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Ryan McGinley for Levi's x Opening Ceremony Cords
(09 February 2010) - When Levi's wanted to shoot their first collaboration with downtown retailer Opening Ceremony—a unisex collection of muted corduroy tops and bottoms—they opted for a familiar lensman in Ryan McGinley, who did campaigns for both companies in the past. While officially part of their Spring collection, McGinley chose decidedly autumnal scenes peppered with falling leaves (as well as models). Inspired by trips to the upstate...
(09 February 2010) - When Levi's wanted to shoot their first collaboration with downtown retailer Opening Ceremony—a unisex collection of muted corduroy tops and bottoms—they opted for a familiar lensman in Ryan McGinley, who did campaigns for both companies in the past. While officially part of their Spring collection, McGinley chose decidedly autumnal scenes peppered with falling leaves (as well as models). Inspired by trips to the upstate...
Gerlan Jeans Stacked Hat
(09 February 2010) - London-born but raised in Ohio, Gerlan Marcel made a big splash with her Gerlan Jeans diffusion line during NYC's Fall '09 fashion week by mixing bright colors and bold prints, spicing up an otherwise drab (aka black-and-gray) week. I was recently reminded of the line when it resurfaced in Beyonce's "Video Phone" music video (pictured in last image) featuring Gaga (which by the way...
(09 February 2010) - London-born but raised in Ohio, Gerlan Marcel made a big splash with her Gerlan Jeans diffusion line during NYC's Fall '09 fashion week by mixing bright colors and bold prints, spicing up an otherwise drab (aka black-and-gray) week. I was recently reminded of the line when it resurfaced in Beyonce's "Video Phone" music video (pictured in last image) featuring Gaga (which by the way...
Acne Fall 2010
(08 February 2010) - by Richard Prime No other brand could really close Stockholm's fashion week than the city's own home-grown independent super-brand Acne. With recent glimpses of its forthcoming venture into the world of furniture tantalizingly close in Paris, it was time to see what the brand has in store clothing-wise for the chilly months ahead. Acne based the collection around an aviation theme, citing Amelia Earhart as...
(08 February 2010) - by Richard Prime No other brand could really close Stockholm's fashion week than the city's own home-grown independent super-brand Acne. With recent glimpses of its forthcoming venture into the world of furniture tantalizingly close in Paris, it was time to see what the brand has in store clothing-wise for the chilly months ahead. Acne based the collection around an aviation theme, citing Amelia Earhart as...
Generation Love Organic Tees
(08 February 2010) - Generation Love, a collaboration between two friends determined to create a range of fashion-forward tees while doing "the right thing," joins the new wave of design with a conscience. The resulting collection of eco-friendly clothing also taps the current casually glam look for an effortlessly hip aesthetic. Designers Roni Hirshberg and Audrey Bressa-Valcourt share in the design process, each adding their distinctive personalities while...
(08 February 2010) - Generation Love, a collaboration between two friends determined to create a range of fashion-forward tees while doing "the right thing," joins the new wave of design with a conscience. The resulting collection of eco-friendly clothing also taps the current casually glam look for an effortlessly hip aesthetic. Designers Roni Hirshberg and Audrey Bressa-Valcourt share in the design process, each adding their distinctive personalities while...
Link About It: This Week's Picks
(05 February 2010) - 1. Interview with Stefan Sagmeister Legendary graphic designer and 99% conference 2010 speaker Stefan Sagmeister recently gave a brief but insightful interview on topics such as inspiration and client handling to design blog Abduzeedo. 2. LG Retro Classic TV LG's small but incredibly stylish retro TV even lets you change the display colors to sepia and black-and-white. Priced around $216, the kitschy TV is...
(05 February 2010) - 1. Interview with Stefan Sagmeister Legendary graphic designer and 99% conference 2010 speaker Stefan Sagmeister recently gave a brief but insightful interview on topics such as inspiration and client handling to design blog Abduzeedo. 2. LG Retro Classic TV LG's small but incredibly stylish retro TV even lets you change the display colors to sepia and black-and-white. Priced around $216, the kitschy TV is...
Stockholm Fashion Week: Beckmans XV, Odeur and Whyred
(05 February 2010) - by Richard Prime Day two of Stockholm's Fashion Week brought an enticing mix of old and new together. Drawing an inquisitive crowd, the Beckmans XV show represented fifteen students from the second-year fashion program at Beckmans College of Design. Similar to how their third-year counterparts collaborated with colleagues in advertising and graphic design courses, Beckmans XV did likewise but chose to showcase their debut collections...
(05 February 2010) - by Richard Prime Day two of Stockholm's Fashion Week brought an enticing mix of old and new together. Drawing an inquisitive crowd, the Beckmans XV show represented fifteen students from the second-year fashion program at Beckmans College of Design. Similar to how their third-year counterparts collaborated with colleagues in advertising and graphic design courses, Beckmans XV did likewise but chose to showcase their debut collections...
BMC Handmade Beanies
(04 February 2010) - Super-soft BMC beanies are making grannies proud not only for their hand-knit construction, but also because for each hat purchased BMC donates one hat to a child who lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Similar in concept to Krochet Kids, BMC keeps it authentically bohemian both in style and pursuit. A comfortable elastic band around the rim, secures their slouchy beanies on the head....
(04 February 2010) - Super-soft BMC beanies are making grannies proud not only for their hand-knit construction, but also because for each hat purchased BMC donates one hat to a child who lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Similar in concept to Krochet Kids, BMC keeps it authentically bohemian both in style and pursuit. A comfortable elastic band around the rim, secures their slouchy beanies on the head....
The Wurst Edition No. 2 Shirt
(03 February 2010) - Limited to an edition of only 45, designer Roy Dank's latest design for Wurst takes on the quintessential work shirt. Building on his downtown-meets-uptown collection (check out our story on Wurst for full details), the former music mogul applies the same technique for clothing that he used producing records—build slow for a complete focus on quality over quantity. The new hand-tailored chambray is cut...
(03 February 2010) - Limited to an edition of only 45, designer Roy Dank's latest design for Wurst takes on the quintessential work shirt. Building on his downtown-meets-uptown collection (check out our story on Wurst for full details), the former music mogul applies the same technique for clothing that he used producing records—build slow for a complete focus on quality over quantity. The new hand-tailored chambray is cut...
Artist Stephen J. Shanabrook for Comme des Garçons Shirt S/S 2010 Campaign
(02 February 2010) - For their latest ad campaign promoting their Shirts line, forward-thinking fashion label Comme des Garçons tapped artist Stephen J. Shanabrook for an image that borrows from his series "Paper Surgery." (Pictured above right and after the jump.) Playing on magazines, fashion and photography, the work (made in collaboration with Veronika Georgieva) hints at darker themes seen elsewhere in his practice, like his "Works of...
(02 February 2010) - For their latest ad campaign promoting their Shirts line, forward-thinking fashion label Comme des Garçons tapped artist Stephen J. Shanabrook for an image that borrows from his series "Paper Surgery." (Pictured above right and after the jump.) Playing on magazines, fashion and photography, the work (made in collaboration with Veronika Georgieva) hints at darker themes seen elsewhere in his practice, like his "Works of...
Cheap Monday Jeans Autum/Winter 2010
(02 February 2010) - by Richard Prime While it may not carry quite the cachet of Paris, Milan or New York, there's plenty of forward-thinking and trendsetting at Stockholm Fashion Week, and Cheap Monday leads the way. One of Sweden's most influential denim brands, Cheap Monday closed yesterday's activities with a show at Fridhamnshallen. While it was only a few years ago that the brand laughed in the face...
(02 February 2010) - by Richard Prime While it may not carry quite the cachet of Paris, Milan or New York, there's plenty of forward-thinking and trendsetting at Stockholm Fashion Week, and Cheap Monday leads the way. One of Sweden's most influential denim brands, Cheap Monday closed yesterday's activities with a show at Fridhamnshallen. While it was only a few years ago that the brand laughed in the face...
Jay Kos: Fashion and Food
(02 February 2010) - While most fashion designers cite exotic locales, vintage films or style icons as inspiration behind their collection, Jay Kos often turns to the "amazing colors, texture and taste" of food to come up with his eponymous clothing line. Though Kos himself is a raw vegan, the former dental student regularly cooks for his family, often resulting in both a delicious meal and a new...
(02 February 2010) - While most fashion designers cite exotic locales, vintage films or style icons as inspiration behind their collection, Jay Kos often turns to the "amazing colors, texture and taste" of food to come up with his eponymous clothing line. Though Kos himself is a raw vegan, the former dental student regularly cooks for his family, often resulting in both a delicious meal and a new...
Cylk Bamboo Shapewear
(01 February 2010) - Feminine and resilient, Cylk's new seamless shapewear collection offers women a sexy way to streamline their silhouette. Fashioned from bamboo, the garments are as soft as cashmere but are built to maintain support and elasticity with their seamless construction. The collection consists of five styles—a sculpting slip, a streamlined tank, contour briefs, a waist definer and shorts—each designed to give women an hourglass shape...
(01 February 2010) - Feminine and resilient, Cylk's new seamless shapewear collection offers women a sexy way to streamline their silhouette. Fashioned from bamboo, the garments are as soft as cashmere but are built to maintain support and elasticity with their seamless construction. The collection consists of five styles—a sculpting slip, a streamlined tank, contour briefs, a waist definer and shorts—each designed to give women an hourglass shape...
São Paulo Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 Highlights
(29 January 2010) - For this season of the most important fashion event in Latin America, Felipe Meres of the São Paulo-based site Made-Up Disease selected the most compelling, ravishing and innovative shows for Cool Hunting. Alexandre Herchcovitch Womenswear Inspired by ethnic East European garments, Alexandre Herchcovitch's excellent F/W 2010 collection will also be presented at New York’s upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The collection features rich embroidery, gorgeous...
(29 January 2010) - For this season of the most important fashion event in Latin America, Felipe Meres of the São Paulo-based site Made-Up Disease selected the most compelling, ravishing and innovative shows for Cool Hunting. Alexandre Herchcovitch Womenswear Inspired by ethnic East European garments, Alexandre Herchcovitch's excellent F/W 2010 collection will also be presented at New York’s upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The collection features rich embroidery, gorgeous...
Out of Print T-Shirts
(29 January 2010) - Following yesterday's sad news of J.D. Salinger's passing led us to Out of Print, a new company presenting the world's greatest literature through book cover t-shirts. Each seminal cover reproduced is often out-of-print and hard-to-find. The launch collection includes about 20 styles featuring the work of design innovators such as George Salter, Alvin Lustig, Paul Bacon, Edward McKnight Kauffer, and Len Deighton. Titles range from...
(29 January 2010) - Following yesterday's sad news of J.D. Salinger's passing led us to Out of Print, a new company presenting the world's greatest literature through book cover t-shirts. Each seminal cover reproduced is often out-of-print and hard-to-find. The launch collection includes about 20 styles featuring the work of design innovators such as George Salter, Alvin Lustig, Paul Bacon, Edward McKnight Kauffer, and Len Deighton. Titles range from...
Beckmans College of Design Fashion Showcase
(29 January 2010) - by Richard Prime "In a Perfect World" is the upshot of a final assignment by twelve fashion students from Stockholm's Beckmans College of Design, who used the concept as inspiration for a collaborative exhibition of their individual designs. Taking place at one of the city's best department stores, the group show will highlight each designer's interpretation of utopian fashion. The range of concepts include ideas...
(29 January 2010) - by Richard Prime "In a Perfect World" is the upshot of a final assignment by twelve fashion students from Stockholm's Beckmans College of Design, who used the concept as inspiration for a collaborative exhibition of their individual designs. Taking place at one of the city's best department stores, the group show will highlight each designer's interpretation of utopian fashion. The range of concepts include ideas...
Giuliano Fujiwara Spring/Summer 2010
(28 January 2010) - by Richard Prime Regarded as a key player in minimalist tailoring, Japanese label Giuliano Fujiwara presented an invigorated spring/summer collection at Milan earlier this month. A subtle, gray palette tempered by cherry red, acid yellow and bold blue accents commanded the runway, making for a perfectly restrained collection of avant-garde fashions. Originally spearheaded by Yoshiaki Fujiwara, the quarter-century old label is now helmed by Masataka...
(28 January 2010) - by Richard Prime Regarded as a key player in minimalist tailoring, Japanese label Giuliano Fujiwara presented an invigorated spring/summer collection at Milan earlier this month. A subtle, gray palette tempered by cherry red, acid yellow and bold blue accents commanded the runway, making for a perfectly restrained collection of avant-garde fashions. Originally spearheaded by Yoshiaki Fujiwara, the quarter-century old label is now helmed by Masataka...
Acne Furniture
(26 January 2010) - Launched yesterday in Paris, Acne's first foray into furniture tweaks Carl Malmsten's New Berlin Sofa by upholstering it in denim and distorting it. Playing on what has come to be known as Malmsten's typically Swedish design aesthetic, Acne founder Jonny Johansson explains that he decided "to objectify its form from a perspective play, ...stretching, squashing and pulling the simplistic shape." Johansson compares the remix, guided...
(26 January 2010) - Launched yesterday in Paris, Acne's first foray into furniture tweaks Carl Malmsten's New Berlin Sofa by upholstering it in denim and distorting it. Playing on what has come to be known as Malmsten's typically Swedish design aesthetic, Acne founder Jonny Johansson explains that he decided "to objectify its form from a perspective play, ...stretching, squashing and pulling the simplistic shape." Johansson compares the remix, guided...
Denim Exhibit
(26 January 2010) - From coal mines to fashion, the upcoming show "Denim" explores another side of the enduring textile through the works of various of-the-moment artists. Curated by David Rimanelli—art critic who writes for magazines including ArtForum, Vogue Paris and Interview—the exhibition takes a deeper look at the ever-appealing fabric, positioning its role throughout recent cultural history. Seen through Rimanelli's eyes, denim not only changed the shape...
(26 January 2010) - From coal mines to fashion, the upcoming show "Denim" explores another side of the enduring textile through the works of various of-the-moment artists. Curated by David Rimanelli—art critic who writes for magazines including ArtForum, Vogue Paris and Interview—the exhibition takes a deeper look at the ever-appealing fabric, positioning its role throughout recent cultural history. Seen through Rimanelli's eyes, denim not only changed the shape...
Warrior Footwear
(26 January 2010) - The classic silhouettes and primary colors of Warrior Footwear look stolen from a mid-century gym class in—which isn't far from the truth. Recently introduced to Western markets, the sneakers have a storied history in China, dating back to 1935 and holding a similarly iconic position to Converse's Chuck Taylors in the states. Originally engineered for athletes, they found their way back into alternative youth...
(26 January 2010) - The classic silhouettes and primary colors of Warrior Footwear look stolen from a mid-century gym class in—which isn't far from the truth. Recently introduced to Western markets, the sneakers have a storied history in China, dating back to 1935 and holding a similarly iconic position to Converse's Chuck Taylors in the states. Originally engineered for athletes, they found their way back into alternative youth...
Geometry Lessons T-Shirts
(25 January 2010) - by Anna Carnick For artist Lincoln Mayne shapes don't get any better than geometric ones, a theory he recently put to the test with his debut t-shirt collection Geometry Lessons. His designs center around three ubiquitous shapes—the circle, the square and the diamond—but his treatment of them looks more urban-tribal than grade school. Mayne's unconventional approach comes thanks to the Australian's fine art background, which...
(25 January 2010) - by Anna Carnick For artist Lincoln Mayne shapes don't get any better than geometric ones, a theory he recently put to the test with his debut t-shirt collection Geometry Lessons. His designs center around three ubiquitous shapes—the circle, the square and the diamond—but his treatment of them looks more urban-tribal than grade school. Mayne's unconventional approach comes thanks to the Australian's fine art background, which...
The Perfect Bag: Interview with Steven Alan
(22 January 2010) - When the new airline V Australia asked clothing retailer and designer Steven Alan to come up with the ultimate travel bag, the always-affable New Yorker turned to the online community for their suggestions. Traveling to Australia for inspiration, Steven blogged about his trip, using the website to tap the Twitter community. The upshot incorporates crowd-sourced high function with a clean look accented by the...
(22 January 2010) - When the new airline V Australia asked clothing retailer and designer Steven Alan to come up with the ultimate travel bag, the always-affable New Yorker turned to the online community for their suggestions. Traveling to Australia for inspiration, Steven blogged about his trip, using the website to tap the Twitter community. The upshot incorporates crowd-sourced high function with a clean look accented by the...
Warmi Knits
(21 January 2010) - by Zeva Bellel Now in its second season, Warmi continues to blend contemporary style with indigenous craftsmanship. A Franco-Colombian artisanal fashion label, each collection is designed by the brand's Colombian-born, Paris-based founder, Sylvia Toth, then produced in a remote mountainous village in Northern Colombia by a cooperative of women weavers. Seemingly a funky new diminutive for “warm,” the name Warmi means “woman” in Quechua, one...
(21 January 2010) - by Zeva Bellel Now in its second season, Warmi continues to blend contemporary style with indigenous craftsmanship. A Franco-Colombian artisanal fashion label, each collection is designed by the brand's Colombian-born, Paris-based founder, Sylvia Toth, then produced in a remote mountainous village in Northern Colombia by a cooperative of women weavers. Seemingly a funky new diminutive for “warm,” the name Warmi means “woman” in Quechua, one...
Baggu Duck Bag
(19 January 2010) - Already the answer to our eco-bag dreams, Baggu's latest design tackles the tote, adding smarter handles, an interior pocket and a few strategic snap closures to the basic concept. The Duck Bag, named for its recycled cotton material, ups the functionality by replacing the typical handle length with two options; shorter handles work for hand-carrying while a 40" one is for over-the-shoulder use. Another...
(19 January 2010) - Already the answer to our eco-bag dreams, Baggu's latest design tackles the tote, adding smarter handles, an interior pocket and a few strategic snap closures to the basic concept. The Duck Bag, named for its recycled cotton material, ups the functionality by replacing the typical handle length with two options; shorter handles work for hand-carrying while a 40" one is for over-the-shoulder use. Another...
Woolrich Woolen Mills A/W 2010
(18 January 2010) - With his verifiable twist on the quintessential Americana outwear label, Woolrich Woolen Mills' designer Daiki Suzuki perfectly blends high fashion with workwear in his latest Autum/Winter 2010 collection. (Click on images for expanded view) While the Japanese innovator updates the label each season, the new collection offers a fresh aesthetic with streamlined, ultra-sophisticated ensembles and a nod to the early '80s Comme des Garçons...
(18 January 2010) - With his verifiable twist on the quintessential Americana outwear label, Woolrich Woolen Mills' designer Daiki Suzuki perfectly blends high fashion with workwear in his latest Autum/Winter 2010 collection. (Click on images for expanded view) While the Japanese innovator updates the label each season, the new collection offers a fresh aesthetic with streamlined, ultra-sophisticated ensembles and a nod to the early '80s Comme des Garçons...
Tiny Little Chairs Pendant Giveaway
(18 January 2010) - The “Tiny Little Chairs” pendant collection, a series of modern chairs cast in precious metals, has already garnered a quick spin around the blogosphere recently with little more than a leaked splashpage. Handmade in Montreal by design brothers Bruxe, the five pendant collection celebrates icons of mid-century design in stunning detail. Lucky for you dear reader, we have one of their silver Pavilion Chairs...
(18 January 2010) - The “Tiny Little Chairs” pendant collection, a series of modern chairs cast in precious metals, has already garnered a quick spin around the blogosphere recently with little more than a leaked splashpage. Handmade in Montreal by design brothers Bruxe, the five pendant collection celebrates icons of mid-century design in stunning detail. Lucky for you dear reader, we have one of their silver Pavilion Chairs...
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