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VERBAL: Perseverance and Change in Japan

June 7, 2011HBTV
As the devastation of one of Japan's worst natural disasters slowly subsides amidst uncertain radioactive futures, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake has had an unforgettable impact on the Japanese population. In the midst of preparing his first solo album launch, Japanese rapper and...
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Win a Pair of Handmade Sunglasses from Shwood Eyewear!

May 30, 2011Style
Just in time for the sun-filled summer days ahead, Hypebeast has teamed up with Portland-based accessory label Shwood to giveaway a pair of sunglasses to three lucky readers. Up for grabs are the very cool and stylish Oswald, Govy and Canby models. Handmade from genuine...
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Shawn Yue: CMSS x NEIGHBORHOOD

May 25, 2011HBTV
Recently, Hong Kong star Shawn Yue was on hand to unveil his new collection of apparel and accessories done in collaboration with Japanese label, NEIGHBORHOOD. Together with his CMSS brand, the model turned actor and singer Shawn Yue is perhaps a personality not that familiar...
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Stussy x Herschel Supply Co. Collection & Shop-in-Shop

May 24, 2011HBTV
A few weeks ago, Stussy and Herschel Supply Co. teamed up to launch Stussy's all-new shop-in-shop Stussy & Company space in Stussy Los Angeles. Conceived by Stussy Los Angeles and UNDFTD's Eddie Cruz and Herschel Supply Co.'s Lyndon Cormack, they each sat down to offer their...
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Kitsune: Creating Classic with Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc

May 17, 2011HBTV
On a recent trip to Paris, we caught up with French record label and fashion brand Kitsuné in their local neighborhood. Kitsuné's Maxime Souverain gave us a tour of the local surroundings as well as sitting down with founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc. The two discuss...
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Swizz Beatz: Reestyle Collective

May 16, 2011Features
Earlier this year Swizz Beatz spearheaded the launch of Reebok's all new platform known as the Reestyle Collective.
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POW WOW Hawai’i 2011 Part 2

May 12, 2011HBTV
In an idea that came to fruition in the beginning of 2010 in Hong Kong, POW WOW was created as an exhibition of creative talents which stressed more so the background and development of art. As opposed to the often seen focus on the finished product, POW WOW set forth in giving...
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Brownbook & Hypebeast: Hind Beljafla – Das

May 11, 2011HBTV
At the end of 2010, Hypebeast undertook an extensive video project with Dubai-based magazine Brownbook. Through a series of short videos, we hoped to document and tell the story of a select few creatives who are helping develop the creativity landscapes of both the Middle East...
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Oliver Spencer: One Foot in the Past, The Rest in the Future

May 9, 2011HBTV
A man of many trades, Oliver Spencer's immediate role includes designer, shopkeeper and all-around creative. We caught up with the eponymous British label who's on the cusp of celebrating its 10th anniversary. Embodying both the past and the present, Spencer offers some...
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Marvel Comics x Stussy: The Influential Art of Marvel

May 6, 2011HBTV
Within the last few weeks, we've seen a huge campaign on behalf of Marvel Comics and Stussy. Initially launching with the Series 1 range of T-shirts revolving around Stussy's iconic branding as well as a launch event at Meltdown Comics, a special artist Series 2 capsule is set...
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FUJIFILM X100: A Welcomed Hybrid

May 5, 2011Features
Conceptually speaking, hybrids have enabled companies to offer an approach to design that enabled it to be progressive without alienating users with design and aesthetics that could potentially be lost on the consumer. In the case of the FUJIFILM X100, the Japanese camera maker...
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Brownbook & Hypebeast: The Narcicyst

May 4, 2011HBTV
At the end of 2010, Hypebeast undertook an extensive video project with Dubai-based magazine Brownbook. Through a series of short videos, we hoped to document and tell the story of a select few creatives who are helping develop the creativity landscapes of both the Middle East...
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POW WOW Hawai’i 2011 Part I

May 3, 2011HBTV
In an idea that came to fruition in the beginning of 2010 in Hong Kong, POW WOW was created as an exhibition of creative talents which stressed more so the background and development of art. As opposed to the often seen focus on the finished product, POW WOW set forth in giving...
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Dr. Romanelli & George Bamford: A Tale of Two Customizers

April 28, 2011Features
United by their knack for customization and re-appropriation, it only makes sense that Dr. Romanelli and George Bamford of BAMFORD WATCH DEPARTMENT are the midst of working together on an upcoming project. We took a particular curiosity in this shared interest involving...
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Brownbook & Hypebeast: Karim Bekdache

April 27, 2011HBTV
Earning his education in Paris, Beirut-based Karim Bekdache looked to influence the region's creative landscape with his own brand of architecture. Starting Karim Bekdache studio, he looks to re-appropriate vintage design through his own eyes.
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