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I first met Tung Vo, the designer for Hors de Combat, in Calgary back in 2010 when he was running a small shop filled mostly with his own clothing in the old district of the city.
Bloomberg is seeking to make the purchase of fake goods LEGAL.
Rotterdam’s AJ Mets from designer A.J. Metselaar present Fall Winter 2013.
Has the designer and DJ always #Been #Trill?
The 2013 CFDA Awards had some fun last night with their “Menswear Designer of the Year” award nominees: Thom Browne, Michael Bastian and Duckie Brown. Dressed in their respective collections, male models sang Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” as a highlight to the award, taken home in the end by Thom Browne.
Surface Magazine opened their Design Dialogue Series in New York City recently with two of Italy’s most well known talents in architecture and design, Piero Lissoni and Giulio Cappellini. Those in attendance heard insight and thoughts on the current world of design as well as the designer’s take on the energy of New York City.
Find out what made the godfather of hip-hop style so happy.
Originally unveiled during the Junya Watanabe runway collection during Paris Fashion Week, the special collaboration between the designer and Loewe release a selection of wallets. Expect similar silhouettes to their classic CDG line with zip top pouches with the playful and interesting use of combining fabrics and textures
G-Dragon in Shanghao / Tungstar, Sina South Korean artiste G-Dragon from supergroup « Big Bang » recently held his solo concert in Shanghai, China. Besides wearing a Givenchy ensemble , G-Dragon also wore a green fur lined basketball jersey from Danish designer Astrid Andersen. I guess when the designer showed the collection during London Collections, people were wondering « fur and basketball? » Perhaps Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were on her mind when Astrid was designing the collection
Everyone thought the singer would wear Tom Ford to Cannes-even the designer’s people-but he didn’t.
We take a look at Italian Architect and Designer Claudio Silvestrin ‘s London home.
Get insight from the designer and CEO.
The London designer talks Kanye West, designing unisex clothes, and shorts in winter.
But still the same lacing features.
His work was recorded and made into an ad.
Your favorite rapper’s favorite designer is putting dudes in dresses for the sake of art.
Rapha & Braeburn Cycling Apparel Designer Christopher Braeburn and his brother Graeme’s three-piece spring line for cycling apparel king Rapha is well tailored and modern to a T. The lightweight shell jacket, merino henley and cycle-centric jeans are England-made … Read More »
He discusses it all, from his collaborations with adidas to making clothes at 12 years old.
We chat with the designer on whats new from the cult brand.
Georgetown will be home to the designer’s newest shop.
Uniqlo x Michael Bastian Polo Shirts Designer Michael Bastian was granted free reign over a run of 16 polo shirts for Uniqlo’s summer line. Our homies at Selectism have all the deets, but other than « each designer shirt will … Read More »
I refer to Andrea Stanford as my Fairy Godmother in Los Angeles and the description is apt.
A Tom Ford brown plaid suit in linen, silk and cashmere, dusty rose check shirt, large scale check on the bias tie in dusty rose, ivory and brown, brown and cream glen plaid silk pocket square. I had the great pleasure today to meet with a fellow and his lovely wife who are great fans of WIJW. Needless to say, I was deeply gratified to hear that we’ve provided some inspiration to our readership—a true delight! Perhaps not that surprisingly (if you can imagine running into me while I’m wearing one of the pictured outfits here!), these impromptu meetings often lead to a discussion of the Duke of Windsor and his sensational style
Not a new idea but certainly a smart take on an old one, these Cable Lights from Rotterdam industrial designer Patrick Hartog are designed to be fully customisable.
Facts and stories about the designer that you may have missed.
Another top shoot from Backyard Bill , this time heading to San Francisco to pay a visit to Brett Roddis, senior designer at The North Face.
Vogue sit down with Designer Alexander Wang to discuss his career and creative process, from his Parsons School days to his own label and post as Creative Director at Balenciaga.
Hear it all from the designer himself.
Breezy wore the designer brand while he talked with Angie Martinez.
It will take place during a live broadcast on SHOWstudio.
See what the designer had to say about JT’s suit and tie look.
So you want to assemble your own light but you’re pretty lazy? Dino Sanchez , an NYC artist and designer, recognises our desires to get all homemade but also our innate can’t be bothered-ness.
» It feels like the real start of Dodd , » George Hudson declares as he places a pair of tea filled mugs on to his cutting table. He pauses with the excitement of his opening gambit still etched on his face. As we sit in his South East London studio, with a few promising seasons behind him, there’s a discernible confidence that only develops with experience.
» Muay Thai is a big part of my life, it keeps my mind focussed and drives that compatitive spirit inside of me, » begins Mohsin Ali as we sit in his studio located in the heart of East London. » Depending on seasons and work loads I’ll try and train at least four, five times a week, it’s wierd because I feel like a cheat if I don’t! Muay Thai is like a drug.
This is the latest installment in the shops Intelligence series.
Find out what’s on the designer’s mind.
S cout Seattle Founder & Designer Ben Masters has truly created something special with his newly launched brand.
Japanese label 08Sircus show off Fall Winter 2013. Hiroshima born Designer Kiminori Morishita started the label back in 2003, an eye for extreme layering and unusual cuts, Fall Winter brings much the same. Simple at first glance, both in terms of styling and the clothing itself, each shot reveals more on closer inspection.
Did the designer lift his latest fashions?
James Andrew – at home in NYC As an interior designer, I am always looking to secure the right art collection for my clients. @60″ is a premier online gallery, specializing in top tier artists from the emerging art world. Bringing the works of vetted artists to one online location certainly can make life a whole lot easier! One of my favorite @60″ features is their SIN (Sample It Now) print
Illustrator & Set Designer Gary Card launches his first ever clothing project ‘Fixed Stare’ at the OTHER / shop . The man behind inventive and playful projects for the likes of LN-CC, Comme des Garcons, Adidas, COS and Nike, Card has produced a set of ghostly, almost 3D designs sitting against a black tee backdrop.
In May of last year, there was some speculation as to whether or not Elsa Peretti would continue her long-term relationship with Tiffany & Co . Her contract was set to expire, and the two parties couldn’t agree on new payment terms moving forward. If their agreement terminated, Tiffany would have an exclusive right to sell their remaining Peretti-related designs for about a year and a half before the designer moved on
Who else did the designer « clown? »
Nothing stops fashion! In the midst of a winter storm, Friday night, Billy Reid presented his runway show for fall and winter. Mr
Micah Cohen dabbles with mixing formal and casual menswear with Shades of Grey Fall Winter 2013 collection. Athletic inspired garments contrast with more formal menswear tailored pieces: sport varsity jackets with paneled leather and tailored sweatpants come to mind.
Own a piece of wearable art.
London designer Chieh Ting Huang presents simple accessories via his ‘Nothing Fancy’ collection.
Watch as the designer gives his two cents via Skype.
While future versions of the iPad are discussed endlessly on tech forums it’s nice to see someone getting truly inventive with the already iconic gadget. Now, Designer Ricardo Luis Monteiro Afonso may have to employ magic and wizardry to create this see-through design but whichever way a transparent iPad looks to be a thing of beauty.
Jonathan Saunders / ph: Darren Gerrish, Vogue UK | Jonathan Saunders Fall Winter 2013 Jonathan Saunders attended the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Prize last night, at a cocktail party hosted by Vogue’s Alexandra Shulman and British Fashion Council chairman Natalie Massenet at London’s Nobu Berkeley.
Live in luxury, all over the globe.
Clever flips on your favorite designer brands.
Live via satellite from « Paris. »
The first images from the designer’s collection have leaked.
Find out what caused him to admit to such a tragedy.
Wonderful news from yesterday’s RAF SIMONS show: the designer is collaborating with ADIDAS on a collection of super desirable, sportive shoes.
Haven speak to Conroy Nachtigall , head designer at Arc’teryx Veilance , at the company facilities in North Vancouver. A great insight into the driving principles behind a true technical brand, whilst Veilance may be firmly placed in the fashion market, the design team continue to be fully focused on building ever more advanced and progressive outdoors-wear, with (here comes the F-Word) function at its core. Press play for more.
There were a few themes of the 2013 Golden Globes: the flu, post-baby bodies, and odes to Angie’s right leg.
The rapper dons the designer’s duds with Jordan VIs.
Having previewed at Dover Street Market , this week we were offered an opportunity to see the complete Aitor Throup ready-to-wear collection for the first time. Presented in a darkened Kings Cross gallery, original soundtrack from Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian, the designer introduced his high concept creations.
» A shark’s fin, a storm drain, plastic coverings and scar tissue » are just a few of the descriptions that trickle from Raimund Berthold’s mouth as we sit in his central London studio to discuss Autumn/Winter 2013/14. Seemingly disparate and certainly peculiar, Berthold’s latest ingredients list might unnerve a few but given his ability to balance and create beauty from the unexpected, most will be
Hear him talk about the « perfect closet », what every guy needs in his wardrobe, and more.
» Fashion East Installations give the newest of the new in London menswear the chance to prove their worth in a group show of delicious controlled anarchy , » proclaims Charlie Porter in the recent press release for autumn/winter 2013. Ever since they were introduced to the London fashion week schedule back in 2009, I’ve excitedly bounced from room to room inside its various incarnations uncovering the beautiful alongside the wonderful and even the unusual at every opportunity. The platform provides discovery at every turn for us whilst offering invaluable exposure for the designers themselves and often acts as a springboard for them.
Whether the result of sipping the caffeine-laden mixture it produces or simply seeing its form in your periphery, the CB Industries Jules Espresso Maker ($~1390) will surely open bleary morning eyes.
A collection inspired by Michael Jordan, Kurt Cobain, and Pusha T.
Another top film from Crane.TV. The guys visit London set designer & illustrator Gary Card . A man much in demand, his client list includes Topshop, Comme des Garcons, Adidas, COS and Nike as well as a rather fetching Christmas tree currently installed at King’s Cross filling station.
Camo expert drops some real knowledge.
Each time that I’ve ventured across the Atlantic for a good nose around New York Fashion Week, I’ve encountered the friendly face of Alex Frank amongst the sea of the unfamiliar.
Elegant doll collection from the opulent French design house.
A few snapshots taken around town: Colorful corrugated metal covers the sides of many buildings in Reykjavik. Outside a clothing store on Laugavegur
Ryan McGinness delivers two trompe l’oeil garments for agnès b. made to look like shirts worn by the McGinnes who regularly wears the designer’s white shirts when working in his studio. Available in long sleeve t-shirt or as button down, the shirts are hit towards the lower end making them in some regard subtle to wear
Personal favorites from the designer.
» I make clothes that are bright and have some aspects of playfulness to them » purrs Trine Lindegaard
You’d think I’d have gotten more posts up this week considering how much time I’ve spent at home because of the hurricane.
Find out how the designer became the most famous one-man brand in the fashion industry.
Is the use of red and blue paisley insensitive to the victims of gang culture?
» I want to keep evolving, I want to continuously push the label further , » declares Becky French in her shared studio deep in the heart of East London. Who can doubt her? The emergence of Marwood has been a delight
Another great streetstyle film from the folks at Coggles . Londoner Amph is a DJ, designer and fan of slick 70s & 80s record sleeves featuring masters like Rick James and Alexander O’Neal. We follow our man on a stroll around town, stopping by destinations like Kristina Records in Stoke Newington, featured in our Record Store Guide , still available for your pleasure
A look through the KRIS VAN ASSCHE collection of footwear and accessories for Spring Summer 2013. We previewed the eyewear from KVA last week. Those more interested in progressive men’s footwear will certainly find both classic and modified takes on shoes and trainers.
Raf Simons at Christian Dior Spring Summer 2013 / pic: Vogue.co.uk
“ My role in all of this is very simple. I make clothing like armour
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Watch a quick profile of the designer’s newest collaboration.
