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Momimomi: Tar and Feathers
(06 June 2007) - The Momimomi t-shirts we've come to adore and covet are coming out with a new series, Tar and Feathers. Hitting their website tomorrow, the tees are super soft and cut to fit perfectly as always, but we get a new round of great graphics. Fragmented and blotchy graphics create abstract everyday objects like a bird (above center), lightning (above left), and a leaf (above...
(06 June 2007) - The Momimomi t-shirts we've come to adore and covet are coming out with a new series, Tar and Feathers. Hitting their website tomorrow, the tees are super soft and cut to fit perfectly as always, but we get a new round of great graphics. Fragmented and blotchy graphics create abstract everyday objects like a bird (above center), lightning (above left), and a leaf (above...
Obus
(30 May 2007) - Just when you thought fashion had become a mish-mash of ill designed, over-the-top and unflattering pieces, along comes Obus, the Aussie-based label that has been fueling the serious style-starters around the world since its inception seven years ago. Structured, original and incredibly well-designed, Obus stands alone as a definitive label, intent on breaking the cycle of fad fashion. Akin to Frankie Morello, Marc Jacobs...
(30 May 2007) - Just when you thought fashion had become a mish-mash of ill designed, over-the-top and unflattering pieces, along comes Obus, the Aussie-based label that has been fueling the serious style-starters around the world since its inception seven years ago. Structured, original and incredibly well-designed, Obus stands alone as a definitive label, intent on breaking the cycle of fad fashion. Akin to Frankie Morello, Marc Jacobs...
Interview with Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi, Co-founders of Odin and New Concept Boutique, Den.
(25 May 2007) - We caught up with Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi, founders of Odin, for the opening of Den—their fourth boutique in New York (following their two Odin stores and Oliver Spencer). Like Odin, Den carries hip clothing from younger designers that is consummately wearable, however Den will feature one designer at a time for four to six week periods. Similar to a gallery, this exhibit-like...
(25 May 2007) - We caught up with Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi, founders of Odin, for the opening of Den—their fourth boutique in New York (following their two Odin stores and Oliver Spencer). Like Odin, Den carries hip clothing from younger designers that is consummately wearable, however Den will feature one designer at a time for four to six week periods. Similar to a gallery, this exhibit-like...
Preap & Coutts
(24 May 2007) - Heartfelt, passionate and determined to share their ideas with the world, Australian designer duo Preap & Coutts have created a loyal and ever–expanding fan base of style–starters. "All our clothes are made with love. Everything comes from the heart and soul and love…love…love." Melbourne–based designer duo, Maryna Preap and Maggie Coutts, create for, "the everyday girl who needs to go from work to an...
(24 May 2007) - Heartfelt, passionate and determined to share their ideas with the world, Australian designer duo Preap & Coutts have created a loyal and ever–expanding fan base of style–starters. "All our clothes are made with love. Everything comes from the heart and soul and love…love…love." Melbourne–based designer duo, Maryna Preap and Maggie Coutts, create for, "the everyday girl who needs to go from work to an...
Buzz Clothing Promotion
(18 May 2007) - Buzz Clothing, one of our favorite online retailers for menswear, is offering an exclusive 20% discount to Cool Hunting readers. It's a great chance to pick up some of their Southern California-tinged collection, which includes some hard–to–find style classics, like Fila's reissued Settantarte collection. Buzz carries a couple of the limited edition warm-ups and polos that Fila recently reproduced from their debut 1973 line—must–haves...
(18 May 2007) - Buzz Clothing, one of our favorite online retailers for menswear, is offering an exclusive 20% discount to Cool Hunting readers. It's a great chance to pick up some of their Southern California-tinged collection, which includes some hard–to–find style classics, like Fila's reissued Settantarte collection. Buzz carries a couple of the limited edition warm-ups and polos that Fila recently reproduced from their debut 1973 line—must–haves...
Alabama Builds Shirt
(08 May 2007) - Handmade in the U.S. with organic cotton and benefiting Architecture for Humanity's Gulf Coast Project, the Alabama Builds tee is a win-win-win situation. An offshoot of the Alabama Project (the short-lived adventure in couture made from recycled materials by local seamstresses in Alabama) the shirt uses the reverse appliqué technique that the Project applied to basketball jerseys, dresses and shirts to much success. The...
(08 May 2007) - Handmade in the U.S. with organic cotton and benefiting Architecture for Humanity's Gulf Coast Project, the Alabama Builds tee is a win-win-win situation. An offshoot of the Alabama Project (the short-lived adventure in couture made from recycled materials by local seamstresses in Alabama) the shirt uses the reverse appliqué technique that the Project applied to basketball jerseys, dresses and shirts to much success. The...
Mine
(07 May 2007) - Boasting a collection of “wearable whims; artful, playful, energetic and elegant,” London-based label, Mine, is the creation of Aussie-turned-Londoner, Katherine Pont. The label exudes an intensely feminine appeal and is set to become a must-have staple for the global style-starters. Cool Hunting caught up with the 29 year-old to talk about frocks, family and accidental creations. What is Mine and how did it come...
(07 May 2007) - Boasting a collection of “wearable whims; artful, playful, energetic and elegant,” London-based label, Mine, is the creation of Aussie-turned-Londoner, Katherine Pont. The label exudes an intensely feminine appeal and is set to become a must-have staple for the global style-starters. Cool Hunting caught up with the 29 year-old to talk about frocks, family and accidental creations. What is Mine and how did it come...
Blake Hamster: Release 001
(04 May 2007) - Blake Hamster's first release of shirts combine fresh graphic design with an innovative blend of organic cotton and Seacell, a new yarn with seaweed elements that impart anti-inflammatory and moisturizing agents to the wearer. The fabric feels like any other tee and produced in very limited quantities (50 per style) with limited circulation, you can be assured that you will be the only one...
(04 May 2007) - Blake Hamster's first release of shirts combine fresh graphic design with an innovative blend of organic cotton and Seacell, a new yarn with seaweed elements that impart anti-inflammatory and moisturizing agents to the wearer. The fabric feels like any other tee and produced in very limited quantities (50 per style) with limited circulation, you can be assured that you will be the only one...
P.A.M.: Dreams Freud Dreamed
(01 May 2007) - Every item in P.A.M.'s new Spring/Summer collection (titled "Dreams Freud Dreamed") has character, creative design and boasts quality construction. T-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets incorporate subtle stitching details, at times creating unique triangular shapes and textures. The graphics used are eye-catching but not loud and the jewelry is imaginative and striking. Creative cuts and details make P.A.M. a label to look out for this summer....
(01 May 2007) - Every item in P.A.M.'s new Spring/Summer collection (titled "Dreams Freud Dreamed") has character, creative design and boasts quality construction. T-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets incorporate subtle stitching details, at times creating unique triangular shapes and textures. The graphics used are eye-catching but not loud and the jewelry is imaginative and striking. Creative cuts and details make P.A.M. a label to look out for this summer....
Arnheim Fashion
(30 April 2007) - Dutch designer Sebastiaan Kramer and his collaborator Sjaak Hullekes challenge the establishment by infusing their year-old menswear line Arnheim Fashion with subtle statements and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Arnheim combines the designers' individual labels—Sebastic and Sjaak—incorporating their fondness for precise cuts and practicality. The Sjaak line is more melancholic and mature while Sebastic is young and easygoing. For his Sebastic line, Kramer prefers, "supple fabrics,...
(30 April 2007) - Dutch designer Sebastiaan Kramer and his collaborator Sjaak Hullekes challenge the establishment by infusing their year-old menswear line Arnheim Fashion with subtle statements and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Arnheim combines the designers' individual labels—Sebastic and Sjaak—incorporating their fondness for precise cuts and practicality. The Sjaak line is more melancholic and mature while Sebastic is young and easygoing. For his Sebastic line, Kramer prefers, "supple fabrics,...
Schwipe
(26 April 2007) - Australian label Schwipe create luminous clothing that's too hip for hipsters and too chilled for chillsters but sits in somewhere in between. The label packs the momentum of tsubi/ksubi with the experimentation of Limedrop, and a blatant disregard for political correctness similar to Tight Knickers. They're the sort of well cut, finely styled threads that you'd wear to a Mystery Jets gig. Or a...
(26 April 2007) - Australian label Schwipe create luminous clothing that's too hip for hipsters and too chilled for chillsters but sits in somewhere in between. The label packs the momentum of tsubi/ksubi with the experimentation of Limedrop, and a blatant disregard for political correctness similar to Tight Knickers. They're the sort of well cut, finely styled threads that you'd wear to a Mystery Jets gig. Or a...
Santa Muerte Summer 2007: Renegados
(13 April 2007) - While often accredited to '80s punk nostalgia, the lingering obsession with skulls in fashion also owes a debt to Mexico's Dia de los Muertos traditions. It's that Mexican heritage that fuels Santa Muerte's latest line of tees and jackets. Their summer 2007 collection is called Renegados, and features motifs like snakes, Frida Kahlo, religious icons, Aztec headdresses and Zapatistas. The designs stay coherent with...
(13 April 2007) - While often accredited to '80s punk nostalgia, the lingering obsession with skulls in fashion also owes a debt to Mexico's Dia de los Muertos traditions. It's that Mexican heritage that fuels Santa Muerte's latest line of tees and jackets. Their summer 2007 collection is called Renegados, and features motifs like snakes, Frida Kahlo, religious icons, Aztec headdresses and Zapatistas. The designs stay coherent with...
Barking Irons Half Off
(10 April 2007) - Mining the rich historical era of 19th century NYC, Barking Irons' fifth collection features the same flawlessly-executed designs that made us fans in the first place. From the emblem-shaped "Honey Bee" design (an homage to speedy fire fighters) to the heart-and-tiger combo evoking the patriotic society and the native chief they were named for, each tee is like a mini history lesson entitling the...
(10 April 2007) - Mining the rich historical era of 19th century NYC, Barking Irons' fifth collection features the same flawlessly-executed designs that made us fans in the first place. From the emblem-shaped "Honey Bee" design (an homage to speedy fire fighters) to the heart-and-tiger combo evoking the patriotic society and the native chief they were named for, each tee is like a mini history lesson entitling the...
Base Annex
(09 April 2007) - The new offshoot of Miami's style depot (and CH collaborator) Base, the Annex's "Through The Looking Glass" theme and impeccably curated mix of housewares and clothing almost upstages the original. We had the chance to visit the space shortly after last month's opening and quickly added it to our list of favorites. Laid out like a home with objects for sale artfully displayed in...
(09 April 2007) - The new offshoot of Miami's style depot (and CH collaborator) Base, the Annex's "Through The Looking Glass" theme and impeccably curated mix of housewares and clothing almost upstages the original. We had the chance to visit the space shortly after last month's opening and quickly added it to our list of favorites. Laid out like a home with objects for sale artfully displayed in...
VisVim USA
(06 April 2007) - Hiroki Nakamura, creative director of Japanese cult label VisVim, recently unveiled their much-anticipated first collection in their new "USA" line for Fall/Winter 2007. VisVim's understated but detailed design sets a high bar for all streetwear brands. As usual, the focus of the collection is on their well-made, original footwear. There will also be some updated, classic apparel available, including jackets, cashmere sweaters, long sleeves...
(06 April 2007) - Hiroki Nakamura, creative director of Japanese cult label VisVim, recently unveiled their much-anticipated first collection in their new "USA" line for Fall/Winter 2007. VisVim's understated but detailed design sets a high bar for all streetwear brands. As usual, the focus of the collection is on their well-made, original footwear. There will also be some updated, classic apparel available, including jackets, cashmere sweaters, long sleeves...
F.C Real Bristol
(05 April 2007) - F.C Real Bristol (F.C.R.B) is an exclusive and elusive Nike Football side project. A line of football (aka soccer) wear with a street edge, it's snatched up as soon as new lines drop. The 2007 spring/summer line is no different, featuring both athletic and casual wear. Using Nike's athletic and technical garments the line is a collection of team oriented t-shirts and shorts as...
(05 April 2007) - F.C Real Bristol (F.C.R.B) is an exclusive and elusive Nike Football side project. A line of football (aka soccer) wear with a street edge, it's snatched up as soon as new lines drop. The 2007 spring/summer line is no different, featuring both athletic and casual wear. Using Nike's athletic and technical garments the line is a collection of team oriented t-shirts and shorts as...
All of the Above
(04 April 2007) - The collective workspace of "a fashion designer, artist and screen printer with a retail space up front," Melbourne's All of the Above is designed with an open plan so visitors can observe and interact with the production of fashion, art and prints. The retail space also features the work of other like-minded brands; in the words of the owners "the goal is to have...
(04 April 2007) - The collective workspace of "a fashion designer, artist and screen printer with a retail space up front," Melbourne's All of the Above is designed with an open plan so visitors can observe and interact with the production of fashion, art and prints. The retail space also features the work of other like-minded brands; in the words of the owners "the goal is to have...
Non-Fiction T-Shirts
(03 April 2007) - We love the finer details of the Non-Fiction range. The girls tees are feminine and highly wearable, and feature visuals which are playful and mischievous. Even better, they're "designed and made in Australia using quality fabrics and union-based labour."...
(03 April 2007) - We love the finer details of the Non-Fiction range. The girls tees are feminine and highly wearable, and feature visuals which are playful and mischievous. Even better, they're "designed and made in Australia using quality fabrics and union-based labour."...
Purest Cut
(02 April 2007) - Showcasing Australia's acclaimed independent designs for fashionistas across the globe, Purest Cut is an online boutique featuring labels including Alpha60, LIFEwithBIRD, Material Boy, Mjölk and Schwipe. Freeing cutting edge fashion from the racks of chic boutiques and casting designers into the global online fashion market, Purest Cut has detected a market shift in recent times and believes "the edge is the new centre." We...
(02 April 2007) - Showcasing Australia's acclaimed independent designs for fashionistas across the globe, Purest Cut is an online boutique featuring labels including Alpha60, LIFEwithBIRD, Material Boy, Mjölk and Schwipe. Freeing cutting edge fashion from the racks of chic boutiques and casting designers into the global online fashion market, Purest Cut has detected a market shift in recent times and believes "the edge is the new centre." We...
Bonds Design Your Own Undies
(30 March 2007) - The first 500 creative types to hit the Bonds website and choose a pattern, color and print have the opportunity to design their very own pair of Bonds superheroes underwear. Recently launched at Sydney's Fringe Bar at the "Dancing in my Bonds undies" event featuring models from Australia's Next Top Model, the "Design your own undies" initiative from Bonds demonstrates an innovative appreciation of...
(30 March 2007) - The first 500 creative types to hit the Bonds website and choose a pattern, color and print have the opportunity to design their very own pair of Bonds superheroes underwear. Recently launched at Sydney's Fringe Bar at the "Dancing in my Bonds undies" event featuring models from Australia's Next Top Model, the "Design your own undies" initiative from Bonds demonstrates an innovative appreciation of...
Format Magazine #12: Women's history month special
(29 March 2007) - In celebration of women's history month, Format Magazine #12 highlights some of the rising female stars out there making moves in urban culture, a traditionally male-dominated market. Within the streetwear scene, it's rare to see a women's line that's not an extension of a pre-existing brand, but Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee of Mama (above right) founded one of the premier and only independent female street-wear brands....
(29 March 2007) - In celebration of women's history month, Format Magazine #12 highlights some of the rising female stars out there making moves in urban culture, a traditionally male-dominated market. Within the streetwear scene, it's rare to see a women's line that's not an extension of a pre-existing brand, but Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee of Mama (above right) founded one of the premier and only independent female street-wear brands....
Falls Knitwear
(28 March 2007) - Injecting a healthy dose of sexy into the normally staid sweater category, designers Leong Ong and Phillip Leeming's line of oversized cardis, skinny camis, and mini-dresses called Falls gives a fresh and daring look to every girl's wardrobe staples. The Falls debut spring collection of '20s boudoir-inspired pieces—all made of superfine cashmeres and cottons—tests the limits of the sweater and experiments with volume, shapes,...
(28 March 2007) - Injecting a healthy dose of sexy into the normally staid sweater category, designers Leong Ong and Phillip Leeming's line of oversized cardis, skinny camis, and mini-dresses called Falls gives a fresh and daring look to every girl's wardrobe staples. The Falls debut spring collection of '20s boudoir-inspired pieces—all made of superfine cashmeres and cottons—tests the limits of the sweater and experiments with volume, shapes,...
Head Porter Plus: The Newest Basic Style
(28 March 2007) - "The newest basic style"—the latest from Tokyo-based designers Head Porter Plus—is the name they've given their recently-released spring clothing line. Originally known for their bags, Head Porter added the "plus" and have been designing clothes for some time now. They offer clean and sharp design, accenting outstanding quality with originality that takes urban apparel to a more sophisticated level. Branching out from their usual...
(28 March 2007) - "The newest basic style"—the latest from Tokyo-based designers Head Porter Plus—is the name they've given their recently-released spring clothing line. Originally known for their bags, Head Porter added the "plus" and have been designing clothes for some time now. They offer clean and sharp design, accenting outstanding quality with originality that takes urban apparel to a more sophisticated level. Branching out from their usual...
Kicking Mule Workshop Denim
(27 March 2007) - I'm loving my "1980 Skinny" Kicking Mule Workshop (KMW) jeans (above left). So much so I think I've worn them nearly every day since I got them. Boulder-based KMW produces denim for those who appreciate quality, details and subtlety; for those who want to make their jeans their own. They make a few styles (for guys) including the 1950 Classic, 1980 Skinny, Rocker and...
(27 March 2007) - I'm loving my "1980 Skinny" Kicking Mule Workshop (KMW) jeans (above left). So much so I think I've worn them nearly every day since I got them. Boulder-based KMW produces denim for those who appreciate quality, details and subtlety; for those who want to make their jeans their own. They make a few styles (for guys) including the 1950 Classic, 1980 Skinny, Rocker and...
Spec+ Spring/Summer 07
(22 March 2007) - Updating classic styles with contemporary details, Spec+ is one of the latest welcome additions to menswear in NYC. With subtle gold accents and Japanese linings, their Spring/Summer 07 collection has just enough edge to breathe new life into familiar styles without going all-out trendy. The trench ($298), for example, is a current ubiquitous look that Spec+ keeps clean save the slant pockets and a...
(22 March 2007) - Updating classic styles with contemporary details, Spec+ is one of the latest welcome additions to menswear in NYC. With subtle gold accents and Japanese linings, their Spring/Summer 07 collection has just enough edge to breathe new life into familiar styles without going all-out trendy. The trench ($298), for example, is a current ubiquitous look that Spec+ keeps clean save the slant pockets and a...
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