“Yashiki is a specialized Japanese knit brand made in Japan. Produced in the Ryomo area of north Kanto region. The area is flourishing more than 100 years the textile industry. They are making things by skill of skilled craftsmen. Designer Yashiki is from Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa prefecture nature […]
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ROBES + CONFECTIONS S/S 19
Check out the Spring/Summer 2019 menswear collection from Japanese brand Robes & Confections. Don’t think about this too much, but most of the collection looks kinda like chic Charlie Chaplin to me. Brand Site [FinalTilesGallery id=’116′]
FACTOTUM S/S 19
“After leaving Beams and returning from studies in London, participated in the launch of domestic brands. Started FACTOTUM after separating to becoming independent. And deep thought for denim, be fused the mode and real clothes. Tailored, work, expand the base in wardrobe military. Every time, visited the country […]
ANGELOS FRENTZOS F/W 19
“Whether it means disruption, illness, or a strong reaction, the term disorder is one that expresses the state of today’s world. It also expresses the contemporary state of fashion, Where trends from the past come back as new or innovative and consumers seek style credibility in the overuse […]
O.N.S X NIYI OKUBOYEJO
“For the upcoming O.N.S x Niyi Okuboyejo capsule, the designer took inspiration from the prolific Senegalese painter, poet, sculptor and playwright, Issa Samb. Samb was a towering figure in modern African Art, and his works have been displayed in gallery exhibitions all over the world. Issa passed away […]
CHORD NUMBER EIGHT S/S 19
“Men & ladies fashion brand with the motto Born to Rock. The designers are real musicians, who are playing ‘The Real Sound’ on the stage of fashion. We keep producing simple yet gorgeous rock style, which no one but only real musicians can understand.” Brand Site [FinalTilesGallery id=’112′]
A /2 /8 /T 1ST COLLECTION
As is the case with many Japanese brands, I can’t find out much about it other than the photos posted below. I like the just-out-of-art-school aesthetic of this collection, as well as the sporty look and feel. Have a look below. [FinalTilesGallery id=’111′]
BELLEMERAL S/S 19
Check out eco-friendly menswear company Bellemeral‘s collection for Spring/Summer 2019. I’m shocked to find so little about the brand given how good the collection is. Maybe it’s because I’m not searching in Japanese? Maybe. Have a look. Instagram [FinalTilesGallery id=’110′]
FOMME S/S 19
“The brands philosophy is to create a new interpretation of contemporary menswear. By blurring the lines between what is considered traditional men’s and women’s fashion, the designer combines elements of both with an unconventional approach. Juxtaposing classical tailored silhouettes with elegant fabrics and feminine details, the garments have […]
OVKLAB F/W 18
“The 2018 Autumn & Winter collection is inspired by The Beatles, perhaps the less known side of the world famous band, the experimentation side. The Beatles are one of the pioneers to experiment on recording technology innovation, and we choose a very ‘laboratory-like’ song ‘EVOLUTION #9’ as OVERKILL […]
SOSNOVSKA F/W 18
“SOSNOVSKA is avant-garde fashion brand which is focused on aesthetic vision and high quality production.” “Each element in garments is created with balanced and deep sense and performed with a meticulous attitude for visible and hidden details. Selection of modern fabrics and materials with using accurate and invisible […]
ATO S/S 19
“In January 1993, Ato Matsumoto established his own brand, ato, and started manufacturing and distribution of his original wears. In November 1994, his men’s collection was introduced at ato‘s Aoyama shop. Moreover, he held the first exhibition in Japan. In July 1999, he participated in the CVDC in […]
CEDRIC JACQUEMYN E-SHOP
“Heavily inspired on world politics, fuelled by his interest in contradictory, Cedric Jacquemyn’s new collection references the paradox of freedom.” “Enforced by Heidegger’s concept geworfenheit, that describe humans’ individual existences as ‘being thrown’ into the world. A kind of alienation that human beings struggle against.” “Cedric Jacquemyn‘s 14th […]
ISABEL MARANT HOMME S/S 19
“Isabel Marant started designing accessories in 1989 and launched her full ready-to-wear collection five years later. The label is an indie favorite among fashion mavens and magazines, and is known for minimalist, bohemian clothing: short, casual dresses, loose-fitting knits, slouchy trousers, tailored jackets, and lush scarves.” Office Brand […]
NIKE + PATTA
“When Patta started out, the logo was used to make a small batch of t-shirts for friends, family and loyal customers. As demand was higher than expected, more were made and eventually evolved into our in-house brand. This small collection in the summer of 2011 was initially available […]
JUST ANOTHER RICH KID | SEVEN DEADLY SINS
Flashback to Just Another Rich Kid‘s Seven Deadly Sins collection. “The unisex line consists of 7 silver charms (one for each deadly sin) on 24” necklaces shot by New York photographer Zachary Bako with Jeremy Wardlaw. As with the original Indulgences, the SEVEN DEADLY SINS are edgy and […]