Cool Hunting
Entries with keyword "clothing"
25 result(s) displayed (176 - 200 of 269)
Advertisement
Modernist
(05 September 2007) - U.K.-based label Modernist makes their debut at London Fashion Week this month. Created by Sierra Leone's Abdul Koroma and Newcastle's Andrew Jones who met during their time at Max Mara, Modernist places an innovative twist on modern couture. Since its inception in September 2005 the label created by the Kingston School of Fashion graduates has achieved a number of accolades, including the coveted Top...
(05 September 2007) - U.K.-based label Modernist makes their debut at London Fashion Week this month. Created by Sierra Leone's Abdul Koroma and Newcastle's Andrew Jones who met during their time at Max Mara, Modernist places an innovative twist on modern couture. Since its inception in September 2005 the label created by the Kingston School of Fashion graduates has achieved a number of accolades, including the coveted Top...
Andrea Zittel: Smockshop
(04 September 2007) - Years ago as an assistant at Pat Hearn Gallery, artist Andrea Zittel didn’t have the cash to dress like a gallerina. Instead, she started sewing her own uniforms and made a version for winter and one for summer. The originals are now incredibly collectible, but Zittel is staging a resurrection of the line with her latest project, "Smockshop." Zittel designed a simple double wrap-around...
(04 September 2007) - Years ago as an assistant at Pat Hearn Gallery, artist Andrea Zittel didn’t have the cash to dress like a gallerina. Instead, she started sewing her own uniforms and made a version for winter and one for summer. The originals are now incredibly collectible, but Zittel is staging a resurrection of the line with her latest project, "Smockshop." Zittel designed a simple double wrap-around...
AMP
(04 September 2007) - Based on the consistently fresh cuts and minimalist feel, you'd think AMP (A Mulher do Padre) was new to the scene. But the São Paulo-based label known for styles more akin to edgy Japanese brands is in its lucky 13th year already and only recently really beginning to gain ground with the factions they want to convert: 20- and 30-somethings who no doubt take...
(04 September 2007) - Based on the consistently fresh cuts and minimalist feel, you'd think AMP (A Mulher do Padre) was new to the scene. But the São Paulo-based label known for styles more akin to edgy Japanese brands is in its lucky 13th year already and only recently really beginning to gain ground with the factions they want to convert: 20- and 30-somethings who no doubt take...
Two L.A. Boutiques
(27 August 2007) - With Los Angeles' recent spate of new boutiques—from East Coast imports Moss and Opening Ceremony to an A.P.C. flagship—the city's getting a major dose of prime retail adding to the few pioneers who were already there. The following are a couple more (located literally around the corner from each other in the popular 3rd Street district) who are doing their part to balance out...
(27 August 2007) - With Los Angeles' recent spate of new boutiques—from East Coast imports Moss and Opening Ceremony to an A.P.C. flagship—the city's getting a major dose of prime retail adding to the few pioneers who were already there. The following are a couple more (located literally around the corner from each other in the popular 3rd Street district) who are doing their part to balance out...
WESC 686 Jean
(24 August 2007) - If you're over tight jeans these days, then WESC's new 686 Raw Selvage Jeans are the way to go. Baggy, but not early '90s baggy, they're a medium-rise, straight leg pant with a more generous cut than super skinnies. Part of their premium denim line, the Japanese fabric (it's ring spun denim, produced on vintage shuttle looms with a handmade finishing process) features a...
(24 August 2007) - If you're over tight jeans these days, then WESC's new 686 Raw Selvage Jeans are the way to go. Baggy, but not early '90s baggy, they're a medium-rise, straight leg pant with a more generous cut than super skinnies. Part of their premium denim line, the Japanese fabric (it's ring spun denim, produced on vintage shuttle looms with a handmade finishing process) features a...
Hecklewood T-Shirts
(20 August 2007) - Portland, Oregon-basedHecklewood is a streetwear label born from an obsession with fringe subcultures. Raised on a steady diet of art, pop culture, and punk, their collection draws inspiration from their youth in the '80s and '90s and the cultural happenings of today. Hecklewood and its two sister brands, Tanner and Off-set will be making their debut at the Pool Tradeshow 27-29 August in Las...
(20 August 2007) - Portland, Oregon-basedHecklewood is a streetwear label born from an obsession with fringe subcultures. Raised on a steady diet of art, pop culture, and punk, their collection draws inspiration from their youth in the '80s and '90s and the cultural happenings of today. Hecklewood and its two sister brands, Tanner and Off-set will be making their debut at the Pool Tradeshow 27-29 August in Las...
Call of the Wild A/W 2007
(17 August 2007) - London-based clothing label Call of the Wild's upcoming autumn/winter 2007 collection looks very promising. The work of graphic design duo Kai and Sunny, the two have worked together since college handling everything from illustration and art direction for companies such as Nike and Levi's, but some of their best work comes from their very own label, Call of the Wild. For their newest collection...
(17 August 2007) - London-based clothing label Call of the Wild's upcoming autumn/winter 2007 collection looks very promising. The work of graphic design duo Kai and Sunny, the two have worked together since college handling everything from illustration and art direction for companies such as Nike and Levi's, but some of their best work comes from their very own label, Call of the Wild. For their newest collection...
VisVim x DSM
(16 August 2007) - In the second line of products from a project between F.I.L. (the VisVim Store) and the Dover Street Market (DSM) we get more of what we love from both—high quality materials used with simple, stylish and subtle details. Made of elk leather, the sneakers feature a silver diamond pattern on the back seam, while the shirt is patched together for a unique look. Sold...
(16 August 2007) - In the second line of products from a project between F.I.L. (the VisVim Store) and the Dover Street Market (DSM) we get more of what we love from both—high quality materials used with simple, stylish and subtle details. Made of elk leather, the sneakers feature a silver diamond pattern on the back seam, while the shirt is patched together for a unique look. Sold...
Injury
(16 August 2007) - Inspired by Fight Club, the "Sabouter" collection by Australian independent label Injury presents 80 pieces of mischievous vests, deep v-neck tees and trousers to arouse the gangster within during Spring/Summer 07/08. Perfect for those who prefer the odd misadventure after the sun goes down....
(16 August 2007) - Inspired by Fight Club, the "Sabouter" collection by Australian independent label Injury presents 80 pieces of mischievous vests, deep v-neck tees and trousers to arouse the gangster within during Spring/Summer 07/08. Perfect for those who prefer the odd misadventure after the sun goes down....
Tillmann Lauterbach
(13 August 2007) - "Insanity, especially the hidden things beneath the surface," characterize Paris-based designer Tillmann Lauterbach's spring collection of high-waisted pleated trousers, tailored trenches, and softly layered knits in a spare color palette. The utilitarian exterior masks an intricate and feminine interior of thin layers of cashmere and silk, a surprising and artful detail that lend a "balance between wearability and innovation” to the collection, christened “Departure...
(13 August 2007) - "Insanity, especially the hidden things beneath the surface," characterize Paris-based designer Tillmann Lauterbach's spring collection of high-waisted pleated trousers, tailored trenches, and softly layered knits in a spare color palette. The utilitarian exterior masks an intricate and feminine interior of thin layers of cashmere and silk, a surprising and artful detail that lend a "balance between wearability and innovation” to the collection, christened “Departure...
TV Fashion
(07 August 2007) - It's not too often you find a possum wrapped around the sales assistant in an uptown boutique. Then again it's not often fashion finds itself welcoming in a label like TV. Based in Melbourne, the coveted designs by duo Monika Tvanek and Ingrid Verner have been winning awards (and hearts) since their inception just two short years ago. Fresh out of design school and...
(07 August 2007) - It's not too often you find a possum wrapped around the sales assistant in an uptown boutique. Then again it's not often fashion finds itself welcoming in a label like TV. Based in Melbourne, the coveted designs by duo Monika Tvanek and Ingrid Verner have been winning awards (and hearts) since their inception just two short years ago. Fresh out of design school and...
429 Life
(01 August 2007) - For me, basic tees all come down to comfort and cut. Made of super-soft pima cotton, 429 Life's t-shirts, polos, and henleys are hard to beat for their simplicity and attention to detail. Light and breathable, they're great for those really hot summer days and small side slits add an athletic appeal. Recently presented at the Pitti Uomo tradeshow to great fanfare, Cool Hunting...
(01 August 2007) - For me, basic tees all come down to comfort and cut. Made of super-soft pima cotton, 429 Life's t-shirts, polos, and henleys are hard to beat for their simplicity and attention to detail. Light and breathable, they're great for those really hot summer days and small side slits add an athletic appeal. Recently presented at the Pitti Uomo tradeshow to great fanfare, Cool Hunting...
Chronicles of Never
(25 July 2007) - Gareth Moody is a name likely to trigger the memory for his part in fashion's bad boy trio, Tsubi. A few years on and a few years older this Sydney-based designer has sought beauty and creative satisfaction in the guise of a new men's and women's clothing, footwear and accessories label Chronicles of Never (CON). Sleek, sharp and striking, CON fuses industrial materials with...
(25 July 2007) - Gareth Moody is a name likely to trigger the memory for his part in fashion's bad boy trio, Tsubi. A few years on and a few years older this Sydney-based designer has sought beauty and creative satisfaction in the guise of a new men's and women's clothing, footwear and accessories label Chronicles of Never (CON). Sleek, sharp and striking, CON fuses industrial materials with...
Liberty Of London
(12 July 2007) - An eye for a quirky print, or a knowing nod to the past is a typical Paul Smith trait, and something that Liberty of London has been doing for years. Its massive archive of distinctive prints are used innovatively on pretty much anything you can think of, but it's the signature floral shirts that endure at Liberty's famous London store, as other designers come...
(12 July 2007) - An eye for a quirky print, or a knowing nod to the past is a typical Paul Smith trait, and something that Liberty of London has been doing for years. Its massive archive of distinctive prints are used innovatively on pretty much anything you can think of, but it's the signature floral shirts that endure at Liberty's famous London store, as other designers come...
Oliver Spencer
(11 July 2007) - Like Paul Smith, London-based Oliver Spencer has a definite knack of combining the tailored with the relaxed, culminating in a look that is uniquely his. For me, his stand-out designs are his outerwear (see above for examples from the past couple of seasons). Across the board, the silhouette is clean and undeniably British, with just hint of Mod. Stockist information can be found at...
(11 July 2007) - Like Paul Smith, London-based Oliver Spencer has a definite knack of combining the tailored with the relaxed, culminating in a look that is uniquely his. For me, his stand-out designs are his outerwear (see above for examples from the past couple of seasons). Across the board, the silhouette is clean and undeniably British, with just hint of Mod. Stockist information can be found at...
In Da Hooda
(11 July 2007) - Few fashion items satisfy the way a good hoodie can and it's safe to say that they have joined the likes of jeans and tees as a wardrobe staple. Similarly, finding a decent hood is about as tedious a task as locating a quality-fit pair of denim threads or a tee that manages to say something original. However, Aussie label Hooda serves up refreshingly...
(11 July 2007) - Few fashion items satisfy the way a good hoodie can and it's safe to say that they have joined the likes of jeans and tees as a wardrobe staple. Similarly, finding a decent hood is about as tedious a task as locating a quality-fit pair of denim threads or a tee that manages to say something original. However, Aussie label Hooda serves up refreshingly...
Two Berlin Boutiques: Lil*Shop and Wood Wood
(11 July 2007) - Comme des Garçons opened their first of their "Guerilla" stores in 2004 in Berlin. It was supposed to stay open for one year, but how can you put an end to such a good thing? So the women who ran the Guerilla store opened Lil*Shop, which carries vintage Comme des Garçons, as well as special Nike products like Nike Vintage Running shoes. It's a...
(11 July 2007) - Comme des Garçons opened their first of their "Guerilla" stores in 2004 in Berlin. It was supposed to stay open for one year, but how can you put an end to such a good thing? So the women who ran the Guerilla store opened Lil*Shop, which carries vintage Comme des Garçons, as well as special Nike products like Nike Vintage Running shoes. It's a...
Twelve Summer Suits
(29 June 2007) - Despite the best of intentions, swimsuit shopping tends to glide between extremes: Either it's rife with pressure and product research or it's as blasé as buying skivvies. But this season, with so many refreshing styles to choose from, your search is more likely to be a akin to a day in the sun. The coolest options put your old standby to shame, offering punchy...
(29 June 2007) - Despite the best of intentions, swimsuit shopping tends to glide between extremes: Either it's rife with pressure and product research or it's as blasé as buying skivvies. But this season, with so many refreshing styles to choose from, your search is more likely to be a akin to a day in the sun. The coolest options put your old standby to shame, offering punchy...
The Rise and Fall Jeans
(26 June 2007) - Since gaining a following that includes megastore Urban Outfitters for their tees, Brooklyn-based line The Rise and Fall made their first foray into denim that's refreshingly low-frill. Slim and straight, rather than skin-tight, it's a pair of jeans that's comely and comfortable yet utilitarian. "We have them made here in the USA and they're sort of a reaction to all of the ridiculously overdone...
(26 June 2007) - Since gaining a following that includes megastore Urban Outfitters for their tees, Brooklyn-based line The Rise and Fall made their first foray into denim that's refreshingly low-frill. Slim and straight, rather than skin-tight, it's a pair of jeans that's comely and comfortable yet utilitarian. "We have them made here in the USA and they're sort of a reaction to all of the ridiculously overdone...
Friends & Co
(25 June 2007) - Like many other New York fashion success stories, Michael Foronda's label Friends & Co started as a side project that ultimately grew into a real-live menswear label. Founded in 2003 as a T-shirt line that incorporated bold typographic treatments of the word "friends," it's expansion to cut-and-sew pieces led to the introduction of Friends & Co, with the help of his friend, Leslie Siu. Foronda's...
(25 June 2007) - Like many other New York fashion success stories, Michael Foronda's label Friends & Co started as a side project that ultimately grew into a real-live menswear label. Founded in 2003 as a T-shirt line that incorporated bold typographic treatments of the word "friends," it's expansion to cut-and-sew pieces led to the introduction of Friends & Co, with the help of his friend, Leslie Siu. Foronda's...
São Paulo Fashion Week: Summer 2008 Summary
(20 June 2007) - Nearly 50 collections and a full week later, São Paulo Fashion Week closed yesterday with Ellus' 2nd Floor summer/winter 2008 line. (Pictured right.) An international brand built on its denim reputation, there's definitely a more youthful spirit in its sibling collection. The trends seen in the earlier shows—an abundance of sequins, metallics, neons, cuts and fabrics that played with movement, and solids, especially black—continued here...
(20 June 2007) - Nearly 50 collections and a full week later, São Paulo Fashion Week closed yesterday with Ellus' 2nd Floor summer/winter 2008 line. (Pictured right.) An international brand built on its denim reputation, there's definitely a more youthful spirit in its sibling collection. The trends seen in the earlier shows—an abundance of sequins, metallics, neons, cuts and fabrics that played with movement, and solids, especially black—continued here...
Keshwear
(18 June 2007) - Keshwear. Remember the name; you'll be obsessed with it shortly. We chatted with the London-based designer about music, Myspace and making your imprint on the world. "I've been making clothes since I was young," starts London stylist/designer/dj/model and magazine fashion editor, Kesh, "When I joined Myspace I would get hundreds and hundreds of messages from people all over the world asking where I got my...
(18 June 2007) - Keshwear. Remember the name; you'll be obsessed with it shortly. We chatted with the London-based designer about music, Myspace and making your imprint on the world. "I've been making clothes since I was young," starts London stylist/designer/dj/model and magazine fashion editor, Kesh, "When I joined Myspace I would get hundreds and hundreds of messages from people all over the world asking where I got my...
Commuun
(15 June 2007) - Eschewing chemical-based fabrics for Japanese organic cotton and Italian linen, Paris-based designers Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate of Commuun believe that "environmental issues can not be ignored when considering the future of fashion and society as a whole." Each collection is inspired by natural landscape and "the balance and tension in nature." While the pieces are fastidiously crafted and ecologically sound, they also breathe a...
(15 June 2007) - Eschewing chemical-based fabrics for Japanese organic cotton and Italian linen, Paris-based designers Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate of Commuun believe that "environmental issues can not be ignored when considering the future of fashion and society as a whole." Each collection is inspired by natural landscape and "the balance and tension in nature." While the pieces are fastidiously crafted and ecologically sound, they also breathe a...
São Paulo Fashion Week: Summer 2008 Highlights
(14 June 2007) - Yesterday was the start of the current São Paulo Fashion Week, which got off to a strong start but is quickly building an exciting feeling of anticipation for what's to come in the next few days before the event ends on Tuesday. A few trends are already apparent for the summer 2008 collection (or winter 2008 in the Northern Hemisphere): small, strapless dresses; lots...
(14 June 2007) - Yesterday was the start of the current São Paulo Fashion Week, which got off to a strong start but is quickly building an exciting feeling of anticipation for what's to come in the next few days before the event ends on Tuesday. A few trends are already apparent for the summer 2008 collection (or winter 2008 in the Northern Hemisphere): small, strapless dresses; lots...
A.P.C. Los Angeles Flagship Store
(13 June 2007) - A.P.C., the label beloved the world over for its understated Parisian style, opens its doors in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles today. The second flagship in the U.S. (the other is in New York) brings their always-classic denim line (including the cult-status raw stuff of course) to the West Coast, along with the subtle feminity of their women's clothes, staple menswear, their...
(13 June 2007) - A.P.C., the label beloved the world over for its understated Parisian style, opens its doors in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles today. The second flagship in the U.S. (the other is in New York) brings their always-classic denim line (including the cult-status raw stuff of course) to the West Coast, along with the subtle feminity of their women's clothes, staple menswear, their...
Advertisement
