For the upcoming launch of Japan’s all new Levi’s E-Shop set to debut on May 15th, the world’s most popular denim brand has sought to create a special limited edition Nevada 501 jean. The denim embodies many of the same characteristics of the original 501 including the addition of leather suspenders. The limited run of 150 pairs will be available in conjunction with the launch of e-levi.jp on May 15th.
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As we slowly approach the months of Summer, brands are starting to release their items made for the warmer weather. This includes the Japanese exclusive line, Levi’s FLU, which recently showcased their latest 2008 Spring/Summer collection on the site, Honeyee. The latest products which remain sporty but fashionable includes Polos, Shirts, Tees, CoolMax Denim Shorts as well as a couple pair of Denim Jeans. If you can read Japanese, you can head over to Honeyee to read the interview with the creative directors behind Levi’s FLU, Takihiro Okazawa (CYCLE, CLS) and Ewan Rey (Playford).
In the last year, we’ve seen Original Fake team up with the quintessential denim brand Levi’s on two previous occasions including OF’s 1st anniversary. Another pair of denim is dropping to coincide with Original Fake’s latest anniversary, this time featuring a much more bold and forward design as the Chomper pattern is seen across the back pockets. The suggested retail price is set at ¥ 33,600 JPY (approximately $321 USD).
Levi’s Japanese exclusive line Fenom has released a new shirt from their latest collection. This Cambray Western Shirt comes in a soft blue denim fabric and has the Fragment Design branding in hidden places. Available now at Tab Device for 18,900 Yen.
More details after the jump.
We reported about the collaboration among Hirst, Warhol, and Levi’s at Fred Segal in Los Angeles, now we’re showing you the collector’s book that will be released along with the line. The book will demonstrate the process of creating the collection and the various people involved. Death is a central theme of the book, appropriate for both artists, showing dark and ominous pictures of knives and skulls. The book showcases Hirst’s signature spot paintings and his famous diamond-studded skull, For the Love of God. The book also has an interview with Damien Hirst and fashion photographs done by Beau Roulette feature Vincent Gallo. It comes hard bound in black denim, with an optional plexiglass and metal display box.
The book is now available at DHW Books.
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The retailer for the Japan exclusive denim line, Levi’s Fenom, has released pictures of the new Levi’s Fenom Printed Green Stitch Rigid Denim. The jeans feature a selvedge lined back pocket as well as the fragment design logo stitched onto the other pocket (fragment design is Hiroshi Fujiwara’s design firm which is responsible for the Fenom line). Three models are available including the 360, 505, and the 207. Available at Tab Device for 26,250 Yen.
Sensational English pop artist Damien Hirst will exhibit two new original art pieces this April 3rd at Fred Segal Man. Other contributors to the events overall atmosphere include Warhol Factory and legendary denim makers Levi’s. The Warhol-ian factor includes the use of trademark style of colors applied to not only the installations but special denim as well.
Fred Segal Man420 BroadwaySanta Monica, CAtel: 310.395.9792
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honeyee has produced a feature looking into a selection from Levi’s Fenom 2008 collection. With an equal showcasing of shirts and denim, new denim models include the Disco Decoration Crush Customize, Painted Green Stitch Rock Used and Black Woof Denim. Shirts include the Indigo Stripe Western Shirt, Fenom Graphic Shirt and Chambray Western Shirt. View the feature over at honeyee.
In something which began late last year, Levi’s will release a new rendition of their own personally branded mobile phone. The limited edition run of 100 phones was designed with Levi’s trademark Red Tab in mind as it is featured prominently on the top. Technical specs include an MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth and 2.0 MP camera. Other accessories include a hands-free kit and metal chain with an added bonus of the ability to customize your name on the back of the phone.
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On February 25th, Nike officially announced their collaboration with all American denim brand, Levi’s. This project called “23 / 501” will include limited edition items including sneakers, denim, t-shirts, caps and more. The package will be available only in 23 “markets” starting March 1st. Here’s the offical press release.
BEAVERTON, Ore. & SAN FRANCISCO–Feb. 25, 2008–Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., and blue-jean originator Levi Strauss & Co., announced distribution plans for their limited-edition, co-designed collection, known as 23 / 501.
Last week, we had a preview of the upcoming Levi’s sneakers. These shoes are special because they are constructed from different pairs of jeans meaning no two pairs will be the same. For the release of the shoes, the sneaker boutique from Taipei, Taiwan is hosting an exhibition which shows off the sneakers. The exhibition runs from February 23 to March 22. The shoes will be release soon as well.
The latest releases from Levi’s Fenom has yielded both a Pin Strip Western Shirt and a pair of Black Woof denim. The L/S shirts are hand-stitched with subtle stitch details against the striped design. Unlike previous Fenom releases, the Black Woof is much more subdued with subtle distressing and the trademark Fenom logo on the back pocket. Available at Tab Device.
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