journal

  1. Interview with the founders of UMTC Studios

    by Frederik Sturm

    The founder duo Kai and Flo do not have the standard fashion career and both come from  different working fields. However, with their unique approach to things and the “outsiders-angle” they can look at fashion, UMTC Studios garments have conquered the hearts of streetwear enthusiasts from Germany to Japan. We at the ARYS Store are impressed by Kai’s and Flo’s passion for what they do, their never-ending will to swim against the tide of the outdated fashion circus. 
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  2. The world’s first seamless, lightest, trail running shoe made
 with Dyneema®: Meet the co-founders behind norda™

    by Frederik Sturm

    Drawing inspiration from the toughest conditions in Canada and born out of a desire to develop a shoe that is lighter, stronger, and faster than everything else on the market, the team behind norda™ set out to make a trail running shoe using the most innovative materials from around the world. 

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  3. Interview with artist and designer Siri Skillgate of DUM KERAMIK

    by Frederik Sturm

    For the first ARYS Store interview we had a chat with Malmö-based artist and designer Siri Skillgate. Siri tells us how she got into pottery, her inspiration and why the term "sustainability" is a capitalistic trap.
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  4. Knister: German's Favourite Hobby

    by Frederik Sturm

    We wouldn't be a store based in Germany without talking about our favourite hobby: Barbecuing. Temperatures are rising and people are gathering outdoors (COVID-free, of course) to grill - at the lake or in the park in BBQ safe zones. Flimsy, disposable grills make for a not-so-pleasant experience. We value good products, not only in clothing, but also in equipment.
    So let's talk about the Knister Grill.
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  5. Maximum safety for you, minimum impact for nature - Klättermusen S/S ‘21

    by Frederik Sturm

    Klättermusen is a Swedish outdoor brand with a sharp eye for attention to detail, always striving to make the best product possible. From design and production to packaging, distribution and up-cycling the products. The list just goes on and on. Based in Åre, the literal translation of the not-quite-serious name means "Climbing Mouse". The name may not take itself seriously, but this brand makes the most advanced mountaineering gear with a contemporary take on outdoors wear.
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  6. M0D44 - Not great, not terrible

    by Frederik Sturm

    Based in Kiev, M0D44 reflects the influence of Western and Eastern civilisations on local culture. This young brand is making waves with their unique approach to graphic design, sourcing their patterns from random pictures on the internet. The name [m0d44] - ‘module’ is a reference to the technical aesthetics of the brand and the telephone code of Kiev 044.
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