Beams is by far one of our absolute favorite Japanese brands, continually finding new and interesting ways to update time-honored menswear classics. Collaborations, off-shoots, lookbooks — there’s always something shiny and new to talk about when it comes to everyone’s favorite Japanese store. Recent projects have involved teaming up with Ace Hotel and Converse to smaller ventures like the exceptional
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Presented under the ever-expanding Comme des Garçons group is the youth-oriented Ganryu line, a unisex street-style label designed by Fumito Ganryu.
As the former patternmaker for Junya Watanabe, designer Fumito Ganryu has been lauded for his natural tendency towards progressive, avant-garde designs. Sitting among the eclectic labels of COMME des GARCONS, Ganryu’s unisex street style label flourishes for this season with an exclusive
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Inspired by ornate Indian jewelry, the Givenchy Haute Couture collection is filled with stunning nose rings and oversized earrings. Filled with a dark and sensuous essence, Givenchy S/S 2012 imbibes 1920s noir with exotic contrast. Crystal-heavy jewels glisten on headdress chains and elaborate statement pieces teaming with silver in lieu of gold. For a closer look at additional elaborate pieces,
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Dr. Martens unveiled their S/S 12 collection and campaign last night at Frontrunner Gallery in Downtown. First and Forever is a message that began with their F/W 11 collection and will continue through the upcoming season, playing on the note that your first pair of Dr. Martens is an important expression of personal style and identity.
The collection focuses on their
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Pedro García's S/S 12 collection pushes through the brand's identity of experimental luxury. Spanning over three generations, the García family retain themselves true "zapateros" or cobblers, and this dedication to craftsmanship is clearly perceived in the comfort of their shoes.
Their spring selection consists of their molded cork footbeds on almost all silhouettes, from thong sandals to ankle booties. Their signature
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Tsubo is known for their dedication to creating comfortable, fashion-forward footwear. Their Spring S/S 12 collection brings forth their design philosophy and dual-density PU footbeds in an array of revisited classics with a modern twist.
The Prospero, a slip-on crepe sole loafer, stands out with subtle yet rich details such as welted stitching and a waxy suede upper. Open-lacing and decorative
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Royal Elastics are not newbies in the footwear game. Having been established in 1996 by two Australian teens, they have since gone through an acquisition and dissolution, and through this hardship have evolved considerably. The brand has been given new life and their core aesthetic and philosophy is seen clearly in their latest collections, branching out into a more fashionable,
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For the upcoming Spring/Summer season, Levi's Vintage Clothing released a limited edition lookbook showcasing new offerings from the coming collection.
Expertly designed by New Future Graphics, this book showcases two upcoming Levi's collection, 'White Oak' and 'The Pack', as well as featuring photographs of archive pieces that have never before been on public show. The lookbook also gives a bit of insight into
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Last night, G-Star RAW opened a fantastic new store on the well-known luxury street, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. It is the first denim brand to open a store in this high-end address, and the opening was packed to the rafters with celebrities, industry insiders and G-Star fans.
Head designer, Pierre Morissette was joined by Clémence Poésy (Harry Potter, In Bruge, Gossip
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To celebrate the launch of Victoria Beckham's spring/summer 2012 Denim collection, AnOther will be launching a fashion film, directed by illustrator/animator Quentin Jones and styled by AnOther's fashion editor Agata Belcen on Wednesday November 30.
The film, entitled Steps for 2, is inspired by the youthful energy of the Denim collection and the French New Wave and incorporates Quentin Jones' striking
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Earlier this year news leaked of Örjan Andersson's plan to launch his own name label. Information regarding the new project has been kept very much under wraps with details emerging through the gradual evolution of the Örjan Andersson website.
As the brand prepares for its Spring/Summer 12 launch, the first set of lookbook images has emerged on the brand's holding page. Providing
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