House Of Craft: Todd Snyder On Looking Backward To Go Forward
In partnership with UBS, we hosted a get-together and series of talks in New York City called “House of Craft.” The event featured a who’s who of watch-world luminaries, including industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, actor Keegan Allen, author Alton Brown, AP CEO of the Americas Ginny Wright, actor Daniel Dae Kim, journalist Jay Fielden, independent watchmaker Simon Brette, actor and comedian Ronny Chieng, dealer and collector Alessandro Fanciulli, auction specialist Geoff Hess, and menswear designer Todd Snyder.
Todd Snyder is one of the fastest-growing fashion brands in the United States. Last fall, we were fortunate to speak with the man behind the brand as part of our UBS House of Craft Series. For this special conversation, Mark Kauzlarich and Ben Clymer chat with Todd about his illustrious career, how being from Iowa (and going back often) informs his designs, and, yes, of course, about his favorite watch. Todd, who always looks at things with a discerning design eye, says, “If you look through the history books, everything has an interesting cycle. It’s about knowing when to bring back that look. I’m always looking at the past to go forward.” A wise philosophy that applies to clothes, watches, and cars — three of Todd’s passions.
For more on House of Craft NYC, enjoy our photo report here – and for a closer look at the watches that made an appearance at the event, click here.
Photos by David Aujero
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