uniqlo-feautre

Uniqlo x Charles and Ray Eames Launch Collection

Leave a reply

uniqlo---hero

Image: Eames Office.

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.

uniqlo---1

Image: Eames Office.

uniqlo---2

Image: Eames Office.

uniqlo---3

Image: Eames Office.

chair feature

tokidoki x Kartell Collaborate on New Chair Design

Leave a reply

tokidokiredo2

Image: tokidoki.

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.

tokidokiredo

Image: tokidoki.

Gentle-monster---feature

Gentle Monster Expands with New LA Outpost

Leave a reply

gentle-monster-1

Image: Gentle Monster.

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.

gentle-monster-4

Image: Gentle Monster.

gentle-monster-5

Image: Gentle Monster.

gentle-monster-2

Image: Gentle Monster.

gentle-monster-3

Image: Gentle Monster.

isabel-marant---feature

Isabel Marant Reveals First Menswear Looks in Paris

Leave a reply

isabel---1

Image: Ulrich Knoblauch.

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.

isabel-2

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

isabel-4

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

isable-9

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

isabel-7

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

isabel-5

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

isabel-3

Image: Yannis Vlamos.

the-weeknd-feature-2

The Weeknd x H&M Reveal Second Capsule Collection

Leave a reply

the-weeknd-7

Image: H&M.

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.

theweeknd-6

Image: H&M.

the-weeknd-4

Image: H&M.

the-weeknd-2

Image: H&M.

jijibaba-feature

Menswear Line Jijibaba Debuts at Dover Street Market London

Leave a reply

jijibaba-1

Image: Jijibaba.

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.

jijbaba--5

Image: Jijibaba.

jijibaba-4

Image: Jijibaba.

jijibaba-3

Image: Jijibaba.

jijibaba-2

Image: Jijibaba.

maapilim---feature

Maapilim Grooming Products Launch in US

Leave a reply

maapilim 1

Image: Maapilim.

Inspired by the nautical lifestyle of the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv-based grooming label Maapilim has released its main line in the US. The essentials collection launched with a compact range of products, all based with oil extracts taken from various plants and seeds. The main collection — comprised of soap, conditioner, shampoo, and hair and beard products —  is compatible with different hair and skin types, while each product contains its own light botanical scent. Despite the oil base, the products aren’t runny, and can be applied smoothly and rinsed with minimal cleanup. With a nomadic on-the-go customer in mind, product sets can be purchased in travel-friendly doses. Later this fall, the brand plans on extending into skincare and fragrance.

Maapilim is available online now.

maapilim-2

Image: Maapilim.

visvim---feature

Visvim Opens Pop-Up Shop in New York

Leave a reply

vivsim -222

Image: 180 store.

Japanese menswear label Visvim has installed a pop-up shop at 180 store, a retail and event space in Tribeca. Echoing the brand’s signature minimal aesthetic, the shop combines urban simplicity with a Japanese design sensibility. A linen noren with a painted American flag design hangs above the storefront, while handmade paper lanterns are suspended throughout the open and lofty interior. Emphasizing the label’s commitment to craft, merchandise is displayed in glass cases and on white podiums in a gallery-like arrangement. Additionally, limited store-exclusive pieces are available onsite.

Visvim is now open at 180 Duane Street, New York NY 10013.

visvim2

Image: 180 store.

visvim-3

Image: 180 store.

carhartt-feature-2

Carhartt WIP x Slam Jam Launch Capsule Collection

Leave a reply

carhartt6
Image: Bruna Kazinoti.

Italian retailer Slam Jam and American workwear label Carhartt WIP have teamed up for a second collaboration, called ‘Minute Service Man,’ following a collection released in 2015. The seven piece line is predominantly influenced by 60s workwear, particularly the uniform of gas station attendants. Available in either black or navy, the capsule collection features embroidered patches inspired by popular oil company logos, adding subtle contemporary flair to classic utilitarian silhouettes.

The Carhartt WIP x Slam Jam FW17 collection is available online now.

carhartt-5

Image: Bruna Kazinoti.

carhartt-4

Image: Bruna Kazinoti.

carhartt-1

Image: Bruna Kazinoti.

carhartt-3

Image: Bruna Kazinoti.

sscampaign-feature

Scotch & Soda Embraces Wanderlust in FW17 Campaign

Leave a reply

sscampaign5

Image: Scotch & Soda.

Channeling its European heritage with a sense of wanderlust, Dutch fashion label Scotch & Soda released its latest campaign, “From Amsterdam, From Everywhere.” The photo series was shot over thirteen days in various Amsterdam sites around the world, including locations in South Africa, the North Pole, and an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, to reflect the young and global spirit of the brand. Each scenic backdrop complements the explorer-themed line, which features a rich neutral color palette juxtaposed with timeless prints.


The Scotch & Soda FW17 line is available online now.

sscampaign1

Image: Scotch & Soda.

sscampaign2

Image: Scotch & Soda.

sscampaign4

Image: Scotch & Soda.

sscampaign3

Image: Scotch & Soda.

Ferragamo

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Releases Tuscan Soul La Commedia

Leave a reply

Ferragamo

Image: Nao Fujishiro for Essential Homme.

The wise words of Dante take new meaning in this fiery fragrance from the house of Ferragamo. With Tuscany as its backdrop, the scent—a referential infusion of fresh citrus bitters, peppery cardamom, and sexy pimento—proposes epochal poetry and woody spice in a polished flacon.

Tuscan Soul La Commedia, $190 for 2.5oz, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.