Here we give you a first look at the upcoming Spring/Summer 2008 styles by this on-going Fred Perry x Comme des Garcons collaboration. Of course the Japanese brand remixes once again the classic Fred Perry polo, coming this time with a new stripe design and in new colors. Also they will be releasing the Fred Perry jacket as part of this collaboration collection. Keeps your eyes open for the drop!
For the first time ever Arkitip handed the design responsibilities for the issue edition to an outside source. That source being the design trio Wood Wood. Their 44th issue edition also served as the working catalog for the HIGHMATH exhibition that took place last week at the Pool Gallery in Berlin.
Artists that participated in the exhibition were Andrew Schoultz, Chris Lindig, Ed Templeton, Evan Hecox, Cody Hudson, CR Stecyk III, Eric Elms, Gary Benzel, Geoff McFetridge, Jo Jackson, José Parlá, Josh Petherick, Kaws, Killpixie, Michael Leon, Kevin Lyons, Michael Perry, Parra, Phil Frost, Perks, Peter Beste, Peter Sutherland, Richard Colman, Ryan Waller, Shepard Fairey, Todd St. John & Steven Harrington. If you could not make it yet, the exhibition is still running, so go check it out.
For the occasion Arkitip did not only release their latest issue. It actually came in a box set, which consisted of the magazine and also a 3D Viewer with slides of all the artwork that was also presented at the exhibition. The box set is now on sale for 45 USD here.
After the jump more pictures.
Another brand that celebrated a strong comeback last year was Clae. They brought subtle, high quality sneakers into a market that is flooded with releases from the big sneaker brands in any color and mix imaginable. The reception was very well and with their Spring 2008 collection the brand presents yet another strong line-up.
Have a look after the jump to see what to expect from them this season.
YMC is another label that we have been closely watching over the past couple of seasons. Their new Spring/Summer 2008 collection just entered stores and we have already found a piece that really attracted out attention - the cable knit cardigan. The collar looks great, also the high buttons look good and for anybody that has ever tried on a piece like this will know, they also make sense. Along with many more pieces, the cardigan is now available at End.
Head Porter Plus has released first pieces out of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection. The cruise theme is reflected in almost every piece of the collection. This first drop consists of chinos, t-shirts and also some accessories. You can also expect the line to become a little bit more colorful than before. Pics via Revolution/Helden.
Check out more after the jump.
Here we present you the latest Visvim's that have been released. The FBT Elk comes in three colorways - white, brown and black. The entire upper, including the flap, come in premium elk leather, which is as usual soft as butter. To bring some color accents onto the shoes, they have beads on the laces. Pics via Revolution Information.
After the jump a more detailed pic.
We have announced Uniform Experiment, the collaboration label between Sophnet and Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design before, and now we can finally have a look at their first collection. Overall we were a little surprised, because we expected a more dressy collection and a clearer division between the new label and the Sophnet label. Even though it is more dressy, the lines are still kind of blurry. On the other hand we are glad not to only see suits. The checker outfit above and also the fleece suit were our favorite pieces in the collection.
At the end of the year we should have a better understanding of the direction of the brand. After the jump some more pictures of the Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
Every year we appreciate the Japanese brand Sophnet more. We are not sure if its because their collections are getting better or we are getting older, either way, their new Spring/Summer 2008 collection is looking really good. Classic materials, modern cuts and pieces and an overall good mix of styles make this yet another strong collection. If F.C.R.B. is too sporty and their new brand Uniform Experiment too dressy, Sophnet is the perfect middle and will dress you for any occasion.
The colors are nice this season and from the online lookbook we can already see some Visvim collaborations, that we will report about more when the get closer to the release. Hopefully the brand will this year finally become more widely available outside of Japan. Check out some more styles from the new Spring/Summer 2008 collection after the jump.
This weeks DNR is showing a sneak peak of what to expect to see from Obedient Sons on the runway during New York Fashion Week. The show is February 2nd at the Hudson Theatre. Selectism will be there so check back here for images of the show in the coming days.
Also, the Spring Summer collection will be in any day at NewDandyism. We'll keep you posted on when it arrives.
Here's another quick look at one of the lines that caught our attention up in the rafters of the (capsule) show last week in NYC.
Shades of Greige was launched in February 2007 by 26 year old designer Micah Cohen. Based in California, the line is quickly catching the attention of trenders worldwide.
Thought lacking in a web presence at this time, we'll be back soon with a full preview of their Fall 08 line. Keep eyes on this brand!
Seiko's Wired h brand has created a number of high profile colabs since gaining the endorsement of Hiroshi Fujiwara. The latest is in conjunction with the originally English, now Japanese based Silas. Silas has been one of the most influential brands in streetwear for over a decade. Silas has moved its base of operations to Japan and is more focused on the Japanese market these days, but if your lucky enough to have Silas retailer near you, check it out. Images from Honeyee. Via SlamxhHype.com.
The St. Regis is home to chef Alain Ducasse's Adour Restaurant. Although the restaurant has a decidedly old-school feel, ordering a drink is as high tech as it gets. Created by Potion Design, an electronic touch sensitive menu is displayed onto the bar from a built-in projection system in the ceiling. Patrons can flip through the drink and wine list by tapping their fingers the interactive menu on the counter in front of them. The menu will even display the details of your wine choice or drink. Via JoshSpear.com.
