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Fashion & Art @ Trouw by FOAM
On September - 2 - 2010
Photography Museum Amsterdam (FOAM) organized a talk show with Amie Dicke, Jason Evans, Michel Mallard, Aynouk Tan & José Teunissen on Wednesday September 1st. It covered the subject fashion & art with the emphasis on fashion photography.
The passionate creative director Michel Mallard (also works for Vogue Hommes International) shared some interesting ideas regarding this topic. He explained that solely the top photographers like Steven Meisel and Steven Klein have the exclusive privilege to combine fashion with art (strictly in the Italian Vogue). All other photographers are subdued to the unwritten beauty rules of main stream fashion media. And these rules include marketing before art. He also explains this used to be very different. For example the photographer Melvin Sokolsky did his first test shoot for Harpers bazaar in 1963. It was a high fashion picture of a female model in a bubble. The test became the “Bubble” series of photographs depicting fashion models “floating” in giant clear plastic bubbles suspended in midair above the River Seine in Paris. The entire series included fashion and applied art at its best.
Gant Rugger | Fall/Winter 2010 Video
On September - 1 - 2010
After shooting Gant Rugger last spring for a photo-feature we did with the brand we became instant fans.
Now Gant Rugger released their Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook video called “The Adventure To Cape Cod”.
Working together with two Triumph motorcycle enthusiasts and Washington based alternative rockband U.S. Royalty Gant Rugger made a great campaign. Highlighting the collection and embracing American heritage sportswear.
Key trends are striped sweaters, denim shirts and a hooded toggle coat.
Great campaign, great music by U.S. Royalty, Great clothing. After being a bit skeptic about Gant Rugger a definite eye-opener for me.
SIXPACK France A/W 2010 COLLECTION | « SYNESTHESIE »
On August - 31 - 2010
After the teasers, Sixpack France shows us there Lookbook for A/W 2010, showing us simple contempary designs of kitwear, jackets, graphic tees and lots more. The great images and art direction were done by ill-Studio. Along with the images we were given an introduction text that explains their inspirations and moods for the « SYNESTHESIE » collection. The first paragraph:
Evil is one of the primary instincts of the human heart. We advised you that we were about to break through its very substance – here we are.
Ten C | Classic Styles
On August - 31 - 2010
No visible branding, the best fabric, truly classic styles…jackets for life.
As an example against today’s fast moving trends and the throwaway mentality of the fashion industry Paul Harvey and Allesandro Pungetti (former C.P. Company and Stone Island designers) went to work and created Ten C.
Ten C is short for ‘The Emperors New Clothes’ referring to the old story. The moral of this new brand?
Be critical, don’t listen to the ”fashionistas” every season who say you need to buy new clothes or shoes.
It only produces massive amounts of waste.
H&M Designer Collaboration 2010 | Smart Design
On August - 30 - 2010
As the last couple of years H&M is collaborating with a fashion designer to get high-end fashion to the masses.
Like me, you probably can’t wait for the the amusing sight of screaming women queuing up for you local H&M at 8 in the morning and tearing the shop up.
However this might be an interesting one cause it seems to be the first collaboration that would be really interesting for men.
H&M made this little teaser video. Can you figure out who he is?
The collaborative designer will be announced September 9th.
SYNESTHESIE | Sixpack France A/W 2010
On August - 27 - 2010
Sixpack France present their Autumn-Winter 2010 Collection ”SYNESTHESIE”, in 3 short teasers. ill-studio has captured the true essence of the brand in their visualization. Check part 1 & 2 of the teasers after the jump… All available soon on sixpack.fr
“The Magnificent Five” | Sherlock Holmes ONTOUR
On August - 26 - 2010
One of my favorite clothing brands to have come out of The Netherlands is ONTOUR. This year they are celebrating their fifth anniversary and to celebrate this they have chosen the magic number 5 as the underlying theme of our new Autumn / Winter 2010 collection, named ‘The Magnificent Five’ Ontour. Inspired by the typical English style of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson they looked back through a magnifying glass at the 5 magnificent years behind them, and at the same time look ahead at the greater things to come…
Put This On | Episode 3 “Work”
On August - 25 - 2010
Hosted by Jesse Thorn and Adam Lisagor “Put This On” make video’s with the subtitle “A web series about dressing like a grownup”.
After the first episode “Denim” and the second “Shoes”, the third episode is named “Work”.
“Work” is about “Why do you wear what you wear for work?”. Interviewing Paul Feig, director of for example 30th Rock, and giving you tips how you can dress appropriate for work.
A nice web series that is definitely worth the watch.
Velour | Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign Video
On August - 25 - 2010
Swedish brand Velour is giving is a peek behind the scenes of their Fall/Winter 2010 photo shoot.
Patta x Reigning Champ
On August - 24 - 2010
Amsterdam sneakershop Patta collaborated with Canada’s Reigning Champ, the brand of CYC Design factory.
Patta and Reigning Champ created a set of heavyweight Canadian fleece items. A custom zip hood jacket and fleece sweatpants.
The jacket features details such as thermal lining, button overlay and detachable split zip hood. The sweatpants feature adjustable draw cord waist and bottom cuffs and side pockets/back welt pocket with zip closure. Both garments feature military inspired cross-brand labeling. The set will be available in two basic colorways, dark navy and heather grey.
We have to point out that the sets are limited to 75 pieces per color worldwide and scheduled to release at Patta on Saturday September 4th.
Besides Patta the set will drop at 24Kilates, Colette, Foot Patrol, Hanon, Norse Store and Soto on Saturday September 11th.
Price will be €250 per set.
Norse Projects x Oi Polloi | Lindisfarne Canvas Jacket
On August - 23 - 2010
British Millerain waxed cotton, Primaloft insulation, Talon zippers, wrist gators and an embroidered Norse X Oi Polloi scout patch are here to say hello to Autumn. With the colder months ahead of us it’s time to look for some nice winter gear.
Manchester’s Oi Polloi shop collaborated with Norse Projects on this great item. As Oi Polloi owner Steve Sanderson says himself:
“For me, it’s all about rambling, walking and camping in mid to late seventies, it’s the kind of jacket the old guys would be wearing. At the time we thought they looked pretty cool.
The jacket we found and chose to use for inspiration is one my favorite outerwear pieces. It was in part designed by a legendary British mountaineer Chris Bonington… we love that it’s cotton, just using 2 layers. A superb simple design. Also, the hoods a great shape and the length a little longer than most jackets – but not so long as to make it a fully fledged mod parka.”
Check out The Norse Store to buy this item online.
Freshjive | Spring 2011 & The Anti-Branding Campaign
On August - 23 - 2010
“What once started as a small T-shirt/streetwear line for skateboarders, surfers and graffiti artist in 1989, has grown into a million dollar business.”
You all heard these stories before about brands, many became commercial and lost their aesthetics. The controversial streetwear brand Freshjive became one of those businesses. But Freshjive is hitting back with their anti-branding campaign this fall season.
Rick Klotz, founder of Freshjive, wants to go back to the pureness of his products. He wants the products to be sold for their design and quality, and because people think the product is nice, not because it’s a Freshjive product.
That’s why Klotz decided to say goodbye from the well known Freshjive logo after 21 years. Freshjive’s products will still be sold under the name Freshjive but the company removes their name and logo branding from all their products, websites and marketing activities.
What remains will be an empty black square with a white bording.
A lot of brands see branding as one of the their main resources. Consumers take a lot of value to a brand and spend a lot of money to buy something of the brand. That’s why a lot people think Freshjive is taking a big risk with their anti-branding campaign, but on the other side, it suits the rebel philosophy of the brand perfectly.
222 | Adam Levine Goes Fashion
On August - 20 - 2010
Our friends of Fashionminded just came up with a nice news fact.
Adam Levine, yes they guy from Maroon 5, is launching his own fashion line “222″ this week during the Project tradeshow in Las Vegas.
He is partnering in the venture with his father, Fred Levine, who has operated a chain of specialty boutiques in Los Angeles called M. Fredric for more than 30 years. Also part of the team is his longtime stylist, Aristotle Circa, and a cousin of his father’s, Sami Cooper, who owns an apparel manufacturing facility that will produce the line.
The collection is a minimalistic line of jeans, basic T-shirts and leather jackets. Levine’s current uniform of choice and the classic look of icons from James Dean to Marlon Brando. For women, there are also pared-down silk dresses, knit tops and wraps.
There are two styles of jeans for men, a skinny and a straight leg, and two styles for women. Besides that there will be t-shirts, dresses, wraps and jackets. In total, there are about 50 women’s styles and 25 men’s styles in the first collection.
Now I never been a fan of Justin Timberlakes William Rast denim line and I always get a bit sceptic when pop artist go fashion. So lets see what the future brings, the first images look promising.
Visions Of Visionaries | Andrea Rosso Of 55DSL
On August - 19 - 2010
MADE Berlin, a creative platform based in Berlin, did a new episode of their video interview serie “Visions Of Visionaries”. After names like Pharrel Williams and DJ Neil Armstrong now it’s Andrea Rosso’s turn.
Andrea Rosso is the son of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, head of 55DSL and allround interesting person.
The interview is of course about 55DSL, but also gives a good view of Andrea’s personal insight in the brand and in his own life.
