Ed Templeton x Beams x Emerica Collection
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BEAMS is a prominent Japanese contemporary fashion chain and label based in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. BEAMS is founded by Etsuzo Shitara with Osamu Shigematsu, who is the store manager and have managed the Shinko Inc. cardboard packaging business. BEAMS began a push for international expansion, opening up a women’s clothing store in Hong Kong in 2006, and subsequently accounts in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and Bangkok. Currently, Yo Shitara is the company’s CEO, with BEAMS boasting over 70 domestic stores and sales profits of ¥44.6 billion JPY in 2006.
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Having already designed various popular sneaker models together, Emerica continues their
A brand which has recently seen its availability extend outside its traditional Japanese
Seeing a previous effort on a number of wallets, Beams and Porter have teamed up once again on
Founded in 1937, the Manchester-born Barracuta brand and its original Harrington jacket the G9
Emphasizing a love for various cultures including fashion, design and art, Beams offers up
Sourcing out traditional Chimayo Weaving techniques, Beams and Porter have teamed up to create
Keeping up with their long standing tradition, Japanese watch makers WIRED hook up with BEAMS
As one of the longest serving footwear brands, Keds may have lost some steam in the
The giant ongoing collaboration t-shirt project set forth by Beams has brought a wealth of talented designers from numerous walks of life together on a simple t-shirt canvas. Teaming up with the Fuji Rock Festival ‘08, some interesting artists have joined the latest Beams cause including Disney inspired BLOC28, OVER THE STRiPES, Palm Graphics and Stanley Maus. The music festival is set to take place July 25th through 27th at the Naeba Ski Resort. For more information check smash-uk.com/frf08.
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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The B-Jirushi Yoshida partnership featuring Beams and Porter has revealed a new series of wallets as part of their Exotic Leather collection. the wallets incorporate rare materials to offer a well designed luxurious wallet. The two newest styles feature diamond python skin and Kanae crocodile skin. Each wallet’s details go beyond the exterior to include soft calf skin linings and are sure to age aesthetically with the owners daily use. Available now at allbeams.com.
In a relationship that has spanned many marquee products, this most recent Hide collection from the ongoing Beams x Porter partnership is a testament to a collections strengths and maturity as a co-branded project. The all leather Hide offerings are specially treated for water repellency as well as including little details such as a laptop compartment. Three styles include a Ruck Sack, Day Pack and Active Carry Case and are available now at select dealers.
