Jun Takahashi

Nike Stadiums: Team GIRA Pre-Marathon Interview

December 12, 2011Style
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 surprisingly laid back and carefree. One...
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A Conversation with Jun Takahashi

November 29, 2011Editorial
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 more recently, performance...
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UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU Hong Kong Launch Recap

November 26, 2011Style
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 including a media run, an up-close and...
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GRIND: UNDERCOVER 2011 Fall/Winter “The Man In The Mirror” Editorial

November 22, 2011Style
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 has played on Takahashi's design ethos is once again...
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UNDERCOVER Official Website Launch

October 14, 2011Style
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 Spring/Summer 2012...
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UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU 2011 Fall/Holiday Collection V.I.P Pre-Sale Event Recap

October 13, 2011Style
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 UNDERCOVER with its items characterized...
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honeyee: AFFA “ASSEMBLE” Collection ft. Jun Takahashi & Hiroshi Fujiwara

October 6, 2011Style
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 "ASSEMBLE" Collection. The project...
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UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU “Running Monks” Video Interview & Behind-the-Scenes

October 5, 2011Style
To build anticipation for the latest UNDERCOVER x Nike GYAKUSOU collection, UNDERCOVER have created a short film, "Running Monks" - an effort by Tetsuya Nagato and Katsuhide Morimoto that exemplifies the characteristics of this collection. GIRA (GYAKUSOU International Running...
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FOUROURS x GIRA Trail T-Shirt

July 25, 2011Style
Led by UNDERCOVER designer Jun Takahasi, the Team Gyakusou International Running Association (better known as GIRA) has just designed a new set of graphic tees for the season in collaboration with FOROURS. Available in navy/white or red/white colorways, each T-shirt features...
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MIRROR – A Documentary Film of UNDERCOVER Trailer

June 6, 2011Culture
Here's your first look at the trailer for MIRROR, a film which documents the history and origins of Japanese label UNDERCOVER. As seen in this brief preview, the documentary will present an intimate look into the life of designer Jun Takahashi, following as he stitches away...
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UNDERCOVER Hong Kong 5th Anniversary Multi-Purpose Tool & Camera Bag

February 17, 2011Style
In celebration of UNDERCOVER Hong Kong's 5th anniversary, the brand creates the following Multi-Purpose Tool & Camera. Between both UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi and UNDERCOVER Hong Kong's TK, both are avid camera enthusiasts so the multi-purpose bag makes perfect sense.
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Un Nouveau Ideal: Jun Takahashi of UNDERCOVER Interview

February 7, 2011Culture
Filep Motwary of Un Nouveau Ideal shares an interview with Jun Takahashi of UNDERCOVER which was recently seen in ISTEROGRAFO FASHION ISSUE 8. The interview discusses extensively such of the less often heard elements of the brand and Takahashi's own insight into his past....
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JOYCE Presents: Interviews by Diane Pernet – Jun Takahashi

February 3, 2011Culture
This video documents an interview between UNDERCOVER and Diane Pernet of "A Shaded View on Fashion." The interview takes place at Hong Kong department store JOYCE and was recorded as part of a series that celebrates its 40th anniversary. Discussing the relationship between...
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UNDERCOVER 2011 Spring/Summer “UNDERMAN” Photo Exhibition Recap

January 15, 2011Arts
To celebrate the upcoming launch of the UNDERCOVER Spring/Summer 2011 collection, DOUBLEDUTCH Nagoya is holding a special free photo exhibition. Entitled "UNDERMAN" – a homage to the many masked heroes that have graced TV screens in Japan over the years – the photos show...
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atelier incurve exhibition in Tokyo 2010

November 29, 2010Events
Jun Takahashi is currently preparing his installation to be featured at this year’s atelier incurve exhibition in Tokyo. UNDERCOVER’s contribution to the event will include a number of graphics T-shirts. Each of the designs has been created to fall within the highly...
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