Archive 2015

Established in 2003, the London Design Festival has attained a reputation as one of the largest and most innovative design events in the world. This year the Festival will again celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world, creating a platform for inspirational design initiatives. Over 350 events and installations will be on offer across the city, from a stimulating program at the Victoria and Albert Museum to a series of installations and exhibitions in Somerset House. The Festival will showcase ideas from more than 250 partners, representing the heart of London’s design community, proving its role as a leading force in the city’s creative economy.

"In the course of the worldwide Renaissance movement, we just loved to deliver some pseudo-intellectual nuggets and fantastic imagery compiled under a forced superstructure. It’s also a good opportunity to finally throw a party again.“

- Lodown

- Installation by Pfadfinderei
- DJ sets by Matt Edwards/Radio Slave, 360Sounds (Seoul), Forty & Skism / Lodown
- Free bar by Jägermeister

Release of Brain Dead's third drop as well as their capsule collection with Eric Elms at Kinfolk, Brooklyn / NY.

Opening of Goodhood London's T-shirt Now / T-shirt then exhibition.

"For our part in this year’s London Design Festival, we will be holding two exhibitions in store during the week. T-Shirt Now will curate brand new and exclusive t-shirts from artists and designers pushing the medium of graphic tees through visual references and messages, available to buy throughout the exhibition. T-Shirt Then will take an in-depth look at the graphic t-shirt as a messenger in the era before the internet, from the late 80s to late 90s. Expect to find rare gems that became icons for a generation and changed the idea of the graphic tee forever, as well as an exclusive book releasing."

- Goodhood

On August 29th DOE and Converse will host HEAT WAVE a pop-up experience celebrating the summer vibes in Shanghai. Building on DOE's strong local network but also extending their international reach the retailer will welcome friends and family as well as guests from Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam to participate in a relaxing day with fashion, art, music, food, and drinks. The store's two-floor space will feature showcases by three new additions to DOE's brands list – exclusive for the Chinese market – and a special set-up to highlight the recent launch of Converse's CHUCK II. As an extension, DOE's backyard will be turned into an open-air lounge.

For HEAT WAVE DOE has set its focus on Europe: Futur from Paris, Ambivalent and Beinghunted from Berlin are progressive labels who have been active in their respective domains for some time, gradually building distribution and international recognition. Together with DOE as a strong partner in the Chinese market, all three will launch their fall collections exclusively during this all-day event. As musical guest Jarreau Vandal of music collective Soulection will make his way to Shanghai from his home in Amsterdam. Renowned Parisian artist Wu Yue has been brought on board for a live-painting session taking place in the open-air area. To round off the line-up, Shanghai-based creative collective Yeti in the Basement have been invited to add some local flavor to the musical experience.

Pool Rules T-shirt

the POOL aoyama has updated their online shop with a few new T-shirts. Some of the best graphics this season. A favorite is the Pool Rules Pocket T-shirt. Check availability - at the point of this post both colors were available in most sizes.

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Some of you might still remember the first BEINGHUNTED. Shop launched in 2003. We've sold the legendary Nike Dunk High "Haze", our own T-shirts, some collaboration items (Vacant, Kenzo Minami, Gasius), Relax (RIP) and HUGE magazine, the Neckface booklet by KAWS and a few other bits. Today marks the re-launch of our online shop with the first BEINGHUNTED. T-shirt. There is more to come in September, so stay tuned...

BEINGHUNTED. Colorwheel T-shirt / BEINGHUNTED. Shop

Made in France

When I met Hiroki Nakamura in Paris a while back, he showed me a vintage umbrella that he had found in an antiques shop. This piece appears similar to the traditional shepherd umbrellas still produced in the Pyrenees region of France. Apparently only 10 artisans are left who master the craft of creating these intricate, sturdy, thus long-lasting masterpieces.

To discover more about the "Paraplui de Berger", the "Shepherd Umbrella", visit the workshop of Hervé Pando and his son Christophe. You can pick up the "Vértible Berger" at Paraplui Paris and Piganiol who produce their own versions.

Berlin, July 2015

The launch of the Civilist Berlin Nike SB Spree Pack was, without a doubt, the release of the season and the biggest event during Berlin Fashion Week. The Boys of Brunnen had invited a select group of friends and family to a boat cruise on the river Spree - the inspiration for the design of their shoe - and an island BBQ outside of the city, afterwards. A memorable event, and in its scope surely adequate as this pack is a true highlight this year!

Besides the shoes, a Zoom Janoski PR and Janoski Max, Civilist have also produced a number of goodies to go along with this pack.

Both models are available from global Nike SB accounts today. The special Nike SB Spree Pack items are exclusive to Civilist.

Moods, Feelings, Transitions

It's been twelve years since the last series of BEINGHUNTED. T-shirts came out. Who remembers the PacMan tees designed by Gasius. If you picked up the current - 10th - issue of Hypebeast Magazine you'll also find a picture of the BEINGSTÜSSY anniversary T-shirt I did back in 2005.

While there are more designs in the making, scheduled for a late August release, I'm happy that the Colorwheel Logo is finally ready and available from today. Civilist Berlin in Berlin has them in-store but also online. I'm setting up a small online shop shortly, too, until then - drop me a message through the site and we'll work something out!

Re-release of Undercover - Jun Takahashi's iconic Hamburger lamp in a smaller version. Please note that this item will be sold in Japan first and global Undercover and Medicom accounts at a later date.

Art Basel: Approximately 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia show work from great masters of Modern and contemporary art to the latest generation of emerging stars. Every artistic medium is represented: paintings, sculpture, installations, videos, multiples, prints, photography, and performance.

Eight show sectors offer a diverse collection of artworks, including pieces by established artists and newly emerging artists, curated projects, site-specific experiential work, and film.

Release of the Starcow-designed Padmore & Barnes P405 moccasin in two colorways. Available from midnight online and 11am in-store.

Carnival Culture

After two years, Axel Hoedt's follow up "Dusk" is finally available from Steidl:

"Following Once A Year (Steidl, 2013), Dusk continues Axel Hoedt’s journey through the carnival culture of southwestern Germany and extends it into Austria and Switzerland. Hoedt’s project is to undermine traditional (and often clichéd) representations of carnival: here are no paraders somersaulting before the crowds, no embarrassing scenes of drunken debauchery. Instead, he photographs the revelers in earnest poses, static against a bright background, in a forest or next to rural buildings, juxtaposing classic studio photography, Polaroid snapshots and still-life imagery. Often installing the quaint colorful masks within an unforgiving winter environment, Hoedt reminds us of what carnival once used to be: a final celebration before the dawning of hard times."

- Steidl

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Photo: ©Axel Hoedt / Gerhard Steidl GmbH

Temporary retail installation of the POOL aoyama at Isetan department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Patagonia Classic Logo

I haven't seen this basic logo T-shirt in a while so it was a nice surprise to stumble upon it during my casual Sunday (online) shopping spree. Besides a nice selection of bright colors–Gravel Heather and Atoll Aqua being my favorites–there is truly only one to be had, and that's obviously the white

"We've spent decades climbing, biking, backpacking and paddling in it: The classic P6 logo endures. Here it's printed (with PVC- and phthalate-free inks) on our standard-weight, ringspun and supersoft 5.4-oz 100% Texas co-op organic cotton jersey. Taped shoulder seams and ribbing at the neck for superior comfort. Coverstitched neck and armholes provide a clean finish."

- Patagonia Classic Logo T-shirt

In Europe you might check Surfdome Patagonia Classic Logo T-shirt, the only online shop that still has a full size range of these.

Release of two special models of visvim's classic FBT model. The white and black leather FBTs will be released at Dover Street Market Ginza, Tokyo, on June 14th.

Release of the second series in the collaboration between Supreme, '47 Brand® and the New York Yankees™.

"For Spring/Summer Supreme is proud to release a collection with '47 Brand® and the New York Yankees™. The collection will feature a Leather Varsity Jacket, Hooded Coaches Jacket, Hooded Sweatshirt, Mesh Baseball Jersey, 5-Panel Hat, Crusher and a Box Logo Tee featuring the iconic New York Yankees® Logo."

- Supreme

"Cee Cee is turning 4. This year we're celebrating our 4th birthday with a 10-day-only shop and a store event. Since 2011, we've introduced five note-worthy topics every Thursday – today's newslettter, however, is not limited to just that, but also live and shoppable at Torstrasse 66."

- Cee Cee

Collaboration

The a number of names* x Forty Percents Against Rights (FPAR®) Droogs T-shirt is now available from the anon* store and web shop.

Here is a bit more info:

"a number of names* have teamed up to collaborate with FPAR® from their stable of brands. Giving them an open brief to make something in their house style that somehow linked to a number of names*. What they came back with was a tee with ‘droogs’ written on the front in the a number of names* house style, influenced by Repo Man and Ralph’s supermarket own label products. (Droog means friend in Nadzat which is the teenage argot, or slang from the Anthony Burgess novel A Clockwork Orange). When Tet from FPAR® first met Craig from anon* they immediately bonded over Craig’s business card which simply said business card on one side, with the dual stripe underneath. Tet immediately recognised it from the film Repo Man and later the PIL ALBUM cover. Tet and Craig discussed a mutual love of UK youth culture films like Bronco Bullfrog and A Clockwork Orange. It therefore made total sense when FPAR® sent the tee design to anon*."

- anon*

Do check out the anon* x FPAR® clip on Vimeo here.

One of the biggest music festivals of the year staged in New York City's Randall's Island park.

The line-up includes acts such as: Drake, The Black Eyes, Lana del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Björk, Ryan Adams, Chromeo, Tame Impala, Little Dragon, Flying Lotus, A-Trak, and many more!

Sneakersnstuff and adidas Originals proudly present SNS London's first anniversary party with Ghostface Killah live on stage as well as DJs Semtex, Siobhan Bell, and Barely Legal.

Note that you need to RSVP for this event.

Unstoppable Innovation: The NikeLab Air Footscape Magista Tournament Pack…

As football lovers around the world gear up for another quadrennial football festival, the NikeLab Air Footscape Magista returns in five new colors honoring the federations competing for the ultimate trophy.

Launch of the first collaborative capsule collection between Stüssy and Dover Street Market E Shop. The collection will be available in-store and through the DSM London E-Shop.

10th Anniversary

For the occasion of Hypebeast's 10th Anniversary and the coinciding 10th issue of their magazine, the guys asked me to put together a feature on the most memorable collaborations of the past decade. A nice opportunity to dig into my archive, and to source a few of the items that I did not get my hands on back then. Other than shooting these items in a neutral/white-cube environment I decided to treat them as what they are - or will be in 20-30 years time: artifacts that constitute a particular design aesthetic with an inherent cultural relevance. Thanks to Ken-Tonio Yamamoto, his team, and the talented girls at vogelfrai, the photos and accompanying behind-the-scenes video turned out quite well.

Take a look at the video here and if you like, pick up the magazine which should be available globally just around now.

Thanks to Ludwig Matt / Burton, Kojiro / Fragment Design, Mike / the POOL aoyama, and the HB crew!

Launch of the latest collaboration between Norse Projects and Suicoke Sandals. The 2015 Kisee is available in three colors through the Norse Projects store and online shop.

"Summer sandals made in collaboration with Suicoke Japan. Features industrial nylon webbing, adjustable neoprene straps, shock-absorbing vibram sole, and defined arch and heel for increased comfort. Finished with a durable vibram outsole for added grip and traction. Produced in limited quantities."

- Norse Projects

V1 Contemporary Art Center is pleased to welcome back Barry McGee and Todd James for their second double exhibition in Copenhagen.

The exhibition consists of new works in a variety of media – paintings on canvas and wood, sculpture, drawing and an array of various elements. The exhibition is organized, or disorganized, as a collaborative installation between the two artists. Booth artists work with a distinct, bold and iconic visual language. In FUD the two merge creating rhythm and disruption, visual punk. Todd James and Barry McGee have throughout their careers been interested in the periphery, people and places just outside or inside “the normal”. They both understand and sometimes champion the outsider and see beauty in anarchy and autonomy. Their artistic output has a rare empathetic quality, delivering critique and resistance in a consumerist culture obsessed with progress, without falling into the pitfall of righteousness.

"Berlin is a city like no other. We want to create a festival that is like no other. In the following weeks, we will give you more details on who will be participating at this year's Berlin Festival.

Mainstream meets subculture, tomorrow’s ultimate 'hotshit' goes to bed with retro chic, techno meets indie folk, electro and hip hop, and Neukölln's counterculture flirts with Mitte’s fashion scene, urban art and high culture – in the centre of a vibrating metropolis!

WELCOME TO BERLIN FESTIVAL!"

Artists: Fritz Kalkbrenner, Underworld, James Blake, Richie Hawtin, Dixon, Chet Faker, Gusgus, Carl Craig, Seth Troxler, Fetisch/Terranova, Âme, Ellen Alien, Westbam, Tiefschwarz, etc.

New England

They have a Rabbit as a logo - I don't think I need to say more. Brands that use a symbol of my last name as their key-visual are highly sympathetic to me from the start. Seeing the clothing and reading the great reviews only corroborates this feeling. And then they are from New England, too. Done deal!

"Tracksmith is a premium performance running brand located at the halfway mark of the Boston Marathon. We make the highest quality running clothes and celebrate the amateur spirit of the sport."

- Tracksmith

I especially like the golden Charles Cheater and the Van Cortlandt Singlets!

Opening of the new store by a number of names* in London.

Brands: anon*, Billionaire Boys Club, Ebbets Fields Flannels, Gourmet, TSPTR, FPAR, Human Made, Bedwin & Heartbreakers, Icecream.

Backjumps 20+1, Backjumps' 21st anniversary project, focuses on three main subjects. It tracks its own history, how Backjumps started as a graffiti fanzine, how it turned into a magazine for urban communication, and evolved to realize extraordinary and unique exhibitions for urban art forms.

Also, Backjumps wants to discuss how urban art is developing , evolving and shaping the urban space and how the viewer perceives it. The exhibition will be accompanied by a program including walks, talks, discussions and workshops – within the JUNIOR LAB especially for young people.

Artists: Akay, Victor Ash, Arunski & Poet, Banksy, Brad Downey, Boris Tellegen, Eric Winkler, Futura, Gonzalo Maldonado Morales, Graffitimuseum, Jeroen Jongeleen - Influenza, Jay One Ramier, Jeroen Erosie, Jürgen Große, Kacao77 & Phos4, Markus Butkereit, Matthias Wermke, Mode2, Paul du Bois-Reymond, Peter Michalski, Pigenius Cave, Skki, Thomas Bratzke, Various & Gould und Polina Soloveichik, Velotramp

International Sculpture Route Amsterdam.

Artists: A.R. Penck, Frank Stella, Georg Baselitz, KAWS, Klaas Gubbels, Markus Lüppertz, Per Kirkeby, etc.

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Photo / Source: arrestedmotion

Behind the wall, where public art meets the public, presents a group of sculptural paintings by José Parlá at the entrance of the Antonio Maceo Park in the Malecón wall along the sea in Havana. The works suggest cultural fragments salvaged from urban sites that have experienced social and cultural upheaval and transformation. As do segments of city walls, Parlá's sculptures bear witness to waves of history that seem to be inscribed on their surfaces, told in an expressive and poetic language, the artist documents his experiences of places he has lived in. These works act as palimpsests on which ensuing generatons might imagine their own manifestos and declarations of selfhood.

The installation curated by Juanito Delgado Calzadilla is part of the Behind the Mural project for the 12th Havana Biennial, Havana Cuba.

Lowrider is a series that observes the textures of a culture expressed through the people, their cars, and the space they occupy.

Shot in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, Jesse Lizotte's photos are a mixture of incidental moments and portraits that combine to give a stark and intimate insight into a lifestyle often emulated in popular culture around the world.

Instagram

If you are not already following Shawn Stüssy on Instagram, you should start now. He is going through his own archive, unboxing old inventory, samples, and stories, of course:

"found another box filled with dead stock varsity jackets from the olden days... this one was for Adolfo, Keith Harings buddy... I made them both a jacket and I was taking them back to NYC on my next trip to have Lisa Cooper give them to the guys...[…]"

- Shawn Stüssy (Shawn Stussy S/Double)

Apart from Adolfo's jacket, surely, Shawn also posted a picture of the one he did for Keith that he never got to give him, sadly enough…

on Wired.com

A great article on every sneaker collector's worst nightmare - the decay of the precious collectibles after 20+ years.

"As soon as he planted his feet, Oji sensed something was terribly wrong. The midsoles flattened, and his footing became strangely unstable. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the polyurethane (PU), that squishy, shock-absorbing material sandwiched between the upper and the outer sole, was more than ten years past its projected lifespan.

After just one step, the hardened PU foam fractured and collapsed, like arid soil crumbling beneath the boots of a Dust Bowl Okie."

- Wired.com

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Picture: Twitter / Nagomo Oji

As an upscale version of the 'common' market, The Trunk Market will feature a mix of food, music and retail stands. Previous brands have included visvim F.I.L., The North Face Japan, or White Mountaineering, amongst others.

The 27th annual ICFF, North America’s platform for global design, will map the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 16-19, 2015.

North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF annually lures those in determined pursuit of design’s timely truths and latest trends to an encyclopedic exhibition of up-to-the-moment offerings, as well as a series of fascinating, fun, edifying programs, and a packed schedule of exhibits and features.

Release of Alex Olson's limited edition, signed & numbered pro model by Bianca Chandôn.

Housed in a distinct serpentine structure overlooking the East River, the fair brings together the most dynamic galleries working today. See and buy art by over 1,000 of the world’s leading artists, and experience the fair’s critically acclaimed Projects, Talks, Sounds and Education programs.

Release of the second group of items from the Supreme x The North Face collaboration.

at Civilist Berlin

Thanks to an early delivery at my local Civilist branch here in Berlin, I was fortunate to see them in the flesh a few days before the official launch on May 16th. Trust me with this… they are all excellent sneakers. Even if you don't skate (I know, I shouldn't have said that) you might want to consider picking these from the sheer endless stream of monthly/weekly/daily releases. Besides the black and white Pro Primeknits I especially like the butter soft grey suede Pro Trainer. All styles, by the way, are newly developed with a few familiar elements here and there.

If there is no Civilist in your neighborhood - don't worry, they'll gladly ship them anywhwere on the globe.

Photos: Civilist Berlin

at Hypo Kunsthalle Munich

Keith Haring "The Political Line" at Hypo Kunsthalle from May 1st until August 30th.

"In New York, during the conservatism of the Reagan era, Keith Haring (1958–1990) made it his mission to highlight social evils in his work. He took a clear stance against the excesses of capitalism and was committed to nuclear disarmament, environmental protection and equal rights for all, irrespective of ethnicity, skin colour, religion or sexual orientation. This retrospective focuses on the political and sociocritical aspects of Haring’s oeuvre, which have been somewhat overlooked in previous exhibitions."

- Hypo Kunsthalle

Collateral Event of the 56th International Art Exhibition - la Biennale di Venezia

The Bridges of Graffiti exhibition will debut in Venice on the occasion of the 56th International Art Exhibition la Biennale di Venezia.

Artists: Eron, Futura, Doze Green, Todd James, Mode2, Jayone, Skki©, Teach, Boris Tellegen, Zero-T, Martha Cooper, Henry Chalfant.

This weekend only, Pace Prints will present an exclusive viewing of the newest edition by KAWS, “No Reply,” a portfolio of 10 silkscreen prints, 35 x 23 inches each, edition of 100.

The print set will go on sale sometime after the presentation.

la Biennale die Venezia

“The Bridges of Graffiti exhibition will debut in Venice on the occasion of the 56th International Art Exhibition la Biennale di Venezia.

The Bridges of Graffiti project positions itself 30 years after Arte di Frontiera. New York Graffiti, the exhibition curated by Francesca Alinovi that in 1984 brought the New York graffiti writers artistic scene in Italy.

Traditional spray-painted graffiti artworks were born at the geographic edges of Manhattan, a frontier in itself, and also 'an intermediate space between culture and nature, mass and elite, black and white, aggressiveness and irony, trash and exquisite refinement'.

The ten artists involved - Boris Tellegen, Doze Green, Eron, Futura, Mode2, SKKI©, Jayone, Todd James, Teach, Zero-T - will work together for the very first time, bringing to life a single cohesive Hall of Fame piece within the Arterminal walls, together with some site specific works conceived especially for the exhibition."

- The Bridges of Graffiti

Joshua Liner Gallery presents Far, a solo exhibition of new work by Denver-based artist Evan Hecox. This will be the artist’s third showing with the gallery, featuring a series of work on paper, wood panel, and canvas, employing numerous combinations of acrylic paint, ink, gouache, watercolor, and colored pencil.

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Photos: ©Evan Hecox / Joshua Liner Gallery
right - Lobo Texas, 2015, Acrylic on wood panel | left - Desert Hideaway, 2015, Acrylic on wood panel

Over the Berlin Gallery Weekend 2015, the König Galerie takes great pleasure in opening its new gallery space in the St. Agnes Church, now reconstructed by Arno Brandlhuber, with an exhibition of work by Katharina Grosse.

Katharina Grosse stands for colour-intensive, multi-layered, expansive painting, which moves into space, appropriates spaces or opens up spaces for the very first time. With the spray technique characteristic of her, the artist applies colour precisely not only to two-dimensional surfaces but also to undermaterials such as earth and plants, furniture, clothing and architecture. Thus for the 56th Venice Biennale, All the World’s Futures curated by Okwui Enwezor (09.05. – 22.11.2015), she is creating Untitled Trumpet, a vast-scale, walk-in painting in the Arsenale.

In The Smoking Kid, her third exhibition in the Galerie Johann König, Katharina Grosse presents pictures on canvas which seem as if made for the imposing, lofty space in which they are being shown.

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Photo: © Katharina Grosse / Johann König, Berlin

The Gallery Weekend Berlin is one of the leading events for contemporary art in Germany and attracts art fans and collectors from all over the world.

Depeche Mode. Forbidden Fruits. Kill them all.

If you know, you know. If you don't:

"A few years back New York based FTL released a small run of mix CD’s and cassettes via the 8Ball News Stand. You’ll never get your hands on a copy of the tapes, but a new mutation of the classic cover artwork has been offered up for DOOMSDAY Store's latest ‘Bad News’ collection. Depeche Mode. Forbidden Fruits. Kill them all. Bodywork. Breathtaking. Fuck this Life."

- DOOMSDAY

Slip-On & Chukka

Today you should head to one of Carhartt WIP's stores–hopefully there is one in your neighborhood–to pick up either (or both...?) of the two new styles from their ongoing collab with Vans Classics. Slip-On and Chukka look extremely good in these crisp photos and I'm sure on-foot they'll be even better.

Opening of Oi Polloi new store in London's Soho.

Opening of Palace Skateboards' first flagship store in London.

Exhibition featuring the history of T-shirt designs by UNDERCOVER / Jun Takahashi in Hong Kong.

Chambray Sport Shirt

I'm sure it's a common thing to somehow forget about Polo. However, I tend to get back into that brand with a certain regularity. Just today I did some shirt browsing - or "researching" as I like to call it - and came upon this Indigo Dye Chambray Shirt. Definitely an option I believe. So, this has been my Polo Ralph Lauren moment for the month...

Launch of the 2015 HTM version of the NikeLab Kobe X Elite Low. The shoes are exclusive to the NikeLab store LNZ1 in Milan.

The Salone del Mobile is the global benchmark for the Home Furnishing Sector. An invaluable tool for the industry as well as an ongoing, quite extraordinary promotional vehicle. The Salone made its first appearance in 1961, designed to promote Italian furniture and furnishing accessories on the export market, and it has continued to do so impeccably, ensuring that the quality of Italian furniture is known to all four corners of the earth, and continues so to do, with half of all its visitors coming from around the world.

Opening of the POOL aoyama's latest concept "Melanism" with a capsule collection called "Black Mountaineering" by White Mountaineering. A selection of goods will be available for online ordering.

Spring/Summer 2015 Collabs

While the first shipments of Suicoke's spring/summer collection of sandals are reaching dealers in Europe (check End Clothing or Norse) and the US, some Japanese accounts are–as so often–a few steps ahead of the game. For one there is the multi-colored version by BAL and, maybe more eye-candy than practical, an all white version for Beams. If that's too bright they also have a grey option.

All three are currently offered for pre-order (Japan...) to be delivered in June. We'll see if any of them reach our shores... if not, then there is also Norse's upcoming collaboration with Suicoke announced for June.

Tanker Indian Orange

Yoshida & Co.'s celebrates its 80th anniversary with a special color version of a small selection of items from the Tanker line:

"It is a special model that a bright Indian Orange, which is regularly applied on lining at “TANKER” series is applied on outer fabric. Also we selected 8 items, which are mainly the first models, which have been produced since its release in 1983. It comes with a 80th anniversary tag on lining and a pouch in black color."

- Yoshida & Co.

Happy Anniversary!

Walking through the streets of Hong Kong one will quickly notice the three predominant colors red, white and blue. Apart from the reminders of the city’s colonial past, it is the ubiquitous nylon carry bags that add to the impression. These humble bags — and the nylon fabric they are made from — have become an iconic part of Hong Kong culture.

They are on sale at any of the countless street markets and red, white and blue tarps are a common sight at construction sites and market stalls. It is a hardy, versatile material and truly embodies Hong Kong’s industrious side.

As a perfect match for the ZX Flux, CLOT has opted for a nylon-fabric upper and decked out the shoes in this bold red, white and blue print pattern — subtly incorporating their signature logo into the design. Adding to the look CLOT chose blue heel counters, red laces and eyelets, a transparent Three Stripes branding on the sides, and clean gum soles.

Weird Cap Pink

Some things just feel right. No need for big words or a paragraph of text just to receive a better SEO score.

Anti Social Social Club - Website & Online Shop. More frequent visual input via their Instagram Feed.

Little Cloud T-shirt

I have yet to taste visvim's Little Cloud coffee yet, however the aesthetics are - as expected - very appealing. If you are a fan you could get the logo T-shirt from the brand's online shop. At US$ 65,- it's quite a steal, too.

Learn more about visvim Little Cloud coffee on their website or pick up the T-shirt online (and in-store, obviously).

Descendant Store Opening

Yesterday saw the opening of Descendant store in Tokyo. Produced by Tetsu Nishiyama (WTAPS) and his wife Mikiko the collection includes pieces for the whole family:

"An apparel brand presumed to be the Nishiyama family's wardrobe with the concept of 'Passing down the generations through children's observations of their parents' suggesting a basic style which will not fade away through time."

- Descendant by Tetsu Nishiyama

Beautiful store and superbly crafted pieces - congratulations!

View more pictures of the shop here: Descendant/Instagram

Launch of Pas Normal Studios, high-end, cutting edge race and training wear paired with a distinct contemporary look and feel.

Co-Founder, Karl-Oskar Olsen says:
“We decided to start from scratch and define what type of cycling clothing we felt was missing in the vast choice there is on the market today. We wanted to produce uncompromised performance wear that also kept a very clear fashion element as its most defining feature. We felt that on the market today, you often had to pick one or the other. We are very conscious about the traditions in cycling, but we are not a retro based brand and all our styles are visibly inspired by the colors and patterns of today”.

Spring/Summer 2015

Exciting new project from ACRONYM® and NemeN now available at select retailers.

"A combination of different skills in a single project, technical avantgarde outerwear and research and development of special fabrics and dyeing processes. Acr_Nmn is oriented to the creation of functional garments with innovative design and great textile contents. A project in collaboration with our friends at Acronym. Made in Italy."

- NemeN

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Photo: ACRONYM® x NemeN at The Bureau Belfast

Multicam

I cannot remember having seen a genuine Multicam Vans - ever? For 2015 three styles have been released in the Vans California range: a Slip-On, Chukka and Authentic. You might need to stock up as it could take a few more years before anything similar becomes available again.

Vans California Collection / Multicam

Cali Thornhill Dewitt T-shirt

So, you've seen the posters, noticed the sweats but can't find anywhere to buy... Jump over to Doomsday as they have a few of this T-shirt and a tote... Not for long I'm assuming...

"It’s been said that Cali Thornhill Dewitt is a legend that’s living in his own time. Cali lives in Los Angeles. Cali always has a project going on whether creating videos for Dunes, Hunx & His Punx, and Antwon, shooting the cover for the new Hoax LP, or running his label, Teenage Teardrops. He also hosts a radio show on Kchung every week."

- Doomsday

Exhibition Catalogue

The Museum of Modern Art presents a retrospective of the multifaceted work of composer, musician, and singer Björk. The exhibition draws from more than 20 years of the artist’s daring and innovative projects and her eight full-length albums to chronicle her career through sound, film, visuals, instruments, objects, and costumes.

Don't miss the accompanying catalogue: Designed by top graphic design agency M/M as a slipcased world of wonders, this publication is composed of six parts: four booklets, a paperback, and a poster.

You can preview one of the video installations, "Black Lake" by Björk on Youtube.

Colourblock Pocket T-shirt

Uniformes Generale is one of the (few) exciting new brands on the market. Not too 'fashion' not too 'basic' - just the perfect balance. I especially like this new Colourblock Pocket T-shirt and when reading the details it's clear why:

"We recreated this fabric from an original 50s jersey bought in Tokyo. It's really heavy and this coupled with the details such as chest pocket, side vents and overlocked neck V make it a very special item indeed. And that’s before we have even mentioned the artwork. Inspired by the very first hand painted fibre glass surf boards of the 50s we created the original artwork by hand with brushes."

- Uniformes Generale

This T-shirt is just one of many new styles in their spring/summer collection - you should take a look!

USA Spring/Summer 2007

Over the years I have kept an archive - my "data raw" files - of images that I've used for posts on Beinghunted or that I simply wanted to hold on to. A lot of this data was provided by the brands and creatives directly, some I sourced through other news websites. The set of photos taken in visvim's US showroom in 2006 showing their spring/summer 2007 collection might have come from the team there. I still have the official invitation to the exhibition (you need to dig through my Instagram account and go way back...) and I might have even posted a bit in the news section...

In any case, I'm glad I have these photos and especially the one that shows the washed camo Gore-Tex jackets. Luckily I was able to get hold of a G. Blackpool (aka Bickle) a few years back. It wasn't that easy, as this collection - the visvim G-Line - was only distributed throughout the US (and available as FIL exclusive in Japan) thus produced in minuscule numbers.

Darts, Arrows, Tassles

These arrows reminded me of the installations by Matt Clark (HOUSTON) only that the ones by Fredericks and Mae are the actual pieces of art:

"Thread wrapped and fletched using turkey, peacock, or macaw feathers, our arrows are for decorative or ceremonial use. The history of arrows predate recorded history and are common to most cultures. An arrow usually consists of a shaft with an arrowhead attached to the front end, with fletchings at the other."
- Fredericks & Mae

But there is much more to discover from the design duo!

Baseball L/S T-shirt

Without a doubt, Head Porter Plus always delivers. Last summer it was their short-sleeved Oxford shirts. In the fall they released the best (and affordable) MA-1 jacket and it seems that this spring they are, once again, offering a respectable collection of well-designed, well-produced sophisticated basics. I like this new baseball longsleeve and I'm also looking forward to seeing the new coach jacket that was previewed a few days ago with the launch of the new Cycle 3-way shoulder bag.

Spring 2015

Just a very quick update to let you know that Snow Peak has just uploaded a few images from their spring 2015 look book. Some interesting items in there - men's and women's. One thing, though: people, you need to stop taking those 'sad looking down' pictures for your look books. Why so unhappy?

International Cycling Club

News of a new cycling brand just reached us from Copenhagen, Denmark. Pas Normal Studios is set to launch later this spring... Stay tuned and subscribe to their newsletter.

"We decided to start from scratch. Produce uncompromised performance wear that also kept a very clear fashion element as its most defining feature - inspired by the colors and patterns of today."

-Karl Oskar Olsen, Co-Founder

Opening

Last week saw the opening of 1ldk's new retail space in Paris. The first one, actually, outside of Japan:

Non-Daily Life in Daily Life
Suggest the new standard. When “Work”, “Military”, “Trad” and “Sports” are
assumed to be the “Standards” in men’s wear, it proposes new creation that arises by different perspectives of these “Standards” in a new age.

-1ldk

Address:
1ldk Paris
16 rue de La Sourdière
Paris 75001
France

Online Shop

Just a quick note that the POOL aoyama has now also opened its door online. For the time being business is limited to Japan but I'm sure - it would make sense...! - there will be an international version of it in the near future.

at Die Kunstagentin, Cologne

This coming Thursday, February 5th, Dave Kinsey's solo show "Ashes to Ashes" opens at Die Kunstagentin gallery in Cologne. You can preview some of the artworks on Dave's website.

Interview

Sorry, this one is only for the German-speaking readers among you. All the rest might try Google Translator, though, as I'm sure something equally entertaining (?) will come out.

Looky Looky invited me to their HQ for a relaxed interview about life, evolution, literature, classical music, high fashion and fine art. What started out as a calm and pleasant chat quickly turned into an almost painful and strenuous interrogation-type situation. These girls are tough! Their investigative impulses took over and I felt cornered and at times intimidated even. But it was well worth it. They dug very deep and got me "to talk". All barriers down...

Thanks girls, sometimes it's worth taking it one step further!

Pattern of Corruption Prints

"Cleon Peterson and I recently collaborated on a mural in Miami’s Wynwood district and were happy enough with the end result to decide to make some limited edition screen prints inspired by the mural. Cleon and I both deal with the persistent themes of the fragility of society, human savagery, and corruption in our work. The image has a dichotomy in its hypnotic classical floral pattern with sinister elements woven into it, which caution the viewer to look deeper than an appealing surface presentation."

- Shepard

18 x 24 inch screen print set. Signed by Shepard Fairey and Cleon Peterson. Numbered edition of 150 on thick white paper. Release date: January 27, 2015 at a random time between 10am and 12 noon PST at OBEYGIANT.com

Outdoor Gear and Apparel

I'm not sure if people can manage to get to Westerlind with the current weather situation in New York. It would/could be a good idea to visit though, if they needed some extra gear to fight the blizzard...

"In 2014, we opened our first US retail store on 194 Elizabeth Street in New York City. The brands we showcase are known for their forward-thinking design, functionality and style. Our approach is to inspire through a thoughtful offering and a left-of-center attitude."

- Westerlind

(Picture: via Snowpeak USA / Instagram)

at Virginia MOCA

Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit explores the creative process of a Virginia Beach native and artist. In 2009, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) commissioned a work inspired by the museum’s collection. The result is a 16-panel painting containing 200 icons that reference works from the VMFA. We now have an opportunity to see how McGinness conceived and created this stunning work.

There are three parts to this exhibition. The first provides a glimpse of McGinness’ studio practice. Listen to his favorite playlist as you see the artist screenprint the final work! The second shows early artworks he made while growing up in Virginia Beach. Finally, you can see some of the objects McGinness chose from the VMFA museum collection with his sketches and final image.

(Picture: Ryan McGinness, Art History Is Not Linear (VMFA) 1, 2010, Acrylic on panels. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. National Endowment for the Arts Fund for American Art. © 2014 Ryan McGinness / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York)

Issue #9 Paris Release

Join the Ala Champ Magazine crew for the release of their 9th issue on Saturday, January 24th at colette. Jean-Paul Goude will be present to sign copies.

ALA Champ Magazine: “To Rebel“ Issue

Feature Interviews
- Jun Takahashi & Yoon
- Lee Ufan
- M/M (Paris)
- Jean-Paul Goude
- Peanut Butter Wolf / Stones Throw

In Conversation
Hans Ulrich Obrist

Art, Design & Architecture in Focus
- Nobuo Araki
- Philippe Malouin
- rAndom INTERNATIONAL
+ more

Portrait City Series
- Dennis Hopper
- Ren Hang
- Sergej Vutuc

Art: Remarkable Places
- Vitra Design Museum
- Storm King Art Center
- Noguchi Museum & Garden Japan
+ more

Travel & Destination
- Truck Furniture
- Osaka; Tibet, West China
- Hostem, London
+ more

> And there is a page about myself in there, too. So go get it!

Spring/Summer 2015

You might have heard of Suicoke's sandals last summer. The launch of their exclusive colorway for Norse Projects created a bit of a stir and, consequently, a very swift sale of this special model. Relatively unknown outside of Japan it was nearly impossible to purchase any of their regular styles - last year. This year, however, it seems as if a handful of global retailers have picked up the brand.

The new range of sandals for spring/summer 2015 is quite wide and can be differentiated by the upper strap construction as well as the choice of Vibram soles in varying heights. There are a handful of flat, more archaic looking models, but also some sturdier designs for rougher terrains.

You can find a complete preview of all Suicoke Sandals on their website as well as a list of global retailers who are expected to receive their deliveries as soon as temperatures rise...

Freunde von Freunden Feature

Just in recent weeks I've been emailing with many creatives I've met through Beinghunted over a period of more than a decade. It was interesting to catch up, to see what happened in the meantime and what they are currently occupied with. Johanna I've known for a little over five years through her involvement at ACRONYM but also through mutual friends. It's great to witness the progress and to see the impressive results of her own design project with Nike.

While a preview of her collection for Nike was hosted in New York a few months ago, the line was officially launched yesterday here in Berlin. Even just by looking at the press shots it becomes evident that Johanna managed to thoroughly rethink and rework a category - women's sports apparel - that up until now appeared to be widely neglected and overseen. Nike's Gyakusou running collection laid the groundwork. Now it's designers such as Johanna who can take athletic apparel to a new stage.

If you would like to find out more about Johanna, how she lives, how she works and how she came to work with Nike on this new collection, head over to Freunde von Freunden.

 

Herman Miller: Eames DSW Army Issue

Let's start the week with a treasure for you to hunt for. That's what this website is (used to be...) about, right?

The above is a set of the classic Eames DSW chairs, however these were produced by Herman Miller under contract for the US army. Apparently, and I've not read or heard differently, these were only used for US troops stationed in Germany during the 1960s and 70s. The original fiberglass seats show drilled holes for the chairs' outdoor use. They are also numbered and appear in different shades of olive but also beige.

If this particular style of chair seems a bit over-exposed in recent years, I'm sure you'll like the Army Issue DSW. Good luck finding a set!

Herman Miller | vitra

The Crystal Collection

For its 15th anniversary Archive Records decided to celebrate properly with a compilation entitled The Crystal Collection. It showcases some of the works from the label and its artists between 1999 and 2004. During this period the label developed the work of artists like Domu and Nubian Mindz with various singles and albums as well as releasing one off projects from the likes of Dego, Theo Parrish, Marc Mac, Kirk De Giorgio, Alex Attias, Modaji, King Britt, Paradox, Future Beat Alliance, various Bugz in the Attic members till the more recent Phil Asher full lengths ‘Phlash and friends’ and ‘House Phillerz’.

All tracks have been carefully re-mastered, and the selection include few unreleased/special edits/surprises. Merchandise, events and special collaborations linked to the anniversary compilation to be announced. One step back and two steps forward...

Archive Records / Beatport

Artwork: Delta Inc.

at HVW8 Gallery, Berlin

Photographer Atiba Jefferson presents his first European exhibition ‘So Long, Lonesome’ at the HVW8 Berlin gallery.

“This show is special because it’s the first time showing a solo show in Europe. I have shown a lot of my older stuff before but for this show I really wanted to show a good amount of current stuff. I’m a big fan of the things that I shoot, I feel that all the people I shoot are not alone in their drive to do great things and they all are amazing individuals from all different walks of life. I’m lucky to photograph them. ”

- Atiba Jefferson

Atiba Jefferson So Long, Lonesome at HVW8 Berlin | Atiba Jefferson

at Pilgrim

Todd St. John has a history with Beinghunted. Or we have a history with him. The earliest mention of his project "HunterGatherer" on the site is from March 2002. Over the years there were several more stories and mentions - now a bit hidden in the Beinghunted Archive.

I've just received the info on his installation Small Fish at Pilgrim in Brooklyn opening this weekend.

Todd St. John / HunterGatherer | Pilgrim Surf+ Supply

Spring/Summer 2015

The C.E website / online shop was just updated with the first new items for spring/summer 2015.

CAVEMPT

at Jonathan LeVine Gallery

Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to present Primitivo, a series of new works by Mexican artist Saner, in what will be his debut solo exhibition at the gallery.

Saner’s works are heavily influenced by traditional Mexican customs and folklore. For Primitivo, the artist created lively portraits of characters wearing Nahuale masks reminiscent of those found on the streets of Mexico and according to legend, have the power to transform human beings into animals. Drawing from the visual culture of his everyday life, his paintings are a celebration of the local environment they originate from.

Saner Primitivo at Jonathan LeVine Gallery | Saner

(Picture: Saner, The Liberator, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, courtesy of Jonathan LeVine Gallery)

at Joshua Liner Gallery, NYC

Joshua Liner Gallery is pleased to present Happy Place, an exhibition of new works by New York based artist Sam Friedman. This will be the artist’s inaugural exhibition with the gallery, featuring large-scale works on canvas and Freidman’s Happy Place series—a collection of fifty small sized works. The artist will be in attendance for the opening reception on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Sam Friedman: Happy Place at Joshua Liner Gallery | Sam Friedman / Instagram

(Picture: Sam Friedman, Untitled, 2014 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 48 inches courtesy of Joshua Liner Gallery)

Kiota H2O

Even though we have at least 4 more months before the climate is right, let's use the time to research and review our options. For sandals... Yes. Sandals. Norse Projects' highly successful launch of their collab model with Japanese brand Suicoke was the first sign of a new post/parallel-sneaker trend. The timing couldn't be better with a renewed interest for outdoor gear in 2015.

Let's take a look at Lizard Footwear from Italy and their key style, the Kiota H2O sandal. Even though it features modern materials the look is very "old-school" with its thin outsole and multi-strap construction. Where other brands have simplified, Lizard seems to have added material for a better fit and improved stability.

Lizard Footwear Sandals

At Mingei Institute

People have made surfboards for centuries. Standing alone, these boards are often striking examples of functional design. Together, they tell a compelling story about the evolution of an important American art form. Traditional craft, cutting-edge engineering and minimalist art converge in the Museum’s new exhibition devoted to surfboards built from the late 1940s to the present day.

Surf Craft – Design and the Culture of Board Riding opened June 21, 2014 and is on view for a few more days until January 11th. Surf Craft is a unique surfboard exhibition exploring board design from a previously unexamined perspective: in the context of Soetsu Yanagi’s mingei philosophy of the importance of craft.

If you cannot make it to the show, visit Surfer Mag's feature with some amazing shots of the displays.

Surf Craft Exhibition, Mingei Institute | Surfer Magazine: Surf Craft Exhibition

(Photo: Courtesy Surfer Magazine)

Tum Yeto

Great news from Alien Workshop:

"We are gratful to thrive onward with help from the good people at the Tum Yeto collective. From a subterranean Ohio HQ the SECT will continue to produce & disseminate AWS's creative output. We hope you'll join us."

Alien Workshop | Tum Yeto

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Yesterday, Kraftwerk played their first of eight concerts in Berlin at the Neue Nationalgalerie which will closed for renovation after these shows.

The 3-D concert series "Der Katalog – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8" is a chronological exploration of the group’s sonic and visual experiments and presents eight classic master works from across their celebrated repertoire with spectacular 3D visualisations and effects. Following their own history, the albums will be presented in chronological order and will be complemented with a selection of additional compositions from their back-catalogue.

After Berlin Kraftwerk will take this show to Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

Kraftwerk Der Katalog 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Outdoor Equipment

All the signs point towards 2015 being the year we spend a lot of time outdoors. Hopefully, as there is a lot to see and catching a breath of fresh air does a body good. Especially when spending hours and hours behind the screen.

I've recently ventured into the world of outdoor equipment and besides my favorite from Japan, Snow Peak, discovered more brands that make "cool" stuff. Clearly, functionality plays a/the major role in designing equipment to be carried up a mountain, but it is apparent that equal effort is put into making these items look great. Take the Esbit kettle for example, made from black anodized aluminium! I would want to use it at home, too. But then it doesn't make much sense to prepare tea on a camping burner when you have a proper stove... So, let's venture out(doors) then...

Esbit Aluminium Kettle

Skateboarding

"Inspired by the iconic street in New York City, Canal exists as the sum of these influences and more. Created by native New Yorkers, the concept was conceived in 2006. At the core of our movement lies the intersections of skateboarding, art and design."

Nothing more needs to be added to this description. Follow Canal New York on Instagram for updates.

Canal New York

Film Design

Sir Ken Adam is one of the most innovative and most influential production designers of our time. His sets for Stanley Kubrick’s "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) and the James Bond films from "Dr. No" (1962) to "Moonraker" (1979) – all spectacular and trendsetting designs in equal measure – have written film history.

In 2012, Adam, who was born in Berlin in 1921 and had to go into exile with his family in 1934, gave his entire artistic œuvre to the Deutsche Kinemathek, including more than 4000 drawings. The exhibition takes a new look at the work of this unusual artist and designer, while also allowing Ken Adam’s creative process to come to life through multimedia presentations.

Ken Adam: Bigger Than Life at Deutsche Kinemathek, Berlin

New Year's Highlight

Two years ago I reported (and picked up...) the Star Wars Lego set "Jabba's Palace". This year I'm tempted once again...

On January 1st Lego released a new version of the Slave I (75060). This latest iteration of Boba Fett's ship is the most detailed and elaborate yet. With impressive dimensions - 45 x 20 x 37 cm - this model is a definite centerpiece in every collection. If you plan on purchasing the set as an investment, keep in mind to get it with an English manual.

Lego USA | Lego Star Wars: Slave I (75060)

Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin

With the exhibition, Gottfried Lindauer. The Māori Portraits, the Nationalgalerie will, for the first time, present Gottfried Lindauer (1839-1926), whose works are all but unknown outside of New Zealand.

It is the first time that the descendants of the personalities depicted have, together with Haerewa (Māori scholars and artists acting as consultants to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki), given permission for the pictures to be shown outside of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The pictures have never left New Zealand because, for the descendants of the personalities depicted, the memory of their ancestors is part of living and the former are always mindful of the bonds tying successive generations to their lineage, history and identity right up to today.

Gottfried Lindauer. The Māori Portraits