Kitsune: Creating Classic with Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc
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...
POW WOW Hawai’i 2011 Part 2
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,...
Brownbook & Hypebeast: Hind Beljafla – Das
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 landsca...
Oliver Spencer: One Foot in the Past, The Rest in the Future
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...
Marvel Comics x Stussy: The Influential Art of Marvel
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...
FUJIFILM X100: A Welcomed Hybrid
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 X10...
Brownbook & Hypebeast: The Narcicyst
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 landsca...
POW WOW Hawai’i 2011 Part I
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,...
Dr. Romanelli & George Bamford: A Tale of Two Customizers
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 share...
Brownbook & Hypebeast: Karim Bekdache
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.
Hiroki Nakamura: F.I.L. Wan Chai
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...
AIAIAI: Reductive Headphone Design
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 b...
Dan Mitchell of LN-CC: Late Night Chameleon Cafe
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 me...
Brownbook & Hypebeast: Sunny Rahbar – The Thirdline
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 landsca...
