from the flaps to the colors, the made-to-order bag modernizes the traditional gauntlets and protection gear of a warrior.

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here’s a look back at the top 10 fashion stories that captured our imagination during the past 12 months.

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this slipper-like footwear cups the heel of the user with a closed-palm-shaped design and holds only their toe with an open covering.

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designboom spotlights the top 10 innovative material applications in 2024's design projects submitted by our readers.

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the DFA awards 2024 recognizes visionary leaders in asian design such as eisuke tachikawa, kengo kuma, and tino kwan for their global impact.

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marking the 50th anniversary of the brand, the watch ring has a stopwatch feature and can display hours, minutes, seconds, dates, and times of two different cities.

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the removable four-toed ‘gloves’ of the superfinger superstar can also be used as bags or be attached to other shoes.

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there’s a patented magnetic closure system backed against a TPU-reinforced lining, so the user uses the magnetic pull to swing the top flap shut and secure it in place.

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it’s the research product by hiroto ikebe, and the japanese designer has showcased his findings through the exhibition COCOON ANATOMY during DESIGNART tokyo 2024.

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drawing from the personal archives of the designer, the exhibition intertwines the story of fiorucci's life with the development of his brand.

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