Junya Watanabe has never attempted to be accessible to the masses. Their often unconventional cuts and price tags leave most people in the spectator role. Their collections as well as ongoing line for Comme Des Garcons often featured wider pants, chunkier soles and trend-averse choices that separated them from many.
Their recent Checked Blouson Jacket is a simple, refined and quiet statement. A great cut complimented with some exceptional details come together and it’s looking sharp. More detailed pictures ahead.
We are proud to announce that Handsome Clothing is now being sold at the exceptional retailer TNT (The New Trend) in Toronto, Canada. This is a perfect fit for us as we were fans of this store long before they began to carry our clothing. Since its inception, TNT has carried (and currently carries) some of the brightest fashion brands around including Comme Des Garcons, B.Son, Fred Perry, Nice Collective, ACNE, Rag & Bone, Steven Allan, Rogues Gallery and many more.
We feel privileged to be in such an established store and realize none of this could have happened without people like you. Whether you have purchased a shirt in the past, posted about us on your blog, or just stop by every now and then to see what we are up to; it all means a lot to us. Therefore, we want to send a big “Thank You” out into the world and to do this we made a little video (posted below) for all of you to enjoy.
Again, thank you for all the support and thank you for being a part of the dream.
Varsity jackets have been prominent on the scene for the last couple of seasons and now Opening Ceremony are playing their part for Spring/Summer 2010. Opening Ceremony have managed to do a better job than most with a slim cut silhouette that leaves the boxy arms and excess material behind from the varsity classic. Both colourways are looking sharp and so refined they can even be pulled off with trim shorts.
This is for the writer in you that also happens to be aesthetic detail obsessed. Stationary company Smythson, artist André and retailer Colette have gotten together on this journal. The hardbound, black book features gold detailing of André’s art on the front and the marks of the three companies stamped on the back. The piece is available through Colette. Here’s a little history on Smythson.
September 29th 1887, Frank Smythson started a high quality and eponymous stationery line using the highest quality leather. 122 years later, and after producing for the imperial Japanese family, and governors from Bombay, Bengal, and Madras, among others, find the famous notebooks, with evocative titles and subtle colors, exclusively at colette for France.
The front cover artwork and detailed pictures ahead. (more…)
CDG released a few new Play designs that are going to be available at Dover Street Market until they inevitably run out due to crazy Play fans. The new designs stick with the simple Play hearts, this time composed of coloured outlines. Go for the classic printed red, black or green hearts complimented by a matching embroidered heart. Here’s what DSM has to say about the new releases:
For the avid Play fans amongst you, we are presently previewing two new designs. These are available now with VERY limited quantities at DSM and on the DSM E-Shop, so please be quick so that the avoidance of disappointment can be attained. This is a preview and we will not be able to get any more till end of May, once the present stock run out.
Pegleg NYC has been getting most of their attention for their collaboration pieces with Opening Ceremony including their most recent sweatsuits. Beyond that, they’re a phenomenal brand that’s got you covered when it comes to flamboyant and colourful Ts, tanks, shorts and sweats. If you’re hesitant, consider it to be a first step into man-tank tops. If you’re timid, the American Flag shorts are a good stepping stone to colourful times ahead.
AREAWARE is the answer to buying essential items for your place and being super excited about it. The brand/retailer lets you stalk up on clocks, bowls, plates, art and jewelery integrated with phenomenal design. After seeing a little preview at Odin, you’ll probably want to head over to the AREAWARE site to see their exceptional selection.
Highlight items include an LED clock made up of individual number cubes, a fruit bowl cast from ripe bananas and some wall vinyl made custom to order. Check out some more pieces ahead.
“To-orist pieces are designed to be timeless, signature concepts. Created by Kenyan born British designer Brian Gathii, all garments are handmade using real cork, leather, Swarovski and holograms.”
To-orist (pronounced Tourist) has taken graphic designs to a next level. What may seem simply like exceptional designs screened onto shirts are actually handcrafted pieces with graphics created from premium materials. Close ups of the pictured garments reveal cork, leather and Swarovski laid onto shirts in addition to ink on a few of the pieces.
Besides making exceptional man jewelry, clothing and shoes, Surface 2 Air also makes super cool looking announcements for new flagship stores that open in Paris on January 21st, 2010.
There’s been an amazing response to the tragedy in Haiti. Everywhere you look there’s simple ways to contribute funds to the relief of the country. Text messaging, iTunes and now shopping all give you a chance to contribute. Among those in the latter category is Clipse and Blink-182. Both have made limited run T-shirts that support Haiti during this time.
Above is Playcloths’ “Haitian Jack” which features Jack running with a Haitian Flag. The shirt is only available for sale until January 22nd for $38 so get on it quick. Proceeds go towards The Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund, which is supported by Wyclef Jean.
Blink-182’s Haiti T-shirt features their bunny character running on a mission with the Haitian Flag. The shirt is $15 and ships out on January 22nd. All proceeds go towards the Red Cross.
