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SOPHNET. 2012 Spring/Summer Collection – A Closer Look

3 weeks agoStyle
Here we have a better look at some of the creations that are set to be released by SOPHNET. for its 2012 spring/summer collection. Check and camo print have been chosen for many of the shirt and T-shirt designs, alongside several pastel-colored pieces, whilst a darker palette...
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SOPHNET. 2012 Spring/Summer Collection

3 weeks agoStyle
For the 2012 spring/summer season, Hirofumi Kiyonaga has produced another clean collection for his SOPHNET. label. Not straying afar from what he knows best, the Japanese designer has built a solid base from denim and cotton pieces whilst utilizing accessories and a range of...
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SOPHNET. x visvim 2011 Fall/Winter FBT

November 28, 2011Style
SOPHNET. and visvim reunite to add another shoe to their recent run of collaborations. Based around visvim's popular FBT model, the shoe features a suede upper with the now highly recognizable stitched toe area and fringe attachment. The sole however has been replaced with a...
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OUTSTANDING Magazine: uniform experiment “UNTITLED” Editorial

November 4, 2011Style
Issue #1 of OUTSTANDING magazine gives us a further look at the 2011 fall/winter "UNTITLED" collection from Japanese brand uniform experiment. The season draws reference from "fashion, art, and music born on the streets of New York and the UK at the beginning of the 80's."...
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SOPH.HANKYU MEN’S TOKYO

October 14, 2011Style
Despite an uncertain Japanese economy, the opening of HANKYU MEN'S TOKYO on October 15, 2011 will represent yet another defining moment in Japanese retail. One homegrown retailer that will make an appearance is Hirofumi Kiyonaga's SOPH. label. Customers will have access to...
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GRIND Magazine: SOPH. 2011 Spring/Summer Collection Lookbook

April 15, 2011Style
Japanese retail store SOPH. has chosen this month's GRIND Magazine to show off some of the new items from the spring-summer collections for SOPHNET, F.C.R.B. and uniform experiment. Featuring a mix of the preppy side of SOPHNET. and uniform experiment with the sporty side of...
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uniform experiment x BUNNEY “11th Anniversary Item” Pyramid Stud Pin Set

October 6, 2010Style
As previewed last month, SOPH.'s sub-label uniform experiment have collaborated on this Pyramid Stud Pin Set with jewellery brand BUNNEY as part of the mother brand's 11th anniversary celebrations. Red Carnelian, Amethyst, London Blue Topaz pyramids each sit atop a silver...
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SOPH. 2010 Fall/Winter Collection August Releases

August 27, 2010Style
The SOPH. umbrella of brands releases some new products from SOPHNET. and uniform experiment. The SOPHNET. takes shape under the release of the CAMOUFLAGE FLANNEL CHECK L/S B.D SHIRT and the VINTAGE COTTON SHEEPBACK REVERSIBLE PARKA. The uniform experiment release enjoys a...
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FsF Urban Project 2011 Collection Preview

August 23, 2010Style
A three-headed project involving, FYi Design, fragment design and SOPHNET. will release the following capsule for the 2011 year. The collection is based on urban aesthetics with high-performance materials and fabrics. Three styles will release including the RIPSTOP NYLON / 2...
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Hirofumi Kiyonaga and Hiroshi Fujiwara: SOPHISTICATION

August 16, 2010Features
This past weekend, SOPH. founder Hirofumi Kiyonaga officially cut the proverbial ribbon to his first location outside of Japan on a busy Hong Kong street. This interview sheds the proper light on the man behind a seminal series of brands.
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SOPH. Hong Kong Store

August 15, 2010Design
SOPH. brings its brand of simplistic Japanese attire to Hong Kong as its opens a new location next door to NOWHERE. The shop maintains a certain degree of sophistication, playing off its aesthetic of classic, minimalistic design. Exclusive items are almost surely expected,...
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SOPH. Hong Kong Grand Opening uniform experiment T-shirt

August 9, 2010Style
SOPH. Hong Kong will be the latest flagship store to enter SOPHNET.'s extensive Japanese range of retailers mostly across Japan. To mark the event, a limited edition t-shirt collection will release. The Gold Thunder print is designated as a Hong Kong-only release however the...
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SOPH. Hong Kong Opening Party

August 2, 2010Events
Celebrating SOPH.'s first venture in Hong Kong, the Japanese mother-label are to host a party on August 13. The event will see performances from Yo-king and Hiroshi Fujiwara, whilst the store will stock all three brands from the SOPH.'s umbrella: SOPHNET., F.C.Real Bristol...
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SOPHNET. 7-HOLE ’73 VD

July 30, 2010Style
Forming part of SOPHNET.'s 2010 fall/winter collection, this boot merges the traditional 7-hole silhouette with the Jack Purcell's iconic motif. Featuring a two-tone cowhide upper mix the boot sits atop a Vibram rubber sole and comes in black, kahaki, brown and sand...
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SOPH. 2010 Fall/Winter Collection

July 29, 2010Style
Here is a taste of what's to come from brands under the SOPH. umbrella: SOPHNET., F.C.R.B. and uniform experiment. SOPHNET's collection entitled "Camouflage", takes a casual and modern approach to its use of iconic patterns. uniform experiment again adopt a "UE Navy" theme...
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