For Rodolphe Marconi and much of the rest of the fashion world, heralded designer Karl Lagerfeld has presented himself as a bit of an enigma. In an attempt to understand a man that has such a huge impact on fashion, filmmaker Rodolphe Marconi set out to create the Lagerfeld Confidential, a film which features an in-depth look into Lagerfeld’s life. Everything from his design process and interviews to partying with the stars are seen in a film which entered the cutting room with over 150 hours of filming. Available now at colette.
In an unlikely pairing, Japanese retailer Beams has linked up with world convenience store giants 7-ELEVEN in the creation of a pack of stationary. The pack includes the likes of pens, notepads and glue sticks. Available at what we assume is 7-ELEVEN stores across Japan.
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Former The Source magazine art director Chi Modu has a fruitful relationship with hip-hop. Before the days of mainstream popularity, Chi Modu is among the elements that contributed to the monumental uprising of hip-hop through his impeccable talent behind the camera lens. From numerous top selling covers to photographing album art, Modu has had powerful experiences which are captured in this latest collection of t-shirts done with brands Nitraid and Expansion. The shirts each depict various hip-hop related imagery, with the grainy images of the era contributing to the reality of a culture once different from its current stages. Available now at Zygord.
Levi’s Oldest Oldest Pack features the recreation of one of Levi’s oldest living memories from the illustrious Levi’s archives. Uncovered in 1875, the Oldest Oldest denim overalls were found in a Nevada mining town. While the original pair is at Levi’s headquarters in San Francisco locked away in a fire-proof safe, Levi’s have recreated this important piece of history. The 9 oz denim features shank buttons, patented rivets, single needle Arcrute, cinch back and a lone back pocket. Available with a vintage styled shirt and back, the Oldest Oldest pack is currently only available for pre-order among hanon shop’s Silver and Gold members.
Kraken Opus is a producer of large format luxury books featuring iconic personalities and institutions. Kraken Opus is a publishing division of Kraken Sport and Media Limited, the merger of the two is allowing them to expand their horizons beyond purely sports icons. Their latest development is the Kraken Opus x Vivienne Westwood. “Active Resistance to Propaganda” only 900 copies of the book were made in 9 different cover designs and the first editions (all signed by Westwood) are to be auctioned off for charity. The book is set to break the record for one of the largest fashion books to ever be published. Inside exhibits 198 pages of 97, never before seen, photos taken on one of the world’s largest Polaroid cameras. The photos each measure 50cm x 60cm. The literature itself is a manifesto by the woman herself.
