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F.I.L Kyoto Store Opening Recap

May 28, 2009Uncategorized0 comment54 Views
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...

Visvim FOLK “F.I.L. Kyoto” Virgil – A Closer Look

May 26, 2009Uncategorized6 comments106 Views
Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura presents a look into one of his latest footwear offerings, the Visvim FOLK Virgil which is set to be released exclusively at the grand opening of his new F.I.L. Kyoto retail location. The boot comes in two colorways including tan and black with...

Visvim FOLK “FIL Kyoto” Virgil Boot Exclusive

May 26, 2009Uncategorized7 comments46 Views
To mark the grand opening of Visvim's latest F.I.L. flagship store in Kyoto, the respected Japanese brand will release a special version of the plain-toe Virgil Boot. As part of the FOLK collection, expect unparalleled construction and material quality over a brown suede...

F.I.L Kyoto Store Opening

May 24, 2009Uncategorized7 comments263 Views
Visvim welcome the latest addition to their roster of flagship locations with the F.I.L Kyoto store, looking to open its doors this coming Saturday May 30th, 2009. The store will offer the same premium product featured within their other storefronts with a traditionally...

Hiroshima F.I.L. Feature

September 9, 2008Uncategorized8 comments4 Views
With the recent opening of the latest Visvim retail location in Hiroshima, the F.I.L. was graced by the presence of Hiroshi Fujiwara and company as he performed a live set at the opening party to mark the store beginning. A comprehensive look into the party and store can be...

F.I.L. Hiroshima

September 1, 2008Uncategorized0 comment12 Views
The latest addition to the strong roster of Visvim flagship stores, F.I.L. recently opened up shop in the south western city of Hiroshima. The Hiroshima location is very similar to other F.I.L. concepts with a minimalistic aesthetic marking the interiors design. In reality,...

F.I.L. Hiroshima Store Opening & Visvim Christo

August 25, 2008Uncategorized1 comment28 Views
Expanding their handful of flagship stores, Visvim will open up shop in Hiroshima, marking their first ever expansion into Western Japan. Taking their time in selecting and developing the perfect location, the space combines simple architecture amongst an ambient, blooming...

Visvim Americana Deck

August 7, 2008Uncategorized5 comments18 Views
Combining classic features with current design aesthetics, Visvim presents the Americana Deck shoe. With so much hype surrounding the wide array of boat shoes coming out recently, even from some labels that have never created such a silhouette before. This particular model...

IDF Live @ FIL

November 30, 19990 comment1 Views
Hiroshi Fujiwara has posted up a video of his performance from last year's FIL 1st Anniversary celebration which also include DSK and Ino Hidefumi. The video as well as mp3's of the performance are now available on iTunes Japan. Aside from HF's well known ability to design,...

F.I.L. Hong Kong 1st Anniversary – Interview with Hiroki Nakamura

November 30, 19993 comments225 Views
In a shopping landscape originally altered by the arrival of a flagship Bape retailer approximately two years ago, the Hong Kong market has enjoyed an influx of some of Japan's most popular labels as they create a powerful fashion community around the Central dstrict. A...

Visvim Mayan & Jokhang Christo

November 30, 19990 comment352 Views
Visvim will be releasing a pair of new sandals in the coming months at F.I.L. stores in Japan. Included in this drop will be the Visvim Mayan Christo which is influenced by the Mayan Civilization. If you're looking for a pair of sandals to battle the upcoming warming weather,...

Visvim “F.I.L. at stage” Opening FBT-Lhamo & Kiefer-Hi Patala

November 30, 19990 comment12 Views
Visvim Flagship stores "F.I.L." have recently been opening up in Japan and overseas like the F.I.L. store in Hong Kong. The newest F.I.L. to open will be the F.I.L. at stage which is a area in the Shinjuku Isetan Department store dedicated selling Visvim products. To...

Visvim 2007 Fall/Winter Collection – November Release

November 30, 19990 comment16 Views
Japanese label Visvim are set to release a series of new products at the conclusion of this week. The releases includes a solid roster of outerwear and sweaters which include the Bickle Fleece Vest, the Pauline Hoodie Full-Zip Raglan (made with Giza45 Cotton), the UK...

F.I.L. Kanazawa

November 30, 19990 comment14 Views
F.I.L. aka. Free International Laboratory which sells high quality products from Visvim will be opening its newest flagship store in Kanazawa, Japan  on November 3rd. This will be the fourth F.I.L. store the others being F.I.L. Tokyo, F.I.L. Sendai, and F.I.L. Hong...