OTHERS by Hypebeast: VERBAL of m-flo and AMBUSH
“Good music is good music. There’s no Japanese music or American music.” These are the words from none other than creative maestro VERBAL. Known for his MC skills in the J-pop duo m-flo, the bold designs from his accessories line AM...
VERBAL’s Travel Essentials
As a J-pop icon, fashion figure and co-owner of jewelry staple AMBUSH, VERBAL is often on the road capitalizing on his creativity. Here, the artisan sits down with HERO and provides a guided tour through the essentials of his travel pouch. Emblazoned...
GRIND: Tokyo Creators Wear HUMAN MADE
To help highlight some of the garments from NIGO’s latest HUMAN MADE collection, GRIND magazine has enlisted the help of some well-known names in the Japanese fashion industry. Nicknamed the “Tokyo Creators,” the group includes designers, music...
AMBUSH x Reebok 2012 Pump Fury HLS Black/Silver
Having previewed a silver and white version earlier this year in conjunction with rapper VERBAL, Reebok continues its fixation with internal inflation sneaker models with the release of the Pump Fury HLS Black/Silver. This time in collaboration with...
AMBUSH Pop-Up Shop @ Isetan Shinjuku
AMBUSH co-founder VERBAL and brand visual director YOON ready their pop-up shop at Isetan Shinjuku. Set to feature an array of accessories closely associated with the brand, many expect a mix of accessible pieces with more gaudy offerings which boast...
VERBAL Presents Japan’s Finest DJs at “Ato Matsuri”
Presented by VERBAL, “Ato Matsuri” went down last week at Tokyo’s SHIBUYA-AX. An all-night affair, the special star-studded event saw DJ sets from the likes of Shinichi Osawa, NIGO, Ilmari, Mademoiselle Yulia and more while live per...
Reebok 2012 Pump Fury HLS “Verbal” White/Silver
There are few footwear designs that are as immediately evocative and representative of the 1990s streetwear culture as much as the Reebok Pump. Returning for 2012, is this Pump Fury HLS in an outspoken color treatment of shiny silver and white — an e...
AMBUSH x Louis Vuitton 2012 Spring/Summer PLAYBUTTON
AMBUSH co-founder and Reebok Asia Creative Director VERBAL solidifies ties with Louis Vuitton’s Kim Jones for the unveiling of the duo’s Spring/Summer 2012 PLAYBUTTON project. Limited to a production run of only 30 custom-branded units, t...
TOKYODANDY: Verbal Exchange – An Interview with VERBAL
VERBAL holds a unique position within both the entertainment industry and popular culture in Japan. The huge fame he achieved in his role as m-flo’s MC has been followed by five years of his own creative projects which have gone on to inspire a gener...
NIGO x VERBAL “One Day Disco” @ LaForet Museum Harajuku
Fashion and culture landmark LaForet Museum in Tokyo is set to become the next host of Harajuku’s disco event “One Day Disco” alongside a number of special guests. The twin sisters behind Japanese brand Jouetie Ami and Aya will be i...
Palladium: VERBAL with Pharrell on the Streets of Tokyo Video
Continuing his time in Tokyo, as well as with Palladium, Pharrell Williams linked with fellow artist VERBAL to take a tour around the illustrious Nakano Broadway. The two icons checked out some of the local novelty items, which you would be hard-pres...
VERBAL & Swizz Beatz: Reebok Ree-Done
The last few months have seen a huge resurgence from Reebok. This comes in tandem with the announcing of two new creative directors including Swizz Beatz as the Global Creative Director, and VERBAL as the Reebok Classics Asia Creative Director. Both...
Reebok Reethym of Lite Campaign
A few days ago, we previewed to you the exclusive behind-the-scenes to Reebok’s “Reethym of Lite” campaign. Working under the creative direction of VERBAL, Reebok’s latest campaign is inspired by the conservation efforts that have occurred in J...
