November 18, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin 2010 Spring/Summer Preview

Although not nearly as bizarre as this season's intriguing Strange Birds lookbook, Diet Butcher Slim Skin continues its unorthodox nature with a preview of various upcoming designs for Spring/Summer 2010. Aside form the interesting presentation, the Japanese brand's garments manufacture a strong contemporary appeal highlighted by knits and outerwear pieces, ... more

October 14, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag

Diet Butcher Slim Skin add their own unique touch to the classic messenger bag with a new leather interpretation. The cotton/linen blend bag features a leather patchwork flap, adjustable shoulder strap, adjustable buckle/snap enclosures and dual interior pockets. A bit on the pricier side ($975), the bag can now be ... more

October 11, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Goatskin Blouson Down Jacket

Known for their use of premium textiles, Diet Butcher Slim Skin offer a new Blouson Down Jacket utilizing Goatskin leather in a sleek black colorway, accented with silver zippers. Aside from being a beautifully cut piece, the jacket doubles up as a down vest, featuring removable arms and a finely ... more

October 2, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Strap Sneaker

Diet Butcher Slim Skin has largely been known for their clunky boot-esque sneaker but change gears with this strap-offering. The boot's silhouette is rather bulky but the sizing of the straps maintains a consistent flow which are featured along the bottom and top parts of the upper. Two colors are ... more

September 14, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Hi Cut Sneakers

Steering clear of their staple patent leather joints, Japanese cult label Diet Butcher Slim Skin returns with a preview into another one of their flashy sneaker models. This time around, the company utilizes animal motifs to serve as accents, including the use of Pony hair and Leopard print, alongside premium ... more

August 3, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin 2009 Fall/Winter Sneakers

Japanese brand Diet Butcher Slim Skin's high-top sneaker makes an appearance for another round this season. Marked by a boot meets high-top aesthetic, the sneaker's exterior is further highlighted by the use of heavy-duty studs on the collar area. A vertical zipper runs approximately 3/4 the length of the heel ... more

June 18, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin 2009 Fall/Winter Lookbook

Japanese cult label Diet Butcher Slim Skin unveils their new lookbook for the 2009 Fall/Winter season, appropriately entitled Strange Birds. Although a bit unorthodox in their methods, the brand has found a niche in the contemporary market with a blend of highly sought after designer footwear coupled with superb apparel ... more

April 30, 2009

Effector Eyewear x Diet Butcher Slim Skin Sunglasses

Derived from Optical Tailor Cradle, Tokyo-based company, Effector, represents one of Japan's leading eyewear purveyors. Following up on their highly regarded commemorative collection for late actor Yusaku Matsuda, Effector team up with Japanese cult label Diet Butcher Slim Skin on two new styles of frames including an optical choice and ... more

April 7, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Skin Mid-Top Sneakers

Usually associated with flashy "designer" hi-top sneakers, Diet Butcher Slim Skin hits us with a look into a different model from the cult Japanese label. This new installment in their footwear range features familiar sneaker details in a mid-top format with a constrasting blue colorway and playing card all-over print. ... more

February 17, 2009

Diet Butcher Slim Patch Messenger Bag

Diet Butcher Slim has released a new messenger bag for this season. The traditional messenger style is re-appropriated via the use of multi-material leather patches on the flap. Deer, horse (for real?) and cow leather are all part of the equation with leather straps and details. Available now at Glaice. [gallery ... more