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Bed Stu will be showing their SS2011 collections at Compass this week, and we’ve got a little preview here courtesy of Selectism.
More preview looks at the Bed Stu Footwear for Spring 2011 after the click.
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Japanese publication 2ND have compiled a very interesting series with a THE RED WING BOOK with volume 1 now available. Looking at the history of the RED WING brand, its heritage and rise in popularity in recent years. The in depth editorial will provide a greater insight, and all be it only in Japanese the imagery will certainly be more than notable with some of the greatest collectors around based in Japan. (Slamxhype)
Red Wing will be showing SS2011 at Compass tomorrow and Wednesday
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Mathematics and fashion collide, as The Perfect Tangent brings the secret of the Golden Ratio from Hong Kong to (capsule) NY. Perhaps not so much a secret, but for those of us who are less than proficient with calculators and numbers, Designer Pak Lee reveals that a perfect fitting item can be achieved with formula. Should one be fitted by Tangent, one will become the owner of a piece that can be worn now or 10 years from now – thanks to the Golden Ratio, a discovery linked to DaVinci and his Vitruvian Man.. A variety of cuts accommodate the various shapes of the public. They are Golden Ratio, Gradient, Fjord, and Arc. Angles and locations of stitching allow for these cuts to exist in harmony with the Golden Ratio. Just another day of innovation at (capsule)…(Antonio Reis)
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Despite a grey sky and the occasional rain shower, (capsule) NY is off to an exciting start at Center 548. We began the day with Assembly New York, an in-house brand for the New York shop by the same name. Greg Armas, designer, explains that his collection is all about organic cottons and linens. Hand knits hang neatly on Assembly’s racks, beside suede and waxed garments. It’s a handsome assortment with a distinct suggestion of New York poise, which led me to ask Armas where he likes to spend time in the City. He frequents NinthStreet Espresso, where apparently one can find an Americano of superior quality. (Antonio Reis)
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“When you love what you do, you never actually work a day in your life” states Jeff Staple, Founder and Creative Director of Staple Designand Reed Spacein an interview for Por Homme – Road to (capsule). Staple Design is a visual communications agency that is based in New York and has three main divisions: a clothing collection, a creative agency and a retail store and have various successful collaborations with companies including Nike, LVMH, HBO and New Museum of Contemporary Art. Staple produces a lifestyle menswear collection that includes two main lines: Staple, which is mostly graphic and print tees and tops, and STPL a cut & sew collection that is distributed all over the world. They are also responsible for the infamous Staple Pigeon shoes that are so high in demand that they retail for no less than around 2000 US Dollars. This impressive resume would lead any normal person to feel as if they are on top of the world but Jeff Staple continues to be humble and appreciate everything around him while “not working” everyday of his life. Check out how he spends his days and prepares for (capsule) in this exclusive interview for Por Homme and look out for his ss11 line that will be showing at (capsule) NY at Center 548 next week. (Santho Goonewardene)
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Sweat shops, unemployed Americans and low quality work are just a few outsourcing issues menswear brand Taylor Supply will never have to deal with because every single item is designed and produced right here in New York. Founder and designer Christophe Hascoat, a collector of vintage objects, is inspired by the rugged individualism, industrial innovation and entrepreneurship that was prominent in the early 20th century and as a native New Yorker, he is convinced that keeping everything close to home will only result in clothes that look good, are comfortable to wear and last a lifetime. “It allows me to see the line progress and be absolutely sure of the quality of the final product. I also appreciate the idea that I am actively contributing to an industry in New York that is highly qualified and should still be thriving.” Hascoat will be at (capsule) NY to show the ss11 line that was inspired by industrial boating from the early 1900’s and includes clothing made with fine fabrics mostly imported from Japan.Having prior experience in the industry designing for brands such as Triple 5 Soul and Zoo York, Hascoat is off to a great start with Taylor Supply so be a patriot and check out this inspiring interview ofthe man behind Taylor Supply. (Santho Goonewardene)
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The much loved designer trade show has come back to New York! For $500 (steep, but well worth it), you can get entry to see and buy some of the coolest collections from your favorite indie designers. It opened today, stop by at 68 Lexington, between 25 & 26th street.
SOURCE: The Pipeline
