Openers Japan provides looks at the Bally men’s Winter 2009 collection. The new season is based on soothing colors of grey, green, and black tones which are all work when layered together. Motorcross styled pants are mixed in with cardigans and some very fine footwear. We happen to love the patent leather military inspired boots.

More looks at the Bally Men’s 2009 Winter Collection after the jump.

Openers Japan offers a great historical look at history of Brioni and their ready to wear men’s suits. The Openers story (use an online translator to read it – they help!) goes into the legacy of the firm including early photos of it’s Italian founder. 

View more looks from the Openers story on the Style of Brioni after the jump.

Openers Japan continues their designer showcases with Margaret Howell’s collection for Autumn/Winter 2008. Ms. Howell harself pens a great essay on her “Design Philosophy.”

“I consider myself as a designer who designs clothes as compared to the definition ‘Fashion Designer’. I believe a Fashion Designer begins with a concept for a show to convey a statement or story whereas I design a one off product, which is function led and designed for retail. The clothes do encompass an element of current trend but largely it is one’s own style that remains constant.”

The Openers piece also includes a video interview with Ms. Howell entitled, WHITE SHIRT as well as a walkthrough of her Autumn/Winter 2008 collection and special edition works.

Openers reports in on Ray Ban’s collaboration with Japan’s Paris Miki AU line. Paris Miki grew out of Himeji, Japan in the 30’s to become of the the largest eyewear retailers globally. Paris Miki’s computerized system perfects each eyeglass for the individual user. Their Ray-Ban collaboration is really an extension of their technology to the renowned  sunglass maker. The sunglasses are available in the “Aviator” and “Caravan.”

More views of the Ray-Ban for Paris Miki AU Sunglasses after the jump.

Japanese lifestyle magazine, Openers, has an on-going four part series on the history of Mackintosh, the Scottish company famous for their rubberized raincoats.  Be forewarned: the articles are in Japanese but  a good online translator can alleviate that issue. Part One works on the history, with collection previews for the Fall/Winter 2008/2009 coming shortly.

Usually we do not go into the topic of designer toys, but here we make an exception, because its a good cause and because we love the final product.

Japanese online magazine Openers joined forces with Japanese charity organization more trees to create a new 400% wooden Bearbrick – the Eco Value Wood Bearbrick. It is made out of recycled woods and proceeds from the sale will go in part to the more trees organization. The toy is manufactured by Medicom Japan and will be released soon.

Have a detailed look at the Bearbrick after the jump.