September 3, 2009

STAPLE DESIGN x Kia Soul “Rain Camo”

STAPLE DESIGN makes another foray into the automotive world, following their work for  Lotus Elises and Grand Turismo the video game,  featuring a special make-up of the Kia Soul. The more budget-minded car features a "Rain Camo" pattern inspired by the New York's rainy days as well as Predator and ... more

August 19, 2009

Tokyo meets NYC: A Conversation with jeffstaple and Hiroshi Fujiwara

Occupying opposite parts of the globe, the names jeffstaple of Staple Design and Hiroshi Fujiwara of fragment design both evoke thoughts of respect, innovation and creativity. Through a relationship that began in the late 90s and eventually blossomed into a full-fledged friendship, both jeffstaple and Hiroshi Fujiwara have continually pushed ... more

July 29, 2009

Staple x Airwalk Launch Event Video

Itsbongoboy visited Open House Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street in NYC where hundreds gathered to celebrate the release of the Staple x Airwalk x Payless sneaker collaboration. Featured interviews included a sit-down session with jeffstaple and appearances from some of the more well-known NYC personalities in the industry. more

June 14, 2009

Staple Design Reedwrite Launch

jeffstaple's penchant for tangible, printed materials continues on as he follows up closely on the launch of his print magazine the Reed Pages with Reedwrite. A series of tools to help you out in your everyday creativity include an inaugural launch with a suede-covered notebook with an embossed logo. In ... more

May 31, 2009

Reed Pages Launch

Having an impressive resume that spans retail, product creation and now a newspaper among other feats, jeffstaple and the creatives behind Staple Design have just launched Reed Pages. The magazine's direction is "dedicated to delivering inspirational, informative and authentic content" that is "at the forefront of contemporary culture, art and ... more

April 14, 2009

iDiom 2010 Collection

A recent interview with jeffstaple has the designer speaking about iDiom's upcoming collection for 2010. The brand led by Hiroshi Fujiwara takes a new direction for the upcoming season, focused on a “Ghost Recon” meets “Stealth Bomber” military theme and packed with a slew of technical features. Other details include ... more

February 22, 2009

Staple 2009 Spring Collection

jeffstaple has grown his company from a line of great t-shirt designs to a full fledged brand that includes jackets, jeans and more. However, Staple has never forgotten their roots and stocks their new Spring 2009 line with t-shirts that appeal to their core consumer, classic military inspired button downs. ... more

February 5, 2009

Staple 2009 Fall/Winter Preview

FLAKE TV in conjunction with fellow blog brother Jeff Carvalho of High Snobiety/Selectism spoke with jeffstaple at last month's Bread and Butter Barcelona regarding some upcoming collaborations in the pipeline. jeffstaple breaks down projects that include Penfield and Kangol (which includes a sick 5-panel) as well as a short break-down ... more

February 2, 2009

Staple x Converse “Pigeon” Sea Star Hi

First previewed back in November of last year, jeffstaple lands his signature Pigeon colorway onto another platform. Teaming up with Converse, the famed New York-based designer works up a nice blend of materials amongst a well received gray backdrop and pink accenting on the Sea Star Hi model. Rumored to ... more

January 9, 2009

jeffstaple’s Presentation at the PSFK Creative Conference

A few months ago, the founder of Staple and Staple Design, jeffstaple, was invited by PSFK and MTV Asia to speak at the PSFK Creative Conference in Singapore. For those who don't know, jeffstaple started his own t-shirt brand in college which have developed into a full-fledged men's clothing line. ... more