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Inventory Magazine – Issue 5
The fifth issue of Inventory Magazine includes features and stories from around the world. After visiting Los Angeles, Ravarino, Seattle, London, New York and Normandy, IM continue to focus on some of our favourite people and brands. Among other things, the latest offering features Stone Island, Mike Harris, The Flat Head, Saint James and Eddie Bauer by Nigel Cabourn.
IM also talk to Yasiin ‘Mos Def’ Bey, take a look at some Fall-Winter pieces from Nepenthes and a selection of Paul Harnden classics.
BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up store
If it weren’t for the signage out front, it would be easy to walk by this BOFFO Building Fashion project and assume that it’s just another space under renovation in the slowly transitioning neighbourhood of downtown Manhattan. But what might look like a typical demolition site is actually a carefully considered pop-up-shop designed by London-based artist and architect Graham Hudson, in collaboration with non-profit arts and culture organisation BOFFO and one of fashion’s exciting new names, Patrik Ervell.
Henrik Vibskov – TYPE fragrance
Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov has developed a new unisex fragrance series named TYPE.The series consists of three scents that reflect a specific moment in time in three different cities: Berlin, Copenhagen and Damascus. The TYPE fragrance series has been developed together with the renowned perfume house Givaudan in Paris. Givaudan is the global leader in the fragrance and flavour industry, having created many perfume classics, best sellers and industry award winners throughout a history that spans over a century. Fine fragrance perfumery is the art that is at the heart of this traditional house. Both the bottles and the production of the Eaux deToilette, are made in Grasse, southern France. All TYPE bottles are wrapped in a knitted, patterned cloth of cotton wool, linking Henrik’s favourite craft to this new product in the Vibskov universe.
Philip-Lorca diCorcia
David Zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition of fashion photographs by Philip-Lorca diCorcia. On view at the gallery’s 519 West 19th Street space, the works were selected from a series of eleven editorial projects the artist created for W magazine between 1997 and 2008. This is the first time diCorcia will exclusively exhibit his fashion photography in New York, which not only occupies an inspirational and improvisational role within his thirty-year-long career as an art photographer, but which also helped redefine the genre as a whole.
Through March 5, 2011
Kate Moss portfolio
Danziger Projects is pleased to announce the publication of a limited edition portfolio of photographs of Kate Moss by 11 of the world’s leading photographers. Curated by James Danziger and Kate Moss, the portfolio is housed in a silver box designed by legendary art director Ruth Ansel, and printed by master printer David Adamson, the 11 pigment prints, each 30 x 24 inches, cover a 15-year period in Moss’s still- vibrant career. The portfolio is limited to an edition of 30 with the colophon signed by Kate Moss and each print hand signed by the individual photographers.
Pretty much everything
Currently on view at Foam, Amsterdam, is a survey of the work of the world famous photographic duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Inez and Vinoodh began their work together in 1986 in Amsterdam. Now, 25 years later, with their campaigns for fashion houses such as YSL, Chanel, Balmain, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chloé, and with regular publications in W Magazine, Vogue and The New York Times, they are amongst the most important photographers in the world today.
Through 15 September 2010
Shop swap
This summer, KK Outlet welcomes colette to their Hoxton Square space. In return, KesselsKramer has taken over colette, installing a unique range of products, books, and artwork. From ‘divided loyalty’ scarves that allow you to support both KK and colette, to a yes/no cube that makes navigating relationships easy, this collection reflects the agency’s great diversity.
Maison Martin Margiela ‘20′
Recently opened at Somerset House is Maison Martin Margiela ‘20′, an extensive showcase that celebrates 20 years of the brand’s conceptual approach to fashion. On display are installations, photography, video and film that elaborate on designer Martin Margiela’s philosophy, from its deconstructivist design aesthetics to avant-garde couture and understated branding to store interiors and love for Trompe-l’œil. The show was previously staged at Modemuseum in antwerp and Munich’s Haus Der Kunst.
Through 5 September, 2010
Inventory #2
The second issue of Inventory magazine includes features and stories from around the world. After traveling to Japan, Europe and through North America, the team had the chance to meet and spend time with some of their favorite brands and people. Among other things, the latest offering features Margaret Howell, Beams, New Balance, Unis, White Mountaineering, Wm. J. Mills & Co. and The Real McCoy’s.
Self Service No.32
Look out for the latest issue of Self Service magazine (No.32) and the launch of a new blog featuring unpublished photos from the magazine, behind the scenes footage, fashion obsessions, and new content from their contributors.
Raf Simons AW10
We’re liking the look of the new Raf by Raf Simons AW10 collection, in particular his re-workings of the classic leather biker jacket with contrast sleeves and mixing of fabrics. Pictured are our pick of the bunch.
Burberry AW10 in 3D
Fashionistas in Tokyo, Dubai, New York, L.A., and Paris gathered on Tuesday to witness a fashion (and techology) world first: Burberry streamed its AW 2010 women’s runway show live in 3D, becoming the first major fashion house to do so. In addition, they live-streamed the show on live.burberry.com, as well as some 70 other sites, including Sky News, CNN and The Times.
Alfred Dunhill Installation
With their first mark on the city, Alfred Dunhill held an installation recreating his London mansion, Bourdin House, in the Meatpacking District of New York City. Open for 7 days starting on February 11th, this coincided neatly with fashion week, and was a one-off chance to see designer Kim Jones a/w collection.
Fashion Loves Hanuk
Hanuk, a former fashion designer turned photographer, opens his first exhibition at Bellhaus, featuring New York’s fashion-ites in various stares of revelry.
Self Service 1-31
Launched 15 years ago, world-renowned fashion magazine Self Service are opening their entire archives with the help of Idea Books. The exhibition/pop-up shop will be housed in the front room at the St Martin’s Lane hotel, London from February 18th-25th. All issues can be purchased, priced according to availability, as well as limited-edition signed posters by David Sims, Terry Richardson, and Roger Deckker.
Opening Ceremony at Ace Hotel
Upping the cool factor of the already hip Ace Hotel, Opening Ceremony opened their second New York outpost on Valentine’s Day. The space will include a special collection of traveled minded-essentials, as well as seasonal offerings from designers such as Band of Outsiders, Proenza Schouler, Philip Lim and Alexander Wang. Along with the Project No. 8’s anti-souvenir shop, and hot-spot restaurant The Breslin, Opening Ceremony joins the Ace posse like the cherry on top.
Hixsept – Drift
With backgrounds as graffiti artists, founders and designers Hëx and Hept meld grafic design, art and clothing in their Hixsept collections. Their newest collection entitled ‘Drift’ gets our top marks for its parkas, chinos and button downs in muted tones, as well as the photography by New York based photographer Jeremy Liebman.
Stephen J. Shanabrook for Comme des Garcons SHIRT
Comme des Garcons SHIRT are famed for their quiky ad campaigns, and this season is no exception. They have collaborated with artist Stephen J. Shanabrook, using images from his series ‘Paper Surgeries’. Playing on magazines, fashion and photography, the images (made in collaboration with Veronika Georgieva) blur the lines between beauty and ugliness. His artworks are also due to appear on the actual shirts from the collection.
C’H'C’M
We’re big fans of Brooklyn-based etailer C.H.C.M, stockist of some of our favourite menswear brands (Drakes, Mackintosh, John Smedley, Gloverall…). For those who missed their 4 day pop-up at 34 East 1st St, head to www.chcmshop.com to check out their selection…we think you’ll agree.
Snob collection SS10
Check out the new season’s offerings by Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe MAN, inspired by the classic English gentleman. The line features plenty of plaids and hunting caps as well as collaborations with Levi’s and The North Face amongst others.