The original store of 10 Corso Como in Milan has now been operating for over 10 years and to date does not have a website. The ew Seoul location will open in March and already has a website up and running.
Make sure to keep an eye on it, as soon there will be more pictures up and a lot more information on the new store.
Sometimes good things take time. That can be said about the The Achilles Project which has finally opened its doors in Boston. Serving as a multipurpose space, specifically a fashion boutique and restaurant, The Achilles Project offers a new concept in retail to a hungry Boston market (no pun intended).
The Achilles Project Retail Division carries more than 35 brands including Surface to Air, JOHAN by J. Lindeberg, Rogues Gallery, Bing Bang, Flippa K, Maharishi, and many more.
The Restaurant portion of the space, Persephone, is run by head chef Michael Leviton and is locally focused in menu and produce.
The Achilles Project can be found in the thriving Four Points Channel district of Boston, in the same vicinity as the Harborwalk, and my personal favorite outdoor venue, the Boston Pavilion.
For more information visit www.achilles-project.com
T Magazine has just posted an extensive article about Rei Kawakubo and her label Comme des Garcons. Its a super interesting read about the structure of the company, the brands that run under Comme des Garcons and how they interact and differ from any other fashion brand. Anybody with the slightest interest in Comme des Garcons, Japanese fashion or fashion in general, has to read it.
Mens.style.com this morning, is bringing us some of the first looks into Uniqlo's Designers Invitation Project featuring a collection by the NY based design group, Loden Dager.
The six style line features very reasonably priced shirts, trousers, polos, and (very in the now) over the knee shorts, ranging from 30$US - 80$US
Uniqlo's Designers Invitation Project will continue to feature emerging designers to produce well priced in house collections over the coming seasons. Visit Mens.Style.com for more views and photos.
We present you the Clae Spring 2008 collection. The brand relaunched last season and it could not have hit a better timing. In a time where the big corporate sneaker companies want to beat each other with crazy colorways and materials as well as constant collaborations, Clae comes along and presents strong footwear and concentrates on the essential.
The Spring 2008 collection consists of overall 10 styles. Premium leathers and smart accents with the stitching and panels make Clae stand out. Smart is the first word that comes to mind when looking at the brand - they show us that good footwear does not need patent leather, crazy graphics, wild patterns or several brands to be involved. That's maybe not new, but refreshing in these times. Via Highsnobiety.
After the jump we present you the complete Clae Spring 2008 line-up. Each shoe of course comes in several colorways.
Vael Project is an interesting new player in the footwear market and presents its first collection now. Boots, boat shoes, hi-top sneakers and other styles can be found in this high-quality footwear collection, which targets a more mature market that appreciates quality. Besides their footwear, we are really excited about the backpack that is presented and hopefully we'll see a lot more in that direction as well. Via Jeff Staple.
Certainly a brand to keep an eye on. Check out some more styles of Vael after the jump.
Hecklewood's sub-brand, TANNER, has released their latest set of belts. The Portland-based brand includes natural, brown and matte-black treatments for their best-selling Standard belt, as well as two brand new belt styles in “The Scout” and “The Eastern Bloc.” But tanner isn't just about belts. Their new lines of wallets and bags will be released in the coming weeks. Via JoshSpear
Banana Republic. A traditional "upmarket" line found throughout the malls of America (and owned by GAP Inc.) has opened its first doors in the EU: London, England.
The International Herald Tribune has a nice story on the state of Regent Street retail . The BR flagship store on Regent Street joins a long list of retailers including Apple, Armani Exchange, H&M, and Uniqlo (big fan). Its a crowded field for them. We'll be keeping eyes on how well they fare on European soil.
Watch designer Ross McBride's latest creation is named Extra Normal. The Tokyo based designer's latest timepiece appears to be fairly normal with a blank face and three standard hands, but at closer inspection, the hour hand is actually a cutout that gradually displays the hour under the clear face. Via Technabob
Founded in 2003 by Keith Richardson and Jerrod Cornish, Corpus has developed a mens line that mixes prep appeal with modern slim silhouettes.
Their Spring 08 Collection continues forward with their vision with tailored jackets, denim, and shorts offering something for even the biggest "bad-ass."
Visit Corpus at: www.corpusclothing.com
More photos and views after the jump.
With the help of Chloe Sevigny, Samsonite launched their Black Label Trunk Collection for Fall 08, during NY Fashion Week.
The Trunk Collection works off the original designs of 20's style Samsonite trunks (designed by founders, the Shwayder Brothers but modernized by creative director Quentin Mackay) to form a modern limited and handmade luggage collection.
More photos and views after the jump.
(photos via Hint)
If you grew up in North America in the last half century you probably owned a gang of them. Hot Wheels cars. 1:64 scale models of your favorite automobiles. As a youngster myself, I recall owning the Dukes of Hazzard special, a mini of my father's 69 Mustang Mach 1, and even a Vette or two. We did everything from race, to re-paint, to simply demolishing them in any manner possible. You can do that with Hot Wheels. Their pricepoint was low enough to keep your mom re-stocking you for years.
Now, I highly doubt that Mattel, the parent company who owns the Hot Wheels brand will want you to do the same with their 40th Anniversary Diamond Encrusted Car, unveiled at this season's NY Toy Fair.
Designed in collaboration with Jason of Beverly Hills and racking in at around 140k$US, this one of a kind mini car boasts 2700 diamonds, 18 karat gold casting, red rubies for taillights, black diamonds in the engine, and 40 individual white diamonds signifying its 40 year legacy... they probably would have tossed on some more but I think they ran out of room. Hell, its only 1:64 scale!
A boyhood dream come true.
(photo via dailystab)
Celebrating their tenth year, United Bamboo's Spring Summer 2008 Collection is now available for viewing.
United Bamboo is known for their use of complex pattern to make traditional American fashion which is original and fresh.
Visit them at: www.unitedbamboo.com
More photos and view after the jump.
Since several seasons we already report about the on-going collaboration between Berghaus and Griffin. Berghaus enables the fashion label Griffin to translate their designs onto highly technical jackets, similar to the collaboration of Supreme and The North Face.
The latest pieces out of the collaboration, the Frontier Jacket, has now arrived at the Honeyee store. It feature a black/white pattern all-over. Check out more pictures after the jump.
In the latest issue of "Fashion Essentials" by Men.Style.com, Jean Touitou from A.P.C. names the 10 things he cannot do without.
Belstaff, famous of producing some of the first waterproof "wax jackets" in the late 1920's is now setting its eyes on the Oscars.
Collaborating with stylists and movie houses for features films is not something new, but at this year's 80th Academy awards, Belstaff is all over the nomination block.
Johnny Depp's leather trench coat in Sweeney Todd is up for Best Costume Design as well the "Dylan Jacket" worn by Cate Blanchett who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Bob Dylan in I'm Not There.
Visit Belstaff at: www.belstaff.com
Italian born and Gucci owned, Bottega Veneta, has opened it online store to the US market. Its a pleasing move by them as it allows for a new consumer group to access their day to day goods.
Have no fear, fashion purists, Bottega Veneta is limiting the online store to their staple luggage, bags, shoes, and accessories at this time.
Its a changing global market for all things luxury.
Visit their USA online store at: www.bottegaveneta.com
House of Cassette Spring 08 collection is now available for preview.
Entitled, "A Study of Movement in Quiet Space," the collection "continues from its past Fall/Winter 07 narrative of seclusion in winter’s bosom, to the open embrace of a winter thawed."
The Collection also explores the use of color with the inclusion of lavender, pink rose, red, and lilac onto tailored woven shirtings, jersey knits, and light linen coats.
Visit them at www.houseofcassette.com
For some men, getting kicked out of their partner's flat is about as rough as it gets. They tend to be dependent partners to feed, clean, and coddle when necessary. Its sad sometimes.
So when they get tossed on their asses, back onto the streets for being themselves, the first thing they need to do is quickly find new digs and furnish.
Trolling Craigslist to find some furnishings sucks on a short timetable.
CASULO has come up with a solution, albeit something considered more temporary than anything. They have somehow managed to cram a full room worth of furniture info a 90 x 120cm box. Yes, that photo above is it.
What you'll find inside is simply unbelievable really: a desk (adjustable), deskchair, cabinet, wardrobe, two stools, and the most important element of a manroom, a bed with mattress (take that!).
This YouTube video shows how to build out the CASULO is less than seven minutes. Leaves you plenty of time to figure out where to get some food.
More photos and views after the jump.
(via Geekologie)
New York Magazine examines the everyday life of five New Yorkers who seem to have one color on their mind.
Joanna Goddard's article, One Is the Loveliest Color, explores the monochrome fashion habits of professionals working in the field of fashion, ID, and even songwriting. Holding strong to this ideal seems a bit daunting, but somehow they pull it off.
Blue, green, white, grey, brown...all day, all night, all the time.
Do note Karim Rashid rocking some Adidas ZX's. Dope.
Full story with photos at www.nymag.com
