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.
For the man on the go, Real Real Genuine has masterminded a small collection of leather goods to help you through your rigorous travels. The three piece set features a tri-fold wallet, travel wallet and leather notebook holder complete with MoleSkine notebook. Each of the three pieces all share rich nappa leather materials and red highlights within. Available now through RRG’s online store.
The late Jam Master Jay, one half of the heralded hip-hop group Run DMC represented the cornerstone of the adidas’ movement. In adidas’ “Sounds of the City” collection, they pay tribute to a legend and Queens, NY with a series of apparel and footwear. Pictured here are polos, t-shirts and track jackets. Available now at select adidas’ Originals accounts.
Afrology by James Top is an upcoming solo exhibit surrounding the culture of the popular 1970’s hairstyle, the “Afro”. The seventeen renditions of James Top represents the base of a deeper message which Top attempts to convey regarding what he calls the “African American Experience”. From his time as founder member of the The Odd Partners (TOP) the graffiti group to bombing NYC trains and creating gallery work, James Top can now be seen in the classroom teaching a controversial class on graffiti at the Bronx’s Hostos College. The debate rages on about teaching the culturally rich but illegal art form in a school room environment. Afrology will open on Friday, February 22nd at the Essex Street Gallery.
Afrology
Essex Street Gallery
Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Opening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
New York City 10002
p. 1.917.4474028
