Enduringly eclectic, the S/S 13 Kapital catalogue “Diamonds in the Rough" presents the perfect combination of traditional Japanese fabrics, Americana classics and the eccentric layering the Japanese label is known for.
Japan’s Kapital is well-known for quirky, globe-trotting influences. The three catalogues that are released each year are some of the most anticipated and collected releases, favored by loyal fans from all over the
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Thomas J. Pritzker, chairman of The Hyatt Foundation which sponsors the prize, announced last week that the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Japanese architect, Toyo Ito.
Toyo Ito and the TOD's Omotesando Building, Tokyo - 2002-2004
The 71 year old architect is actually the sixth Japanese Laureate of the prestigious award, following into the steps of the late Kenzo
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As we blogged about the other day, the recent Rin Tinaka Inspiration show was its usual hotbed of denim talent; both emerging and established. Takana's show attracts some amazing international brands and he's always on the search for directional global brands to add to the line-up.
One such name we discovered at the recent Long Beach show was Koromo Kyoto from
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The Serpentine Gallery in London has announced that award-winning architect Sou Fujimoto will design the 2013 edition of its annual Pavilion.
At 41, Fujimoto is the youngest architect to accept the honor of designing the temporary Pavilion in Hyde Park, London. His project will consist of an ethereal web of 20mm steel poles creating a semi-transparent delicate structure where the surrounding
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Acclaimed Canadian novelist Douglas Coupland has turned his hand to furniture design, creating a range inspired by the process of writing.
Working with Vancouver-based, design firm SwitzerCultCreative, the collection comprises a desk, a writer’s seat, a lamp and a bookshelf, made using locally-sourced wood from Coupland's native Canadian surroundings. Each piece utilizes traditional Japanese design techniques, such as ancient lacquering, while
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If there's something we can count on, its Japanese trendsetters and their fashion forward nail art. Nail art designs have been a bit quiet as of late, with trend swinging towards neutrals and elegant. But fashionista Momoko Ogihara isn't one to let us down. This hologram design is her latest nail look. Definitely a must try!
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The experimental and beautiful Memu Meadows house in Japan synchronizes with nature’s rhythms to test the limits of architecture in cold climates.
Looking completely translucent, the structure derives its concept from the traditional “Chise” buildings of the indigenous Ainu tribes of Japan.
Ainu buildings, know as "houses of Earth", were designed around a constantly burning fireplace. The structures were built using naturally
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We're very much taken by this new campaign from the WMD Awareness Programme; an organization dedicated to creating awareness about the nuclear weapons crisis.
The video short has been created with British animator Dan Britt, member of the London-based collective This Is It, and features beautiful stop-motion animations of paper origami cranes, weapons, explosions and the earth to create a visual
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In keeping with a global vantage point, the Active Team is excited to share new images from the Nike Pop-up store in Tokyo, aptly named "The Pivot Point" to celebrate the 30th Anniversary for its legendary Nike Air Force 1. Our trusty Japanese correspondent was kind enough to cruise by the store to capture a few pics and take in the vast
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Jeans aficionados visiting Japan’s denim heartland, Kojima, can now take a bus tour that details how the town has raised denim production to a fine art, while delivering them to shops and factories from some of the country’s foremost denim makers.
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For an artisanal eye on the Japanese market, you can't get better than Jonathan Lukacek's blog The Bandanna Almanac.
His taste for all things indigo and passion for denim brand Kapital grabbed our attention a couple of years ago and we've been following his blog ever since. American born, he now lives in Osaka, Japan and started The Bandanna Almanac as
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Fans and followers of the Kapital brand are aware of the true craftsmanship, love, and passion that gets poured into each and every Kapital product. In celebration of this, Kapital has released a series of portrait photographs that pay tribute to the dedicated team of artisans behind the brand.
The little village that can be seen from the Great Seto Bridge, Kurashiki Kojima is
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Christmas has come early for the residents of Kuwana, Japan. These breathtaking images capture the annual winter illuminations currently taking place on the island of Nagashima, at the former Nabana no Sato Botanical Garden.
Known as the most impressive in Japan, the display comprises million of sparkling LED lights, each illuminating the surrounding grounds and gardens.
Under this year’s “nature” theme, tunnels
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Ei Publishing is a massive operation in Japan. Ei is the umbrella company for many popular magazines including Lightning (best known outside Japan), 2nd, and their newest magazine launched earlier this year, Clutch. Alongside these titles sit publications dedicated to golf (EVEN), surfing (Surftrip Journal), cycling (Bicycle Plus, Bicycle Club), and of course motorcycling (Club Harley, Riders Club, Ducati Magazine). The company publishes over 36 magazines
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We continue our 2012 festival coverage this week with the legendary, Fuji Rock festival, exploring the key denim looks to emerge from this years event. From folk and psychedelic hippie styling to forward, functional looks Fuji Rock remains one of the key festivals that continues to inspire year on year.
Fuji Rock festival celebrated its 16th year at the Naeba Ski Resort in
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