Ways and Means

The 1963 March on Washington Dress Code

When you look at photos of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28th, 1963, not...

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The 1963 March on Washington Dress Code

Sidney Poitier The Defiant One

His films may feel a bit old fashioned now, but in this age of male introspection, Sidney Poitie...

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Sidney Poitier The Defiant One

Spring Summer '23 Looks

At 2nd Academic, we curated our Spring Summer 23 looks with a selection of modern brands inspired...

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Spring Summer '23 Looks

Lo End Theory: The Secret History of the Lo-Life Crew

Lo End Theory: The Secret History of the Lo-Life Crew For certain NYC inner city youths in the '8...

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Lo End Theory: The Secret History of the Lo-Life Crew

The Making of Black Ivy Style by The New York Times

The Making of Black Ivy Style - Guv Trebay interviews Jason Jules for The New York Times.

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The Making of Black Ivy Style by The New York Times

AW22 Lookbook #1

  "We look back to look forward taking queues from the most Avant Garde, 2nd Academic looks throu...

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AW22 Lookbook #1

Repp Tie Story

A cornerstone of every Preppy wardrobe is the Repp tie. The diagonally striped ties originated i...

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Repp Tie Story

Summer 2022 Looks

Summertime is here and the sun has got his hat on. Whether you’re welcoming a blast of foreign h...

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Summer 2022 Looks

In Conversation With edv3ctor

We recently caught up with our old mate Leeds based DJ edv3ctor to discuss all things from growin...

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In Conversation With edv3ctor

In Conversation With Battenwear's Shinya Hasegawa

Founded in 2011, in the heart of Manhattan's garment district, Shinya Hasegawa's Battenwear is ta...

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In Conversation With Battenwear's Shinya Hasegawa

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