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Hiroki Nakamura: F.I.L. Wan Chai

April 26, 2011HBTV44 comments945 Views
In an unprecedented move, Hong Kong became the first city to welcome a second F.I.L. location earlier this year. Perhaps a testament to the power of the Chinese consumer, the new location was nestled on a quiet street in the Wan Chai district. Taking on a character of its own,...

AIAIAI: Reductive Headphone Design

April 26, 2011Features16 comments312 Views
At a time when the convergence of lifestyle and head and earphones are at a pinnacle, Danish outfit AIAIAI has worked admirably to offer a quality product beyond just aesthetics. Taking immense pride in their design ethos and the total package, the brand's roots in Scandinavia...

Dan Mitchell of LN-CC: Late Night Chameleon Cafe

April 21, 2011HBTV7 comments136 Views
Making its original debut in the digital world, earlier this year LN-CC opened its doors to a remarkable space in London's Dalston area. The multifaceted effort involved much more than just fashion but also a distinct approach to conveying a message, encompassing elements of...

Brownbook & Hypebeast: Sunny Rahbar – The Thirdline

April 20, 2011HBTV2 comments33 Views
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...

Craig Ford: Seminality

April 20, 2011HBTV8 comments129 Views
Craig Ford's seminal influence on British fashion dates back to the early '90s as the Scotsman immediately took interest to the likes of Duffer of St. George and Chevignon in his late teens. Over the years, Ford's involvement in the London and British fashion scene has included...

Brownbook & Hypebeast: Charbel Haber – Scrambled Eggs

April 14, 2011HBTV6 comments48 Views
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...

Humberto Leon: Opening Ceremony Meets Lane Crawford

April 11, 2011Features7 comments32 Views
In their respective markets, Opening Ceremony and Lane Crawford have both come to represent the pinnacle of fashion retail. Looking back, Lane Crawford has been a prominent player in Hong Kong having officially opened its first doors back in 1850. Since then, it has come to...

Brownbook & Hypebeast: Mourad Mazouz

April 6, 2011HBTV1 comment72 Views
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...

agi&sam 2011 Spring/Summer Collection

April 6, 2011HBTV31 comments61 Views
Having seen agi&sam's 2011 fall/winter collection, the upstart label piqued our interest enough to have us visit with the London upstart. Speaking with the duo, we're given a better understanding behind some of the inspirations such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as well as the...

CRASH: Trains, Guitars and Luggage

April 4, 2011Features9 comments48 Views
Graffiti artist John Matos or more commonly known as CRASH has taken the approach of patience and hardwork to create his legacy of art. The cliche notion of organic growth really comes true to some as pioneers ofter plied their trade in an era where you simply couldn’t log...

Brownbook & Hypebeast: Stephen Stapleton

March 30, 2011HBTV14 comments37 Views
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...

Hypebeast and Purist are giving away items from the OriginalFake x BAPE “Dissected Milo” Collection!

March 29, 2011Giveaways301 comments78 Views
Hypebeast is teaming up with Purist Boutique to give our readers a chance to win pieces from the OriginalFake x BAPE "Dissected Milo" capsule collection! The release was extremely limited, so here's a chance to get your hands on the special edition T-shirt, tote bag and Baby...

Tobie Hatfield: The Chef Behind the Nike Free

March 29, 2011Features98 comments282 Views
Upon the inception of the Free more than half a decade ago, the running shoe from Nike was arguably a step in the performance direction that was unlike any other major sporting brand.

Hypebeast for Native Fitzsimmons Sold Out!

March 29, 2011Style12 comments82 Views
We'd like to extend a big thank you to all those who supported the recent release of the Hypebeast for Native Fitzsimmons. The release was undoubtedly a success as we hope to offer a further series of releases in the near future.

Photography: David Lang for Hypebeast

Hypebeast for Native Fitzsimmons Boot

March 24, 2011Style208 comments1100 Views
In our latest exclusive product, we put our mark on Native's popular Fitzsimmons Boot. Inspired by mountaineering boots of the past, the boots were recent winners of the Red Dot Award for Design. The foam-injected molded-EVA construction combines a lightweight and...