BEAMS Talks to Four London Designers
While on hand for London Men’s Fashion Week this June, Tokyo-based brand BEAMS had the opportunity to sit down with four different designers to capture their varying takes on their brands, as well as their upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 collections....
BEAMS x Pro-Keds Royal-Lo “Sand”
Continuing its tradition of marquee collaborations, Tokyo retailer BEAMS has partnered with Pro-Keds for this Royal-Lo sneaker in a limited “Sand” colorway. Staying true to the successful Pro-Keds formula, the Royal-Lo is constructed from...
BEAMS x Bedouin Book Tote Bag
British heritage portaging label Bedouin has teamed up with Japanese retailer BEAMS for this limited-edition tote bag. Constructed from canvas and rich, vegetable-tanned leather, the bag showcases all of Bedouin’s impressive craftsmanship and a...
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 piec...
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/Win...
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...
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. E...
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 p...
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 cre...
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 Te...
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 pri...
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, He...
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...
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. Utilizi...
