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Tatsuro Horikawa: NUANCES of JULIUS
January 31, 2011
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Last month, Japanese avant-garde label JULIUS and founder Tatsuro Horikawa opened its first flagship store outside of its native Japan in Hong Kong. Known for its unorthodox approach to silhouettes, a focus on the use of leather and above all else the color black has made...
HAROSHI: Broken Beauty
January 18, 2011
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In a relatively short period of time, Japanese artist HAROSHI has earned worldwide respectability for his beautiful 3D wooden sculptures. Based off of broken skateboard decks, he's managed to breath new life into something that was most likely destined for the trash bin....
Adrian Joffe: The Idea of COMME des GARÇONS
January 10, 2011
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When Rei Kawakubo presented her first show in Paris under the name ‘COMME des GARÇONS' in 1981, it was received as a ground breaking collection. However not everyone in the Paris fashion system was ready for this change as she approached the fundamental core of the fashion...
NIGO: NOW HERE in China
January 3, 2011
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Late last month, A Bathing Ape took another big step into China as NIGO was on hand to open his latest store in Beijing. Created in conjunction with I.T, the BAPE STORE Beijing location joins two previous retail locations in Shanghai and Hong Kong. With the disposable income...
Gildas Loaëc: One Part Music, One Part Fashion
December 20, 2010
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As one half of French duo Kitsuné, Gildas Loaëc and his partner Masaya Kuroki have done a remarkable job of balancing what is essentially two-full fledged businesses under one roof. Depending on who you ask, the brand is known for both its fashion and its music. While the...
Shinsuke Takizawa: The Inspirations of a NEIGHBORHOOD
December 14, 2010
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One of the heavyweights to emerge from the Ura-Hara era of Japanese streetwear in the mid-90s, NEIGHBORHOOD founder Shinsuke Takizawa has remained mostly in the background in regards to the Western world. Without a well-publicized background to both himself and the brand,...
Phillip Annand: Me, Creativity and the Internet
December 6, 2010
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The name Phillip Annand may not resonate with some, but over the last few years, he's created a remarkable following. With truly humble beginnings as a frequenter of Hypebeast's forums, his story is a true representation of organic growth and cautious development. Currently...
Hideki “HUE” Kimura: Japanese-Filtered Western Culture
November 23, 2010
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Since our first introduction to the Japanese label DELUXE, we've been huge fans of the work created by the brand's head designer who simply goes by the nickname “HUE”. DELUXE's greatest ability is the brand's redefining of traditional staples. Whether it be something as...
Jan Lamb x Eric Kot: The Cultural Connectors
November 15, 2010
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A massively developed financial infrastructure aside, Hong Kong still holds a strong penchant for fashion together with the fast cars and lavish lifestyles that dominate the cityscape. However strong the high-fashion market is and beyond the flagship stores on virtually...
Neck Face: Satan’s Favorite Son
November 8, 2010
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Since coming onto the scene, Neck Face has provided a constant stream of unadulterated art firmly focused on death of the most graphic nature. And while his surrealist approach does take a bit of the edge off it all, nevertheless, the themes shown by Neck Face has caused one...
Tomohiro Konno: Finding New In The Old
November 1, 2010
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While the name Tomohiro Konno may not resonate to the same degree as some of his fellow Japanese designers and visionaries, the NEXUSVII founder has done a remarkable job in our eyes. As one of the few Japanese entities to occupy such a vast part of the fashion spectrum from...
Yo Shitara & Keishi Endo: The Path of BEAMS
October 26, 2010
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A heavyweight in its native Japan with increasingly greater awareness on a global level, BEAMS encompasses a broad spectrum of fashion and lifestyle through different outlets under its massive umbrella. BEAMS recently expanded their Asian presence with a new store in Hong...
Misha Hollenbach: Unraveling the Complexities of PAM
October 18, 2010
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A few months ago, I had the chance to meet with Misha Hollenbach of cult Australian label PAM (Perks and Mini). I'd been a fan of PAM for sometime and their outlandish and creative graphics with a well-rounded cut & sew program had left me continually impressed. For anybody...
Fraser Moss: Collector’s Spillover
October 11, 2010
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Collecting is a prevalent hobby in our culture as sometimes weird and quirky items become our affection. Sneakers, clothing, vinyl, toys, cameras, candy bars, regional McDonald's pies, their innocent nature can sometimes involve a more meaningful existence. Whether...
KAWS: PassingThrough
October 4, 2010
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Brian Donnelly, more commonly known as KAWS, has become one of our culture's most storied artists and designers. From his graffiti roots and re-appropriation of art in public spaces, the New-York based creative took a slow and calculated route towards his work. With...
