November 2, 2009

Undercover Kanazawa

Jun Takahashi’s Japanese fashion brand Undercover recently celebrated the opening of their latest store in Kanazawa. For those of you familiar with the Aoyama flagship you’ll recognise the seemingly infinite collection of light bulbs swamp the ceiling, smart decorative audio equipment and indeed the clothes which line the edges of ... more

October 28, 2009

UNDERCOVER Kanazawa Store Renewal

Jun Takahashi announces the renewal of his UNDERCOVER Kanazawa retail location. It seems like the store received a makeover of sorts while still maintaining a focus on the light bulb-encrusted ceilings. An opening is scheduled for November 1st, with a reception event taking place the night before. more

October 22, 2009

The Corner: Interview with Jun Takahashi of UNDERCOVER

The Corner has been a strong supporter of Jun Takahashi's UNDERCOVER helping bring to the light the talented Japanese designer's work on a more global scale. In this latest video, they catch up with Takahashi over series of fashion issues including his perception of how the Internet has affected ... more

October 21, 2009

UNDERCOVER x Art Convenience Store ISETAN Limited Animal Crackers

Without a doubt something out of the ordinary, UNDERCOVER's participation in the Art Convenience Store has produced a special collector's item in the ISETAN leg of the tour. The Art Convenience Store concept itself has featured a number of different creative items ranging from fragment design x Pilot Frixion pens ... more

October 21, 2009

UNDERCOVER Ankle Boots

UNDERCOVER's Ankle Boots come in as sort of a contemporary take on the classic engineer boot. The usual clunky roundtoe profile of the traditional engineer style is paired with some more innovative touches including a series of straps. The boot's upper is marked by the use of leather with a ... more

October 15, 2009

UNDERCOVER 2009 Fall/Winter Leather Jacket

A noteworthy piece out of the UNDERCOVER 2009 fall/winter collection releases in the form of this zippered leather jacket. Featuring a number of zippers throughout the jacket, a decorative zip also runs around the waist of the jacket with a sleeve pocket as well. Available in gray and black at ... more

October 5, 2009

Cire Trudon for UNDERCOVER Candle Set

Jun Takahashi reveals a new project from his upcoming UNDERCOVER collection for Spring/Summer 2010. Working with acclaimed candle makers Cire Trudon, the master Japanese fashion designer creates a series of candles, including the "GilaApple" and "Blooming Hut", both following Takahashi's popular characters featured within his exhibitions and seasonal collections. more

September 15, 2009

UNDERCOVER 2009 Fall/Winter Hi-Cut Sneaker

New items from UNDERCOVER's 2009 fall/winter collection have arrived at NOTE as it includes a high-cut sneaker style in two colors. Available in black or gray, the sneakers feature a series of different panels offering a bit of contrast and finished off with a strap across the ankle. more

September 9, 2009

UNDERCOVER for COMME des GARCONS ZAM T-Shirt

Continuing their strong partnership, UNDERCOVER unveils a new t-shirt design for their UNDERCOVER 4 COMME des GARCONS campaign. The shirt is offered in both black or white colorways, each featuring a portrait style design following the collective's ZAMIANG project, with the words "Zap All Mementos" on the front and ZAM ... more

September 7, 2009

UNDERCOVER 2009 Fall/Winter Leather Jacket

UNDERCOVERISM release a marquee item this month in the form of this leather jacket. The piece incorporates some colorful materials which have previously been seen on other items including bags. Further adding to the design is a subtle tonal motif on the sleeves. Available now at NOTE. more