Today Supreme launched their new iPhone mobile website. In this Internet age where it seems that just about every brand has a social media presence and a mobile app it’s worth taking a look back at these ads from mid 1990s. The use of subversive imagery and placement in key skateboarding magazines built the foundation … Read more
The long-standing rumors have been confirmed. Raf Simons is in at Dior. I have mixed feelings about this appointment but I will reserve judgement until his first haute couture collection is shown in July. Long live Raf Simons. Below passage via the New York Times Dior Selects Raf Simons to Replace John Galliano by Cathy … Read more
If you are in Antwerp this month between the 18th and 21st there is no excuse for missing the Raf Simons Archive Sale. I can’t wait to see some of the pieces that come out of this ‘exceptional’ sale. If you are attending and would like your photos of the sale published drop me a … Read more
The concept behind ‘It Girls’ has been in my head for some time. ‘It Girls’ are free-thinking, charismatic and stylish girls who unabashedly live life. Third Looks aims to bring these dynamic individuals to the forefront and document a point in their lives. It Girls’ will be a regular feature on Third Looks profiling girls … Read more
Previously Jun Takahashi had famously stated that he would never collaborate with a fast fashion retailer which pushed a system that he fundamentally disagreed with. Since then he has had a public change of heart when he agreed to create clothes for Japanese fast fashion giant UNIQLO. The UU collection has divided fans of Undercover. … Read more
Image – Slate Magazine feature ’15 Things You Didn’t Know About Supreme’ Image – Print Supreme Ad, circa 1994 Those who know me, know that Supreme has long-been one of my favorite brands. The brand is one of the few that I’ve maintained interest in through the years. Since I bought my first Supreme t-shirt … Read more
I haven’t been on it in forever but BAPE has a brand new website. Seems like the brand has been through a thorough brand revamp since being purchased by china based I.T. Well worth checking out to stay updated on BAPE news and new collections. Visit them online at http://www.bape.com.
I have begun to explore further into the world of Japanese menswear and the history of it’s development. While browsing LN-CC I came accross this feature in which LN-CC speaks with Hiromichi Ochiai of Facetasm and the design team behind SASQUATCHfabrix The Wonder Workers Guerilla band. An excerpt from the terrific feature below. ‘It was … Read more
Following up on my prior Gyakusou post, Nike Running paths (www.nikerunningpaths.com) has been updated with more images and video of the collection. There is a behind the scenes of the filming of the ‘Running Monks’ Video where Jun goes into some detail about the inspirations behind this collection; the mixture of technical advances and elements … Read more
I was browsing the owenscorp website when I came across these inspiring shots of Rick’s wife and muse Michelle Lamy in Abu Dhabi. The contrast of Rick’s pieces contrasted against the local architecture is striking to say the least. Look for some more visuals and writeups on Rick Owens in the coming days here at … Read more