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Apple, Supreme, Kith, Nike, and More Are Temporarily Closing

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Late last week, Supreme announced it would temporarily close its stores to help prevent further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The New York-based skate brand is the latest retailer to temporarily shutter while the world grapples with a new day-to-day reality in the middle of the coronavirus.

 

Apple also announced the closure of all its international stores — except for China, where it just reopened all 42 of its stores after the country successfully contained the outbreak!  — and Nike has followed suit. Urban Outfitters, Kith, and 3.1 Phillip Lim also announced closures of their stores in major cities. And ahead of its permanent closure, Opening Ceremony has temporarily shut its doors as well. Across the country, lockdowns are being implemented with bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and other public institutions being forced to shut down, so more retailers will soon follow suit.

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Opening Ceremony x Hoka One Give Running Shoes a Luxe Update

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For the first time, Opening Ceremony has partnered with French sneaker label Hoka One. The debut collection merges the footwear brand’s superior functionality with Opening Ceremony’s distinct lens for striking design, resulting in a two-color range of the brand’s Bondi 5 sneaker.

 

Available in black or white, the OC x Hoka Bondi 5 is made with premium leather, offering an elevated take on the utilitarian athletic piece. The exterior of the footwear is subtly accented with panels outlined with minimal stitching, and the interior is cushioned with Hoka’s technology and heel support that ensures smooth mobility whether active or relaxed.

 

The Opening Ceremony x Hoka One Bondi 5 range will be available in select OC stores and online tomorrow, November 1.

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Solange Helped Close Out Kenzo Spring/Summer 2020

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Earlier this month, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim announced they would step down as creative directors for Kenzo following the Spring/Summer 2020 show to focus on running Opening Ceremony. The final collection was a toned down amalgamation of all the things that makes the Japanese/French label pop: rich color hues, an abundance of prints, and an athletic sensibility that keeps the brand fresh. This time around, a beachy color palette (lots of deep blues and glimpses of coral orange) was inspired by the designer’s West Coast upbringing. In celebration of Leon and Lim’s impact on Kenzo, Solange provided the soundtrack the show, treating guests to an intimate performance and a mighty farewell.

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Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are Leaving Kenzo

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Another day, another major designer shakeup. After an 8-year stint that expanded Kenzo‘s graphic novelty to new heights, creative directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are leaving the brand.

 

“We are thankful to our wonderful Kenzo team and the LVMH group for the opportunity to take forward [founder Kenzo] Takada’s groundbreaking legacy,” the pair said in a statement. “We are excited to bring so many rich experiences and memories from our time at Kenzo to new frontiers.”

 

The duo will present their final collection for the Japanese/French label on June 23 for Spring 2020 before stepping down officially so they can focus on their other project, which is basically running the global cult retail sensation Opening Ceremony. Their predecessors have not been announced yet, but the next figure appointed should be well versed in color and yield a taste for playful graphics. Someone like Henry Holland could do great things at the helm of such an iconic label, but only time will tell.

 

 

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Opening Ceremony x Columbia Have Your Festival Looks Covered

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Despite it technically being Spring, it’s still rainy as all hell — so much for April showers — but luckily Opening Ceremony and Columbia have you covered with a fresh new unisex collection. For Spring ’19 the pair decided to resurrect some of Columbia’s greatest outerwear pieces from its extensive archives, and the results radiate in all their neon-ombre and leopard-print glory that’s perfect for festival season.

 

The outerwear is light and functional — each piece is packable so you can stow it away while the sun is out. And following previous collaborations, this marks the first time OC and Columbia have partnered on a shoe. Updating the Columbia hiking boot with a neon pink accent, it’s the perfect footwear for taking the outdoors in style.

 

The OC x Columbia Spring ’19 collection launches in select stores and online on Thursday, May 9. Check out some of the looks below.

 

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Opening Ceremony x Lacoste Get Preppy for Spring

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Spring is here and Opening Ceremony x Lacoste are ushering in the season with a timely collection of polos. The new pieces feature a range of varying stripe patterns and reptile prints in pastel colors for a refreshing take on the classic shirts. There’s a bunch of fresh and clean options that can be incorporated pretty easily into any wardrobe — the unisex collection truly hits that sweet spot of being current without being too #trendy, guaranteeing that the items will carry you through next spring.

 

The Opening Ceremony x Lacoste SS19 is available in select Lacoste boutiques and online now. Check out some of the pieces below.

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R13 Opens in SoHo with Post-Punk Industrial Space

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Inspired by themes of the “Other America,” luxury basics label R13 has opened a sleek new shop on SoHo’s Howard Street, alongside neighboring shopping destinations including Opening Ceremony, Rick Owens, and Reformation. The boutique — the designer’s first since the brand was founded back in 2009 — is a sprawling and immersive space that pays homage to various American subcultures. The store maintains a minimal and industrial interior aesthetic (the new normal in contemporary downtown retail) that’s contrasted with a series of large LED walls streaming various footage that’s more nightclub than clothing store.

 

R13 is open now at 34 Howard Street.

 

Images: R13.

 

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Opening Ceremony x Dickies 1992 Has Your Spring Uniform

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Spring is here and Opening Ceremony x Dickies 1992 have your transitional wardrobe set. The latest collaboration for Spring ’19 is a unisex collection of workwear-inspired pieces — it’s Dickies after all — enhanced with bold striped patterns. The canvas material is the perfect balance of sturdy and breathable, ensuring a seamless structured fit and optimum comfort as we head into the warmer months. And to make sure everyone’s not going around in the same fits, on April 4th, Opening Ceremony is providing complimentary personalized embroidery for any of the Spring ’19 collection purchased at the SoHo store.

The Opening Ceremony x Dickies 1992 Spring ’19 collection is available in select stores and online now. Check out some of the looks below.

Images: Opening Ceremony.

 

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Kenzo’s SS19 Sunglasses Collection Launches at Opening Ceremony

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Designed in collaboration with Thélios, the LVMH-owned eyewear maker, Kenzo has released its SS19 eyewear collection at Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles. The fantastic retro assortment of sunglasses mixes the French/Japanese designer’s contemporary city edge with a mellow California vibe, perfect for riding around town or heading to the beach. The combination of vintage cues with futurism is surprisingly effective and gives you an idea of what the Beach Boys would wear if they ever were to pilot a spaceship.

Images: Kenzo.

 

 

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It’s Been A Long Week: East Meets West

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

It’s that time of the year where you absolutely need a bag just for your Old Fashioned readily available as mercury is out of retrograde, but holiday season fiasco is very much in. Hennessy‘s first-ever fashion collaboration is here as your best medicine and a hefty gift for that someone who might need a drink. The brand celebrates a new X.O inspired limited-edition “East Meets West” travel bag and cocktail kit with Opening Ceremony. The two fuse tradition and heritage with modern elements of a unique gift. Bag or no bag, though, here’s a sneak peek at the Hennessy upgrade to your typical Old Fashioned and how to make it.

Hennessy X.O “East Meets West” Travel Bag by Opening Ceremony, $375, available at OpeningCeremony.com. 

Ingredients: (pst, all these come in the bag) 

  • 2 oz. Hennessy X.O
  • 2 dashes orange cream citrate bitters
  • 1 tsp wild flower honey 
  • 1 large jasmine green-tea-infused ice cube
  • flamed lemon twist garnish 

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Method: 

  • Make jasmine green tea ice cubes six to 24 hours before: bring 3 cups of water to a boil and immerse 2 bags of jasmine tea for five minutes. Pour the tea into X.O ice mold and freeze. 
  • Measure and ass Hennessy X.O, bitters and syrup to Mixing Beaker. 
  • Add a large jasmine green ice cube to chilled Double Old Fashioned Glass. 
  • Pour contents of Mixing Beaker evenly over ice cube into the glass. 
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon or teaspoon to incorporate. 
  • Garnish with flamed lemon twist. 

Cheers!

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Opening Ceremony x Marmot Get Outdoorsy

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Opening Ceremony is dropping a new collaboration with outerwear brand Marmot. The line follows Marmot’s vision of sleek activewear combined with the downtown edge of Opening Ceremony that is peppered throughout the collection. With bright color options and utilitarian structure, this collab is perfect for the people who take pictures of themselves hiking for Tinder.

The collection is rooted in the new Mammoth Parka, the deluxe mountaineering jacket with extreme warmth, courtesy GORE-TEX. Other pieces include a rugged fleece jacket, hoodie, heavy-duty trousers, and a balaclava for your face during the colder months. Or for a last minute Pussy Riot costume.

The Opening Ceremony x Marmot collection is out in select stores and online tomorrow. Check out some pieces below.

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Dickies and Opening Ceremony Continue Workwear Trend with New Collection

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Just in case you were wondering, the workwear trend is here to stay. All American skater brand Dickies and Opening Ceremony have launched a 10-piece collection of workwear-inspired pieces, in versatile silhouettes and color hues that characterize both labels. The new collaborative line (not the first from the duo) is freshly updated in bold tones and prints. The first drop was released today — highlights include a pair of painter-inspired overalls and a scientist (or maybe Dior headquarters) inspired lab coat, among others. The second drop will follow on April 18th, offering several more pieces in plaid. Until then, peep the pieces below.

The collection is available at Opening Ceremony stores and online now.

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