Intersection is a magazine is a car magazine that not only talk about cars but also the lifestyle that surrounds them. Recently they have worked with six designers and brands on something that most people probably don't need or use, car covers. Included in the list of designers are Bless, Masison Martin Margiela, Ksubi, Adam Kimmel, Richard James and Visvim. This is a pretty amazing project so do check it out at Intersection.

New shoes have been released from the Japanese label Visvim. The brand new Visvim FBT Lhamo-Folk looks a lot like the FBT Bear Foot-Folk but is actually slightly different. While both shoes offers the FBT flaps, the midsole on the FBT Lhamo-Folk is a bit higher than the Bear Foot-Folk. The Visvim FBT Lhamo-Folk also comes in diferent colorways including a really nice white colorway and also a grey one. These Visvim FBT Lhamo-Folk are not for everyone though as they cost 39,900 Yen (~ $370 USD) but what you're buying is something of really nice construct and quality. Available now at Shaft.

A year has quickly pass by as tomorrow will be the 1st year anniversary of the opening of the F.I.L. Sendai shop. The creative director of Visvim, Hiroki Nakamura, has released two pictures of Visvim shoes which we assume will be dropping for the 1st year anniversary. They include the Visvim Hockey-Folk and the Visvim Foley-Folk. If you missed out on Hiroki's interview on Honeyee, you can check it out here. Source: Hiroki Nakamura

What differentiates Visvim from many other brands is that they're out there not to only make money but to create quality products for their consumers. Each of their items are carefully planned and crafted resulting in products that makes sense. Here are some new items from the brand which includes message tees, photos tees, the Saga Contrast Chino, the Stein Shirt (made with Giza cotten), and the Ketchkan 2L Jacket. Available now at Reinforce.

The 2008 Spring/Summer collection from Visvim which is based on "the Future Relationship Between Materials and Technologies in Product Fundamentalism" will be releasing on Saturday February 9th. Included in the collection is the Folk Series which consist of shoes like the FBT Bear Foot-Folk (seen here). The Folk Series will only be offered at F.I.L stores. F.I.L Hong Kong will be getting their S/S collection including the Folk series on February 23rd! Source: Hiroki Nakamura

Visvim is an example of a brand that has done it right from day 1 (with the except of their current G-Line). Their strict requirements to quality and comfort has paid off and the brand is now flourishing with fans from around the world. For their 2008 Spring/Summer apparel collection, they have continued with their dedication to simple aesthetics and quality materials. Visvim doesn't come cheap though but what you're buying is something that will last. Check out the newest pieces which are available now at Shaft.

Pictures from the Visvim '08 Spring/Summer catalog have been scanned and released on the internet. From the pictures, we feel that the upcoming collection will be a very good one. New models have been introduced including the Lama Folk Sandal and the Logan Deck Lo. Visvim has also taken inspiration from different cultures and has created the Mayan Christo, the Mayan Kiefer Hi, the Patala Kiefer Hi, the Jokhang Christo and the Jokhang FBT. The Jokhang FBT drops first and will be available this week at Anytime.

A few months ago, Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura previewed an upcoming sub-line of Visvim titled the Folk series. In recent memory, Nakamura has shed much light through interviews on his design ethos as well as his concept behind this Folk collection. Although not based entirely based around ecological factors, the Folk collection will utilize vegetable tanned leathers which offer uncompromised breathability and comfort unlike traditional leather materials. Also touched upon by Nakamura is the relationship of technology and environmental preservation. Although Visvim's other sub-collection G-Line seemed to be deviating from the path which once made Visvim so popular, the Folk collection is much more a return to Visvim's traditional roots. An interview with Honeyee can be seen here.

In some ways, the FBT can be considered the face of Visvim's footwear collection representing the brands success in creating their own reinterpretations of popular classics with an almost obsessive attention to quality and detail. A new series of elk skin FBTs have released in three colorways, consisting of black, brown and white. With the most recent leather releases coming in the form of the Christmas Pack, the buttery soft elk skin is a better indication of Visvim's dedication to quality. Currently available at Chapter World with a price tag of ￥37,800 JPY (approximately $355 USD).

As foreshadowed recently by our update on Hirofumi Kiyonaga's upcoming debut of his three brands, here's a look at SOPHNET.'s 2008 Spring/Summer Collection. The collection reveals a collection of sophisticated contemporary classics which stress material and fit. Among the interesting stylistic approaches are the sweat pant bottoms and crops.