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Fantastic and experimental work by Lien Tong for the RISD Apparel department final critique. Great texture achieved by hand waxing heavy gauge cotton supported with steel wires, and machine knit mohair.

Initially shown back in April, Nike announces a wider launch for November from its Paris Bastille by 180g campaign, focused on three simple sneaker styles, including the Tennis Classic, Air Flytop, and Flash. All three receive unique 180g treatments, a process which allows some of the brand’s classic product to be custom dyed, achieving a tailor-made type of aesthetic amongst various premium textiles and custom detailing. A release event is slated for November 5th, 2009 at 180g in Paris.

Great collection from Acronym for Fall and Winter ‘09. You can check out more coverage by Eugene Kan at Hypebeast.

Tom and Tim Muller put this together as part of the campaign for Diesel’s new fragrance Only the Brave. Watch the video here. Thanks to Scott Hansen for the find.

Linking up with textile company Maharam for a second time, following their previous Air Force 1 effort, Nike goes back to the drawing board, utilizing the equally classic Blazer Low silhouette.

The new ‘09 line by Makr, some great carry goods.

Business Unusual

A small group of people, committed to the power of business as a force for change, we are not just looking to make some new clothes, we are aiming to redefine what it means to be successful.

Design Philosophy

The balancing of beauty, performance and sustainability drives everything we do, from developing better, more environmentally friendly fabrics to raising the bar for functional, elegant designs.

Aether is a new line of men’s apparel that fills a void in the current marketplace. By utilizing technologically advanced outdoor fabrics in a more sophisticated and elegant form, the collection offers sportswear for the outdoor enthusiast who wants the function of outdoor garments without sacrificing modern design.

Here is a glimpse of the just-opened UNIQLO x colette Shop-In-Shop. “From Tokyo to Paris” is the theme from the shop’s front window displaying an array of different colored clothing. This exclusive and highly-anticipated event is only open for a limited time from August 31st to September 26th to coincide with the opening of the UNIQLO store in Paris.

G Star Raw fall ‘09 collection + correct line

// Mark Newson collaboration