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Barneys New York x Highsnobiety Team Up for Streetwear Event

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Today Barneys New York and streetwear site Highsnobiety announced thedrop@barneys, an exclusive two-day event that will feature exclusive capsule collections from 30 influential brand, designer appearances and unique activations.

“Today’s fashion culture revolves around newness, exclusivity and experience,” managing director of Highsnobiety Jeff Carvalho said in a statement. “We’re excited to partner with Barneys New York on thedrop@barneys to give fashion enthusiasts a fresh way to interact with the brands and designers they follow.”

Over the course of two days, customers will have access to exclusive designer merchandise and the opportunity to mingle with fashion insiders and hypebeasts alike in an enhanced shopping experience. Launching on October 28, the first day will see the release of nine major capsule collections from brands including Off-white, Alexander Wang, Gucci, and Fear of God — designers are set to make appearances at the launch to interact with their fans. The second day will focus on a more interactive experience, hosting a series of panels from designers and other influential members of the fashion industry. Both the clothing and discussions will be available to purchase and stream online.

thedrop@barneys will take place from October 28-29. Register to attend here and check back for exclusive updates. 

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Via Luca is Your New Source for Curated Italian Menswear

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Bringing traditional Italian luxury to an American audience, new menswear platform Via Luca launched today. The new e-commerce site currently hosts a selection of 10 carefully curated designers, including knitwear, outwear, and accessories, each honoring heritage and a commitment to the traditional craftsmanship that has come to define luxury. Helmed by Rachelle Giroux, who previously worked at Paul & Shark, the site hopes to introduce relatively unknown designer brands to a wider demographic, providing a new channel for customers to connect with established brands. While delivery is currently only available in North America, the brand plans to expand internationally.

“Our partners are known in the luxury industry as some of the best specialists for manufacturing the finest menswear categories in Italy. They have been styling and producing for the top brands as well as their own brands for decades,” the brand said in a statement. “We aim to offer the best of authentic Italy to our customers.”

Shop the latest selections from Via Luca now.

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Supreme Opens First Store in Brooklyn

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New York-based cult streetwear label Supreme opens its highly anticipated first store in Brooklyn today. The launch of the location in Williamsburg marks the brand’s second store in the city — the original flagship in Soho helped establish the neighborhood as a streetwear epicenter when it opened in 1994, and has since become a minor landmark among skaters and hypebeasts alike. The new 3000-square-foot shop boasts a large skate ramp in the store’s center, a feature also seen in the company’s Los Angeles store.

The store’s minimal interior echoes the design cues of its other outposts, including a wall dedicated to skate decks, while the exterior is decorated with custom graffiti by artist and skater Mark Gonzalez. Additionally, professional skateboarder Jefferson Pang will oversee the store as manager.

Supreme is now open at 152 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249.


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Raf Simons Reveals NY-Inspired Fall 17 Campaign

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Raf Simons has revealed his latest campaign for his New York-influenced Fall 17 collection. Continuing the urban theme, which was inspired by the designer’s recent move to the city to assume creative direction over Calvin Klein, the image series focuses on the bold graphics and subversive slogans from the collection. The campaign features pieces from the line displayed against a graffitied brick backdrop, shot in a blunt and candid manner. The new images starkly contrast the intimate portrait series, inspired by the work of Robert Mapplethorpe, that made up the designer’s Spring/Summer campaign. Bringing the theme home, the designer also released an exclusive line of merchandise with Dover Street Market New York, available now.

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Alexander Wang Steps Down as CEO of Eponymous Label

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American fashion designer Alexander Wang is stepping down as CEO of his eponymous label. Wang held the position for a year, managing both the business and creative side of his empire, after a three-year stint as creative director for Balenciaga.

Wang will maintain his role as creative director, but has named Lisa Gersh, who has previously worked at lifestyle brands Goop and Martha Stewart Omnimedia, as the company’s new CEO. While the appointment seems unexpected, it could hint at a greater shift in the creative strategy of the brand to expand into more of a lifestyle presence.

Alexander Wang launched in 2007 after Wang dropped out from Parsons  School for Design. The minimal and effortless urban elegance of the line made it an instant hit, and quickly solidified Wang as one of New York’s finest design talent.

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Uniqlo x Charles and Ray Eames Launch Collection

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Uniqlo is releasing a capsule collection celebrating the work of influential American designers Charles and Ray Eames. The new line is the latest edition of the retailer’s Sprz NY collection, which celebrates the legacies  of New York artists and designers, and has previously featured the work of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The design firm, which is most recognized for its groundbreaking 20th century furniture pieces, worked directly alongside the Japanese brand on the unisex collection of clothing, slippers and blankets. Further solidifying the relationship between art and fashion, two graphic t-shirts feature arrangements of Eames’ iconic Wire chair designs, while woven pieces and slippers are adorned with printed geometric patterns emblematic of the designer’s modern and sophisticated simplicity.

The collection will be available in in select stores and online on October 12.

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tokidoki x Kartell Collaborate on New Chair Design

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The seminal Louis Ghost chair, designed by Italian furniture brand Kartell in 2002, received a colorful makeover in collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand tokidoki. The new edition features tokidoki’s signature graffiti-like artwork on the back of the chair, enhancing the sleek and minimal design of the chair.

“Art and design collaborations are a core component of tokidoki’s brand history,” stated Pooneh Mohajer, CEO of tokidoki. “I am thrilled with how Kartell’s iconic design, coupled with tokidoki’s unique aesthetic, has resulted in a chair that is truly a compelling work of art.”

The new chair model is on display at Kartell’s flagship store in Soho and is available at select retailers and online now.

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Gentle Monster Expands with New LA Outpost

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Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is expanding its footprint in the US with an upcoming store in Los Angeles. While the brand made its stateside debut last year with a smaller footprint in New York, the new location in Downtown LA’s Art District is an expansive space that follows a traditional harvesting theme, showcasing the brand’s commitment to cutting edge technology, art, and emphasis on experiential store design.

Designed by Canadian-Italian film director Floria Sigismondi, who has directed music videos for Bjork, David Bowie, and Rihanna, the new store interior features several large-scale installations and kinetic sculptures throughout the space to emphasize the agricultural concept. Thousands of metallic rods by the store’s entrance represent rice, while another installation by Korean artist Jung Uk Yang is evocative of threshing, resulting in a highly-immersive autumnal shopping experience.

Gentle Monster will open October 5 at 816 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

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Isabel Marant Reveals First Menswear Looks in Paris

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While discussion of genderless clothing continues to permeate throughout the fashion landscape, French womenswear designer Isabel Marant sent her first men’s pieces down the runway during Paris Fashion Week. The decision came after strong demand for the label, know for its classic French sophistication, to branch out into menswear, and Marant appears to be starting small – out of the 46 looks in the SS18 collection, 8 were menswear. Each look for the show was cut using the same fabrics and pattern as the womenswear, with only slight adjustments to fit the male frame. The collection itself was a vibrant spectacle, featuring heavy knitwear and sportswear-influenced jackets and trousers.

Take a look at the Isabel Marant’s menswear debut below.

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The Weeknd x H&M Reveal Second Capsule Collection

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Following a highly successful collaboration in March, The Weeknd has dropped its second collection with international fashion retailer H&M. Continuing the brand’s ‘Spring Icon’ series, the latest 18-piece line contains many of the R&B star’s signature emblems, including X’s and O’s patches and prints, while pivoting in a more streetwear and sportswear oriented direction, evident with the increased selection of bomber jackets and hoodies. While the pastel overtones of the duo’s previous collection radiated West Coast chill, the darker hues of the fall collection establish an urban tone with seasonal balance.

The Weekend Collection is available at H&M and online now.

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Menswear Line Jijibaba Debuts at Dover Street Market London

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Spanish designer Jaime Hayon and British designer Jasper Morrison have teamed up to launch a men’s fashion line, Jijibaba, available exclusively at Dover Street Market London. Titled ‘Items 1-38,’ the debut collection was first revealed during London Design Week, showcasing signature elements of each designer. The sharp and classic clothing shapes are emblematic of Morrison’s minimalism, while the playful graphics and uses of color reflect Hayon’s lighthearted design approach. Conceived as a seasonless fashion entity, the line will continue to evolve as each collection will be designed in collaboration with a new contributing designer. The 38-piece collection is currently only available in the UK, but will launch internationally in October.

Jijibaba is available at Dover Street Market London and online now.

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