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HeadPorter Spring 2012 Collection
HeadPorter is predominantly known for creating superior luggage items; however, since ’98 the Japanese brand has formulated an additional line entitled HeadPorter Plus, which features high quality clothing pieces. Read more
BAPERARCHIVES by NIGO
NIGO, A Bathing Ape founder has long been in the forefront of street culture in Japan with the label having pioneered much of what we know as Ura Harajuku. This book documents many of the influential and groundbreaking products that have ever come from the label which started back in 1993. Read more
Uniforms for the Dedicated Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Lookbook
The “Blue Cone Colony” is a joint venture between Uniforms for the Dedicated and Tree Hotel, two creative forces sharing the vision of a sustainable direction of both design and work process. For similar reasons Tree Hotel co-exists with the constant forests of the north, the clothing line of Spring/Sumer 2012 combines natural and handpicked fabrics made to grow more beautiful with time and wear. To consolidate a most comfortable casual look, the design combines garments out of hemp, recycled cotton, organic jersey, and fabrics hailing from Japan. The collection brings spring anoraks and parkas, summery trousers matched with slouchy suit jackets, swimwear, and a wide range of shirts for those with a playful mind.
Supreme Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Lookbook
Supreme, the brand that needs no introduction, has unveiled their latest Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Lookbook this morning. For those longing for this collection since the close of Fall/Winter 11, Supreme continues with tradition producing a nice range of eclectic pieces fit for almost any occasion, while introducing a few new collaborations to complete the collection. On their list of collaborations, we get more detailed looks at their highly anticipated Kate Moss poster tee, a beautiful Schott Leather Flight Jacket lined with cotton Hawaiian print, and a custom full grain red leather Rawlings baseball glove to name a few. As expected, Supreme produces a stellar lookbook, showcasing great styling that is more so natural than polished, making for a solid collection of easy to wear garments. Supreme’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection will be available on February 23rd at their NY, LA and London stores and February 25th in Japan while their online shop will open on March 1st. For more updates, check back at Supreme online.
Visvim 2012 Spring & Summer Collection “Japanism”
Hiroki Nakamura’s coveted brand visvim recently unveiled their Spring and Summer collection “Japanism”. As the name of their new line suggests, the brand known for their premium quality footwear and apparel made with only the best of the world’s materials, is returning to their Japanese roots. This is especially evident in their take on the traditional Japanese sandal known as the “geta”. A brand that never disappoints, check your local visvim supplier for their latest offerings.
SESAME STREET x NEW ERA 59FIFTY FITTED CAPS
NEW ERA Japan presents a revision to the late and great Mr Henson’s favorite address, Sesame Street. This collection of NEW ERA 59Fifty fitted baseball caps features a little demented twist on the most popular characters of the children’s TV show. Available now at NEW ERA JAPAN’s online store, http://store.neweracap.jpDavid Lynch for Supreme Capsule Collection
Supreme will be releasing five new t-shirt designs this week. The group will include two Tees from film Director David Lynch. Mr Lynch is an artist and the Director of such films as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Mulhulland Drive, amongst many others. Included in the group is a drawing from Mr. Lynch, as well as a still from the film Blue Velvet. The release will also include an original Tee from Harmony Korine for Supreme. Available in-store in New York, Los Angeles, London and online on October 27. Available in Japan on October 29.Supreme x Clarks 2011 Winter Boots Collection Further Look
This fall Supreme has joined Clarks to release a new style – the Desert Mali Boot. Custom fit for Supreme, the shoes will come in a genuine leather and a nubuck suede upper, leather in-sole and lining and crepe sole bottom with a debossed logo on heel loop. The Desert Mali Boot will be available in four different colorways made exclusively for Supreme. Available in-store in New York, L.A., London and online on October 20th, and Japan on October 22nd.Levi’s NEW MODERN Denim Releases
Levi’s Japan adds another line of impressive denim offerings as it unveils the “New Modern” range. Inspired by the intricate works back in the early 1900s, the range comes with a strong attention to detail that’s evident to the elements applied. The “New Modern” line offers an outstanding choice of straight cut jeans and slim fit jackets, all made from stretch fabrics. Now available through select Levi’s stockists in Japan.Converse Japan All Star Hunting-Jacket Hi “Converse Hunting Club”
New for September is Converse Japan’s new “Converse Hunting Club” theme applied to the Chuck Taylor All Star. The style features a familiar profile with an additional collar element inspired by hunting jackets to reinforce the aforementioned theme. Look for a release via Converse Japan retailers starting September.
