Yohji Yamamoto, who does Y-3 sportswear in collaboration with Adidas, has bagged another partnership — with Italian luggage specialist Mandarina Duck. Yohji Yamamoto will design a line of bags, travel cases and accessories under the name Y’s Mandarina. The new collection will debut for Spring 2007 in showrooms in Milan, Paris, Antwerp, Tokyo and New York.
“It will be designed with Yohji’s DNA,†said Yamamoto chief executive, Keizo Tamoto, of the collaboration. He told WWD that the travel theme has featured strongly in Yamamoto’s collections and that the explosion in global travel had prompted him to want to design this collection. “This category, we think, will become more and more important,†said Tamoto.
The range will be approximately 30 to 50 percent more expensive than the standard Mandarina Duck products. It is expected to generate annual sales of €20 million by the third year of the collaboration. Distribution will include specialty and department stores as well as a number of freestanding Y’s and Mandarina Duck stores.
“This is the first collaboration we have in our 29 years of business,†said Mandarina Group vice president Sergio Rao. “It is a strategic milestone.
To enhance the Japanese taste in jeans, “YEN JEANS Red Label” has created novel types of jeans like Super Hip Star to break the stereotype of 5 pocket trousers; may people enjoying those awesome differences from usual trousers.
Samurai Jeans are currently causing a stir away from their native Japan. The Samurai S510XX is true Japanese denim in every sense of the word and is worthy of the attention and adulation it is presently attracting. The Samurai Jeans has adopted something of a low-profile approach to its marketing which has certainly helped validate its strong fashion credentials based on substance as opposed to the all too come froth which currently contaminates so much of the denim industry, particularly in the West. The fanatical attention to construction has helped Samurai Jeans produce almost indestructible denim which some argue even compare to the ultimate Sugar Cane Jeans.
Anastacia and Daniella Clarke of Frankie B. Design “Survivor Chick” T-Shirt. All Proceeds To Benefit The Anastacia Fund at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
In 1904, Isaac Spiewak started selling handmade sheepskin vests to dockworkers on the bustling piers in New York City. Four generations later, Spiewak has grown into one of the United States’ premier uniform workwear brands with the authentic industrial line worn by over 1000 police, fire, and construction agencies in the United States and the innovative heritage streetwear line carried in top boutiques the world over.
Notoriously known for hosting the freshest mini-ripper showdowns in the nation, the 2006 Rip Curl GromSearch series is set to debut this weekend at Jobos Beach in beautiful Puerto Rico. Jobos marks the first throwdown in the 8-stop G. Search series with a generous waiting period of 3 days (May 27-29).
Despite claims that the Rock & Republic phenomenon is losing steam, the guys are hitting back hard with their ever imaginative marketing opportunism. Full marks for determination!
The amount of bent Bape online is perhaps epitmosed by the extraordinary number of hooky Bape T-Shirts available at a click of a button. Fape Tees have simply swamped the net with an increasing number of bent merchants “online barrow-boys” trying their arm at selling Fape. What’s even more incredible is these bent merchants really believe they are going to kid a genuine Bape punter with their hooky gear. Come on Fape marchants just be honest! Advertise your Fape clearly and then most punters won’t give a flying fape what you do!
Edwin Jeans Advertisers and proud parents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcome new baby girl, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, who was born the night of May 27, 2006 in Namibia, Africa. The new parents, along with kids Maddox, 4, and Zahara, 1, have been staying at a luxury resort in Namibia since April, where their personal security team and Namibian police have shielded them from paparazzi. This all seems a touch sensationalistic but it goes with the Jolie and Pitt territory. No doubt Billy-Bob and Jennifer are chuffed!
Serfontaine is a hot LA denim brand with a difference. The curve flattering cuts and authentic vintage washes are the result of Mik Serfontaine’s quest to create “the perfect jean.†Dubbed “the most rock n roll jean†by Allure magazine and sported by Britney Spears on her most recent tour, Serfontaine jeans are the anti-thesis of the ‘zebra striped’, over-stylised bleached denim look. Instead, they distress the denim organically using a distinctive enzymatic process to create a natural, ‘worn-in’ aesthetic reminiscent of a favourite pair of jeans. This alongside the myriad combinations of cuts, pocket styles and patented rope stitch detail culminates in a jean with a truly one-off effect.
Pringle of Scotland’s Spring/Summer 2006 collection.
HVANA, the luxury streetwear collection, born from a collaboration between Fornari and the DJ, producer and artist Howie B launched in London in January 2005 (FW05/06). Howie B’s philosophy of being individual forms the soul of the non-conformist SS 06 collection and his signature stamp, ‘the black sheep’, completes the HVANA DNA. HVANA is made with the highest quality textiles: soft cashmere and Japanese ‘Kurabo’ denim.
Tailored in London-Hand Crafted in the Orient. Using the finest premium Japanese denim ‘Indigo Eccentrics’ is the new premium denim brand from Pepe Jeans London. A clash of cultures, contrasting Western traditional bespoke tailoring with an organic hand-rendered Eastern approach, the tight collection aims to offer the denim aficionado an eccentric take on the ubiquitous 5 pkt jean. A combination of English eccentricity with the natural and simple Japanese approach to materials and design, the collection creates a new denim aesthetic which strikes a balance between Pepe’s heritage as a London brand and its reputation for embracing global diversity.
Sass & Bide, the Australian brand conceived by Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, is making an impact in the denim market. Sass & Bide is not traditionally known for their denimwear being generally considered a downunder-couture brand producing sophisticated clothing for the elegant-set. Perhaps this development says more about the advancement of denimwear than it does about Sass & Bide?
Martin Margiela, the reclusive and secretive Belgian has been “invited” by the Chambre Syndicale to the official couture convocation in July. A spokesperson for Martin Margiela said the house would exhibit his much acclaimed artisanal collection of handmade pieces in a still-life presentation. Margiela showed his artisanal clothes off-calendar during January’s couture. The house is also currently preparing for a retrospective in Hong Kong opening June 7th at the building which will house its new boutique in the city..
Tetsu Nishiyama a.K.A. TET is a 1974 Tokyo graduate and WTAPS designer, chief editor for “PHILOSOPHY ZINE”, and creative director of BLACKFLAG and which opened in the Aoyama district of Tokyo in 2005. W)TAPS has been attracting increasing attention in the West over the past year for their innovative and visionary designs. W)TAPS skillful ability to TAP into youth-culture also plays a significant part in their growing success. The W)TAPS camo collection is a “must-see” and the rest of the collection ain’t bad either! W)TAPS is a brand to watch.
Nike and Apple® today announced a partnership bringing the worlds of sports and music together like never before with the launch of innovative Nike+iPod products. The first product developed through this partnership is the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with your iPod® nano to connect you to the ultimate personal running and workout experience.
There’s recently been discussion as to whether Marithe and Francois Girbaud USA is the same quality as Marithe and Francois Girbaud Europe. It has been suggested that Girbaud Clothing in Europe is made in Italy to a higher standard than Girbaud Clothing in the USA which is made in the Far East. Although Marithe and Francois Girbaud is designed in France and has a recognised French History this factor could indicate why there is a disparity in the transatlantic price point.
The Nobody Jeans, Denim and Clothing brand from down-under is attracting increased attention in the Northern Hemisphere. This is no surprise to most fashion commentators as Australian Fashion in general and Nobody Jeans in particular have a unique and refreshing style:
Aquascutum London — For Spring/Summer 2006, Aquascutum London is inspired by the luxurious lifestyle and travels aboard the British cruise liner, The Mauritana. The tranquillity of the Greek Islands, the vibrant coast of North Africa and the modern architecture of the New World inspired the colours and fabrics. A neutral base of navy, calico, coffee, gunmetal and white are accented with shades of scarlet, paprika and green.
Mihara challenges the boundaries of sports and fashion. Mihara’s footwear collection is sporty in its appearance and detailing, but there’s no intention of releasing the collection as shoes for sport.
Ethical Fashion Show® 2006 will take in October at l’Espace Pierre Cardin by the renowned Place de la Concorde.
Adi Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes in 1920, at the age of just 20. His vision was to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his respective discipline. It was this principle that guided him right up until his death in 1978.
Darren Bent is seen here modelling a pair of rare authentic RMC Jeans 2005 Edition. Clock the selvage Denim and amazing back pocket detail. Darren is also wearing a Thug or Angel, to be more accurate thugorangel, T-Shirt. thugorangel is attracting a lot of attention on the fashion scene for their original designs and exceptional quality.
Undercoverism the maniac Japanese clothing brand which knocks out T-Shirts for over 100 quid is bashing the Western brains with their Eastern ambiguity. So the brand’s called both Undercoverism and Under Cover — why? There are a few schools of thought: 1) Undercoverism is Mainline and Under Cover is the Basic Collection. Considering the brand doesn’t offer anything which could fairly be called cheap that idea is doubtful. 2) Undercoverism is the men’s line and Under Cover is the women’s line. This suggestion appears more feasible. Whatever the reality the brand is attracting well-earned attention and is sold in prestigious stores like Browns, London.
To compliment the Adicolor Shoes, Adidas have introduced an exciting range of Adicolor Clothing. The Adicolor Collection includes adiColor Panini Nizza Track Top for $175 and the adiColor Mr. Happy Track Top for a very reasonable $90.
Adidas reintroduce their original White Series adicolor footwear with a deafening advertising cry. The retro concept is clearly marketed to attract nostalgia and simultaneously appeal to a fresh young audience. Adidas use the words of Leonardo da Vinci to reintroduce the customisable White Series: “For those colours which you wish to be beautiful always first prepare a pure white background”.
Patrick Cox, the Canadian born London-based and Cordwainers College trained footwear designer has put his company on the market for a whopping £10 million!. Patrick Cox is a globally recognised brand, which has enjoyed 20 years of success in the business, predominantly in the UK, France, Hong Kong and Japan. Since the launch of the exceptionally significant and successful ‘Patrick Cox Wannabe’ collection in 1993 the brand has gone from strength to strength, with an ever-increasing celebrity following.
This is a preview of the ultra rare RMC Jacket. The Red Monkey Company produced such a limited number of these Denim Jackets that even a photo of the real thing is hard to find. This is a photo of an authentic Red Monkey Company “Bondage” Jacket which will shortly be available online in very limited numbers. Stay posted for availability details!
Madonna will be wearing the inimitable Jean-Paul Gaultier designs during her “Confessions” tour. In a re-run of Madonna’s “Blonde Ambition” Tour sixteen years’ ago, Mad Madge will be dancing and perhaps even singing (although that’s a matter of interpretation)Â clad in the equally mad Jean-Paul’s garb. This collection is destined to cause an even bigger outcry than the “pointy breasts” of the “Blonde Ambition” Tour. The theme is reputed a tad kinky and includes a rural chic element and, perhaps most controversial, an outfit accessorised with a crown of thorns; no doubt an attempt to jump on the Da Vinci Code bandwagon and partake of some Catholic-bashing, which is reputedly one of Madge’s favourite sports.