Category: Campaigns/Lookbooks

KAPITAL FW18 Lookbook

May 25, 2018 by rocky

Japanese label KAPITAL is a brand that really caters towards expressive dressers. The brand offers up a mix of pieces produced using vintage techniques with a variety of prints including leopard, plaid, and tiger camo. Denim, fleece, boro and navy are heavy points of emphasis in the collection, along with eye-catching pops of orange. Modeled by a diverse cast of characters of different ethnicities and ages, the looks prove that Kapital really does have something for everyone this season.

Look through for the entire lookbook and shop KAPITAL at Mr.Porter and Union Made Goods.

And Wander FW18 Lookbook

May 16, 2018 by rocky

Do you like to go hiking? Even if the answer is a solid no, there are advantages of outdoors clothing designed to keep you comfortable in changing climates and in wet rainy conditions. If the techwear aesthetic is not your thing, one of the best outdoors brands out of Japan And Wander is delivering an incredibly well thought out fall/winter collection that keeps a balance of performance and style. This new collection brings a selection of outerwear, layering pieces like fleeces and puffer vests. The hiking focus is augmented with some workwear influenced pieces such as the work shirts and aprons. Some of the headline pieces are eye-catching jackets such as the taped seam mountain parkas and high-necked down jackets. What makes the collection more compelling is the styling that compiles great full looks for both women and men. While distribution outside the brand’s native Japan is a somewhat limited you can expect pieces to hit shops including SSENSE and and wander’s wehshop later this fall.

Dominate SS18 Lookbook

May 9, 2018 by rocky

I previously covered Dominate Jakarta, announcing it as one of the most exciting brands coming out of Indonesia. The team at Dominate is back for a Spring/Summer 2018 offering , releasing a lookbook that draws inspiration from different musical movements. The focus this time around shifts from the 70’s punk seditionairies movement as well as reggae music. These musical influence is sprinkled throughout the collection itself which also focuses on outerwear, graphic T-shirts, long-sleeve crewnecks and printed button-down shirts. My personal favorite item from the collection is the khaki and olive nylon pullover. For more info on the products check out their Instagram. Click through for more images.

Comme des Garçons Black x Nike Collaboration

April 30, 2018 by rocky

Comme des Garçons Black is a lesser known sub-line from the Japanese company. The label focuses on re-issues of classic Comme designs in a simple monochromatic color assortment. A new collaboration with streetwear Nike giant features mens and womenswear, the capsule mixes Nike’s penchant for streetwear graphics and mixes them with CdG styling. The most captivating piece from the collection is the tech-friendly anorak and the track pants overlaid with a a pika-dot skirt design. Also launching along with the collaboration is a new color way of the archival Nike Night Track model with a patent leather heel.

Check back soon for pricing and availability, as the collection is expected to hit retailers including Dover Street Market and Hong Kong’s I.T , click through for more images.

Stone Island Shadow Project SS18 Lookbook

February 14, 2018 by rocky

As Shadow Project continues to distinct itself from mainline Stone Island, the SS18 collection brings one of the brightest, most colorful collections yet. The label has taken inspiration from two central ideals for the season “expression through removal” and “opacity and transparency.” Certainly these appear throughout pieces in the line. This appears in the form of repeated print patterns and thin breataable fabrics. These include durable NASLAN as well as LUCID FLOCK, a translucent and ultra lightweight nylon material. My personal favorite is the purple iridescent parka which is sure to catch looks. Look for the collection available at Stockists including END and Farfetch.

Click through to see the complete lookbook.

HELIOT EMIL Fall/Winter 2018

February 9, 2018 by rocky

Heliot Emil debuted a great show as part of Copenhagen Fashion Week. While Copenhagen might not be an established fashion capital as the likes of Paris, London or New York, the line has channeled something both familiar and novel with the Fall/Winter 2018 show. The show features both male and female models wearing the monochromatic, minimal items.

Dubbed ‘Intended Consequences,’ designer Julius Juul took cues from the French expression “L’appel du vide” — “the call of the void” — which touches on the attraction of undermining one’s own self. Indeed, the “feeling of intentionally wanting negative impacts,” according to the brand, inspired both the technical fabric choices and simplistic color palette. Fabrics in the collection include a heat sensitive blend that changes color from black to white. The styling is another strong point with strong military and streetwear influences set alongside more subversive tailored looks.

Explore the collection further with a 360 degree immersive video that was released by the label.

Champion Japan Line SS18 Lookbook

February 9, 2018 by rocky

Like many things, Champion is flat out better in Japan. The Asia focused line offers up better fitting garments and higher quality construction. Classic Champion staples like Reverse Weave sweatshirts, jerseys, hoodies and outerwear are all here. There is even a leather jacket on offer. Keep in mind that this lookbook was shot with the Korean market in mind but it should be distributed across Asia. Take a look below at the entire lookbook over at their official site.

EYES & SINS SS18 Lookbook

February 2, 2018 by rocky

The Guerrilla Group team presents a lookbook for their new SS18 collection. The ‘EYES&SINS’ range offers up the usual mix of tech-oriented items along with their takes on standard streetwear. The range shows a new denim jacket, various screen-printed t-shirts, hoodies and spring weight water-resistant jackets. The presentation of the lookbook itself takes inspiration from Netflix shows, stylized similar to show previews on the streaming service, as well as giving off a movie poster feel in some of the imagery. The name of the collection ‘Runaway Heroes’ also ties into this overall theme, expect items to appear directly on the GG webshop over the course of the season.

Neighborhood x HAVEN 10th Anniversary Collection

February 2, 2018 by rocky

To celebrate 10 years of working together, retailer HAVEN has teamed up with Neighborhood on a 4 piece capsule collection commemorating the occasion. Among the pieces are a modified M-65 that’s made in Japan from washed cotton herringbone and cotton sateen. Other pieces include the MIL-BDU / C-PT pants which are tailored with a relaxed fit and come updated with large cargo pockets, patch reinforced knees, and zip thigh pockets. Rounding out the collection is a duo of graphic tee’s with oversized collaborative mil-spec prints. Available now at HAVEN.

Stone Island SS18 Video

February 2, 2018January 30, 2018 by rocky

Stone Island brings out it’s seasonal video presentation, this time showing their SS18 range. The collection has lots of muted pastel colors and easy to wear items. Also revealed in the short videos are item from Stone Island’s cult Marina line which include new “Folded” items which uses a dying, folding and printing process that … Read more