Comme des Garcons x Hussein Chalayan present Airborne
Airborne, also the title of the Hussein Chalayan Autumn Winter 2007 collection, was developed with Comme des Garçons Parfums as an olfactory representation of Hussein Chalayan‘s journeys from Cyprus to London. “We started the process by dissecting all the possible smells from the Northern Cypriot topography, from flowers, weeds, vegetables to air, the sea, earth and wood and where possible their burnt and fresh variations. “ – Hussein... Read More
Puma UNDFTD x Clyde Launch
PUMA has partnered with legendary culture brand, Undefeated, to launch the Undefeated (UNDFTD) Collection with PUMA; a special collection centered around one of PUMA’s most iconic and celebrated styles: The PUMA Clyde. This long term project will make Undefeated a true design partner with PUMA, designing a collection of PUMA Clydes that will be released beginning in April and throughout 2011 and beyond. The PUMA Clyde was chosen for this project... Read More
Friday Five: Maduro Candle, Theodore & Rosemary’s Orchard, BeoSound 8, Nike x Undercover and Battle for the (St)Ashes…
Theodore & Rosemary’s Orchard This weeks Friday Five begins with a interesting short animation by Kadavre Exquis. Great music, I think you’ll agree. Directed and animated by Kadavre Exquis Song by Nancy Adams “Somebody in my orchard”. www.cargocollective.com Maduro Leaf Triple -Wick Candle Winter is not ideal, but it does make you appreciate the joys of being ‘chez-nous’ in the sanctuary and warmth of your own home.... Read More
Friday Five: Wonderwood, Pop’s Stasche, Banksy NYC, Jaguar and Write the Future…
Jaguar 75th Anniversary This Friday Five kicks off with a tribute one of the great car makers in the last century. 2010 marks Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary with a theme of ’75 Years looking forward’. It’s three-quarters of a century since founder Sir William Lyons picked ‘Jaguar’ to be the name of his new ss100 sports car. “In 2010, we’re celebrating our past, and 75 years of designing and building cars that celebrate the art of automobile... Read More
Comme des Garçons. Standard.
The previously featured Comme des Garçons new fragrance ‘Standard’ produced collaboratively with Finish design company Artek was released at Dover Street Market last Thursday. Buy yours here. Price: £70.00 Read More
STANDARD: A fragrance by Artek and Comme des Garçons
At first glance, the matte grey bottle, may appear to be ‘boring’ and the wrong side of ‘dull’, but after a while you begin to appreciate the minimalist design, the simple elegance the bottle exudes, and wonder what manner of scent awaits you inside. STANDARD represents a collaboration between Japanese designers Commes des Garçons, and iconic Finnish furniture designers Artek. The fragrance itself was developed by Comme des Garçons’... Read More
