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B.Son - Autumn '09
Posted: 3.02.09 - 5:51PM
Brandon Scott, menswear designer behind San Francisco based B.Son recently shot his Autumn 2009 collection before showing at the 2nd annual Guild show in Las Vegas. The Autumn 2009 collection continues with Brandon Scott's understated modern approach to menswear defined by the subtle detailing in textures, composition, and drape.
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ODYN VOVK - Fall/Winter '09
Posted: 3.02.09 - 5:21PM
Austin Sherbanenko recently introduced the world to his second collection for ODYN VOVK earlier this month. The show featuring his Fall/Winter collection for 2009 was produced by Ryan Turner of notable menswear line THECAST with photography by Scott White. More info can be found at odynvovk.com.
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Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons - Abandoned Comb Amulet
Posted: 3.02.09 - 5:15PM
Derrick Cruz, The mind behind accessory line Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons, has continued his effort to aid in the enviornmental issue of Colony Collapse Disorder by debuting his newest piece entitled the 'Abandoned Comb Amulet'. The limited edition (only 30 produced)18 karat gold necklace comes encased in a three inch hexagonal sugar-glass pyramid which poses an interesting debate to the owner of maintaining the integrity of the piece, or to shatter the casing to obtain the symbolic pendent within.
The process of creation is described as "beginning with abandoned honeycomb gathered from rooftop hives and using the ancient “lost-wax” tradition, the honeycomb wax is ultimately destroyed, burned away and replaced by molten gold. The result is a perfect golden replica of the original honeycomb.
Broken into unique combinations of hexagons, the individual pendant is clearly part of a greater whole. Each piece is cleaned and assembled into a 16 to 21 inch gold necklace, then sealed into a handmade sugar-glass pyramid filled with honey from the same Brooklyn rooftop. The final creation is a fragile balance of the natural and the manmade, shielded by glass, imprisoned in its own pristine environment".
More information can be found at www.anewhive.org.
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Loden Dager for UNIQLO '09
Posted: 3.01.09 - 5:12PM
Japanese based retail giant UNIQLO has collaborated with Alexander Galan designer behind Loden Dager in its newest collection for their Designers Invitation Project, which produces quality and dynamic clothing at affordable prices. The Loden Dager collection features classic men's staples such as button-down shirts, polos, blazers, and traditional trousers all at accessible price points. Shown is Loden Dagers collection for UNIQLO.
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KOMAKINO - Spring/Summer '09
Posted: 2.28.09 - 4:12PM
KOMAKINO is a London based collection delivering their third season for Spring/Summer 2009. The design duo attached to the label are Jin Kim from Korea and Federico Capalbo from Italy. The line delivers a strong aristocratic punk and noble crust sensibility inspired by the humanity and humility of disillusion and loss. Shown are photos from their S/S 09 LookBook.
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Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons - The Dark Miracle Box
Posted: 12.14.08 - 11:52AM
Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons introduce 'The Dark Miracle Box'. Limited to 50 pieces, the jewelry box features ebonized hardwood construction, a brass framed mirror, linen sleeves, and a 24 karat gold gilded 'secret door' lock and key. Along the spine reads the engraved words of Walt Whitman: "Every moment of light is a dark miracle." To maintain this dark keepsake, accompanying the box is a linen silk screened dust bag. 'The Dark Miracle Box' is available at the website, found at http://www.blacksheepandprodigalsons.com/.
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Grey Ant - American Holiday '08 Collection
Posted: 12.14.08 - 11:42AM
Grant Krajecki designer behind L.A. based Grey Ant has been producing innovative and subversive collections since 1998. Titled 'American Holiday '08', Grant delivers a women's collection in the same subtle defiance that has made his designs so consistently desirable throughout his career. Drawing inspiration from the likes of gritty New York, Darth Vader, S&M, and 'the darker sides of life', Grant Krajecki says, "I like to think the Grey Ant customer is someone who is rebellious in nature and not afraid to be the first on the block to wear something different and new." Shown is the American Holiday '08 collection.
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