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UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo 2012 Spring/Summer “UU” Capsule Collection Lookbook

1 week agoStyle
Following an early announcement this past summer, the comprehensive visuals for the UNDERCOVER for Uniqlo Spring/Summer 2012 "UU" capsule collection have been released. Following the success of the label's collaborative with Jil Sander's J+ label, the forthcoming family-friendly...
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UNDERCOVER “Fuck the Past, Fuck the Future” Oxford Shoe

2 weeks agoStyle
Having first made an appearance with the unveiling of its Spring/Summer 2012 collection, UNDERCOVER advances its latest "Fuck the Past, Fuck the Future" Oxford Shoe in conjunction with the seasonal arrangement. The refined silhouette is mocked up in a solitary black leather...
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UNDERCOVER I4205-1 Hybrid Denim Parka

2 weeks agoStyle
UNDERCOVER's aesthetic has often walked a fine line of high-fashion and street. In doing so, the brand has found widespread interest from different spheres of fashion. A new release features a hybrid piece combining elements of both denim and grunge in a muted colorway....
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UNDERCOVER 2012 Spring/Summer “Openstrings” Video

3 weeks agoStyle
After seeing preliminary images from an editorial earlier today, we now get an extended look at UNDERCOVER's "Openstrings" collection for Spring/Summer 2012. The moving images allow the consumer to see the baggy cut of the line as well as the sexually ambiguous nature of many of...
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UNDERCOVER 2012 Spring/Summer “Openstrings” Editorial by MEN’S NON-NO

3 weeks agoStyle
Jun Takahashi's UNDERCOVER imprint has unveiled a 2012 spring/summer editorial from MEN'S NON-NO, dubbed "Openstrings." Layered looks of both light and dark colors serve as a unifying theme, while loose-fitting garments still maintain a polished silhouette. The finished product...
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HUgE Magazine: UNDERCOVER 2011 Fall/Winter Collection featuring Thom Yorke

December 30, 2011Style
Japanese-based HUgE Magazine recently worked closely with Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke to highlight the Fall/Winter 2011 UNDERCOVER collection for the publication's latest issue. The monochromatic modus of the pictorial is set in London’s Hyde Park and features the often...
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UNDERCOVER x Nike Zoom Tennis Classic “Rebel Bear”

December 2, 2011Style
Veteran Japanese fashion label UNDERCOVER teams up with Nike once again to release this limited edition Zoom Tennis Classic. Fresh off the recent release of UNDERCOVER's plush Rebel Bear, founder Jun Takahashi complements the classic perforated Swoosh with a silhouette of the...
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UNDERCOVER Rebel Bear Plush Toy Hong Kong Store Exclusive Preview

November 29, 2011Design
Japanese label UNDERCOVER is set to release this series of Rebel Bear Plush toys. The initial preview above shows us a number of colorways, all of which will be available exclusively at the UNDERCOVER Hong Kong store. Consisting of a stylized bear, this latest release features a...
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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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UNDERCOVER 2011 Fall/Winter Tote Bag

November 25, 2011Style
Respected Japanese label UNDERCOVER presents this rugged-looking tote bag as part of its Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Brought forth with a canvas body, the bag features a washed aesthetic in green/brown colorway. Moreover, the bag features subtle branding on both sides; while...
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Slam Jam 2011 Winter “Portra” Lookbook

November 24, 2011Style
Highly respected Italian streetwear purveyor Slam Jam unveils its latest editorial this season, called "Portra." This series of images feature a strong range of Japanese brands with the likes of uniform experiment, Nanamica, Junya Watanabe, UNDERCOVER, White Mountaineering 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 Bear Plush Toy

November 14, 2011Design
UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi presents a rather fitting toy release with this plush bear. It has been an increasingly common theme to see aspects of Takahashi's graphic and 2D world be re-invented in 3D form as previous works based on his GRACE story eventually made way for...
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UNDERCOVERISM H4204-1 Jacket

November 8, 2011Style
Channeling the essence of Japanese cool since its establishment in the '90s, Jun Takahashi's UNDERCOVER has revealed this H4204-1 Jacket. Utilizing a nylon-polyester blend in the construction, the jacket features a gray colorway and three front located zippered pockets. Ribbed...
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