As the end of 2019 nears, it feels only natural to think about the past twelve months in terms of fashion trends. So let's recap: biker shorts a la Princess Diana returned, tie dye went couture, scrunchies got supersized (hello, TikTok girls!) and of course, there was the tiny purse trend, which Lizzo rocked recently on the AMA's red carpet.

But among all things trendy and viral, there was also a growing crescendo of voices addressing the rising issue (and gripping realities) of climate change. In reaction to this, people looked for answers and joy in all kinds of places. Enter fashion brands trying to cater to the ever-changing appetite of today's shoppers.

Some brands announced they were going on a carbon neutral diet while others unveiled lackluster campaigns to become (sort of) zero waste. Many, many others launched sustainable sneakers. Dio Kurazawa, brand consultant, founder of The Bear Scouts and advisor to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, attributes this to the growing demand for more responsible fashion alternatives.

For example, this year, French-born ecological sneaker brand Veja upped the ante with its new running shoe while industry giant New Balance launched its Test Run Program, which is made using surplus from other sneakers. Everlane released its first-ever sustainable sneaker while Vans announced a “Save Our Planet” sneaker pack, with a corresponding donation of up to $200,000 to the Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii. Allbirds was as hard at work in the space as it has been since its inception, launching an eco-friendly collaboration with Just Water. There's also emerging designer Mats Rombaut who released biodegradable sneaker heels.

"For me, this topic gained attention when I noticed the Veja brand trending for their vegan leather alternatives," Kurazawa says. "This pushed us to try and find responsible sneakers that spoke to our critical aesthetic and didn't look as basic as Veja did at the time."

As the conversation around responsible fashion has risen from a quiet subculture narrative to a powerful movement — after all, this is the year that fast fashion giant Forever 21 went bankrupt — consumer demand has increased. Sneaker brands have been tasked with finding alternative options for uppers while manufacturers have been forced to create responsible molds and alternatives to traditional outsoles.

"Buyers are totally into the story these brands offer, but also realize the position our planet is in and are keen to support aesthetically pleasing brands who are creating responsible alternatives," adds Kurazawa. 

What will set one sustainable sneaker apart from another moving forward, beyond their production processes? 

"Cool collabs," The Bear Scouts founder says. "Instead of the more traditional collabs, we expect to see industries colliding with material and innovation companies partnering with performance trainer brands. Think Porsche and Boeing's flying car project."

Only time will tell how unconventional collaborations can usher in a new decade of responsible evolution. In the meantime, peep the sustainable sneakers that caught our attention this year — and keep in mind that as always, the most sustainable option is always to repair old sneakers you already own or buy secondhand rather than copping the latest pair.

VEJA

Earlier this year, Veja launched its first performance runner shoe, the Condor, which the brand claims to be the first "post-petroleum" sneaker. According to a release from the brand, approximately 53 percent of the sneaker is made with bio-based, recycled materials, and it was designed for long runs as opposed to marathons. The mesh is made from recycled plastic bottles, the branding is made from 100% castor oil and the lining is composed of organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles.

ANCUTA SARCA

In 2019, the internet caught wind of Romanian designer Ancuta Sarca's sneaker kitten heel hybrids made from used heels and old Nike sneakers that she finds at charity shops and on resale websites. Based in London, the designer makes each pair by hand in her studio where she meticulously takes shoes apart and then puts them back together as new creations. She made her fashion week debut in September as the newest member of Fashion East.

THOUSAND FELL

According to the brand's press release, Thousand Fell "is thoughtfully designed to be your new 10,000 steps a day, perfect white sneaker that will never end up in landfill." The vegan slip-on, which is stain-proof, water-resistant and odor-repellent, has been designed with disassembly in mind so that every part of the shoe can either be recycled, biodegraded or upcycled. Claiming to be the first circular brand to offer full transparency around a product's end of life, the company is enticing consumers by also offering to pay shipping fees involved in sending back their sneakers.

KENNETH COLE

Following the launch of its Maddox Jogger Sneaker in Fall 2018, Kenneth Cole introduced a version of the best selling sneaker with sustainability at the forefront: the Maddox Resource. Created from overstock material, which would've otherwise gone unused by the company's design team, the sneaker's uppers are created from overstock and 100% recycled neoprene while the laces are made from 100% recycled polyester. Beyond this, the outsoles are made of byproduct rubber grindings and rice husk material.

CARIUMA

Cariuma launched its IBI sneaker, which is made from a new sustainable material that self-regenerates and recycles 100% of the water used to make the sneakers. The blend is composed of a high percentage of bamboo and a percentage of recycled plastic from water bottles while its shipping and production are reportedly 100% carbon neutral. Plus, the knit is made from only three pieces total, meaning more efficiency and less labor, energy and waste.

NØGEN

Launching their sneakers via a Kickstarter campaign and an Indiegogo campaign, Nøgen is a new 100% vegan, 100% waterproof footwear brand designed in Barcelona. Made from plastic collected from the streets of Portugal, the brand intends to plant one tree for every pair sold, and donate one pair of sneakers to those in need for every four pairs of sneakers sold.

NEW BALANCE

New Balance announced its Test Run PRJ 3.0 that uses an existing midsole and gives it an upper made entirely from the brand's surplus materials. Since the limited edition sneakers are made from extra supplies, each pair is unique in its own way. The brand also collaborated with Reformation on sustainable sneakers. Together the two brands "reinvented" New Balance's 574 and X 90 styles with exclusive colorways and used more sustainable materials and production methods than what is typical for New Balance.

ADIDAS

Adidas, which has been working on sustainable sneakers for several years now, unveiled the first iteration of the Futurecraft.Loop circular sneaker in April and announced its second version in November. The initial sneaker was beta tested by 200 people who wore them for a month before returning them to the brand. They were then recycled into a second generation, which were returned to the same testers for comparison.

KOMRADS

Calling itself the "most sustainable sneaker brand in the world," Komrads initially launched in 2013. In November, the brand announced Komrads APL, a sneaker built out of re-used, recycled materials and apples. With an upper made out of Apple Eco "leather" that's 100% vegan and made of 50% recycled apple fiber, the brand is currently raising funds via an Indiegogo campaign. The sole is made from 100% recycled rubber car tires and the laces were made from recycled plastic bottles.

EVERLANE

Launching its own sneaker brand called Tread by Everlane, the company launched its first unisex Trainer in April, which was produced using materials that create the "lowest-impact sneaker of its kind," according to Everlane. The sneakers use a sole with only 6% virgin plastic, incorporating leather from a tannery that is highly rated for its environmental standards. Its laces and lining were also made using recycled bottles.

REEBOK

Reebok announced its Forever Floatride GROW, which will launch in Fall 2020. According to the brand, it's "a plant-based performance shoe that rivals the best performance running sneakers on the market today." The cushioned midsole is built from sustainably grown castor beans while other materials include its eucalyptus tree upper, BLOOM algae foam sockliner and a natural rubber outsole. It's the brand's latest debut from its ongoing Cotton + Corn lifestyle collection of footwear.

NATIVE SHOES

In June, Native Shoes announced The Plant Shoe, claiming to be the first and only sneaker made entirely of plant-based elements. The shoe, which is 100% biodegradable and animal-free, is made using components like pineapple husk, corn and eucalyptus with olive-oil-soaked jute thread. The company hopes its efforts will make a positive impact, ensuring zero waste is left behind.

LANE EIGHT

Performance sneaker brand Lane Eight announced the launch of two new sustainable sneakers made from recycled and plant-based materials. Featuring a vegan microfiber overall, recycled upper and an algae-based midsole created with BLOOM, the sneakers come in two colorways inspired by the natural environment in which their materials were harvested. The brand says that moving forward, all of its releases will be produced using these materials as well as pre-existing core product.

11 Spring 2020 Fashion Trends You Need to Know

At New York Fashion Week, designers presented bold, optimistic collections covering everything from evening wear to lingerie. Despite the growing trend toward see-now-buy-now (as in, what you see on the runway becomes immediately available for purchase), most of the pieces seen on the runway are for spring 2020, which means they won't deliver until early next year. If you want ideas for what to wear in the near future, you can look to street style. But the retail delay won't stop the most style-savvy folks from incorporating tangerines, butter yellows, and pistachio greens into their wardrobes ASAP.

Even if you can't shop every single look you saw on the runway, you can start making note of the overarching themes for next season. So strap on your Tevas: From the colors everyone's going to be wearing in six months to the obligatory floral print, here are the top spring 2020 fashion trends you need to know, straight from the New York runways.

Tangerine

The models hadn't even made it off the runway, and tangerine was already sweeping over the fashion crowd at New York Fashion Week. Designers made liberal use of the cheery citrus shade in their spring 2020 collections, so expect even more orange in your future. From left: Tanya Taylor, Barragán, Bibhu Mohapatra.

Mellow Gradients

Remember how, a few years ago, we couldn't get enough ombré? Well, it's sort of coming back, in the form of a soothing gradient on a variety of spring dress silhouettes. From left: Longchamp, Rosie Assoulin, Oscar de la Renta.

Rose Prints

It wouldn't be a spring trend report without some sort of floral reference, now would it? For 2020 there actually is a major innovation in the print: Designers are honing in on roses, specifically, to make their spring collections feel, well, spring-y. And the result is incredibly elegant. From left: Carolina Herrera, Lela Rose, Prabal Gurung.

Pistachio Green

Yet another spring color trend that's likened to food. Embrace pistachio green as an alternative to the textbook pastels this coming spring. From left: Ulla Johnson, Aliétte, Bailuyu by Fu Wenjie.

Peekaboo Fronts

The off-the-shoulder craze made us all want to show off our shoulders. Now? Brands are leaning into tops that sweep open from right underneath the bust like curtains, revealing that bit of skin above the belly button. From left: Staud, Brandon Maxwell, Proenza Schouler.

Cellophane Fabrics

Normally, if you want your outfit to make a statement, you reach for the sequins. But consider this swap: More designers have been playing with shiny, cellophane-esque fabrics, which are no less eye-grabbing but look decidedly more modern. From left: Sies Marjan, Rebecca Taylor, Christopher John Rogers.

Peachy Pink

Yet another food-inspired color trend to guide your spring 2020 dressing—presenting peachy pink. Let the Call Me By Your Name references begin in 3, 2….From left: Alice + Olivia, Pyer Moss, Tibi.

Doily Lace

From dining table decor to lace of choice for 2020, doily-style lace is getting quite the glow-up this spring. From left: Puppets + Puppets, Markarian, Tory Burch.

Butter Yellow

Hat tip to Man Repeller's Harling Ross, who has been a big champion of butter dressing. It seems brands have been paying attention, since we spotted more and more models wearing head-to-toe yellow looks at Fashion Week than in past seasons. From left: Zero + Maria Cornejo, Gauntlett Cheng, Chocheng.

Crochet

Let your crafty side shine this spring with knit dresses and separates—an ideal trend for those not-quite-hot, not-quite-cold spring days. From left: Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Jonathan Simkhai, Kate Spade New York.

Rainbow Brights

To borrow from Paolo and Isabella: "Fall 2019, my life was duller, now everything (for spring 2020) is Technicolor." From left: Jonathan Cohen, Christian Siriano, Cong Tri.

Even Better Than a Vintage Bag? A Vintage Bag Embellished By Dylan Ryu

There’s no use crying over spilled milk, as the saying goes. But spilled Bordeaux? That’s a drop-everything, sound-the-alarm level of panic—and no matter how quickly you react, there’s probably no amount of water, salt, or vinegar that can save a burgundy-splattered blouse or carpet. Dylan Ryu’s business may never have happened if she hadn’t “ruined” her ’70s silk Dior bag by clumsily spilling a glass of red wine on it at a Lower East Side party. Some girls may have deemed it a total disaster and promptly thrown the bag away; instead, Ryu stitched vintage lace and hand-dyed tape onto her treasured hand-me-down to artfully conceal the stains—and pretty soon, everyone in New York wanted one. “Strangers on the street or in restaurants often asked me where they could buy my bag,” she tells Vogue. Friends were asking for their own handmade bags, too, so Ryu began embellishing vintage Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton bags as a hobby, sourcing patches, ribbons, brooches, and scraps of fabric from flea markets and antique jewelry auctions in New York and Europe. Eventually, the insider-secret bags weren’t so secret anymore, and a shop in Seoul, South Korea, asked Ryu to host her first pop-up.

That was back in 2005. If you’re wondering how it took this long for you to hear about Ryu—who calls her brand History by Dylan—you probably live Stateside. She’s been flying under the radar here in New York, but has a small following in Asia. Her bags are stocked at 10 Corso Como in Seoul, South Korea (where she used to live and work as a designer and fashion editor); at On Pedder in Hong Kong; and at select luxury retailers in Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, and Europe. “I [connect] with [buyers and stores] via accidental offline opportunities, rather than on Instagram,” Ryu explains. It’s a happily old-school, early-’00s way of doing things, as opposed to the influx of Instagram-first brands entering the scene in 2018.

By now, Ryu has built up a massive archive of vintage embellishments, fabrics, and jewels from over a decade of scouring markets and auctions. She works with private antique dealers, too, and thoughtfully considers how every patch and charm might work together before she begins sewing. “Each bag has a unique name,” she explains. “[They might be] titles of my favorite songs, books, or a combination of my favorite words.” Sometimes there’s a bigger theme: For a recent Art Deco event, she used materials from the early ’20s and ’30s. Another capsule of vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy bags came with nautical crests and ribbons down the center. She’s also hosted customization events in several stores, where customers can choose their own combination from an array of fabrics and embellishments. If you want a truly meaningful bag, Ryu does custom orders, too: She’ll quiz you on your favorite colors, numbers, letters, and symbols, then transform an heirloom bag into something a lot more personal. Maybe you want a symbol for each of your children, or you want your bag to align with your zodiac; chances are, Ryu will find the perfect jumble of add-ons for it.

It’s a concept we can see a lot of New Yorkers getting into. In fact, if you’re here in the city, you’ll be able to shop Ryu’s bags at 10 Corso Como when it opens at the South Street Seaport on September 6. Until then, we suggest saving your pennies for your own one-of-a-kind bag, and keep an eye out for History by Dylan customization events, too.