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F.I.L. SENDAI Renewal
November 1, 2011
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Earlier in 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history struck parts of Japan including the city of Sendai. Following the reconstruction of the city, visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura was forced to rebuild the F.I.L. SENDAI location, which had been significantly...
F.I.L. Kyoto “Exploration of Craft” Symposium
October 21, 2011
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visvim's F.I.L. Kyoto shop opened back in 2009, adding to an already impressive list of flagship stores. Starting next Saturday (October 29) and running through Sunday, it will also be home to the "Exploration of Craft" Symposium. This event is meant to highlight vintage...
F.I.L. Sendai Store Renewal Exclusive Items
September 14, 2011
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Next month will see the F.I.L. Sendai store reopen after a recent renewal. To celebrate this occasion, visvim has created several exclusive items. The standout piece of the collection is the hand-dyed indigo front tying jacket, made from a vintage African fabric sourced by...
visvim F.I.L. Wanchai Opening Gift – iPad Leather Case
April 1, 2011
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To celebrate the opening of their second store location in Hong Kong's Wanchai district, visvim has designed this custom leather iPad case. The luxurious case is made from a high-quality vegetable-tanned leather and features a Free International Laboratory tag on the front...
visvim F.I.L. Hong Kong Exclusive Items
March 15, 2011
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Adding another store under its wings, visvim announces the opening of a second F.I.L. location in Hong Kong set to make its debut on March 26. The new space will play host to a selection of exclusive items made specifically for the opening, including a long-sleeve weld...
F.I.L. Nagoya
September 27, 2010
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Following our announcement a few days back, we can now offer a look inside the newly opened F.I.L. Nagoya, known of course as the flagship chain from Japanese brand visvim. Sharing some of the key aesthetics found in the original Tokyo flagship, FI.L. Nagoya features two...
F.I.L. Nagoya Opening
September 23, 2010
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Following a previous preview, the fashionable “Sakae” district in Nagoya, Japan is to be home to the latest of visvim’s minimalist F.I.L. stores. Scheduled to open September 25, the store will share some of the key aesthetics found in the original Tokyo flagship. FI.L....
visvim F.I.L. TOKYO: Adrian Gaut Interview
August 24, 2010
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The Free International Laboratory section of visvim.tv interview Adrian Gaut who's had an influential part in setting the aesthetic of F.I.L. stores throughout Japan and Hong Kong. The short interview really only delves into Gaut's experience with visvim and his first...
F.I.L. Nagoya
August 21, 2010
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Japanese-based clothing and footwear brand, Visvim, is set to open a Free International Laboratory, F.I.L., in Nagoya, Japan this upcoming Fall. Considered by many to be almost gallery-like in design with a minimalist approach, Visvim’s F.I.L. retail spaces carry special...
GORE-TEX Seminar at F.I.L. KYOTO
July 4, 2010
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visvim will be hosting a special event in regards to the functionality and care instructions of visvim GORE-TEX products at F.I.L. KYOTO from July 9th to July 11th. If you're in town, be sure to check it out.
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GQ Japan’s 2010 Spring/Summer “Brits Spotting” Editorial
April 29, 2010
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Photographed by Junji Hata, you're looking at an editorial from GQ Japan's Spring/Summer issue for this year. Entitled "Brits Spotting", the piece focuses on a British aesthetic, featuring various tartan patterns and highlighting suits, polo shirts, pants, jackets and...
visvim BALLISTIC E-CAT 18L *F.I.L. EXCLUSIVE
November 26, 2009
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visvim will release an all new iteration of the E-CAT 18L tomorrow as an *F.I.L. EXCLUSIVE. The bag features a faded aesthetic in visvim's trademark use of Cordura materials. The all-tonal bag will drop on Friday, November 27th at all F.I.L. locations across Japan and Hong...
F.I.L. visvim @ Isetan Mens Collection
November 17, 2009
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Renowned Japanese contemporary brand visvim look to set up a F.I.L. (the brand's flagship stockist) pop-up shop within Isetan Mens Shinjuku. Along with the shop, open from November 18th through November 24th, 2009, will be a series of exclusive product, including a ballistic...
visvim DECKHAND JACKET (SHEEP LINING) *F.I.L. EXCLUSIVE
October 21, 2009
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Tomorrow marks the release of another batch of visvim items. Enjoying a preview here is the DECKHAND JACKET (SHEEP LINING) *F.I.L. EXCLUSIVE. The jacket as denoted by the name features a sheep lining with exclusivity to only the handful of F.I.L. shops across Japan and Hong...
F.I.L Kyoto Store Opening Recap
May 28, 2009
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Visvim's F.I.L Retail Store officially opened to Kyoto, Japan. The retail space offers the same, low-key design frame as F.I.L's other flagship spots with a wide selection of Visvim product. On hand to celebrate the occasion were some of the industries heavy hitters and a...
