Girls is denim always works. ksubi looks to bring focus back to colored denim with their latest film. “Cult Australian fashion label ksubi, toast the long awaited return of their coloured denim range, with a short film directed by Australian director Daniel Askill. kolors is a fume-fuelled, slow-motion battle between three colour-clad models and a trio of ‘80s muscle cars.” Sure, we’ve seen the slo-mo smoke accents before (think skate videos)

Ksubi looks back into their own history for inspiration found in the 1101 collection for Autumn 2011. Rather than falling into the trends found on USA shores, they continue to do their own shit – and doing it well. Here’s what they say: “Experimenting with differing tactile and visual elements, the idea of ‘merging’ by focusing on internal detailing from reversed fabrics to external seams and layering…The colour palette for the season draws from the elements. From ash to slate, smoke to jet, a sombre yet sophisticated palette is then lifted through moss, khaki and deep plum. Red is rusted and bloody in ‘beware, wear’ complimented by soft sand and fresh neutrals.”

More looks after the click.

“ksubi “The Ghost Shoppe” situated at 140 Oxford Street, Paddington, Australia cements ksubi’s positioning within the ‘Intersection’ shopping precinct- the destination for retailing in Paddington.”

A couple of new models from Ksubi’s 1011 footwear line dropping this month. “The ‘Helter,’ a plain front, leather soled, zip-up boot with tab and piping detail. Made from the finest cowhide and hand washed with alcohol to give a pre worn appearance…Derby lace-up shoe ‘Hockney’ in suede, with oversize tri metal eyelet detailing is hand dip-dyed to achieve naturalistic col- our and burnished effect.”

A blast from Australia’s ksubi line in the form of shades for the boys. “ksubi 2011 all seeing eyewear range “eye, eye” sees mercenary heavy metal mesh, deserted island floral acetate and duty clerk optical combine for an industrial yet sculpted range. Modernising post war shapes with iconic pacific style the collection reflects an effortless complexity. Eleven sunglass and seven optical frames couple fashion versus function creating a collection of wearable statements.”

More looks at the ksubi “eye eye” Eyewear for Spring 2011 after the click.

Ksubi Eyewear drops 13 new unisex frames as part of their “09/10″ collection entitled “Book Club.” As mentioned in their releases the frames are left unpolished and raw giving them a more modern touch. “By minimising the detail of the curves, acetates, metals and lenses, the flatness and sharpness of the finish and appearance of each frames is enhanced… Ksubi’s own acetate developments include unique digital printed leopard design & layered colour acetates with laser cuts in colours such as ksubi leopard print, leopard tortoiseshell, charcoal, navy, ivory frosts and fuchsia.”

More looks from the Ksubi Eyewear 2010 Collection “Book Club” after the click.

For the four eyed variety like myself, we’re always open to brands jumping aboard the eyewear train. The more the merrier I say – widens my options a bit during my next hunt. Men.style discusses the forthcoming eyeglass line from Australia’s Ksubi, who have in the past, dabbled in the world of sunglasses. “For the line’s first optical glasses, however, they’ve toned down the hipster quotient: The Japanese-made frames, available this fall at Ksubi boutiques and selected retailers, come in several cool-nerd shapes, like the chunky Crux (pictured)…” 

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TIGA’s first big musical hit came with his version of Corey Harts 80’s hit “Sunglasses at Night” back during the early days of the “Electroclash” movement. Today, with the help of Australia’s Ksubi, he re-invents sunglasses again in the form of an eyeglass frame. Black in color and unique in shape, TIGA has the following to say on the look.

“I hate sunglasses, they get between me and the sun…. but if I wore them they would be like the ones I hand-designed for ksubi….the arms are specially engineered to support any ear size, the “glasses” part aren’t even glass, but a hyper-modern plastic lens that rarely falls out and when it does can be popped back into place they are black and absorb heat leaving your nose and face extra cool.”

Personally, I like the look of TIGA for Ksubi. Fits in with my dark side.

Ksubi launches their first in a series of “Pop N Shop” pop-up stores, with a Melbourne exclusive LEST WE FORGET. Located at Don’t Come – Schwipe Gallery in Melbourne City, the Ksubi installation will occupy half the gallery for 12 weeks and will feature one-off special pieces from Ksubi as well as a wide array of current Ksubi offerings. Look for the new Ksubi “Pop N Shop” pop-ups to hit Sydney and Brisbane shortly.

Interview with Ksubi from Anthem Magazine on Vimeo.