The latest memo is that industrial looking furniture is in. Japanese brand M&M have turned their attention away from garments to design a series of furniture and houseware products. Some of the products such as the stools and benches maintain an unfinished look. The three-piece bench can be configured with separate seating arrangements, but the first thing that might cross your mind is to wander over and grab a similar set up from a construction site. Tissue holders, work lamps and clipboards round out the available products.
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Stussy has collaborated with Japanese fine glasses maker, Kotake Chyoubei (小竹長兵衛) for a pair of “Woody” glasses. The frame is hand made by the master Kotake Chyoubei. The glasses comes in three colors and retails for ¥29,400. Available at Zozo.
Goodenough has created a set of candles with stamped seals for those who appreciate candles. Three different candles can be lit with the included Goodenough branded matches as well. Available at select Goodenough dealers such as Revolution.
The trail running style MT580 from New Balance has had a successful run as the template behind collaborative ideas from the likes of Stussy, UNDFTD and realmad HECTIC among others. Although the last few days we’ve seen some Jenny Craig versions of popular reinterpreted styles, the chunk-master MT580 will always have a niche as New Balance’s own popular marquee model in Asia. This particular two-pack is inspired by Mad Magazine’s Spy vs. Spy comic. Three other colorways are also slated for release in the first quarter of 2008. Look for these to release in April of 2008.
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On the surface, Plain Gravy seems deceptively simple. For some their most memorable impression comes from one “Pharrel Can’t Skate” t-shirt. However, the themes and concepts behind Plain Gravy are rooted in something much more sophisticated. Their knowledge and comfort with visual trends, and history of style and design enable them to create contemporary designs which seamlessly incorporate popular elements. While concept driven designs have sort of lost meaning, they are at a pinnacle with Plain Gravy and evoke a sense of thought and questioning with each garment. Their 2007 Holiday Collection is currently shipping and should be available in select Plain Gravy accounts in the coming days.
