October 13, 2009

10 Corso Como x Zippo

Originally founded in Milan, retailer 10 Corso Como has slowly expanded its presence into other corners of the world. With the powerful co-signing from the likes of COMME des GARCONS, the entity has embarked on a variety of high-powered collaborations. Seen here are two different colors of a Zippo with ... more

October 7, 2009

Ambush x Zippo Lighters

Available at Isetan from October 14, Tokyo-based design collective Ambush have completed an official collaboration with iconic lighter brand Zippo. As you’d expect from Ambush the colourways and bright and bold and feature their signature eyes atop a brick-wall style background. Whilst there are general but limited release colourways, ... more

August 10, 2009

Garni Zippo & Cigarette Holder

Known predominately for its jewelry and most notably their Swarovski-encrusted skull rings, Garni's latest collections have seen the brand branch out towards other offbeat accessories. Two less-often seen accessory releases from Garni include a Zippo holder as well as a cigarette holder. Source: SUPERSENSE more

May 14, 2009

NEIGHBORHOOD “Savage Hood” Zippo & Tee Set

NEIGHBORHOOD will release an exclusive Savage Hood Zippo and t-shirt set to their Tokyo flagship store later this week. Taking on a rugged and worn aesthetic, the Zippo features visible distressing and small rust details over an engraved body. Available alongside two t-shirt styles as well. more

January 1, 2009

Yonehara Yasumasa x ZIPPO Vol. 1 featuring Yuuki Maomi

Just after Christmas, Japanese photographer Yonehara Yasumasa and his trademark sexually-charged photographic styles were put to use in a project with ZIPPO. Featuring model Yuuki Maomi, the photographs were then placed on a variety of ZIPPO lighters. more

November 28, 2008

Honeyee Presents Zippo “Like a Canvas” Vol. 2

Like previous year’s “Like a Canvas,” volume 2 of the series will feature Zippo doing collaborations with well-renowned Japanese brands fragment design, Neighborhood, and honeyee to produce a number limited-run custom Zippo lighters. The fragment design version will be available in black or white featuring a simple, glossy design for ... more

September 12, 2008

SO ME x Revolver x Zippo

Together Ed Banger art director SO ME and brand Revolver have had a fruitful past which has resulted in handful of collaborations. Their latest team-up is seen on two packs of Zippo lighters, each including three lighters per set as the Zippo has become an interesting template for design in ... more

May 29, 2008

Zippo of Japan x FUCT

In a story that reflects on the unconventional canvas the Zippo lighter became during the Vietnam war, FUCT has created their own design in line with symbolism a Zippo represented for soldiers in the war. Zippos quickly became a method for soldiers to express their thoughts and solidarity as many ... more

October 30, 2007

Zippo “Like a Canvas” Lighters

Zippo will be collaborating with several brands including Neighborhood, Stüssy, Sophnet.&F.C.R.B. and honeyee for a series of custom Zippo lighters. As the name suggests, this feature outlines the canvas-like properties of a Zippo and how each design goes beyond the aesthetic values to convey a deeper meaning. Each Zippo is ... more