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).
When limited edition books get limited edition’d… That’s the case with LAMJC’s All Gone 2007 book. While the general release is limited to 1,500 copies, this new limited edition^2 is produced to the tune of 500 copies in a silver binding. The content remains the same, identifying some the past year’s hottest products and artwork with interviews with some of the creative minds behind them. Available now at Sold Out.
Throughout Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s three brands, FCRB (FC Real Bristol) is perhaps the most casual of his three offerings. The football inspired collection does well in combining a casual football culture with more refined pieces in a truly diverse collection. Aside from technical releases involving fabrics competent for active use, the collection also features items such as chinos and blazers. While it’s often difficult to combine an athletic aesthetic into a more fashionable product, FCRB in our minds have achieved a great balance. The unveiling of their S/S collection is also something innovative and fun, utilizing toy dolls and miniature versions of the products as displays with blow-up shots of the products. View the interactive display over at FCRB.
With the inaugural release of uniform experiment upon us, the creative direction led by two of Japan’s forefront innovators Hiroshi Fujiwara and Hirofumi Kiyonaga hold a strong resume of fashion accomplishments. The most recent uniform experiment represents a new direction for the two, with a level of dress representing a much more mature look. The collection is largely spearheaded by suits and blazers complimented with flattering button-ups and Harrington-esque jackets.
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.
