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BEAMS × INDEPENDENT Watch
INDEPENDENT is the fashion-forward and street-savvy watch label from vaunted Japanese watch house Citizen. INDEPENDENT frequently collaborates with other Japanese street labels, as they have here, with Japan fashion boutique BEAMS on this unique piece. The square-faced unisex...
Japanese Designs “GORE-TEX Innovations” Exhibition Recap
Hypebeast was on hand for the Japanese Designs "GORE-TEX Innovations" exhibition in London that showcased a variety of cutting edge clothing and footwear from leading designers in Europe and Japan. Key brands getting reworked for Fall/Winter 2012 include Prada, Barbour,...
BEAMS x Bill Wall Leather “Crest Ring” Interview Video
Purveyor of leather and jewelery, Bill Wall, has teamed up with Japanese brand BEAMS for a Crest Ring that captures both brands' desire to encapsulate family history. The informative interview introduces the viewer to the Malibu-based designer as he invites us inside his studio,...
BEAMS x Made in Tsubame 2012 Capsule Collection
Tokyo fashion boutique BEAMS has always been a devoted supporter of domestic craftsmanship — this Made in Tsubame capsule collection of travel-friendly dining utensils aims to bring greater recognition to Japan's local artisanal capabilities. Each BEAMS-branded piece in the...
BEAMS x PUMA 2012 Spring/Summer Capsule Collection
BEAMS and PUMA are continuing with their inspired collaboration with another capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2012. Utilizing a textured approach to reinterpreting classic pieces like hooded sweatshirts, track jackets and shorts, the pattern is presented in a variety of...
BEAMS for Ace Hotel “Book Learnin’” Video
To increase visibility for its collaboration, BEAMS has cooked up a short film dubbed "Book Learnin" that spotlights their efforts with the Ace Hotel. Showcasing the garments in a variety of unique ways, this sinister offering is both creative and informative. Taking the viewer...
EVER KHAKI 2012 Spring/Summer Shoulder Bag
Portage accessories from Japan's EVER KHAKI returns with a Shoulder Bag for Spring/Summer 2012. Designed to evoke the rugged construction of vintage daypacks, the asymmetrical EVER KHAKI bag is constructed of a robust and textured 420 denier Teflon-coated nylon. Brass hardwear,...
BEAMS x Ace Hotel Interview Video
Ace Hotel is no stranger to collaborations, having aligned with the likes of Converse, Incase, Martin Greenfield, Generic Surplus and many more. With hotels spanning across the states, from Palm Springs to New York, the historical preservationist prides itself as a hotel capable...
BEAMS x Herschel Supply Co. 2012 Spring/Summer Backpacks
Herschel Supply Co. is a century-old portaging outfit best known for its clean, utilitarian aesthetic that calls upon vintage mountaineering, American heritage, and world travel for inspiration. For the brand's Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Herschel Supply Co. has partnered...
BEAMS BIKE SHOP COMMUTER by Levi’s
Levi’s has partnered with BEAMS and Tokyo’s premiere BMX/fixed gear bicycle store W-Base to launch the COMMUTER collection, having already seen the line released in the United States. To celebrate the occasion, gallery COMMON in Shibuya will host an exhibition from...
BEAMS x Porter Tanker Series
Available in forms that include a rucksack, tote bag, waist pouch and messenger bag, the collaborative Tanker Bag Series between BEAMS and Porter seems to have something for everyone, depending on activity level and inclination to globe-trot. Utilizing a "sporty" jumping off...
BEAMS 2012 “DRUG STORE BEAMS” Stationery Collection
With its position as a full entrenched lifestyle brand, BEAMS is looking to expand even further with the development of their DRUG STORE BEAMS Stationery collection. While Japanese counterpart MUJI has the realm of minimalist stationery on lockdown, BEAMS takes a decidedly more...
BEAMS PLUS 2012 Spring/Summer Collection
BEAMS launched in Japan in the mid '70s as a revolutionary multifaceted clothing manufacturer and retail operation who has grown to over 100 stores of varying conceptual execution that serves the ever-changing styles of new generations of Japanese consumers. The BEAMS PLUS...
BEAMS x Porter Yoshida B World Travelers Ruck
New from Japanese label retailer BEAMS and Porter Yoshida B is the World Travelers Ruck. This backpack boasts a patchwork exterior accented by a variety of patterns combined with black trim, and comes in small and large sizes. The collaboration brings this backpack to a simple...
BEAMS x Dr. Martens 7-Eye Brogue Boot
BEAMS and Dr. Martens align to present a new boot model for this season under the guise of the 7-Eye Brogue Boot. A rich oxblood hue in smooth leather incorporates wingtip detailing with a signature Dr. Martens outsole. A tonal pull tab and brass eyelets round out the detailing...
