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GRIND Magazine: WACKO MARIA 2011 Fall/Winter “THE AMERICANS” Collection Editorial

September 7, 2011Style
Japanese brand WACKO MARIA give us a preview of some of the items from their 2011 fall/winter “THE AMERICANS” collection in this stylized photoshoot. This season looks to contain clean outerwear pieces along with a selection of suits. And what WACKO MARIA season would be...
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WACKO MARIA x Porter 2-Way Bag

June 25, 2011Style
A more sartorial direction has been exercised by Japanese brand WACKO MARIA via refined cuts and styles in the most recent seasons. While it's true that a 2-way bag is probably not something you'd wear with a suit jacket, the pattern is very much indicative of the unique...
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WACKO MARIA x Porter Bon Sac Dots

May 13, 2011Style
WACKO MARIA's crazy and zany patterns continue onwards for this season with an oversized polka dot pattern seen on the Bon Sac. The diagonal sling-style bag features a drawstring closure with several high contrast versions in blue, yellow and pink as well as a more basic...
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WACKO MARIA x Porter Leopard Tote Bag

May 12, 2011Style
Throughout the seasons, WACKO MARIA has never shied away from offering some bold patterns and colors. Both come together in a tote bag release for this season. Featuring a prominent leopard pattern, the injection of color yields some ultimately bold styles beyond just your...
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Wacko Maria x Porter Zip Wallet

January 21, 2011Style
Wacko Maria has seemingly continually upped their take on fabrications and materials. This season, they've teamed up with familiar friends, Porter, to create a capsule of accessories made of real crocodile leathers. Specifically seen here is the Zip Wallet which combines a...
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LN-CC: Wacko Maria Interview

January 13, 2011Culture
Contemporary menswear label Wacko Maria recently sat down with LN-CC to discuss the brand. Hoping to build a general profile of the Japanese label that was established in 2004 by retired footballers Keiji Ishizuka and Atsuhiko Mori, the interview should provide an insight...
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WACKO MARIA Leopard Print Collection – Blackflag Exclusive

January 8, 2011Style
The use of leopard print has been prevalent throughout many Japanese brands over the last few seasons, however especially for WACKO MARIA, the brand has incorporated it over several different occasions. Exclusive for Aoyama retailer Blackflag, the collection includes stadium...
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WACKO MARIA x Blackflag Python Hat

December 22, 2010Style
Featured on honeyee this week is a hat collaboration from WACKO MARIA and Japanese retailer Blackflag. The two brands unite for a new spin on the classic fedora with the Python Hat. Choosing a unique rabbit fur for the fabric assortment, which has a feel like velour,...
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WACKO MARIA x Levi’s Trucker Jackets

November 22, 2010Style
Founded by a pair of ex-professional footballers Atsuhiko Mori and Keiji Ishizuka, WACKO MARIA has become a popular fixture over the last few years engaging in a number of high-profile collaborations. Among their most recent projects involves Levi's as they create three...
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Wacko Maria for Blackflag Snake Skin Hat

June 25, 2010Style
Wacko Maria delivers this new snake skin-embellished hat, produced for retailer Blackflag. The hat features a straw base in black, accented nicely with snake skin banding and minimal interior decor. Definitely another sign of quality from one of the more popular contemporary...
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Wacko Maria x Porter Leopard Messenger Bags

June 24, 2010Style
Wacko Maria drops a new set of messenger bags, produced by Japanese bagmaker Porter. Taking on a leopard print, the bags are offered up in three colorways, including green, red, and multi-color. Key details include a lightweight canvas base with a flap top and drawstring...
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Wacko Maria Brazil Messenger Bag

June 15, 2010Style
Built around imagery synonymous with Brazil, Japanese brand Wacko Maria work up this new messenger silhouette. Produced by Porter, the bag features a canvas body with a vibrant print and great attention to detail throughout. Retailing for ¥46,200 (Approx. $505 USD), it is...
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Wacko Maria El Rockers Canavara Editorial

January 13, 2010Uncategorized
THINK SILLY recently created an editorial for Wacko Maria, showcasing the Japanese contemporary brand's El Rockers Canavara Collection. Having already seen select pieces from the collection, we now get a further look into upcoming items from the line, which finds inspiration...
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Wacko Maria x Porter Messenger Bag Collection

January 3, 2010Uncategorized
Having already released a canvas version last month, Wacko Maria drop its co-lab messenger, produced by Porter, in a couple of new textile choices. Included are both gingham and melton wool versions, each offered in a couple of colorways amongst a rather simple 3-button...
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Wacko Maria x Porter Messenger Bag

December 22, 2009Uncategorized
Utilizing a well-worn canvas as the focal point, Porter and Wacko Maria team-up on the creation of this messenger bag for Wacko Maria's 2009 Fall/Winter collection. The bag's black exterior is relatively basic except for a row of three silver buttons. The dimensions of the...
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