UNDERCOVER’s Jun Takahashi on the Importance of Punk

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UNDERCOVER’s Jun Takahashi has had a special place in his heart for punk rock and its surrounding culture since discovering Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s Seditionaries line. So taken was he with the Seditionaries line that he wo...

NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary Collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell, Futura & More

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First announced earlier this month in what, at first, appeared to be a cruel April Fools’ Day joke, NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape have now unveiled the full range of collaborative 20th anniversary tees. Created in conjunction with heavy-hitters like...

UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo 2012 Fall/Winter “UU” Collection Delivery 2

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Following an initial drop back in August, the second delivery of the UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo Fall/Winter 2012 “UU” collection is now available. Part of the final collection from the short-lived collaboration between designer Jun Takahashi a...

UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo 2012 Fall/Winter “UU” Collection

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Following both an inventive campaign and lookbook, UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo presents their “UU” collection in its entirety. Employing a muted color palette which enjoys a slim-cut execution, standout pieces include various interpretations of...

UNDERCOVER 2012 Fall/Winter “PSYCHO COLOR” Collection Preview

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This past weekend saw Nagoya-based premier fashion retailer DOUBLEDUTCH hold a special preview event highlighting select items from the upcoming UNDERCOVER 2012 fall/winter “PSYCHO COLOR” collection. Under the guidance of the UNDERCOVER &...

EYESCREAM x Lambda Takahashi x nonnative 2012 “Espresso Eyescream” Lookbook

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Styled completely by Lambda Takahashi, the EYESCREAM and nonnative 2012 “Espresso Eyescream” lookbook finds the key players in top form for the season. Utilizing a muted color palette, garments like the Drifter Scarf, Roamer Sweater and D...

UNDERCOVER 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

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UNDERCOVER and Jun Takahashi continue to roll out quality products as evidenced by their latest offerings for Fall/Winter 2012. Featuring a variety of colors, cuts and textures that have become synonymous with the Japanese brand, boundaries are still...

Jun Takahashi: My Thoughts on UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo

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Following an early announcement this past summer, the comprehensive visuals for the UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo Spring/Summer 2012 “UU” capsule collection have been released as we anticipate the actual ability to purchase the garments. Jun Takahashi crafte...

Nike Stadiums: Team GIRA Pre-Marathon Interview

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This past weekend, Jun Takahashi’s Team GIRA ran and took part in the Honolulu Marathon 2011. Prior to the run, Frank Liew sat down with Takahashi and fellow member Yasu for an interview on their thoughts prior to the race which was surprisingl...

A Conversation with Jun Takahashi

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UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi has embodied the definition of design versatility. Playing several different positions in the creative realm, he has shown an outward versatility that has been replicated time after time in menswear, womenswear and mo...

UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU Hong Kong Launch Recap

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UNDERCOVER and Nike recently launched their co-branded GYAKUSOU collection through a special event held at Hong Kong’s The Peak. Nestled atop one of Hong Kong’s most stunning vantage points, the event featured several different aspects in...

GRIND: UNDERCOVER 2011 Fall/Winter “The Man In The Mirror” Editorial

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This latest look at UNDERCOVER head designer Jun Takahashi’s “The Man In The Mirror” collection concentrates mainly on some select outerwear pieces from this current season. The influence that ’60s UK fashion and punk music ha...

UNDERCOVER Official Website Launch

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Coveted Japanese label UNDERCOVER has announced it will be launching its first official website, www.undercoverism.com. Set to specifically launch this Saturday, October 22nd, the website’s launch will be preceded by an exclusive presentation of its...

UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU 2011 Fall/Holiday Collection V.I.P Pre-Sale Event Recap

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The Nike GYAKUSOU Fall/Holiday 2011 Collection was recently launched early as part of a V.I.P. pre-sale event at its Harajuku store. For those unfamiliar, GYAKUSOU is a collaborative line between Nike and Japanese designer Jun Takahashi’s UNDER...

honeyee: AFFA “ASSEMBLE” Collection ft. Jun Takahashi & Hiroshi Fujiwara

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AFFA which stands for Anarchy Forever Forever Anarchy is a collaboration line between Hiroshi Fujiwara and Jun Takahashi. The two Japanese household names will be releasing a brand new range of thought-provoking pieces through their latest AFFA ̶...