Here an interesting new collaboration between Issey Miyake and Dyson. They worked on a DC16 hand-held vacuum. The vacuum was created to celebrate the collaboration of James Dyson on the Spring/Summer '08 collection of Issey Miyake. This way they did it both ways now! It has to be the most stylish vacuum we have come across to date!
Refiner29 catches up with Band Of Outsiders. For all fans of the brand, a definite must-watch video!
London's Dover Street Market has received their first shipment from the Spring collections of Comme Des Garcons, Junya Watanabe, Undercover, Number Nine, Christopher Kane and Chloe Sevingy's line for Opening Ceremony, check it out here.
Brooklyn boutique Oak have a lot going on this week. They're finally bringing some of their Brooklyn style goodness to Manhattan and opening a boutique on Bond Street tomorrow. The store will carry many of the same brands that the Brooklyn location carries, including the house label of "basics" that includes amazing shredded, bleached jeans, great plaid wovens and some pleather. Via We Are The Market.
We here at Selectism love watches; especially those with names like "Submariner" and "Daytona." Clearly we're talking about Rolex. So when we discovered that Antiquorum was throwing a shindig for Rolex's 100th birthday, we knew it would be exceptional.
“Revolution: The Evolution of the Rolex Sport Watch” is happening on April 17th at Antiquorum’s US headquarters located at 595 Madison Avenue in NYC. This is not your typical watch auction. With over a dozen prototypes, samples, and special makeup Rolex pieces, this collection will floor any Rolex aficionado.
My personal favorite “SBS” Submariner Ref. 5517" (seen above) was a special makeup for the British Special Boat Service during the 1970's. With an pre-auction estimate around $100,000US, I'll need a wad pronto.
If you live in Geneva, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, LA, or NYC, you're in luck. Antiquorum will be previewing the collection in these select cities. Think of it like a touring Rolex Museum. Don't sleep.
(via Watchismo)
Here we present you the Head Porter Snow White Collection. Basically this is the counter part to the Black Beauty Collection of Head Porter. The new Snow White collection will be released on the 6th of February. Via Hiroshi Fujiwara.
Sophnet got together with French candle specialist Detaille to make their very own. The outcome is a nice candle in a very classic design. Via Hirofumi Kiyonaga.
Designer David Saunders, aka David David, has begun to make quite an impression. For his Spring/Summer collection he matches traditional tailoring and sportswear inspired clothes with his trademark vivid print. Although he utilizes his prints in a very bold way, there are plenty of more subtle pieces in the collection to pair them with.
Pingmag interviewed Serbian photographer Boogie recently. It's a nice in-depth read and also they present a strong selection of his works. Read it here.
For all the dad's and grand dads who may need some help in putting your child to sleep, Jelte van Geest's grad project, Grand Chair, looks to be the solution.
The Grand Chair not only save the knee from having to rock the child but also harnesses the child seat onto a swivel when you feel like putting the spin on.
A great idea that brings modernism to even the biggest couch potato. Save a knee. Rock that child.
(via Monoscope)
Tommy Hilfiger, in an attempt to gain status among the great American brands, has collaborated with classic American boot maker Danner to create a Field Boot in signature Tommy red. The bold red mountaineering boot is finished with brown laces, white contrast stitching and an embossed Danner logo.
CNN's Talk Asia recently did an interview with Yohji Yamamoto about his career and his views on fashion. It is a very insightful piece and gives you a good look into the mind of what many consider a fashion icon. See the interview now online. Via SlamxHype.
WWD is reporting that Kim Jones, the British men's wear designer, has been named creative director of Dunhill, and will give up his own label to focus on the brand. Although we'll be disappointed to see his collection put on hiatus, it will be exciting to see what he can do with a classic brand like Dunhill. "For me, this is a great opportunity to bring home the message I have constantly projected of London as the men's wear capital of the world," Jones told WWD, "Dunhill is perfect as Alfred was a true modernist. It is a privilege to work with an English luxury goods house specializing in men's wear." Via WearetheMarket and WWD.
Here some interesting news via Designboom, that Milan based concept store 10 Corso Como will be opening a second location in Seoul. The new location will be opening its doors in March 2008. Up until now, they only had one location in Milan since 1991, housing a store, hotel, book shop, gallery and restaurant. Above you see a first shot of the exterior of the new store!
The quarterly issue of Antenna Magazine has hit shelves. The Spring issues features a look into what they deem as 'the newest and coolest products on the horizon'. It includes the usual gaggle of electronics, apparel, footwear, etc.
Italy's VNGRD brand is quickly moving up our favorite's chart with their Summer 08 Cut & Sew offering. Two pieces that quickly caught out attention are their belt accessories.
The "Irregular" and "Holed" belts are both handmade in Italy and come in tangerine orange and silver.
You can find VNGRD throughout brick based shops in Italy, and in select locales worldwide (Bodega Boston, Archrival LA, Perks & Mini AUSSIE, and more...)
Aussie label LIFEwithBIRD has begun to forge a name for itself with contemporary and intellectual design. The label represents the creative vision of designers Nicholas Van Messner and Bridget McCall. Their men's line includes separates as well as a full accessories collection. he collection has a bit of of an avant-garde appeal that you would expect out of Copenhagen, but is very wearable as well.
As much as I hold department store shopping in disdain, there are some chains trying very hard to appeal to the modern male consumer. On the heels of the success of the Soho Bloomingdales, Bloomies has gutted and redesigned the sub-basement at the 59th and Lexington store in NYC to hold a new contemporary sportswear and denim department. It will house a slew of designer denim labels and more importantly designers like Trovata and Nicholas K. Via The Shop Hound.
During my last day at AGENDA Show in San Diego, Frank and I took our regular morning run for a breakfast burrito at Lucy's. While sitting there, we met Tim from The Park who introduced us to some of the finest "quasi-vintage" jewelry we'd ever seen.
Phenomenal Beyond Description (Japan) uses US minted coins from 1960-1964 (those with the highest silver content produced by the US Mint) to form and develop a jewelry line like no other.
Designer Kazz, who is based in Japan, re-purposes US silver coins to form braided silver bands, rings, and even press skull works. How he keeps his supply of coins streaming is anyone's guess.
We've included some preview photos of the Sping 08 offer. Be sure to visit their website for even more soon.
Well worth checking out: www.pbd.ne.jp .
On the 1rst of February Quadrohenia will open up in the Hankyu Mens department store. Undercover made a series of t-shirts especially for the occasion, which you can see here above. Via Jun Takashi.
